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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World of Work Day

Dear Parents and Carers,
We are the Mount Carmel Positive Destinations Community Group. On the 21st of May we are organising a World of Work Day. As part of this we would like to ask for parents and carers to send in a short video, around 1 minute long, explaining or showing what they do in their career and demonstrating any interesting equipment they use in their job. This would allow pupils to find out about a range of jobs.
Please send any videos for Monday 18th May to the school email address.
Thank you,
The Positive Destinations Community Group

Important Information School Trip

***** Important Information *****

Unfortunately we have 55  not paid the 1st installment towards our Whole School Summer Trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park, which was due to be paid by Friday 17th April, we then extended the payment date until the 26th April, we have now further extended the payment date to Friday  1st May.

If we do not receive all outstanding payments by this date we  will have to give further consideration as to whether or not the trip will be able to go ahead or not. If the trip was to be cancelled all monies already paid will be refunded.

Reminder also that the 2nd installment is due to be paid by Friday 15th May.

Mrs Fergusson

P7 Transition dates

Our Primary 7 visits to St Joseph’s have now been confirmed and are detailed below.  On these dates our Primary 7 children should not attend Mount Carmel Primary, they should go directly to St Joseph’s.  No transport will be provided for the children in our school, children should make their own way to St Joseph’s.

Pupil must be in full primary school uniform (no leggings/tracksuits or hoodies including leavers’ hoodies). Pupils should ensure they attend fully prepared for example pen/pencil/PE kit if required.

There will be a parental information session at St Josephs Academy on Monday 11th May at 6pm.  There will be a presentation from the Head Teacher and an opportunity to tour the school and order school blazers/ties.

The dates are:

Monday 11th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Tuesday 19th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Wednesday 20th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Thursday 28th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Friday 29th May 2026 8.50am – 1.15pm

Bank Holiday & Inservice Day

Reminder that the school will be closed on Monday 4th May for the May Bank Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 5th May @ 9am.

The school will also be closed on Thursday 7th May for staff in-service day and will reopen on Friday 8th May @ 9am.

 

Fun 31

Fun 31
On Tuesday, the pupils will be participating in a special activity to celebrate their right to play, relax and culture.  Article 31 of the UNCRC states that Duty Bearers (adults) must provide children with these opportunities.  Unlike Rainbow Reward, this activity cannot be taken away as children’s rights are inalienable, do not need to be earned and apply to everyone.
Your child has also has a say, under Article 12, as to what activity they will participate in.
We hope they all have an enjoyable experience celebrating this right and look out for photos on the blog or learner journals.
Team MC

Winning House

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

SCIAF Fun Day 20/03/2025

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.

 

Parent Council Volunteers Required

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

 

Important Information

Due to the poor weather  forecast today & tomorrow and the amount of outdoor items we have planned, we have decided to swap NO Pens Fun Day from tomorrow to next Friday. 
Children will instead enjoy easter Craft Activities as part of their SCIAF Activity.
Due to this change children NO longer need to bring bikes or scooters to school tomorrow (13/3)
Thankyou 

Big Walk & Wheel Fortnight

‘Big Walk and Wheel’ Fortnight

16th – 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

 

 

Book Fair

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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 

World Book Day 2026

World Book Day this year takes place on Thursday 4th March.  Children can come to school dressed as a character from their favourite book or if they would rather they can come in their own clothes.  Children can also bring their favourite book to school to share with others.  We will also complete World Book Day activities in class.
We politely request a £1 cash donation for SCIAF.  Children can bring this on the day.
Thankyou

Free travel for 5-22 year olds NEC Bus Cards

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 

Dress Down day 13/02/2026

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.

Killie Community Hub

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.