On Sunday 15th September a number of our school staff and colleagues from across the Diocese will be taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in support of The Martin Chambers Ecuador Trust.
Please keep our staff in your prayers – we have all been training hard for this. If you wish to make a donation in support of our team please follow the link below.
Primary 5 – Term 1 Update
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the first update for Primary 5 this year! I’m pleased to share that the class are settling in well, adapting to new routines, and already demonstrating a fantastic work ethic. There’s a lot of exciting learning ahead, and I’m eager to give you a glimpse of what we’ll be exploring in Term 1. I hope the children are as excited as I am!
UNCRC
We have already spent time exploring various articles from the UNCRC, discussing which rights the children felt were the most important. Most of the class agreed that all children’s rights are equally important, with no right being any less significant than another. To symbolise how children flourish when their rights are upheld, we chose the theme butterflies for our class charter.
Interdisciplinary Learning (IDL)
Our interdisciplinary learning topic this term is our class novel, ‘The Butterfly Lion’ by Michael Morpurgo. We have begun reading this and plan to do activities linked with other curricular areas such as Expressive Arts and Health and Wellbeing.
Literacy
We will use our class novel throughout the term to complete various tasks which will deepen our understanding of the text and build vocabulary skills.
We’re continuing with Bug Club, both in class and as part of the homework routine. I greatly appreciate your support in encouraging your child to read at home for personal enjoyment.
In writing, our focus will be on creating descriptive and narrative pieces. The class are learning to edit and redraft their work to improve clarity and detail. We’ll also be practising handwriting weekly, and I encourage you to support this at home as part of the homework routine.
For talking and listening, we’ll be focusing on choosing and executing appropriate voice levels for different tasks as well as practising good listening skills when others are speaking. We are also practising listening for instructions and carrying these out in a timely manner.
Numeracy
In Term 1, we are focussing on place value. The class have been discussing the significance of each digit in a number and what it represents. This foundational understanding is crucial as we build on more complex concepts throughout the term. Pupils will be working on place value at their own level – using units, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, and hundred thousands in context.
As the term progresses, we’ll delve into addition and subtraction with larger numbers, exploring various strategies to tackle more complex calculations.
With Mrs Terras, P5 will revise the rules involving rounding to the nearest 10, 100, 1000 and applying rounding within various contexts. Pupils will also explore a range of 3D objects and 2D shapes and use mathematical language to describe their properties.
We will be continuing with our Number Talk sessions, which are incredibly valuable in encouraging children to think flexibly about maths, using a wide range of strategies and choosing the one that works best for them.
Health and Wellbeing
Our P.E. sessions are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings. The key areas will be Street Hockey and Rugby, where the class will learn the vastly different skills required for each sport.
Primary 5 will be continuing the ‘Do Be Mindful’ program, setting aside time during our busy school day to re-centre and practice mindfulness through a variety of activities.
Our P.A.T.H.S. programme will also continue to be developed. By exploring and discussing the emotions they feel, the children will engage in open conversations in a safe environment.
Later in the term we will be exploring how to look after ourselves. This includes understanding what a good diet entails and learning how much sleep and rest are necessary for maintaining good health, encouraging children to develop healthy habits.
R.E.
During term 1, we will be exploring different kinds of relationships, including friendships and the children’s personal relationship with God. Using stories from the Bible, we aim to help the children draw comparisons that will guide them in becoming better friends to both Jesus and others. We will also be revising Mass responses regularly.
Expressive Arts
This term, our expressive arts will be interwoven throughout the reading of our class novel. We will explore techniques such as line work and shading, allowing the children to experiment with the range of a pencil as a drawing tool.
In Music with Mrs Terras, P5 will continue learning to play the glockenspiel. Pupils will be introduced to music theory and given the opportunity to develop their playing skills, leading to a final performance. We will also practise singing through hymns for our monthly masses, fostering both musical and spiritual expression. Our drama activities will be closely linked with our class novel and Health and Wellbeing curriculum. Additionally, as we dive into our next topic, The Victorians in Scotland, drama will play a significant role in helping students bring history to life.
Technologies
Once the children have access to their individual log ins, we will begin work on logging onto the school Glow network and accessing educational resources as well as Bug Club for reading.
We will also use our ICT time for practising word processing and formatting skills with a particular focus on finalising writing pieces.
A Note from Miss Carr
As a new teacher at Mount Carmel, I want to take a moment to thank you all for your support thus far. I look forward to hopefully meeting you all in person at the Primary 5 ‘Meet the Teacher’ afternoon on 11th September.
The SHOUT discount card is for children from birth to 11 years old living, or attending primary school, in East Ayrshire
The aim of the SHOUT is to provide children and families across East Ayrshire the opportunity to access an array of leisure services, visitor attractions and commercial services, ensuring that cost is not a barrier.
The cards are free and the benefits include:
Save money with lots of discounts to local visitor attractions and local stores*
Should you wish to apply for a SHOUT card for your child please use the link below
https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CommunityLifeAndLeisure/LeisurePasses/SHOUT.aspx
Please find below links to apply for either a Kids Cards or a NEC card for your child dependent on their age. This card will enable your child to access FREE bus travel throughout Scotland.
If your child has previously had an NEC and has lost their card please do not use the links below, please contact the school office and we will send home the relevant form for you to complete.
Application Form 1
This form is for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old. Parents should use the link below to apply for this card on behalf of their child, the person completing the form on behalf of their child MUST be the main contact registred for the pupil.
NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Application Form 2
This for is for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old This application is for a National Entitlement Card for pupils under the age of 16. Parents must apply for the card on behalf of their child, the person completing the application MUST be the main contact registered for the pupil. Parents will then have the option of having the Young Scot branding and/orthe PASS Hologram as well as free bus travel added too this card.
NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Please note we are only able to process application forms from current pupils of Mount Carmel Primary
Gentle reminder now that the new school session has started that parents/carers should not use the Crossgates Care Home Car Park when dropping off or collecting their children.
This is a private car park for use of staff & resident families ONLY
Access should always be given to Emergency Service vehicles and overcrowding of this car park could prevent this from happening.
Please be considerate at all times when dropping off or collecting your children
Thankyou
Team MC would like to say thankyou to Lesley McLaughlin for supplying our beautiful balloon arch.
Our new P1 pupils had the best time having their pictures taken under the arch on their 1st day at Mount Carmel and the pictures will be a beautiful memento for their families to keep.
Lesley your designs are always amazing and you always go above and beyond to supply the most beautiful creations.
Thankyou
Team MC
Please find below the Photographic Consent Form for Mount Carmel Primary. It is East Ayrshire Council policy that this MUST be completed annually, this should be completed NO LATER THAN Thursday 29th August 2024.
EAC Photographic Consent Form 2024/25
Please find below the Acceptable Use of Computer Facilities Form for Mount Carmel Primary. It is East Ayrshire Council policy that this MUST be completed annually, this should be completed NO LATER THAN Thursday 29th August 2024.
EAC Computer Misuse Form 2024/25
Thank you
Please see below information for parents/carers & children regarding new school lunch menu and meal deal available in schools from tomorrow.
Menu rotation will begin with Week 1 tomorrow and continue in a 3 week rotational pattern
Reminder that school will close for Summer holidays on Friday 28th June @1pm and will re open for children on Wednesday 21st August @9am
We hope you all have a brilliant summer break
Team MC
The children have had a wonderful day at our singalong and dance-along fundraiser for the Martin Chambers Ecudor Trust.
At present we have managed to raise an AMAZING £1129, however if you still have any sponsor money you would like to donate this can be paid via Parentpay
Thankyou to everyone for sponsoring the children and helping to raise funds for this wonderful charity.
Our staffing for next session has now been confirmed and we can confirm our teaching staff is as follows:
Primary 1 – Mrs Duff
Primary 2 – Mrs Travers
Primary 3 – Mrs McKinnon
Primary 4 – Mrs Crawford/Mrs McIntyre
Primary 5 – Miss Carr/Mrs Terras
Primary 6 – Mrs McCreadie
Primary 7 – Mr Bertoncini
Nurture – Mrs Dunsmore
NCCT – Mrs Terras
In certain circumstances class restructuring may have to take place during the summer break, after a school session has started or, in very exceptional circumstances, at any point during the year.
Children spent time with their new class teacher on Thursday afternoon.
Could all P4 – P7 girls ensure that they come to school on Monday with hair ready for the community performance of the show (high ponytail, pig tails or french braid)
Girls are also welcome to bring some items of make up to wear for performances should they wish to do so.
We have had reports of unwanted “visitors” to some children we kindly ask that parents/carers routinely check their child/children’s hair for any of these unwanted “visitors” and take appropriate action if required
Thank you for your co-operation.
Please complete the application form below if you wish your child to be considered for a space at the school breakfast club in Session 2024/25
Applications will close on Friday 7th June
Primary 1 Share the Learning will take place on Tuesday 11th June @ 2pm
As you are all aware this years whole school trip will be to Blair Drummond Safari Park
The cost of this trip per pupil is £15.00 (includes entry and transport)
With only 3 weeks to go till the day of our trip we still have a number of pupils who havent paid for this trip.
We also have a number of pupils who have still to return there permission slip for the trip – despite duplicate forms being issued by the office.
If we do not receive payment (via Parentpay or Paypoint) or the childs permission slip returned to school NO LATER THAN 31st May we will assume that you do not wish your child to attend the trip and they will not be allowed to attend the trip on the day.
If children do not attend the trip they should not attend school that day as there will be no school staff present on this day.
If you require another permission letter, Parentpay letter or Paypoint barcoded letter please contact the school office on 01563 525897.
Mrs Fergusson
Head Teacher
Please note that our school will be closed for May bank holiday on Monday 27th May
School will also be closed on Tuesday 28th May for inservice day
School reopens for pupils & staff on Wednesday 29th May.
We hope you have a lovley Bank Holiday weekend
Parents/carers of our Primary 1 – Primary 3 children are now able to purchase tickets for our summer show Matilda
These can be purchased on Parentpay as a maximum of 4 tickets per child
Primary 7 pupils Transition to St Joseph’s meeting for parents/carers will take place at St Joseph’s Academy on Wednesday 22nd May at 6pm.
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY BEFORE SUMMER HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!
Please find below links to apply for either a Kids Cards or a NEC card for your child dependent on their age. This card will enable your child to access FREE bus travel throughout Scotland.
If your child has previously had an NEC and has lost their card please do not use the links below, please contact the school office and we will send home the relevant form for you to complete.
Application Form 1
This form is for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old. Parents should use the link below to apply for this card on behalf of their child, the person completing the form on behalf of their child MUST be the main contact registred for the pupil.
NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Application Form 2
This for is for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old This application is for a National Entitlement Card for pupils under the age of 16. Parents must apply for the card on behalf of their child, the person completing the application MUST be the main contact registered for the pupil. Parents will then have the option of having the Young Scot branding and/orthe PASS Hologram as well as free bus travel added too this card.
NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Please note we are only able to process application forms from current pupils of Mount Carmel Primary
Good Luck to our Primary 7 children who will be attending their first full transition day at St Josephs tomorrow.
Reminder that children can access St Josephs school transport on the day using the information previously provided.
Children should report to the assembly hall by 8.45am (school day finishes at 3.40pm)
Full school uniform (shirt, tie, trousers, skirt and shoes) MUST be worn, Leavers hoodies will NOT be allowed inside
Children should have their PE kit with them each day.
Primary children will not be allowed to leave campus during break or lunch therefore packed lunch should be provided or a school meal will be available.
We hope you have a brilliant day Primary 7 and look forward to hearing all about it
Team MC
Primary 3
Share the Learning will take place in school on Friday 24th May @ 2pm
We look forward to welcomong you all
Miss Grimley
Our monthly mass on Friday will be a mass of Thanksgiving for Father Martin, we would like to invite any parents/carers along to join us should they wish to do so.
As a whole school community we continue to pray for our Primary 4 children who are preparing to make the First Holy Communion this month.
As part of there preparation Primary 4 children (those making communion) will stay behind after mass on Friday 3/5/2024, and Father Jim will offer the children the opportunity to taste the offeratory wine & host (which wont be blessed)
Please continue to keep our children in your prayers.
Curricular Update Primary 6
Term 4 – 2024
Welcome back to Primary 6 curricular update, a busy and exciting final term. Primary 6 will prepare to transition into primary 7 and will have the opportunity to interview for captain and vice-captain house roles. Primary 6 will have the responsibility of becoming a buddy to new primary 1’s who will be starting Mount Carmel in August. The upper school summer show will be performed in June and we will be showcasing all of our hard work as we present to you …… ‘Matilda’!!
Please see below for an overview of what we will be learning this term:
Numeracy
This term we will focus on Area, Perimeter and Volume, Angles, Information Handling and Function Machines. Daily revision and rigour of decimals, percentages and fractions and the four operations will still continue throughout term 4. Children are as always encouraged to practise their multiplication tables.
Literacy
Reading – We will continue to read books appropriate to our levels and we will focus on fiction texts. We will complete daily reading to writing tasks and work on our active comprehension tasks. This term we will focus on understanding the difference between fact and opinion, the authors use of language, and inference.
Writing - This term we will be completing report writing where we will be linking it with our science topic. Further into term 4 we will complete recount writing.
Spelling - we will continue to follow the active literacy spelling programme in our appropriate groups, focusing on common words and phonemes relevant to their level and stage. Some weeks pupils will be given topic-specific vocabulary as part of their topic. New spelling words will be introduced each week, which will coincide with homework tasks. Pupils will revise the Active Spelling strategies throughout Term 4.
HWB
In term 4 primary 6 will continue to take part in Do Be-Mindful activities, some activities will be part of homework tasks. At the start of the term P6 will complete a mini topic on Substance Misuse looking at the dangers of smoking/vaping, alcohol and drugs usage.
PE days will be Wednesday and Thursday please remember to bring full PE kit on these days. This term we will be participating in Volleyball, Athletics and Orienteering. Pupils are asked to bring FULL PE kit on these days, this includes indoor shoes.
Expressive Arts
This term we have our summer show which P6 are very excited about as there are lots of jobs available to apply for. This gives them opportunities to enjoy being creative and imaginative, express emotions, performing for different audiences and being part of audiences for others. They will be able to showcase their talents from performing, props, sound production and stage settings. Working together as un upper school team we will be learning key skills in music, art and design, dance and drama.
Religious Education
Throughout this term P6 will continue to work on their Pope Francis Faith Award, reflecting on how they use the different gifts in their wider world which will continue with them into P7. We will listen and engage with stories from the Gospel of Matthew.
Modern Languages
This term pupils will focus on hobbies, food and drink and descriptions in French.
We will continue French with the aim to increase their confidence in reading, writing and talking in French.
IDL
This term a big part of our topic will be on enterprise and the summer show. We will all have very important roles to play in the production to make sure the show is successful. Part of our mini science topic this term, primary 6 voted to learn more around volcanoes and chemical reactions.
Thank you for your support,
Miss Maitland.
Children have the opportunity to design a beautiful Easter Bonnet (should they wish to) and take part in our Easter Bonnet parade on Thursday 28th March (prizes to be won)
£1.00 suggested donation to be brought to school on the day
Good Luck
Your child has the opportunity to win this AMAZING March raffle prize, raffle tickets can be purchased from ParentPay for only £1.00.
Draw for this prize will take place on Thursday 28th March and remember YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT
Please find below links to apply for either a Kids Cards or a NEC card for your child dependent on their age. This card will enable your child to access FREE bus travel throughout Scotland.
If your child has previously had an NEC and has lost their card please do not use the links below, please contact the school office and we will send home the relevant form for you to complete.
Application Form 1
This form is for pupils aged 5 to 10 years old. Parents should use the link below to apply for this card on behalf of their child, the person completing the form on behalf of their child MUST be the main contact registred for the pupil.
NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Application Form 2
This for is for pupils aged 11 to 15 years old This application is for a National Entitlement Card for pupils under the age of 16. Parents must apply for the card on behalf of their child, the person completing the application MUST be the main contact registered for the pupil. Parents will then have the option of having the Young Scot branding and/orthe PASS Hologram as well as free bus travel added too this card.
NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel
Please note we are only able to process application forms for current pupils of Mount Carmel Primary. Any other application forms will be deleted
If you require any further information please contact the school office.
Muriel Reynolds who has been part of the Mount Carmel Catering Team for the past 20 years will be retiring tomorrow, we would like to take this opportunity to wish her all the best in her retirement and to say thankyou for all of the love and support she has given to our Mount Carmel families over the years.
February Raffle tickets are available to purchase on Parentpay
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