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
Dear Parent/Carer
Your child is due to transfer from primary to secondary education at the beginning of the new school session (August 2024).
Online P7 transfer applications were due to have been made no later than Wednesday 24 January 2024.
If you have NOT already completed the online transfer application form please do so via the link below as a matter of urgency.
http://eastayrshi.re/p7transfer
Thank you
Secondary school hand books are available at: https://eastayrshi.re/SchoolHandbooks
On Wedenesday 24th January the kitchen will be offering cheese paninis as an additional menu option
Please note the menu change for Burns Day
Haggis/Veg Haggis, Neeps & Tatties
Steak Pie
Cheese Sandwich
Shortbread or Fudge
Reminder that tomorrow is Pyjama day in school, children are allowed to bring a soft toy and blanket to school to have whilst watching a film
Reminder that tomorrow (15/12) is Christmas Jumper and Christmas Lunch Day
Children will have already pre selected their lunch choice and are welcome to wear their Christmas Jumpers or anything festive i.e headband or tinsel
Thankyou
The Scottish Government are currently consulting on the delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenting within Scottish schools.
You can read about the proposed content and delivery via the link shown below, and I would strongly encourage you to do so.
In addition, and perhaps of greater accessibility/ease of reading, Parents/Carers may find that the RSHP website provides a clearer insight into the content often recommended for delivery against the above guidance.
At Primary School age, the curriculum is at Early to Second Level.
As a Catholic faith-based school there are elements of the proposed content linked to the guidance that may, depending upon individual perception, sit in direct contrast to the faith dynamic of our provision, which naturally permeates our ethos and delivery.
We absolutely understand and welcome the fact that not all of our pupils are Catholics, but also recognise strongly that all families sending their children to our school respect and understand our ethos, and the central role that faith plays in the wider life of the school and in our daily practice.
Given that parents/carers are the first educators of their children, I feel it is imperative that you are fully aware of the above consultation and are encouraged to submit a response.
The previous version of the guidance was very clear in acknowledging the rights of Catholic schools to deliver Catholic teaching on aspects of human relationship and sexual development. The revised guidance has removed this reference.
Encouraging parents/carers to do so is also strongly advocated for by the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) and the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland.
SCES, on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference has produced a briefing paper for the consideration of parents/carers who have elected to send their children to Catholic schools. This briefing paper is attached for your information.
SCES has also produced a supporting consultation return that you may, if you see fit, elect to refer to prior to making a response. Both of these items have been combined in the attachment provided.
As with any consultation, parents/carers are free to respond in full, in part or not at all. However, parent/carer voice is extremely important and central to the education of children in schools across Scotland. I sincerely and strongly encourage you to try to complete a response prior to the consultation deadline of Thursday 23rd November. Responses can be submitted via this link:
Parents/Carers wishing to make a response by post can do so by submitting a response to:
RSHP Teaching Guidance Consultation
Area 2B North
Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ
It is my understanding that responses need not address every question within the consultation. I am to understand that some parents/carers are electing to respond to questions one and six specifically. It is for individual parents/carers to determine whether or not they wish to respond in full or in part.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Kind regards
Andrea Fergusson
Briefing Paper and Letter Template For RSHP consultation (1).pdf
Reminder that dogs are not allowed to be in school grounds at any time whether they are on a lead or being carried.
Thank you for your continued support with this matter.
Mrs Fergusson
Tempest will be in school on Monday 20th November for individual and family photographs (if requested) to be taken.
Thankyou
TeamMC
