As part of FUN 31 celebrations tomorrow pupils can bring pyjamas/blanket/cuddly toy with them to school to change into after lunch as part of their movie afternoon.

Reminder that school will close for the Easter break on Thursday 2nd April at 2.30pm and will reopen on Monday 20th April at 9am.

The winning House for this term is…………..    FIRE

Pupils from FIRE house  will enjoy an outing to  Jungle Madness in Kilmarnock on Wednesday 1st April. Children will enjoy 2 hrs soft play and a selection of snacks & juice.

Pupils will walk to Jungle Madness and will leave Mount Carmel PS at 9am prompt. Please ensure your child arrives in school on time, with a jacket and appropriate footwear as we will be unable to wait for any latecomers.

Well done FIRE house

Any children making their Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday 23rd March at Our lady of Mount Carmel Church should attend church for 6.30pm.

Reminder that school will close for the Easter break on Thursday 2nd April at 2.30pm and will reopen on Monday 20th April at 9am.

Reminder that our SCIAF No Pen Fun day will take place this Friday, children can bring bikes and scooters to school on the day, however helmets MUST also be worn or children will NOT be permitted to ride bikes or scooters.

This will also be an own clothes day.

Mount Carmel Parent Council are looking for new members to help 

The role of the Parent Council helps Support the school in its work with pupils and parents

Represent the views of parents

Promotes contact and communication between the school,
parents, pupils,  and the community.

Organise fundraising events to help towards social events for our children.

If you would like to become a member of our Parent Council or are able to volunteer at any of our events even for a short time please complete the Form linked below 

Thanks 

Team MC

Volunteer Help

‘Big Walk and Wheel’ Fortnight

16^th – 27 March 2026

 Pupils will be recording their journeys in school this fortnight as part of a local and national campaign.

Each weekday for two weeks we will have a ‘special’ theme.

See the grid below for details.

Monday	Wear a hat or sunglasses
Tuesday	Happy Shoesday!
Wednesday	Crazy hair Day!!!
Thursday	Wear odd socks
Friday	Wear bright clothes or Accessories

Primary 5 Sharing the Learning will take place on Thursday 26th March at 2pm.

Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.

Thankyou

Primary 4 Sharing the Learning will take place on Thursday 26th March at 2pm

Letters have been sent home today with children for parents to return and confirm attendance.

Thankyou

Please note that Primary 1 and Primary 7 will be taking part in the Childsmile annual dental inspection on Tuesday 3rd March Thankyou

The Book Fair will be on display and available to purchase books from during both our Pupil Progress Meetings

Order forms available on both nights where you can order a book(s) and make payment online at the same time.

All order forms will then be delivered to the school office and orders made up and distributed to pupils in due course.

Classes will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair whilst in school in order for them to choose a book should they wish to, children will also be able use their World Book Day Token towards the cost of any book they may wish to purchase 

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 registered 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 

Tickets for the  FOMC Easter Raffle are now available on ParentPay for £1.00 per strip.

From Monday 23rd February we will have a new School Crossing Patroller, Ms Russell

Welcome to the MC family

There will be a Dress Down Day on Friday 13th February (no football colours) We are asking kindly for a £1 donation via ParentPay . Pupils who pay a donation will automatically get a free entry into our February Raffle. This item is now live on Parentpay and will be open for payments until Wednesday 25th February.

On Monday and Tuesday  Killie in the Community will be opening the Hub for young people off school, where they can enjoy a free lunch along with football and sport all day as well as educational activities, and the chance to make new friends from 10am-3pm both days.

Our February Raffle is now on Parentpay tickets are £1.00 per strip of 5 and are available for purchase until Wednesday 28th February .

There will be a Dress Down Day on Friday 13th February (no football colours) We are asking kindly for a £1 donation via ParentPay . Pupils who pay a donation will automatically get a free entry into our February Raffle. This item is now live on Parentpay and will be open for payments until Wednesday 25th February.

To avoid any unwanted visitors can we suggest that any children with long hair come to school with their hair tied up.  Research has shown that the instances of infestation are lessened with this.  It is also recommended that parents/carers check their child’s hair regularly.

Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.

Ash Wednesday will take place on Wednesday 18th February.  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 collect your child from school at 9.45 and return them  to school at11am that morning. Thank  you

We will be celebrating Burns day on Friday with our special assembly where our children will showcase the Scottish poems they have been learning in class.

Children are welcome to wear tartan to school on Friday with their ordinary school uniform.

Thanks