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Physics teacher Kayleigh Williamson from Grange Academy has been awarded a 2022 Teacher of Physics Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for their inspirational physics teaching.

“The new toys are amazing!” and “We love our new school” – that was the expert verdict of the children and young people from Crosshouse Primary and Communication Centre at the official key handover.

Amelia and Olivia from Loanhead Primary and Early Childhood Centre joined Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council to unveil a plaque at a special ceremony to mark its official opening.

Following a comprehensive and positive public consultation, Cabinet has agreed to take the next steps to submit a funding bid to the Scottish Government for an inclusive educational development in North West Kilmarnock, on the sites of Mount Carmel Primary and Onthank Primary and Early Childhood Centre.

Weel done tae Amanda Dunn from Shortlees Primary who lifted the Scots Language teacher of the year award at the national Scots Language Awards, organised by Hands Up for Trad, Scotland’s traditional culture, music and arts organisation.

Is it a bird, is it a plane.....no it’s a tattie – Super Tattie, the Council’s new school meal mascot.

A visit to Dalrymple Primary and Early Childhood Centre by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Education has led a glowing report that highlights work by Head Teacher Simon Leitch that has developed ‘a culture where children, families and staff feel valued.”

BBC Bitesize spent the day at Grange Academy recently filming daily challenge videos that will run during Maths Week Scotland 2022, the annual national celebration of Maths.

In April, Cabinet reached agreement on the proposal for an inclusive educational development in North West Kilmarnock, on the sites of Mount Carmel Primary and Onthank Primary and Early Childhood Centre, and a full public consultation was undertaken.

Young people in East Ayrshire are due to receive their National Qualifications results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on Tuesday 9 August 2022.

At the recent special meeting of Cabinet, agreement was reached that will allow the Dunlop Early Childhood Centre (ECC) project to progress.

Minister for Children and Young People, Clare Haughey was welcomed to Flowerbank Early Childhood Centre in Kilmarnock recently, to hear about their successful pilot of the Children and Young People’s Improvement Collaborative (CYPIC) Out to Play improvement programme.