Please click the link below to see the most recent information on school Easter Closure.
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Please click the link below to see the most recent information on school Easter Closure.
Thank you
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.
Please see the link below for the most recent newsletter from our colleagues at the Primary Counselling service.
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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).
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.
Ash Wednesday will take place on the first Wednesday in March- 5th. All children who are in school will attend Mass that morning at 10am and will receive ashes.
If you do not wish your child to receive ashes, please do not send them into school until 11am that morning.
Thank you
Our February Raffle is now live on Parentpay. As always tickets are £1 per strip of 5.
The raffle will close on Wednesday 26th February and will be drawn on Friday 28th.
Good Luck!
A reminder that when children are changing for PE, this should be a FULL change: shorts, t shirt and shoes.
We have a small selection of PE clothing in our uniform exchange if required.
We have noticed an increase in children coming into school wearing Crocs. These are not classed as appropriate school footwear and would like to remind parents/carers of this.
We have a large selection of school shoes in our Uniform Exchange if required.
Thank you
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!
On the last day before the holidays, we participated as a whole school in ‘Zero Power Day’ in support of our Mount Carmel Eco Committee. Click on the SWAY below to see what we got up to when we powered off to sav …
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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.
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.
On the way home…
Beautiful morning. Pancakes for breakfast then some climbing, obstacle course and fire starting!
Reminder that school will be closed for pupils on Monday 10/2 & Tuesday 11/2 and will reopen on Wednesday 12/2 at 9am.
Busy day completing the challenge course and forest adventure before dinner.
Yass!! Lets play hidey in the dark
Busy day of climbing and crate stacking.
After a good sleep, eating breakfast and getting ready for our busy day. And the weather looks decent!
Archery, bushcraft and abseiling before dinner