New Cashless Catering System

Dear parent / carer

From Monday 3rd March 2025 we are introducing a new Cashless Catering system in your child’s school.

Catering Services recognised that it was time to update their cashless payment system. They researched and engaged with companies to find a system that is straightforward and easy for you to use. They have also ensured that the system utilises the latest technology available.

The new ordering system will therefore make the process quicker for your child at lunchtime and by ordering in advance will help Catering Services reach climate change targets by reducing food waste.

All meals will be ordered by parents through ParentPay, using your existing Parentpay login.

The system will be easy to use. You will log in to ParentPay and select school meals. Then all you have to do is check the menus, select a meal for your child, then they collect it at lunchtime as normal.

ParentPay knows if your child qualifies for a free school meal so you can order with the knowledge that no payment is required. If your child pays for their school meal, you will have to make payment within 2 hours of the meal being ordered.

Meals must be ordered by 8am and can be ordered up to three weeks in advance.

You will be able to make your first meal bookings on ParentPay on the evening of Friday 28th February.

The link below will take you to an instructional video on how to book school meals.

Video – How to book a meal – ParentPay (wistia.com)

Additional allergen and dietary information:

The new system will also have improved allergy and dietary management, so you can be confident that special dietary requirements are observed. Make sure this information is up to date by contacting your school.

 

If you have provided current dietary information for your child, this will be updated on the new system and will block any meal choices that contain approved allergens.

The system is also a useful information tool for parents and carers in displaying allergen information linked to each online menu item this includes all information for pupils following religious and lifestyle diets.

Bishop Dougan’s visit to Mount Carmel and P4

P4 enjoyed their visit from Bishop Frank Dougan  last Thursday.    We were able to ask Bishop Frank lots of questions about being a Bishop and what it involves.

We spoke about the Sacrament of Confirmation and afterwards  we were excited to see some of the special clothing a Bishop  wears.     P4 pupils were able to try on the ceremonial hats such as a miter and our particular class favourite –  The bishop’s zucchetto, which is a  purple skullcap. We also looked at the pontifical ring which we learned is always worn on the Bishop’s right hand, as well as his cross and Bishop’s crosier (symbolically shaped like a shepherd’s staff).

Click here to see photos from Bishop Dougan’s visit

SCIAF Fundraising

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We will start fundraising for SCIAF on Thursday 6th March with an “Own Clothes Day”.  This is also World Book Day.  Children can come to school dressed in their own clothes OR if they wish they can dress as a character from a favourite. book.

World Book Day activities will also be completed in class.  We are asking for a £1 cash donation which will go directly to the SCIAF little box.  Look out for more information soon about our weekly fundraising events for SCIAF during Lent.

Pupil Progress Progress Meetings- March 25

Pupil Progress Meetings
Our Pupil Progress Meetings take place on Tuesday 25th March and Wednesday 26th March.  Slips to book your preferred evening were sent home last week.  Each appointment is 10mins.  If a family require two separate appointments please contact the school by Tuesday 25th February and an additional appointment will be provided.  Both appointments will then be 5 minutes.

WIDER ACHIEVEMENT ASSEMBLY

Our next wider achievement assembly will take place on Friday the 28th March. As a school, we love to hear about all of the wonderful achievements our children are celebrating. Whether it is a swimming certificate, participation in a dance show or learning to ride their bike without stabilisers, we want to celebrate these achievements! 

Please send any photographs with a short sentence on what has been achieved to Mrs McCreadie  on eaMountCarmel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk

Thank you!

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Learning Journals

Don’t forget to have a look at your child’s Learning Journal page for some updates on the exciting learning that has been taking place across the school.

See the attached document for guidance on how to log in.

Learning Journal information

If you can not access Learning Journals, please get in touch. Your log in details will be sent to the e-mail address that you have provided the school with.