A reminder that this Friday (17th ) is a dress down day for Children In Need. 

Please do not bring any donations into school. You can make any donations for Children in Need through a direct link which is now live on Parentpay. 

Thank you

Reminder that our Pupil Progress Meetings will take place next week on the following days:

Wednesday 15th November 5pm-8pm

Thursday 16th November 3.30pm-6.30pm

Next week is Book Week Scotland

On Wednesday next week (15th November), P1-3 will be gifted their celebration bags, and can bring pyjamas to change into in school in the afternoon and will enjoy milk and cookies. 

A reminder that tomorrow (Friday 10th Nov) is a dress down day!

We are kindly asking for pupils to bring in donations tomorrow for our tombola and bottle stall for our Christmas Fayre which is being held on 1st December.

***Please note that any alcohol must be handed straight into a member of staff at the school by an adult***

There will be a change to Thursday’s lunch menu (9/11):

The choice will now be:  Vegetable soup, Chicken Curry, Vegetarian sausage roll, Gammon and cheese roll.

There will be a change to tomorrow’s lunch menu (7/11):

The choice will now be:  Pepperoni pizza, Quorn Chow Mein or Chicken mayo pasta.

We will be visiting all classes starting tomorrow offering poppies in return for a donation to The Scottish Poppy Appeal. Donations will be cash donations in school via a registered charity tin. 

Thank you for your support.  

Below is the link to send your donations directly to Children In Need this year:

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Foc/Default.aspx?shopid=12634

Donations are to be made only through this link . These donations will not show up on your Parentpay account.

There is payment item on Parentpay called “BBC Children in Need 2023” however, please do not use this as it is set up solely for  Children in Need bank account purposes.

You can view our latest newsletter below:

November Newsletter (office.com)

Our winning house “Earth” enjoyed a trip to

@_junglemadness     

recently as their prize. Everyone had a great time and the pupils were complimented by others on their behaviour and manners!

Thank you to the wonderful staff at Jungle Madness who always make sure we have a great time and go out of their way to accomodate us.

Earlier this month Gerard from Missio visited the school . We had a “Wear Bright Colours” day and also a Missio Raffle  which helped us raise £120 for the charity. The lucky winner of the raffle was Gosia in P4. Congratulations Gosia, we hope you enjoy your prize!

Please find attached a link to information regarding St. Joseph’s carers:

St Joseph’s Academy Network-Carers | Biteable

 Our Primary 7’s will be visiting St. Joseph’s Academy next Tuesday, 31st October. They will be walking there and back, so please ensure your child has a jacket with them for the journey. Pupils will be leaving Mount Carmel Primary shortly after 9am.

Thank you

Primary 4 parent/carers only

There will be a Sacramental Preparation Parent Meeting tomorrow evening  (24/10/23) at 7pm in St. Joseph’s church hall.

CALLING ALL SCHOOL PERFORMING GROUPS
Could you perform at Kilmarnock Christmas Festival?

Kilmarnock Town Centre-Sunday 26th November

Closing Date For Entries Friday 20th October

Calling all local singers, dancers and musicians! We are on the lookout for the very best local talent to be part of our entertainment programme at the Kilmarnock Christmas Festival.

If you would like to be considered for the event, please submit a short video of you performing (no longer than a 1 minute) by Friday 20th October. Videos can be uploaded via this link. Please read the FAQ’s before submitting your video. If chosen, you will be given a 15 minute slot to perform on one of the event stages at the main event.

Good Luck Everyone!

With Halloween fast approaching, we know this can be an expensive time of year with the added pressure of buying costumes etc. We keep  a supply of children’s costumes in school for borrowing. These will be available from next week in the foyer. Please feel free to come and have a look. Similarly, if you have any children’s costumes you no longer use/need please hand them into the school and we will add them to our collection.

Thank you 

Earth House!!!

Could all children who are in the winning house and going to Jungle Madness on Wednesday 11th October please wear comfortable clothes that day.

Our Halloween Disco will take place on Thursday 26th October.

There will be two separate discos for lower school and upper school:

Primary 1-3 will take place from 6pm until 7pm

Primary 4-7 will take place between 7.15pm and 8.30pm

There will be a small charge payable on the night and this will include DJ, snack and prizes for the best costumes. Children will be given a flyer nearer the time with more information.

If you can help out at any of the discos please get in touch here

A reminder that the school  closes at 3pm on Friday 13th October for the October break. We will reopen for pupils  on Tuesday 24th October.

Monday 23rd is an in-service day for staff.

Homework finishes on Friday 6th October. 

Our September raffle is now up and running on Parentpay!

To be in with a chance of winning our fantastic prize all you  need to do is buy your tickets via Parentpay.

Tickets are £1 per strip of 5. 

The closing date for purchasing tickets is Wednesday 27th September and the Raffle will be drawn on Friday 30th.

Breakfast-Blether-flyer

Begins  this Thursday 21st September 9.15am-10.15am

Please find attached our School Improvement Plan for 23-24:

Family Friendly School Improvement Plan

The Society of Vincent De Paul meets on Monday evenings between 7.30 and 8.15pm. They can offer support in many different ways to families.

Please view the flyer below for more information:

vincent de paul flyer

The flyer will also been handed out to all families, so please chck your child’s schoolbag.

Thank you

A reminder that  the Parent/carer meet and greet session at St. Joseph’s takes place tomorrow evening (12th September) at 6.30pm.

A reminder that Primary 6 will be hosting a Meet the Teacher session at 2pm on tomorrow.

A reminder that Primary 6 will be hosting a Meet the Teacher session at 2pm on Monday 4th September.