Merchandise for our show ‘Turn up the Volume’ will be on sale at both shows.
Please note that purchases are CASH ONLY.
Thank you
Monthly Archives: May 2026
First Holy Communion Sunday 31st May 2026
We are looking forward to celebrating First Holy Communion this Sunday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
First Communion children should be seated no later than 11:15am.
One row will be reserved for each child and their family – please refer to the information letter given out by Fr. Kevin last Sunday for further details.
Please continue to keep our First Communicants in your prayers as they take this important step in their faith journey.
Summer Show Reminders
Just a few gentle reminders as we get closer to our Summer Show performances
👗 Costumes (Background Performers)
Background performers, please make sure your costumes are ready and brought into school on Monday 1st June . If anything is missing or you’re unsure about your outfit, let us know as soon as possible. A costume visual list is on the link below.
🎟️ Tickets
Tickets are on sale now! Please encourage friends and family to come along and support the show! Availability may be limited closer to the performance, so it’s best to book early.
Show dates and times are:
Tuesday 9th June at 1.30pm
Wednesday 10th June at 1.30pm
🕒 After-School Rehearsals
The last after school rehearsal is on Tuesday 3pm – 4.15pm. ALL cast members must attend.
Thank you for all your support
Mrs Terras, Mr B, Miss Grimley, Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Canning
Bus Pass Deadline
If you wish to apply for a bus pass (NEC Card) prior to the summer break, please do so asap using the links below, as the final date for us sending them away to be processed and returned in time for the holidays is Thursday 18th June.
If your child is between 5 and 10yrs please use the link below:
NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel
If your child is 11yrs + please use the link below:
NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel
World of Work
Last Thursday, the Positive Destinations Community Group put on their World of Work morning. Pupils were involved in a range of activities to help them learn about the work place. This included, watching videos from members of the school community about their careers, taking part in engineering challenges, litter-picking and visiting a drama-based jobs fayre.
We would also like to say a big thank you to local fireman, Leroy, who visited twice this week to talk to pupils about his roles as a firefighter and a bee keeper.
This day allowed pupils to consider the range of positive destinations that are available to them.
Free Girls Non-Stop Cricket Sessions
🎭 CAST REHEARSAL NOTICE 🎭
All Cast Members Required for after school rehearsals
📅 Dates:
- Tuesday 26th May
- Tuesday 2nd June
🕒 Time:
3:00 – 4:15 PM
Sports Day 2026
Sports Day will take place on Wednesday 3rd June and we are hoping to have some dry weather for the day.
Parents/carers are invited to come along for the class races on the day.
Please access the playground via the main gate and make your way through the upper playground to the grass area at the rear of the school.
After the race please exit the school as soon as possible to allow for the next group of parent to attend.
We are encouraging children to wear clothes relating to their House colours where possible.
Parents/carers are invited to attend at the following times only:
Primary 1 9.10am-9.40am
Primary 2 9.40am-10.10am
Primary 3 10.10am-10.40am
Primary 4 11.30am -12noon
Primary 5 12.00noon-12.30pm
Primary 6 1.30pm-2.10pm
Primary 7 2.10pm-2.50pm
ECC children 11.00 am-11.30am
School Transport Application
Change to School Lunch Menu 27/05/2026
There will be a slight change to the school lunch menu on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
However due to time constraints we are unable to get the changes through to the parent Online order system on time therefore the menu for the day will be as follows
Cheeseburger
Cheese Panini (please select Vegetable burger for this)
Baked potato & Beans
Gammon sandwich
If you require any further clarification please contact the school office.
Thanks
Missio Day of Colour
A reminder that tomorrow children can come to school wearing bright colours.
The Friends of Jesus Group, have organised a ‘Day of Colour’ to raise money for Missio Scotland. As a Mission 5 star school, we are continuing to raise awareness of the wonderful work of Missio, which encourages us all to think about our special ‘Mission’ and how we can help children in other countries.
The Day of Colour will take place on Friday 22nd May and donations should be made on ParentPay.
Everyone is encouraged to come to school wearing bright colours. ( no football colours)
Thank you for your support for Missio.
From
The Friends of Jesus Group and Mount Carmel Missio Champions
Tickets for Summer Show – Selling fast!
Mission Day of Colour
The Friends of Jesus Group, have organised a ‘Day of Colour’ to raise money for Missio Scotland. As a Mission 5 star school, we are continuing to raise awareness of the wonderful work of Missio, which encourages us all to think about our special ‘Mission’ and how we can help children in other countries.
The Day of Colour will take place on Friday 22nd May and donations should be made on ParentPay.
Everyone is encouraged to come to school wearing bright colours. ( no football colours)
Thank you for your support for Missio.
From
The Friends of Jesus Group and Mount Carmel Missio Champions
YMCA
Day of Colour
The Friends of Jesus Group, have organised a ‘Day of Colour’ to raise money for Missio Scotland. As a Mission 5 star school, we are continuing to raise awareness of the wonderful work of Missio, which encourages us all to think about our special ‘Mission’ and how we can help children in other countries.
The Day of Colour will take place on Friday 22nd May and donations should be made on ParentPay.
Everyone is encouraged to come to school wearing bright colours. ( no football colours)
Thank you for your support for Missio.
From
The Friends of Jesus Group and Mount Carmel Missio Champions
First Communion Preparation
The children in P4 who are preparing for First Communion at the end of the month, are reminded that there is a retreat tomorrow ( Saturday 16th May ) which all First Communion Children should attend.
The retreat takes place in St. Joseph’s Church and Hall. It begins at 10am and finishes at 2pm. Children should bring a packed lunch and snack. Children should also bring their ‘I Belong’ book.
When parents/carers return to collect their children at 2pm, there will be a short parents meeting to discuss First Communion arrangements.
On Sunday 24th May , there will be a rehearsal for First Communion. This takes place after 1130 Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, to which children and parents should attend.
First Communion is on Sunday 31st May at 1130 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Please continue to keep our P4 children in your prayers.
Summer School Trip
Gentle Reminder that the final payment towards your childs school trip is due tomorrow 15/5, if you haven’t already paid. Please contact the school office if you require a barcoded letter to enable you to make payment.
Thanks
East Ayrshire Junior Concert Band
Please find attached a letter for parents and carers of pupils in Primary 6 and Primary 7 who receive brass or woodwind lessons.
ASN Parent/Carer Coffee Morning
Handball Community Club
Walk to School Week (Wk beg. 18/5)
Monday – wear a hat/sunglasses
Tuesday – Happy shoes day
Wednesday – Wear bright clothes
Thursday – wear odd socks
Friday – Crazy hair day
Youth Opportunities in the Diocese
Dear All,
Thank you to you all for your continued support for Diocesan Youth opportunities in the Diocese. On Saturday 18th April we had a fantastic day with youth from across the Diocese as sixty five gathered for the Easter Youth Gathering – this was very much a Diocesan event, with 10 each coming from both North and South Ayrshire, 22 from East Ayrshire, and 23 from Dumfries & Galloway. We were delighted to welcome so many along and to see the continuing growth in participation at these events as this was the largest that my team and I have run to date. At the Easter Youth Gathering, we announced our programme for the coming months, as well as ‘Galloway’s Seoul’ a 5 day event next year following the model of World Youth Day, which is open to all young people in current P5-S4 (P7-S6 in 2027/8). The feedback from young people and parents has been fantastic and we can’t wait now for our next Youth Evening, and indeed the Summer Youth Gathering in August.
We’re launching Galloway’s Seoul at the moment as we’re planning an extensive programme of fundraising activities to support young people in reducing the cost of their place (hopefully fully covering it), as well as to let families know in advance that it’s coming up when they’re planning for next summer. There’s no deposit payable for it, so if young people are thinking about it, we’d encourage them to register and get involved in the fundraising early.
I’ve also attached A4 versions of the posters for the events mentioned, our latest newsletter, a copy of the What’s On guide
202604 Issue 11 20260505 Letter to Schools 
shared at the Easter Youth Gathering, and the group photo from Easter which you may wish to distribute electronically. As usual, you can find PDF and image copies of all of these resources in our Schools share here:
Thank you again for all of your support in promoting and encouraging youth events in your area, we’ve been delighted to welcome so many young people as they’ve been getting involved. If you have any questions/ suggestions please feel free to be in touch.
God bless,
Fr Kevin Rennie
Summer Show – Costume reminder
Dear Parents/Carers,
Just a quick reminder that we have provided costumes for the principal parts. For children in background scenes, we kindly ask that you help put together a simple costume from home. Children should know if they are a background character for an era.
Please see the attached guide for each era. No need to buy anything new, simple outfits are perfect.
Thank you for your support and tickets are now on sale!
Kind regards,
Mrs Terras, Mrs B, Mrs MacIntyre, Miss Grimley
Foster Care Fortnight 11th-24th May
Show Tickets Now On Sale!
Vinyl to Viral
Tickets for each performance of our School Summer Show 2026 are now on sale!!!!!
Natural Scotland Week 11th- 15th May
This week we will learn all about our amazing natural world and how to take action to look after it in school.
First Communion
Please continue to keep our Primary 4 children in your prayers as they prepare for their First Holy Communion which will be celebrated on Sunday 31st May at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 11.30am.
There will be an ‘I Belong’ session this Sunday (10th May) at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church before Sunday Mass. This begins at 1015 and all First Communion Children should attend.
There will also be a First Communion Retreat Day for the
P4 children from all the parishes of the deanery preparing for
First Holy Communion on Saturday 16th May from 10 am –
2 pm at St Joseph’s Church and Hall.
Breakfast Club Application 2026/27
Please see the attached link below for the Application Form for Breakfast Club 2026/27.
If you are unable to complete the form online or require a paper copy please contact the school office
Thanks
Breakfast Club Application Form 2026 – 2027 – Fill in form
Book Fair Rewards
We are delighted to let you know that we made a fantastic total of £500.44 from our Book Fair held in March.
Thank you to everyone who made a purchase, as we receive 40% of our total back in rewards for the school to spend on books. This means we have £200.18 worth of books to choose from the fair for our school!
Primary 5- Curricular Update Term 4
Welcome back! We hope you had a lovely Easter and May Bank Holiday break with your families. The sun’s appeared back out and we are excited to make the most of this fun packed last term together and finish on a high note with our fantastic show!
During term 4 our focus will be:
Literacy
This term for writing, P5 will be focussing on narrative (Play Script) and report writing (newspaper report). We will be developing literary devices, linking this to our IDL focus. In reading, we will continue our progress within Bug Club/Giglets further developing our AL comprehension strategies. For Listening and Talking, after the success of our ‘Sharing the Learning’ presentation and videos, we will focus on expressing our opinions and justifying these with good reasoning in debate form within class lessons. Some groups will continue to work on literal comprehension and prediction skills, whilst others will continue their work on inferential and evaluative questions. Spelling and phoneme work will be consolidated this term, and pupils will use ‘Active Spelling’ resources and activities to support this.
Numeracy
This term, the Circles and Rectangles have already consolidated our learning so far for Multiplication and Division and have moved onto working with conversion of Fractions and Decimals. The Squares group will continue to focus on consolidating all of their times tables knowledge for use in Multiplication and Division. In Beyond Number, pupils will look at ‘Measurement’ (volume, mass, length, area). Later in the term, we will also be exploring and making links to Shape properties, Angles and Symmetry.
Health and Well-being / PE
We will be focussing on completing our PATHS lessons and moving onto explore further areas such as healthy bodies and hygiene, (God’s Loving Plan) as well as keeping ourselves safe (Cyber awareness. We will also look at substances that can damage our physical and emotional health, appropriate to our age. Pupils will have the opportunity to visit many of these concepts during our whole school ‘Health and Well-being week’.
PE days will continue to be on Tuesdays and Fridays. We will participate in independent and teamwork sports for Athletics during April/May moving onto Orienteering in June. Pupils will complete these lessons outdoors as much as possible so please make sure your child is prepared for the weather that day. It is essential that your child comes to school prepared for outdoor learning in appropriate clothing as we hopefully plan to be outside more as the summer nears and weather improves. Make sure they have plenty of extra water with them for very hot periods and sun cream.
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As Eastertide passes, we will be mainly focusing on Mary, Our Lady. Celebrating her example and significance through the Gospel of Mark as well as revisiting the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost. In June, we will look at God’s Loving Plan resources as part our This Is Our Faith programme. This will look closely at friendships, relationships as well as the role of being a parent /carer.
IDL
Our main focus for this term will be our Summer Show ‘Turn Up the Volume: From Vinyl to Viral’. We will link our lessons in support of its creation across various curricular areas including Drama, Art & Design, ICT, Literacy, Maths (as an enterprise project), Social Studies & Music.
In addition, within class, we will look at ‘A Night at the Movies’. Pupils will look at the evolution of the film industry from the silent movies, introduction of sound, colour, animation, from Drive-Thru to 3D/4D currently. This will include developing our Talking and Listening and also writing skills (scripts/movie reviews, Gogglebox), also ICT skills (iPad) to make our own movie trailers which will incorporate set design, production and directing and expressive arts lessons to create our sets.
Thank you for your continual support over the last two years for our pupils and class. It has been a pleasure to share in watching these young people grow. Here’s to an amazing term together, more sunny weather and of course, the Summer holidays!
Mrs McIntyre & Miss Grimley
