‘Big Walk and Wheel’ Fortnight
16th – 27 March 2026
Pupils will be recording their journeys in school this fortnight as part of a local and national campaign.
Each weekday for two weeks we will have a ‘special’ theme.
See the grid below for details.
Monday
Wear a hat or sunglasses Tuesday
Happy
Shoesday!
Wednesday
Crazy hair
Day!!!
Thursday
Wear odd socks
Friday
Wear bright clothes or Accessories
Parent Council Volunteers Required
Mount Carmel Parent Council are looking for new members to help
The role of the Parent Council helps Support the school in its work with pupils and parents
Represent the views of parents
Promotes contact and communication between the school,
parents, pupils, and the community.
Organise fundraising events to help towards social events for our children.
If you would like to become a member of our Parent Council or are able to volunteer at any of our events even for a short time please complete the Form linked below
Thanks
Team MC
Eco News ~No-waste week!
Well done to all involved! Pupils have been bringing reusable containers and water bottles so far this week. We have seen some great examples of this in some lunchboxes…
Well done Mrs Canning !😊
The Eco Committee also hope that the homework plastic count at home is going well and look forward to seeing the results next week. Also, don’t forget about that caddy! Every week more families get involved and get registered. These pupils are then added each week they put their caddy out to the monthly prize raffle which will take place during the last week of March – so get involved or ask for a sheet from a committee member to register. This month there will be 2 prizewinners!! Our monthly March raffle plus a name will be picked from all of those who have registered to name our MC caddy and this family will also receive a prize. Good luck!🍀
Important Information
Due to the poor weather forecast today & tomorrow and the amount of outdoor items we have planned, we have decided to swap NO Pens Fun Day from tomorrow to next Friday.
Children will instead enjoy easter Craft Activities as part of their SCIAF Activity.
Due to this change children NO longer need to bring bikes or scooters to school tomorrow (13/3)
Thankyou
No School Crossing Patrol
Our school crossing patrol lady is currently absent. There is no replacement available at the moment.
Easter Closure 2026
Please see the letter above for information on school transport for the school closure at 2.30pm on Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Big Walk & Wheel Fortnight
‘Big Walk and Wheel’ Fortnight
16th – 27 March 2026
Pupils will be recording their journeys in school this fortnight as part of a local and national campaign.
Each weekday for two weeks we will have a ‘special’ theme.
See the grid below for details.
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Monday
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Wear a hat or sunglasses |   |
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Tuesday
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Happy Shoesday!
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Wednesday
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Crazy hair Day!!!
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Thursday
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Wear odd
socks
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Friday
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Wear bright clothes or
Accessories |
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Curriculum Design – Parent/Carer Survey
At Mount Carmel we are currently thinking about how our curriculum should develop. This is your chance to put forward your views on what we do next.
Please take some time to share your views below:
School Easter Raffle
Our school Easter Raffle is now live on Parentpay! Tickets are £1 per strip of 5. The raffle will be drawn on in school on the last day of term – Thursday 2nd April.
Good Luck everyone!
Summer Show 2026
Today we revealed our brand‑new Summer Show for 2026…
Turn up the Volume: From vinyl to viral. A journey through the musical decades.
While it may have taken a few people by surprise, the excitement quickly grew as we shared our new approach: there will be no single ‘principal’ role this year.
The show has been designed so every pupil who wants to take part gets the chance to shine, with opportunities for all to showcase their talents on stage.
A full information letter for parents and carers will be sent out on Monday with all the details about the show and how pupils can get involved.
We’re looking forward to an inclusive, creative, and memorable Summer Show 2026! 🌟
Primary 7 Sharing The Learning
Primary 7 Sharing the Learning will take place on Tuesday 24th March at 2pm.
Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.
Thankyou
Primary 5 Share the Learning
Primary 5 Sharing the Learning will take place on Thursday 26th March at 2pm.
Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.
Thankyou
Primary 4 Sharing The Learning
Primary 4 Sharing the Learning will take place on Thursday 26th March at 2pm
Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.
Thankyou
Primary 3 Sharing The Learning
Primary 3 Sharing the Learning will take place on Wednesday 18th March
Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.
Thankyou
Primary 1 Sharing the Learning
Primary 1 Sharing the Learning will take place on Wednesday 1st April at 2pm.
Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.
Thankyou
No After School clubs 24th&25th March
Please note: There will be NO after school Gymnastics or Netball club on Tuesday 24th March and No after school Football club on Wednesday 25th March due to our Pupil Progress Meetings taking place.
Mount Carmel Garden Area
Our garden work is well underway with the area prepared for new turf and a restoration to our wall. A great big thank you to Tesco for the blue token grant as well as our wonderful parent council for their ongoing support with this project. It is going to be a wonderful area for our children to use and enjoy. 
Great Big Plastic Count – 9th -13th March
Next week, our school is taking part in the ‘Great Big Plastic Count’.
Our aim is to have litter free lunchboxes and no plastic in school. Please look at our mini podcast in the link above to see why we need to make some changes for our future.
UNCRC Article 6 & Article 24
*Video Podcast from Eco Group above*
Please support your child and our school by trying to adopt more waste -free options in lunchboxes this week and for snacks. Use refillable water bottles instead of bought plastic ones. Our Eco committee has come up with some ideas to help you below –
Morning snack ideas – fruit, raisins box, chocolate bar, reusable container with chopped fruit/cheese/cucumber, popcorn, home baking/biscuits or products with recyclable packaging.
Waste-Free Lunchbox ideas- 
World Book Day 5/3
World Book Day this year takes place on Thursday 5th March. Children can come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book or if they would rather they can come in their own clothes. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share with others. We will also complete World Book Day activities in class.
We politely request a £1 cash donation for SCIAF. Children can bring this on the day.
Thank you
March Newsletter 2026
P1& P7 Dental Inspection
Please note that Primary 1 and Primary 7 will be taking part in the Childsmile annual dental inspection on Tuesday 3rd March Thankyou
Book Fair
The Book Fair will be on display and available to purchase books from during both our Pupil Progress Meetings
Order forms available on both nights where you can order a book(s) and make payment online at the same time.
All order forms will then be delivered to the school office and orders made up and distributed to pupils in due course.
Classes will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair whilst in school in order for them to choose a book should they wish to, children will also be able use their World Book Day Token towards the cost of any book they may wish to purchase
World Book Day 2026
World Book Day this year takes place on Thursday 4th March. Children can come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book or if they would rather they can come in their own clothes. Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share with others. We will also complete World Book Day activities in class.
We politely request a £1 cash donation for SCIAF. Children can bring this on the day.
Thankyou
Crazy Hair and Odd Socks Friday 27th February
We begin our SCIAF fundraising activities this week with our Crazy Hair and Odd Sock day on Friday! (uniform should still be worn). Donations can be put into your class SCIAF box. Thank you for your support.
Last chance – Register your Food Caddy
The first monthly prize draw is happening this Friday so use the QR code below to register your named caddy. If you put this out for collection this week, make sure to let your teacher know and they will enter you into the prize draw raffle.
Here are a few who have registered already…
After School Clubs
If you wish to know about our Current After School Clubs or ones which are starting soon, please visit the menu section of the Blog under the heading After school Clubs where you will find all the up- to- date information.
Dinnae Forget Your Caddy!
This week our very competent Primary 7 Eco leads delivered an excellent presentation on behalf of our school on East Ayrshire Council’s’ Dinnae Forget Your Caddy‘ campaign.
Pupils received letters home with a QR code (below) to register their caddies. Details summarised below. Please support our school and join in by putting your caddy out each week. Every week, pupils will let their teachers know if they put their family caddy out that week, if so, that family will receive a token and be entered in a monthly prize draw for a £10 EAC gift card which can be used at various outlets across East Ayrshire. A winning token will be selected in a raffle style at the last Friday assembly of each month by Mrs Fergusson or Mrs McCreadie. **In addition, EAC will select a caddy at random monthly, across every participating school to receive a £25 gift card. Let’s get registering our MC Caddies and recycling…you’ve got to be in it to win it!!!!
Good Luck everyone and we look forward to sharing some of our names with you !!!
Care Home Visit
Well done to our Mount Carmel in the Community group who visited the Crossgate care home this week. The residents were delighted with your lovely singing and storytelling!
Free travel for 5-22 year olds NEC Bus Cards
Please find below links to apply for either a Kids Cards or a NEC card for your child dependent on their age. This card will enable your child to access FREE bus travel throughout Scotland.
If your child has previously had an NEC and has lost their card please do not use the links below, please contact the school office and we will send home the relevant form for you to complete.
Application Form 1
This form is for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old. Parents should use the link below to apply for this card on behalf of their child, the person completing the form on behalf of their child MUST be the main contact registered for the pupil.
NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Application Form 2
This for is for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old This application is for a National Entitlement Card for pupils under the age of 16. Parents must apply for the card on behalf of their child, the person completing the application MUST be the main contact registered for the pupil. Parents will then have the option of having the Young Scot branding and/orthe PASS Hologram as well as free bus travel added too this card.
NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Please note we are only able to process application forms from current pupils of Mount Carmel Primary
FOMC Easter Raffle 2026
Tickets for the FOMC Easter Raffle are now available on ParentPay for £1.00 per strip.
