We’re looking for a Netball Coach!

We’re looking for a parent/carer/friend to help coach our school netball team. You don’t need to be an experienced coach, just knowledge of the sport and enthusiasm for working with children and a willingness to support our young players develop their confidence and skills.

Our Active Schools coordinator, Faye Meikle, will be able to assist you in getting started. All that is required is giving up an hour of your time (per week) for an afterschool club. Having a netball coach for the school team will allow them the chance to participate in friendly and school competitions, something that is often asked of by the young people.

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact: Faye.Meikle@Ayrshire360.com or speak to a member of staff at the school.

It’s that time of year again !….”oh yes it is…….

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On Friday 11th  December the whole school will be attending The Gaiety Theatre in Ayr this year to see the morning performance of the Pantomine “Dick Whittington“.

We will soon be sending home a letter about the trip which also includes information on how to pay via Parentpay, and a tear off slip  to return stating whether or not your child wishes to attend.  Please be aware that this is a whole school outing, if your child does not wish to attend they should be dropped off at school after we have returned from the performance.  

The cost per child this year is £17 this includes the ticket and transport.

If anyone has any concerns re the cost,  please contact the school office in confidence before Monday 14th September so we can discuss possible supports.

Thank you

St Vincent De Paul Information

Please complete the form below if your child is at Mount Carmel Primary, is 11+ and you wish  to apply for free bus travel for them:

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL – EDUCATION SERVICE – NEC APPLICATION FORM 2  – Fill out form

Please complete the form below if your child is between 5-10yrs,at Mount Carmel and you wish  to apply for free bus travel for them:

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL – EDUCATION SERVICE – NEC APPLICATION FORM 1  – Fill out form

We will be holding our Welcome to the Class sessions between the end of August and September. This is an opportunity for parents/carers to meet their child’s class teacher and learn more about their year ahead.

All sessions will be at 2pm.

A reminder that our Wider Achievement assembly takes place this Friday, 28th August. Please send any photographs/information of your child’s achievements ouwith school to our school email address please:

eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk

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