Dear Parents/Carers and Young People,

Following a meeting today with the  professional associations at council level, we are now in a position to advise of the return dates of all schools in EAC.

Teachers will return on the 11th August for an in-service day and pupils will return on Wednesday 12th August. Clearly, not all pupils will return physically to school on that day and we will advise you as soon as possible around physical attendance patterns for our young people.

We hope that you will find this information helpful at this time, and we will issue further information about remaining term dates for 20/21 in due course.

This week you have been sent very special messages from some of the boys and girls who will be your buddies when you start school in August! They all loved meeting you when you came for your visits and we will do the best that we can to make sure you get to know them even more when you are in Primary 1.

ERIN GIBSON

 

Hi my name is Erin Gibson. I’ll be in P6 when we go back to school and you’ll be a new P1. I remember how nervous I felt when I was a P1, it soon turned into excitement when I started having so much fun in the class and meeting my new friends. I will support you and make you feel safe and welcomed in our school. We will have fun together and I will show you all the best parts of Mount Carmel Primary school. I like Gymnastics and Drama, I wonder what you will enjoy at school?

LUKE BARBOUR

Hi Primary 1!  I’m Luke and I’m in P7. Looking forward to seeing you after the summer holidays. I hope you are as excited to start Mount Carmel as I am to be a buddy! I have seriously been waiting on this for years.

 

 

 

POPPY SHAND

Hello P1! 

My name is Poppy and l am in P6. I am really looking forward to meeting you all in August and l am excited about all the adventures we will have together. If you are feeling nervous or afraid please don’t worry as there are lots of friendly people there to help you.

 

 

 

 

EVIE MCINTOSH

Hi Primary 1,

My name is Evie and I’m in P7. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all in August. Everyone will have a lot of fun at Mount Carmel! And remember not to get worried because your buddies will help you settle in great. Have fun!

 

 

REGAN MCNIVEN

Hi P1.

My name is Regan and I am in P6.

I can’t wait to see you all again!

 

 

 

 

AIMEE THOMSON

Hi boys and girls. I am Aimee Thomson. I am going in to Primary 7 and can’t wait to become your buddy when you start Primary 1.

 

 

 

LUCY MCDONALD

Hi! I’m Lucy! I like pink and I like helping people!

 

 

 

CALLUM WHITWORTH

Hi my name is Callum. I’m in P6 and I can’t wait to see you. You will love Mount Carmel and do not be worried, it is a lovely place to learn and have fun.

 

 

 

 

 

TYMEK PIETROWSKI

Hello P1s,

My name is Tymek and I am in P6. I like to play football. I also love to play video games. I hope you will have a great time in P1. I will support you when you will be starting school. I can’t wait to see you guys in August.

 

 

JAMILA MATABARO

Hello P1’s my name is Jamila and I am in Primary 7. I am so excited for you to join the school in August. I joined the school last year and it was amazing. Do not be worried. The teachers and staff are so nice. It is so fun when you get used to it. There is always someone to talk to and help you every day. I cannot wait to see your smiley faces

AIDAN MCLAUGHLIN

My name is Aidan.

I am 10 years old. I really hope you are all having fun in the sun.  I can’t wait to meet when we go back to school.  Everyone gets nervous when they start school but don’t worry as we will be there to help you. See you all soon!

 

 

 

NICOLE HUME

Hey everyone!

My name is Nicole and I am looking forward to meeting you all and becoming one of your buddies!

MAGDA WOLOS

Hi boys and girls. My name is Magda and  I am in P6. I can’t wait to see you all in August. Don’t be stressed or nervous because everything is going to be great. If you will need help or you will be left alone remember I will always be there  to help.

 

TILLY KENNEDY

Hi!

I am Tilly and I am in P6. Welcome to Mount Carmel. Hope to see you all soon!

 

 

 

SOPHIE KELLY

Hi P1s. I’m Sophie and I’m in P6. Can’t wait to meet you and know you all!

 

 

 

 

#TOGETHER WE ARE TEAM MC

Below is a link to the BBC Bitesize containing information on how to help your child with dyslexia whilst at home:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/teacher-support/dyslexia-make-a-difference/zj226v4

What a beautiful week it has been in the sunshine. I hope yu have all been out playing and going lovely walks. This week is health week. Normally we would do this in class but as you are at home, I have added lots of fun activities for you to complete with your families. I want you to get more active and get healthier this week and we are praying for some more gorgeous sunshine to help us with this. As always there are core tasks for you to complete as well as optional tasks. Complete as many as you can but remember, there is no expectation for all of these to be completed. Send me lots of pictures of you completing your health week activities including exercise, healthy eating and even cooking (with your adults of course!) I cannot wait to hear from you about what you have been up to. Speak soon, lots of love from Mrs McCreadie xxx

Suggested Timetable
8:00am	Get up and get dressed.  Have a healthy breakfast
9:00am	Some exercise Joe Wicks , Cosmic Yoga or just dance.
10:00am	Maths activity
11.00am	Break/ healthy snack
11.30am	Literacy activity
12.30pm	Help make some healthy lunch and try to get outside
1.30pm	IDL task

Literacy

Literacy mat primary 3 8.6.20

T-T-5423-Healthy-Eating-Page-Wordsearch_ver_1

blue Spelling word for the week beginning 8.6.20

green Spelling word for the week beginning 8.6.20

red Spelling word for the week beginning 8.6.20

Numeracy

P3 Numeracy Learning Grid 8.6.20

cfe2-p-161-food-labels-hunt-activity-sheet-english_ver_1

IDL

P1 to 3 IDL grid 8th June

teeth brushing sequence

Hi everyone,

I hope you’ve had a great weekend in the sunshine. This week is health week and you can find out all about whole school extra activities by following our school blog for more information too.  Below are your health week activities on your grids but remember to only do what you can and have fun!

Numeracy

P5 Numeracy Grid 8th June

Literacy

P5 Literacy Grid 8th June

Alphabet Alliteration Worksheet

IDL

Health Week Grid 4-7

Here is a suggested timetable to help plan your week’s work.

Suggested Timetable
8:00am	Get up and get dressed.  Have a healthy breakfast
9:00am	Some exercise Joe Wicks or Cosmic Yoga
10:00am	Maths activity
11.00am	Break/snack
11.30am	Literacy activity
12.30pm	Help make some lunch and try to get outside
1.30pm	IDL task

Be sure to get outside in this great weather although make sure you have plenty of water to drink and suncream applied.  Enjoy your weekend!

Have a great week!

Mr Bertoncini & Mrs McIntyre

Hello P6,

I have enjoyed reading all your updates and seeing some of your work this week, well done for your fantastic effort, I am very proud of every one of you. 😊

This week is Health Week, so you will see a lot of your tasks relate to various types of health. I hope you enjoy the challenges during Health Week!

Here are the learning grids for the week beginning 8th June.

Numeracy

Numeracy Home Learning Task

Literacy

Literacy Learning Grid

Digestive system

IDL ( Topic)

IDL Health Week

Feelings

Remember to try to complete the 3 core tasks and some of the additional tasks. There is no expectation that all tasks should be completed.

Here is a possible daily routine but remember to do what suits you and your family.

8.00-9.00                Wake up and get dressed and have some breakfast.
9.00-10.00             Take part in some exercise Cosmic Yoga / Joe Wicks                                       / Just Dance
10.00-11.00          Numeracy Home Learning Task
11.00-11.30          Snack time and outdoor time
11.30 – 12.30       Literacy Home Learning Task
12.30-1.30             Lunch
1.30-2.00               Walk or exercise
2.00-3.00               IDL home Learning grid

Take care,
Mrs MacKinnon 🙂

This year, Sports Day has to be a little bit different, but we can still enjoy some fun competition and keep fit!

As part of Health Week our virtual Sports Day will take place Monday 8^th– Friday 12^th June and the winners will be announced on Friday 20^th June.

There are four teams, named after famous Scottish Olympic medal winners:

Team Hoy – P1 & P7                      Team Doyle – P2 & P4

Team Grainger – P3 & P5           Team Murray – New P1s & P6

You have 60 seconds per exercise. How many of these can you do?

• Burpees – 5 points for every burpee completed.
• Star Jumps – 1 point for every jump completed.
• Step Ups – 1 point for every step up completed.
• Sit Ups – 2 points for every sit up completed.
• Keep Ups – football/tennis – 2 points for every keep up completed.
• Balance on one leg – 1 point for 10 seconds or less, 2 for 11- 20 seconds, 3 for 21-30 seconds, 4 for 31-40 seconds, 5 for 41-50 seconds or 6 for 51-60 seconds.
• Speed Bounce – 1 point for every bounce completed.
• Egg and spoon – 2 points for every lap completed (place two markers four large strides apart) Double points for this one if you can get a grown up to join in and video it!

If you are unsure of how to do any of these exercises then take a look at our handy demonstration guide –

Try a few of the challenges each day and ask someone at home to video your efforts! Then email them along with a note of your points  to Mrs McGahon – joanna.mcgahon@eastayrshire.org.uk (Please limit videos to 33MB and make sure you have permission from an adult for it to be shared.)

Remember as with everything, do what you can, when you can. Most importantly it’s about having fun!

Let the games begin!   #TEAMMC

 

(All rights reserved to the original artist of the song used in this video. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor. No copyright infringements intended under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976; fair use for non-profit, educational purposes.)

 

 

 

We would grateful if as many parents/carers as possible could take a short time to fill out this survey about the PATHS programme please:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/SELparentsurvey

Hi Boys and Girls!

I hope you have had a wonderful week! Another week of fabulous work, well done. Thank you to everyone who sent me photos of your hard work, I love to see all your amazing efforts! As the time goes by, I know it can be tricky to stay focused and work hard but I just want to  remind you that you are SUPERSTARS! Just do what you can, when you can.

This week is Health week so there is a health focus for most of your tasks. Below you will find your home learning grids for WB 8.6.20. I have sent out your literacy and numeracy task sheets to your individual email accounts. Remember, core tasks are in red and there is no expectation that all tasks should be completed. Just do what you can!

P2 Literacy Learning Grid 8.6.20

P2 Numeracy Learning Grid 8.6.20

P1 to P3 IDL Grid 8.6.20

Teeth Brushing Sequence

Suggested Timetable:

8:00 – 9:30 Get up/Get Dressed/Eat Breakfast

9:30 – 10:00  Exercise (Joe Wicks/Just Dance/Cosmic Yoga)

10:00 – 10:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)

10:30 – 10:45 Outside Play/Snacktime

10:45 – 12:00 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)

12:00 – 12:30 Lunchtime

12:30 – 1:30 IDL Task (Choose 1)

1:30 – 2:00 Outside Play/Exercise

2:00 – 2:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)

2:30 Free Time!!

Missing you all lots!!

Mrs Dunsmore xox

Mount Carmel School Reports  for those families  we had email addresses for , will be emailed today ( Friday 5th June). All other reports have been posted out.

Should you have any questions regarding your childs’ report please do not hesitate to complete the online form below:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/mountcarmelps2017/2020/05/27/discussion-with-class-teacher-regarding-pupil-reports/

Please view the most recent letter from Head of Education: Linda McAulay-Griffiths regarding Education recovery going forward:

Letter to pupils June 2020

Please view the most recent letter from Head of Education : Linda McAulay-Griffiths regarding Education Recovery going forward:

Letter to parents and carers June 2020

Hello boys and girls and welcome to our first assembly in June.

 

We hope that you are all doing well.  It has been so lovely to read your emails and to have a chance to speak with some of you and your families too. Let’s take a moment to pause and to join our hands in prayer.  This week we have a special prayer from Fr Martin.

 

 

What a beautiful way for us to begin out time together, thank you so much Fr Martin for taking the time to do this for us.

 

This week you have all continued to work so well on all of your different activities from your teachers and so many of you are learning life skills too – cooking, gardening and helping out around the house.  Well done for being such great stars.

 

This week we have Proud Clouds from Mrs McCreadie and from Miss Mudge.  Have a look at the things they are proud of:

Thank you for all of your Proud Cloud contributions.  Mrs Crawford has been adding these to our blog have a look at our latest Proud Clouds.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/mountcarmelps2017/category/wellbeing-blog/

 

One of the activities that we used to do each day as part of our PATHS programme was to share compliments for our PATHS Pupil of the Day.  This is something that you can still do at home.  This week try to choose one family member each day to give compliments to; remember that person should also give a compliment to themselves too.

 

Our Primary 5 and 6 future buddies have been thinking about what makes our school great and will soon be sharing their ideas with our new Primary 1 children and families.  Miss Mudge has been busy creating a beautiful end of year celebration for our Primary 7 children – we can’t wait to see what the final item will look like.

 

Just before our assembly comes to an end we have some exciting new about next week.  Normally in the month of June, Mount Carmel has a special Health Week and a Sport Day.  Next week we shall continue this tradition with our first Home Learning Health Week and Sports Day.  There is a special post that tells you all about it with some great clips of our teachers taking part in the challenges.  We hope that you all enjoy the Health Week linked Home Learning Tasks and especially enjoy your Sports Day challenge.  If you are able to we would to see some videos or pictures of what you are doing, please send these on to your class teacher.

 

Thank you boys and girls for all that you continue to do, keep safe.

Remember that we love and miss you all.  Have a look at this special message from all of the staff in the school just to say how much we miss you and are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

 

 

From all of us at MCPS.

 

 

Together we are #Team MC

 

 

Just a little reminder that next week is : Health Week ! 

The learning grids which the children are issued with every week  will be based on this and will have lots of different health activities to try out .

 

 

Last week we told you that Katie MacKinnon was the winner of our Marty Bear t-shirt competition. Our super talented Mrs Taylor has been very busy on her sewing machine and now Katie’s design is a real t-shirt that Marty has been able to wear in this hot weather! Doesn’t he look cool?

Hello Everyone,

We know that having to socially distance from your family and friends can be really tough. We feel this way too. When you see your favourite people from a distance all you want to do is give them the biggest hug. Sadly, we can’t hug right now and while we can’t hug, Owl has some super ideas for Hedgehog and Tortoise to show someone how much they care. Maybe you could try some of Owl’s ideas too.

Below is a link to the story “While We Can’t Hug”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tarq5nkkGlk

Enjoy the story boys and girls! xox