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Galston student jets off to NASA space camp

THE world-famous NASA space camp in Houston, Texas beckons for Robert Young, 17, from Galston.Read

Kilmarnock nursery praised by inspectors and Care Commission

A KILMARNOCK nursery has been inspected by the HM Inspectorate of Education and the Care Commission.Read

Stewarton school and nursery given top marks by inspectors

NETHER Robertland Primary School and Nursery Class in Stewarton has been praised by inspectors.Read

Kilmarnock playgroup looking for members

A KILMARNOCK playgroup is looking for new members.Read

East Ayrshire children join Show Racism the Red Card campaign

SCHOOLCHILDREN are to benefit from a sport-based race equality programme delivered by the Show Racism the Red Card organisation and Kilmarnock Football Club.Read

Kilmarnock schools pilot nurture classes

TWO local primary schools are to pilot nurture classes to support children who find it difficult settling into their new school.Read

East Ayrshire exam results improve again

YOUNG people throughout the East Ayrshire Council area have surpassed themselves this year’s Standard Grade and Higher Examinations.Read

Crossroads Primary faces demolition

TINY Crossroads Primary School, saved from the axe last year, now faces the threat of demolition.Read

Crossroads Primary set to remain closed after summer

CROSSROADS Primary School is unlikely to reopen as scheduled after the summer holidays.Read

Girls on the ball at East Ayrshire football festival

EAST Ayrshire’s Secondary Active Schools coordinators recently organised a seven-a-side S1–S3 girls football festival at the new astro pitches at St Joseph’s Academy.Read

Kilmaurs Primary pupils take part in conservation project

PRIMARY school pupils are celebrating the successful conclusion of a conservation project in their village.Read

Five East Ayrshire teachers retire

FIVE of East Ayrshire’s most experienced head teachers have been honoured at a retirement lunch held at council headquarters in Kilmarnock’s London Road.Read

Playtime at Kay Park

A PLAYDAY is being run at Kilmarnock’s Kay Park for the second year in a row – and it is hoped this year the sun will shine on parents, helpers and kids alike.Read

Killie FC's Danny Invincibile helps kids with their reading skills

A GROUP of children from St Andrews and Mount Carmel Primary Schools in Kilmarnock have become ‘Reading Stars’ – with a little help from Kilmarnock footballer Danny Invincibile.Read