A reminder that today we have a small selection of Christmas jumpers available at the front foyer.

Thank you very much for those that have been able to send these in.

We are delighted to announce that we will soon be able to share our filming of the Primary 1-3 Nativity as well as Primary 4-7 singing Christmas songs.  This will be shared via a password protected SWAY link.  The password will be texted to the main contact for each child.

If you do not wish your child to be featured in this filming please contact the school as soon as possible.

If children wish to they can send Christmas cards to their classmates, unfortunately the school is unable to provide class lists to parents.

Thank you for taking the time to complete our recent homework survey.  Please click on the link below to view a full review of this information.

Homework Survey Review of Results

If you wish to comment further on this please email:

eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk

Please take the time to complete the survey below in relation to devices that your child is able to access at home.   We will use this to update our records.

This survey will close on Friday 3rd December at midnight.

Access to Devices Survey

On Wednesday children in Primary 1-3 had a fantastic afternoon sharing their favourite books and completing some lovely activities.  Everyone also enjoyed a glass of milk and cookie.  Thank you to Primary 7 who were brilliant helpers.

We look forward to sharing our pictures of this great afternoon.

A reminder that children should be in their line for school starting at 9am.

Increasingly we are seeing more children arriving to school after 9am and coming in via the main entrance.  This means that children are missing the initial items that are taking place first thing in the morning.  Going forward it is important that children arrive to school on time unless prior arrangements have been put in place.

Thank you for your support with this matter.

If you have been sent a letter from the NHS regarding sending your child for a PCR test we kindly request that you send a copy of a negative result before your child returns to school. This can be emailed to:

eaMountCarmel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk

We are looking forward to discussing your child’s progress with you next week.

Appointment times have been set for 10 mins and we ask that this be adhered to, to avoid delays for others.

We are delighted to share our Primary 4 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Primary 4

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We are delighted to share our Primary 5 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Primary 5

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Changes to lunch menu

Wednesday 24th November

Macaroni Cheese now changed to Tomato Pasta

Thursday 25th November

St Andrew’s Theme Menu

Lentil Soup

Option 1 – Steak Pie, mash and veg

Option 2 – Haggis, neeps and tatties

Option 3 – Macaroni Cheese

Shortbread or trifle

We are delighted to share our Primary 7 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Primary 7

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We are delighted to share our Primary 6 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Please click on the link below.

Primary 6

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We are delighted to share our Primary 2/3 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Please click on the link below.

Primary 2/3

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We are delighted to share our Primary 1/2 class film.  Passwords have been texted to the main contact.

Please click on the link below.

Primary 1/2

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Dear Parents,

Have you ordered your school photos yet? A polite reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Monday 22nd November. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link or visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk 

If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 3).

Many thanks.

Please click on the link below to view our amazing Primary 1 class film.  Passwords to access this have been texted to the main contact for each child.

Primary 1

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We are delighted that our class films are in their final stages and will soon be ready to share with you all.  Keep looking at our blog this week for the SWAY links.  Passwords to access these will be sent to the main contact for children.

Thank you to our excellent Primary 7 editors and camera operators as well as Mr Bertoncini.

We are pleased to announce that on Friday  19th November children in Primary 1 will receive their Bookbug Family Bag and children in Primary 2 and Primary 3 will receive their Read Write Count bags.

The children will bring these home to share with you.  We would be grateful if you were able to take some photographs and send these to the class teacher.  If you are happy we would then like to share these photographs on our blog too.

As you will remember from our November Newsletter we will have a special afternoon of activities on Wednesday 24th November.  Children in P1-3 can come to school dressed in their pyjamas, bring a cuddly toy and bring their favourite book from the gifted bags.  The teachers have planned a lovely afternoon for the boys and girls.  The Primary 7 children will be there to help the children enjoy the activities as well as milk and cookies.

We look forward to sharing photographs next week.

Please remember to complete our homework questionnaire.

Following on from last years Homework Survey we would like to gather your thoughts on our current homework provision.  Your views will help to shape our future homework provision.  This survey will close at midnight on Tuesday 16th November and it should take around 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this.

As you know it is Children In Need on Friday 19th November.  We are aware that this is an expensive time of year – due to this we are asking for a £1 donation, if you are able to, via the link below (not via ParentPay as stated in the November Newsletter).

Children In Need

Children will take part in a special activity afternoon organised by their class teachers.  Children are not required to wear anything special on this day.

Please remember to complete our homework questionnaire.

Following on from last years Homework Survey we would like to gather your thoughts on our current homework provision.  Your views will help to shape our future homework provision.  This survey will close at midnight on Tuesday 16th November and it should take around 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this.

If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online please contact the school for a paper copy.

Following on from last years Homework Survey we would like to gather your thoughts on our current homework provision.  Your views will help to shape our future homework provision.  This survey will close at midnight on Tuesday 16th November and it should take around 5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to this.

Congratulations to our lucky Hallowe’en Raffle winners Gabo (primary 3), Luke (primary 4) and Madison (primary 5).

November Newsletter

Today the children have been having a fantastic day in school taking part in our Hallowe’en activities.  Thank you for purchasing raffle tickets for our Hallowe’en Trick or Treat bags.  From this we have raised £180 which will go towards purchasing items for our Christmas crafts.

We have lots of exciting activities planned for November, please read on to find out some more.

School Photographs

This will take place on Friday 5^th November.  All children will be photographed and family pictures for children in school will also be taken.  Please complete the slip sent home this week and return to school ASAP.

Class Videos

This term each class will issue a class video shoeing some of the things that children have been taking part in.  This video will be password protected with a text sent with password details to the main contact in school.  If you do not wish your child to be included in this then please contact the school directly or via the contact us form on the school website.

Sports Leadership Sessions

Our Active Schools link Mark Devlin will complete Sports Leadership activities with our Primary 5 and 6 children.  This will begin on Wednesday 17^th November for 4 weeks.

Children in Need

Children in Need takes place on Friday 19^th November.  We are aware that this is an expensive time of the year, we are asking for a £1 donation if you are able to.  This will be available on ParentPay closer to the time.  The children will take part in a special activity afternoon.

Parents/Carers Appointments

Due to ongoing restrictions parents/carers will again take place via phonecall.  These will take place between Monday 22^nd November and Friday 26^th November.  A letter will be sent home next week with further details for each class.

Book Week Scotland Gifting Event

Primary 1- 3 will have a special afternoon of activities for this on Wednesday 24^th November.  Children in Primary 1-3 can come to school dressed in their pyjamas on this day.  Primary 1 will receive a Bookbug bag, Primary 2 and 3 will receive a Read Write Count bag.

Class Calendar

We will again be offering a class calendar for sale, more details to follow for this.

Christmas Crafts

Each child will be creating a Christmas craft again this year.  Funds raised from this will go towards school funds.

Christmas Events

Each class will attend an Advent services at the Church – date to be confirmed.

An exciting opportunity for pupils to take part in Handball.

HANDBALL COMMUNITY CLUB

PRIMARY:P5-7 boys & girls

DAY:      Tuesday

TIME:    5pm-6pm

VENUE: St Joseph’s Leisure Centre (games hall)

DATES: 26th Oct to 14th Dec

COST:    Free

REGISTER HERE USING SMARTSURVEY BELOW:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/Handballclub/

*Maximum 30 places – this is due to restrictions based on COVID 19*

Please only attend if you have registered a place. For more information please email: mark.devlin@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

P5-7 Handball Community Club