We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our pupils and their families a very happy and peaceful Christmas break and look forward to seeing everyone again when the school reopens at 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.
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Dress Down Day/Pyjama Day Tomorrow
As tomorrow is our last day before the Christmas break, children can come into school in their own clothes or their pyjamas.
Nativity Sway
If you were unable to manage to either of our performances of our P1-3 Nativity (or you just want to see it again🤩), please click on the link below.
A password to view has been sent via text to main contacts.
Wider Achievement Assembly
We will be holding a Wider Achievement Assembly on Friday 16th January.
If you would like us to celebrate your child/children’s recent achievements, please send any photos and information to the school inbox at eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by Wednesday 14th January.
Thank you
Head Lice
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.
Thank you, as always, for your co-operation.
End of Term Mass
Our end of term Mass will be on Tuesday 16th December at 10am in OLMC.
P1-3 Nativity
A reminder that our P1-3 Nativity performances of “Hey Ewe” are on today and tomorrow at 2pm. Doors open at 1.30pm for tea and coffee. 1.45pm entrance to the main hall.
We look forward to seeing you there!
December Raffle
Our final raffle of the year is now on Parentpay. £1 per strip of 5 tickets. The raffle will close on Tuesday 16th December and will be drawn on Friday 19th which is our last day of term.
P1-3 Nativity Tickets
Please remember to return your Nativity ticket request form so we can assign you to Parentpay for the appropriate performance.
Christmas Fayre-Grand Total
Thank you to everyone who came out on Friday night to support our Christmas Fayre.
We are delighted to say that we raised £2196 in total which is an amazing amount for the school !
December Newsletter
Please view our December Newsletter below:
Class Christmas Calendars
Our school class Christmas calendars were on sale at our Christmas Fayre on Friday night. If you were unable to attend the Fayre and would like to order a calendar, you can do this as of today through Parentpay only until this Friday, 5th December, at a cost of £2 per calendar.
If you wish to see a sample of your child’s class calendar photo prior to purchasing, please pop into the school as we have them on display for each class.
MCPS Christmas Fayre
P6 Day Of Dance🎶💃
All the P6 children who attended Day of Dance on Wednesday had a ball and were a credit to the school!
Layer Up/Funky Jumper Day
On the afternoon of this Friday 21st we have our “November Power down challenge” set by our Eco Committee.
We will have a ‘Layer Up/ Funky Jumper ‘ afternoon where children can support our school’s Eco pledge by saving power for the last hour of the day.
Pupils are allowed to wear a funky or favourite jumper, an oodie or their coat in class for the LAST part of the day for fun.
Thanks again for supporting our MC Eco team.
World Children’s Day-20/11
We are asking pupils to wear something blue to celebrate World Children’s Day , this Thursday 20th November.
Dress Down Day- 21/11
We have altered our ask for this weeks’ dress down day to anything for either the Raffle, Tombola or Bottle Stall to add to our donations for the Christmas Fayre on Friday 28th.
Every donation is greatly appreciated.
There is now a payment item on Parentpay where you can purchase raffle tickets for the Christmas Fayre raffle. Tickets are £1 per strip of 5 and the last day for purchasing tickets this way will be Wednesday 26th November. The raffle will be drawn on the night of the Fayre.
*Please note this is a separate raffle from our school November raffle.
Book Gifting Day
A reminder that tomorrow, (Tuesday 18th November) children in Primary 1 will receive their Bookbug Family Bag and children in Primary 2 and Primary 3 will receive their Read Write Count bags.
We will have a special afternoon of activities on the day. Children in P1-3 can bring pyjama’s to change into after lunch, they are also welcome to bring a cuddly toy, small blanket or pillow. The teachers have planned a lovely afternoon for the boys and girls we hope they have a lovely time.
Please do not send children into school in their pyjamas, they should come to school in their uniform and have their pyjamas with them to change into.
Thanks
Pantomime Reminder
A reminder that our outing to the Pantomime is on Tuesday 2nd December.
The buses will be at the school for 9am and all children who are attending the Pantomime MUST be in school for this time as the buses will be unable to wait for any latecomers. Children can bring a small snack, a bottle of water (not fizzy juice) and they can wear their Christmas jumper with their school uniform. They will be back in time for lunch.
Children who are not attending the Pantomime should not come into school that day as there will be no provision for them.
Children In Need 2025
Neurodevelopmental Events
Catholic Education
From the Feast of St Margaret of Scotland (16th November) to the Feast of St Andrew (30th November) we bring a renewed focus to the importance of Catholic Education.
The theme for this year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope‘.
During this time our Catholic schools and communities are further encouraged to embark on a journey of hope, faith, and transformation through support for one another and spreading kindness.
We ask you all to continue to keep our Catholic Schools and staff in your prayers.
P1 Kilmarnock Standard Photograph
We are pleased to let you know that Mount Carmel will feature in this week’s edition of the Kilmarnock Standard – in shops from today. (Wednesday, November 12).
The Kilmarnock Standard office are no longer able distribute previous issues of the paper to readers – so this is the only chance to pick up a paper!
Children In Need 2025
Below is a live dedicated link to make a direct donation to Children In Need 2025.
If you can, please make a donation to this wonderful charity.
Thank you
P6-Cross Country Event
Our P6 pupils took part last week in the Cross Country Event held at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena. Everyone gave 100% effort and had a great time!
Pupil Progress Meetings
Wider Achievement Assembly
We will be holding a Wider Achievement Assembly on Friday 21st November. If you would like us to celebrate your child/children’s recent achievements, please send any photos and information to the school inbox eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by Wednesday 19th.
Thank you
P1-3 Book Gifting
On Tuesday 18th November children in Primary 1 will receive their Bookbug Family Bag and children in Primary 2 and Primary 3 will receive their Read Write Count bags.
We will have a special afternoon of activities on the day. Children in P1-3 can bring pajama’s to change into after lunch, they are also welcome to bring a cuddly toy, small blanket or pillow. The teachers have planned a lovely afternoon for the boys and girls we hope they have a lovely time.
Children In Need Menu 2025
Thank You!🧟♂️🎃
Thank you to those of you that helped to support with the Halloween disco –
£377 was raised on the night.
Well done!
