Friday 26th June will be a limited menu of Soup and Sandwiches, Cypad will be updated accordingly to enable you to select your childs lunch
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Winning House Prize – Earth
We are delighted to announce that the winning House for this term is Earth.
The children who are in the winning house will enjoy a trip to Jungle Madness on Wednesday 8th October whilst there they will be given crisps, cookies & juice if you do not wish your child to have these for allergy purposes please contact the school office.
Well done Earth House we hope you have a great time at Jungle Madness
Summer Program 2026
TAB: Summer Breakfast Club
House Hamper Raffle
A reminder that if you still haven’t purchased your raffle tickets for our House Hamper Raffle, you have until Monday 22nd June to do so via Parentpay.
Sports Day
Unfortunatley due to the predicted weather forecast for tomorrow we have taken the difficult and sad decision to cancel our Sports day tomorrow. As previoulsy stated due to the volume of other events happening within the school over the next 2 weeks we are unable to reschedule Sports Day.
Colour Run Thankyou
Thankyou to all of our amazing Parent Helpers for all of your help today at our Colour Run the kids had a brilliant time.
Thankyou to our Parent Council for all of their hard work in making this brilliant event happen.
And finally ……… Thankyou to all of our wonderful parents/carers for supporting all of the children with your very generous donations.
No Photographs
Reminder to ALL Parents/carers that taking pictures or filming of the Colour Run Event today is NOT pemitted.
Class Structure 2026/27
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 22nd 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)
Colour Run
Sports Day 2026
Sports Day will take place on Wednesday 3rd June and we are hoping to have some dry weather for the day.
Parents/carers are invited to come along for the class races on the day.
Please access the playground via the main gate and make your way through the upper playground to the grass area at the rear of the school.
After the race please exit the school as soon as possible to allow for the next group of parent to attend.
We are encouraging children to wear clothes relating to their House colours where possible.
Parents/carers are invited to attend at the following times only:
Primary 1 9.10am-9.40am
Primary 2 9.40am-10.10am
Primary 3 10.10am-10.40am
Primary 4 11.30am -12noon
Primary 5 12.00noon-12.30pm
Primary 6 1.30pm-2.10pm
Primary 7 2.10pm-2.50pm
ECC children 11.00 am-11.30am
School Transport Application
Change to School Lunch Menu 27/05/2026
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.
Thanks
Day of Colour
The Friends of Jesus Group, have organised a ‘Day of Colour’ to raise money for Missio Scotland. As a Mission 5 star school, we are continuing to raise awareness of the wonderful work of Missio, which encourages us all to think about our special ‘Mission’ and how we can help children in other countries.
The Day of Colour will take place on Friday 22nd May and donations should be made on ParentPay.
Everyone is encouraged to come to school wearing bright colours. ( no football colours)
Thank you for your support for Missio.
From
The Friends of Jesus Group and Mount Carmel Missio Champions
Summer School Trip
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.
Thanks
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
Holiday Reminder
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.
Thanks
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.
SCIAF Fundraising
A big Thank you to all of the children who very kindly donated to our SCIAF appeal we raised a whopping £364.91.
Thankyou
FUN 31
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.
Easter Holidays – Updated Post
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.
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
Reconciliation 2026
Any children making their Sacrament of Reconciliation on Monday 23rd March at Our lady of Mount Carmel Church should attend church for 6.30pm.
Easter Holidays
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.
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
