Students from Auchenharvie Academy  have been given an insight into the world of aircraft engineering during a visit to Prestwick Airport, hosted by Ryanair Engineering , delivered locally by Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Ltd . The visit included a guided tour of the hangar facilities alongside an introductory presentation outlining day-to-day operations, career pathways and the skills required to work in the aviation maintenance sector. Pupils were able to see aircraft engi

A football-focused support programme delivered by Killie Community  is helping to improve school attendance and reduce youth offending across Ayrshire, with new figures highlighting significant gains in engagement and behaviour among participating young people. The Pitchin’ In initiative, which uses football as a gateway to structured support and learning, has recorded a marked improvement in outcomes during its most recent delivery. Average school attendance among participan

North Ayrshire’s flagship Additional Support Needs school, Lockhart Campus, has recently celebrated the milestone of its four-year partnership with Developing the Young Workforce Ayrshire (DYW). The Business Breakfast celebration, held on Friday 28 November at Lockhart Campus, opened with a speech from Depute Head Teacher John Herd celebrating the school’s flourishing four-year partnership with DYW Ayrshire. The breakfast shone a spotlight on the incredible work of dedicated

School Captains Alyssa and Aaron from St Joseph's Academy, and Acting Head of Campus Angela Buchanan, welcomed guests from the Council to their Campus recently to enjoy a fresh, sustainable school meal. Leader of the Council, Councillor Douglas Reid was joined by Councillors Elaine Cowan, Graham Barton, Linda Mabon and Neill Watts; Head of Facilities and Property Management Andrew Kennedy and Assistant Director of Education Graham McGinn for lunch.  They joined the queue with

South Ayrshire Council has appointed Kier as the main contractor for the design and construction of a new Girvan Primary School and Early Years Campus - a landmark £33m investment in the region’s educational facilities. Located on the existing Wesley Road site, the new campus will be the first purpose-built facility in Girvan Primary School’s history. The two-storey building will feature modern classrooms, flexible breakout spaces, a dining area, and a sports hall equipped wi

A Montgomerie Park Primary pupil has appeared in a new national video raising awareness of anxiety in young people and how it can affect school attendance. Lochlan Brown at Montgomerie Park The film, produced by Parent Club, the Scottish Government’s official resource for parents and carers, was released last week and features Primary 7 pupil Lochlan Bowie. Lochlan first discovered his confidence for drama during lockdown, creating videos with the help of his parents Marianne

Take A Bow Development Trust is celebrating the completion of their £2.7m acquisition and re-development for the Former New Farm Loch Community Centre in Kilmarnock.  The work by Take A Bow, has saved and transformed the former community centre and has created a dynamic and exciting new facility for local people.   Take A Bow was established back in 2012 by Martyn Hay and Natalie Boyce to provide preforming arts classes for young people in Kilmarnock and surrounding areas.  

Pupils at Carrick Academy have buried a time capsule in the grounds of the new Maybole Community Campus for future generations to open. Image - South Ayrshire Council In 2024, during the demolition of the former Carrick Academy building in Maybole, a time capsule dating back to 1925 was discovered. The contents of the time capsule were carefully inspected and preserved by the Ayrshire Archives, details of which can be found in our blog: https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/artic

Barassie Primary School has celebrated the launch of a brand-new children’s picture book created in partnership with local author Lorraine Johnston. The book, titled Who or What is Frooglesprot?, was officially launched on Friday 24th October at a special event held in the school’s library. Lorraine worked closely with both staff and pupils to bring the project to life, providing story guidance and illustration notes to the school’s Primary 7 class, who produced all the origi

James Hamilton Early Childhood Centre (ECC) is celebrating an outstanding inspection report from the Care Inspectorate, which described...

Loanhead Primary has been praised by inspectors after making major improvements across the school. Photo: East Ayrshire Council A new...

Mossgiel Organic Dairy has confirmed it has lost its contract to supply milk to East Ayrshire’s schools, ending a four–year partnership...

The Meadows Private Day Nursery in Mossblown is celebrating after receiving a highly positive inspection report from the Care...

North Ayrshire Council is encouraging families to take up the offer of free school meals for secondary school pupils in S1, S2 and S3, if...

In one of the best results in their 120 year history, the Ayr society won the 2024 Scottish championship in Dunblane and progressed to...

North Ayrshire Council has agreed to increase the hourly rate paid to funded providers of early learning and childcare. At a recent...

Work on the new Ardrossan Community Campus will start imminently after elected members agreed to proposals put forward at a meeting...

Galston Primary School and Early Childhood Centre (ECC) are celebrating the results of their recent inspection, published on Tuesday 27...

A North Ayrshire high school has been recognised for expanding its curriculum to offer pupils a wide range of flexible learning...

Doonfoot Primary School and Early Years Centre recently received a positive inspection report from Education Scotland. In February 2025,...