As you will no doubt have noticed, the crossings on Meiklewood road have been upgraded to Zebra crossings. Due to this there will be no patroller at our school crossing.

A reminder about our school uniform – shirt, tie or a polo shirt, blue crew or v neck jumper (not hoodies even those that are sold in the school wear shop as they are not part of our school uniform.)  Leavers hoodies will be available to P7 during the school year.

A reminder  that the school closes at 1pm next Friday (26th June) for our Summer break.

Children who travel by taxi will be collected at 12.25pm

We are delighted to announce that we made  a fabulous

£3,196.79

from sponsor money collected for recent Colour Run!

This is an amazing total and we would like to thank all of our organisers and everyone who made a donation.

A reminder that our Mass this Thursday has changed to 9.30am.

We would like to thank and say a huge “Well Done” to everyone who was involved in 

“Vinyl to Viral“

our spectacular Summer show this year, staff and children alike! It was absolutely amazing and loved by everyone who came to see it

We  were delighted to receive a mention in Linda McAulay-Griffiths Staff Update where she wrote:

Mount Carmel School Show

“A huge shout out to Team Mt Carmel for an amazing school show this week.  The audience were treated to a musical journey through the decades, aligned to the greatest hits of the time. The young people were just amazing, a big shout out to “Freddie Mercury” who had the audience in Radio Gaga mode ! Thanks so much to all involved in such an amazing production.”

Please do not send in any more clothing donations to the school

We are extremely grateful for all the clothing donations we receive throughout the year from parents/carers, however, at this time we have an enormous stock of both new and used school uniform etc. and have no more space at the moment for any more donations.

Thank you 

For our Fun Day tomorrow children can bring their bikes and scooters to school. Please make sure they have a helmet with them too! They can also come to school in their own clothes, however, please make sure they are comfortable and suitable for bouncy castles etc.

The weather is looking good for our Fun Day this Wednesday!. With that in mind, please ensure that you send your child to school with a hat and sun cream please.  Children should also bring a bottle of water with them.

Period Products and Mental Health Advice for young people and parents (002)

A reminder that photographs and videos by parents/carers/family members etc, are not permitted at any school events

Thank you for your co operation 

A reminder that our whole school summer trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park is this Wednesday, 17th June. 

All children attending MUST be in school for 9am sharp as the buses will be leaving very shortly thereafter and are unable to wait for latecomers.

If your child is not  attending the trip, they will have to stay at home as all our staff are going.

Children can wear shorts, joggers, leggings etc, but should have school uniform on top. They should also have a waterproof jacket and a snack with them. There will be the opportunity to have their snack on arrival at the park.

Packed lunches should be brought in a disposable carrier bag. If your child has requested a packed lunch from the school kitchen, they will collect this in the morning.

The buses will be back in time for our usual 3pm finish, however, in their return children will go back to their classrooms where they will be dismissed from there.

East Ayrshire are consulting on school holiday arrangements for session 2027-2028.  Please see the 4 holiday options and complete the linked form by Friday 12th June. Proposed School Term Dates 27-28 School Holiday Consultation 2027 2028

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. 

Bump Up Day will now take place in the morning of Monday 22nd June, and not in the afternoon as previously intended.

A reminder that Sports Day will now take place this Thursday,18th June

A reminder that this Friday 5th June is a Dress Down Day. Please bring with you a non perishable item in your House Colour for the House Hamper end of term raffle.

Thank you

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, we have taken the decision to reschedule Sports Day from 3rd June to

Thursday 18th June.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

If you wish to apply for a bus pass (NEC Card) prior to the summer break, please do so asap using the links below, as the final date for us sending them away to be processed and returned in time for the holidays is Thursday 18th June.

If your child is between 5 and 10yrs please use the link below:

NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel

If your child is 11yrs + please use the link below:

NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel

Monday – wear a hat/sunglasses

Tuesday – Happy shoes day

Wednesday  – Wear bright clothes

Thursday – wear odd socks

Friday – Crazy hair day

Dear All,

Thank you to you all for your continued support for Diocesan Youth opportunities in the Diocese. On Saturday 18th April we had a fantastic day with youth from across the Diocese as sixty five gathered for the Easter Youth Gathering – this was very much a Diocesan event, with 10 each coming from both North and South Ayrshire, 22 from East Ayrshire, and 23 from Dumfries & Galloway. We were delighted to welcome so many along and to see the continuing growth in participation at these events as this was the largest that my team and I have run to date. At the Easter Youth Gathering, we announced our programme for the coming months, as well as ‘Galloway’s Seoul’ a 5 day event next year following the model of World Youth Day, which is open to all young people in current P5-S4 (P7-S6 in 2027/8). The feedback from young people and parents has been fantastic and we can’t wait now for our next Youth Evening, and indeed the Summer Youth Gathering in August.

We’re launching Galloway’s Seoul at the moment as we’re planning an extensive programme of fundraising activities to support young people in reducing the cost of their place (hopefully fully covering it), as well as to let families know in advance that it’s coming up when they’re planning for next summer. There’s no deposit payable for it, so if young people are thinking about it, we’d encourage them to register and get involved in the fundraising early.

I’ve also attached A4 versions of the posters for the events mentioned, our latest newsletter, a copy of the What’s On guide 202604 Issue 11 20260505 Letter to Schools shared at the Easter Youth Gathering, and the group photo from Easter which you may wish to distribute electronically. As usual, you can find PDF and image copies of all of these resources in our Schools share here:

Resources for Schools.

Thank you again for all of your support in promoting and encouraging youth events in your area, we’ve been delighted to welcome so many young people as they’ve been getting involved. If you have any questions/ suggestions please feel free to be in touch.

God bless,

Fr Kevin Rennie