Due to the current Covid situation we are continuing to keep the school well ventilated by keeping as many windows as possible open throughout the school. We understand that this becomes more difficult during the winter months and dropping temperatures.

You may wish to have your child/children wear an extra layer of clothing underneath their school uniform to keep them warm.

Thank You

FOMC are kindly organising a Mount Carmel Class Christmas Raffle this year! Tickets will be £1 per strip of 5 and will shortly be available through Parentpay. There will be a prize for each class PLUS an overall prize!

The Raffle will be drawn on Monday 20th December !  

Our Christmas lunch this year will be on Wednesday 8th December. The cost is £2.15 for 2 courses which should be paid through Parentpay.  Children who have free school meals do not need to pay for this. There will be no other lunch option available that day, however, packed lunches will operate as normal.

A letter has gone out to all children already will all the information and menu. Please complete the tear off portion of the letter and return to school no later than Friday 3rd December.

We wanted to let you know that we raised £78 for Children In Need this year!….thank you to everyone who donated.

Each  of our classes will be making Christmas crafts again this year which parents and carers will be able to purchase through Parentpay. There will be one item for sale per child and we are politely asking for a minimum donation of £2 to purchase this.

We will be uploading pictures of the chosen craft for each class to let you see it before ordering

Friday 10th December is Christmas Jumper Day!

Children can come to school wearing a festive jumper if they wish.

We are not collecting through the school for this but should you wish to make a donation please use the Just Giving page link below :

https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD210006825

Please note: JustGiving only accepts a minimum donation of £1

We would like to remind parents/carers that the school car park is for Staff only. Children should not be getting dropped off in the car park if they are either late for school or being picked up early.

Thank you

Can we remind parents/carers that if your child/children are going to be late or absent from school for any reason, to please contact the school prior to 9.15am . You can also contact the school prior to this and leave an absence message on our answering machine.

Thank you

Please check schoolbags as some of the Tempest photograph orders have been handed out to pupils today.

                         Monday 29th November

Our Reverse Advent Calendar appeal begins today. 

We would be delighted if you could donate any non perishable foods, toiletries or any of the items listed above.  We will collect these items in school and they will be collected later in the month by Father Martin to be distributed at the foodbank .

Thank You

Our Primary 4 children are preparing for their Sacrament of Reconciliation. This will take place on Tuesday 7th December at St Joseph’s church at 7pm.

Please keep our children in your prayers .

We are delighted to let you know that our each of our classes will be attending Advent Services at Our lady of Mount Carmel church during December. We have really missed attending church in recent times and are looking forward to the forthcoming services with Father Martin.

The Sisters will also be completing services in school during this time.

We are delighted to say that we will be running our

“Reverse Advent Calendar”

appeal this year. 

As of week beginning Monday 29th November, we will be accepting foodbank donations into the school .

Please ensure that all food donations are non perishable.

We know from previous years that donations of male/female toiletries are also very much appreciated and tend to be in shorter supply at local food banks.

Tomorrow (24th November), following on from Book Week(Scotland), the Primary 1-3’s will be having a pyjama  and story afternoon. Children in P 1-3- only, are invited to come to school in their pyjamas if they wish and can also bring a book with them .

• Location – Kilmarnock Masonic Hall, London Road, Kilmarnock
• Dates – Wednesday 8th December and Thursday 9th December
• Times – 11am till 4pm

If you or any families you know are in need of assistance or help with Christmas presents for any children please go along to the Masonic Hall on the above dates where you will be able to choose from a huge selection of toys/games etc, for children of all ages.

We are in the process of organising our annual class festive calendars. These will be available to order as of today through Parentpay at a cost of £2 per each. Orders will be handed out to pupils  week beginning 20th December.

We have tried our very best to include every pupil in our class calendar but this has proven tricky this year due to the number of children currently off throughout the school. We appreciate your understanding.

The last day for ordering your calendar is Friday 10th December!

Just a reminder that Tempest school photograph orders are placed directly through Tempest . You can find the link on the order form or here:

Welcome to Tempest Schools Photography | The UK’s most popular company for schools photography (tempest-orders.co.uk)

P4-7 Introduction into Girls Football 
Pathway available to local quality mark club – Dean Thistle 

St Joseph’s Leisure Centre
Outdoor – Astro Pitch
(Please come prepared for outdoor training)

Tuesday 16th November – Tuesday 7th December
(Every Tuesday for 4 weeks)
P4 – 7 Girls
4pm – 5pm
FREE

Maximum 30 – Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU INTEND TO COME ALONG AS SPACES ARE LIMITED

Please check schoolbags as Parent’s Evening Appointments have been given out to all classes today!

Thank You

The next meeting of the Parent Council will be as follows:

Tuesday 23rd November @7pm

This meeting will take place online as are all PC meetings at present due to current restrictions. 

You can access the meeting using the following link: meet.google.com/pfe-dxyt-jar

If you wish to discuss the role of the Parent Council you can  contact them  on:  mcparentcouncil@gmail.com

There are still telephone appointments available for our forthcoming parents evening. Please return your request slip as soon as possible in order for us to allocate an appointment for you with your child’s teacher.

Thank You

In our effort to reduce, reuse and recycle, we welcome you to take advantage of our school’s “Uniform Exchange”, where we have a large resource of good quality used uniform which is available to any family who needs it, completely free! 

Whether your child/children need shirts, polo shirts, skirts, trousers, pinafores, shoes or jackets, we have items to fit all ages. 

Due to current restrictions it is not possible to come into the school to visit the Uniform Exchange, so should you be interested in /require  any items please get in touch with the school office who will be happy to assist.

If you gave permission for your child/children to receive the flu immunisation, this will be administered in school on Friday 22nd November . 

Please check schoolbags as pupil photographs have been given out to all classes today.

Thank You.