We are requesting the full £1000 to help fund going towards the Gold school Sports award, more equipment to make new clubs we have never done before, for example,hocky equipment, rugby balls.also to help with organisations coming in and helping us take clubs for example (killie football club)

• badminton rackets/ nets 
• Basketballs / nets 
•  indoor footballs,outdoor
• hockey sticks 
• rugby balls 

We are looking to get the kids now fully equipped with a training kit and bag etc. We have a good fundraising team but there is only one think we can fundraise for at a time. We have recently just done "sponsor a player" for their new home kit. It's approx £30 per player for their kit and then extra for their boot bag etc. Our team are excellent team sports and they would be over the moon with this extra bit of kit.

Over 70 young people from across all seven primaries on the island come together to participate on a Monday afternoon for P1-3s and a Wednesday afternoon for P4-7s at a multi-sports club, where pupils participate in a variety of sports. It’s important for youngsters to engage with peers of a similar age, which doesn't always happen . This is a chance for youngsters to build relationships from different villages, which also prepares the young people for transition into secondary school.

There are a number of costs to make this possible –

Transport costs (taxi for pupils from further afield) - £500

Equipment (balls, bibs, cones, general sporting equipment) - £500

Through following these key principles we hope to have the impact that young girls and females in sport can feel that they have a voice within their community, help make decisions in sport and feel unstoppable. Furthermore, we aim for this committee to help increase:

• Increased opportunities to participate in sport and physical activity
• Improved access to leadership opportunities and roles in school and community sport
• Greater recognition of the power of girls to motivate and inspire their peers and more opportunities to do so
• Enhanced knowledge and understanding of workforce delivering PE, sport and physical activity to girls and young women

We would like to buy t-shirts supported by our Active Schools staff, so that future years can be identifiable when taking future workshops or extra cirriculm clubs in the local area. (T-shirts & printing - £700)

We would also like to be able to purchase a speaker for any Active Girls event that we run as a committee North Ayrshire wide or within out local clusters (Speaker £300)

Our programme will help young people confidence, commuincation skills, leadership skills, team work, problem solving and its really fun to be part of.  

As a club we are always trying to improve the opportunities available to the children however we are constantly coming up against financial barriers due to the rising costs of hiring pitches, referee fees, coaches education and general equipment. We are currently raising money to take the team to a football tournament in Barcelona during the easter holidays 2025 which is a 5 night stay including 4 days of football for the children. This is a great opportunity for the team to socialise and have a weekend with their family and friends whilst playing competitive football. Some of the boys in the team have never been abroad so this is a huge opportunity for them and being accepted for this grant would help us reach our target ensuring that no boy misses out due to the cost for their family. If successful with this grant we would use the money to cover the cost of the tournament entry which is £140 and the cost of the bus to transfer the boys from the hotel to the tournament each day which is £675

The 'self-care sunday' will be open to children and young people aged 11-26, and will be inclusive of the following activities to promote physical and mental wellbeing; therapy dogs, introduction to yoga and mindfulness, introduction to reki, havening session, art therapy, journalling and gratitude workshop. A breakdown of the costs below 

- Therapy dogs £250 

- introduction to yoga and milndfullness £150 

- introduction to Reki  £150

- Havening session £150 

- arts and crafts materials £150 

- refreshments £100

- hall hire £50

50th Anniversary Concert 

(Family members and community partners will be invited to a show celebrating Whitehirst Park Primary across the decades. Pupils are very excited and already planning songs, dances and sketches. Support with costumes will ensure all pupils will be able to take part equally)

Costumes - £200

Audio/Visual Equipment/ Lights - £300

50th Anniversay Community Afternoon Tea  

(The pupil council will plan and host a community afternoon tea for local residents and community partners. Funding for the catering will ensure equity of experience for all. Funding for gifts will ensure all pupils will have a lasting momento of all the events around the celebration they have planned and been involved in.)

Catering- £200

Decorations - £100

Commenorative Gifts - £200

Dreghorn Parent Council are very keen to enhance and develop additional opportunities and experiences for all the pupils at Dreghorn Primary. 

In March 2025 the school is putting on a performance of Annie this is a fantastic opportunity for all Primary 5 -7 pupils. 

There is always a buzz around school and with auditions and rehersals starting this week,  it's going to be an exciting 6 months. 

Through participation in Annie the children have the opportunity to develop their confidence. They will learn new skills in acting, singing, dancing, production, costume creation, make up and set design. So many options for as many children as possible to be involved in: a huge team effort. 

As they learn new skills they will improve their abilities and belief in themselves, a real chance to help nurture and support the wellbeing of our children. 

When asked about being part of the school show the children were bursting with enthusiasm. We were told " One of my favourite things to do is sing, it makes me feel happy" Another child said " I feel more confident in music and dancing so I am excited to show how good I can be because that doesn't always happen in class." 

Reflecting on a previous show one child remembered " Matilda was so fun and made me feel a real part of the school so I want to take part in the show again." 

We would like that same opportunity for lots of our children. Giving them the chance to fire up their imagination can be crucial in their development. We want to enhance their thinking, playing and learning. 

The £1000 budget will help fund many aspects of the production:  £250 for lighting, £250 for costumes, £250 for set design, and £250 for sound to name but a few of the costs incurred. 

The children are at the heart of the production raising their voices performing to a packed audience over 2 nights. Aswell as the on stage dramatics they will also be involved in advertising and programme production and children will select guests of honour to invite to their show. 

Due to the cost of living crisis many children do not have the same opportunities to attend expensive dance,drama and singing classes out with school. Our statistics show us that currently 71% of pupils in P5-7 reside within Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) levels 1-4. Therefore by supporting the show our aim is regardless of background and financial situation all pupils will have the opportunity to participate. 

We want as many of our children to say 

"The show is a big part of school life and its so fun" Singing and dancing help me feel happy and clear my head. I would love to have a part to build my confidence."

We really appreciate and value your assistance to help us support our stars of the show.