We have now had our staffing confirmed for next year. Children will have the opportunity to meet their new class teacher and spend some time in their new classroom at our bump up session on Monday 22^nd June.

Thank you to Miss Livingston, Mrs Canning and Miss Grimley for all your hard work and commitment this year.  We wish you the very best for the future.

I can confirm our class structure for next year is as follows:

Primary 1      Mrs Travers (Monday – Thursday)

Mrs Strachan (Friday & NCCT cover)

Primary 2      Miss Lennox (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

Mrs Strachan (Thursday)

Primary 3      Mrs McIntyre (Monday – Wednesday)

Mrs Hope (Wednesday – Friday)

Primary 4      Mrs MacKinnon

Primary 5      Mrs McCreadie

Primary 6      Mr Bertoncini

Primary 7      Mrs Dunsmore (Monday)

Mrs Terras (Tuesday – Friday)

Parents/carers are invited to attend at the following times only:

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.

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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.

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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 

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Breakfast Club Application Form 2026 – 2027 – Fill in form

Reminder that school will be closed on Monday 4th May and will reopen on Tuesday 5th May.

The school will also be closed for pupils on Thursday 7th May and reopens on Friday 8th May.

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***** 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

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

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.

A big Thank you to all of the children who very kindly donated to our SCIAF appeal we raised a whopping £364.91.

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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 

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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.

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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.

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