Tickets are being issued today for our Spring Disco!
Please do not send the tickets or money into school, they should both be brought ON THE NIGHT.
Thanks
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World Book Day Menu-7th March
Lent Activities
Please see below the weekly activities for our SCIAF Lenten Fundraising –
Thursday 29th February – Wear your trainers for Strider (Living Streets mascot)
Thursday 7th March – Dress down for World Book Day activities
Friday 15th March – Wear green for St.Patrick’s Day (no football colours)
Tuesday 19th March – P5 Active Schools Fun Day -timetabled for classes
Wednesday 27th March – Easter Technology Challenge – bonnets/egg decoration and parade
For each activity we will suggest a cash donation. These will be put directly in SCIAF boxes in class. These will then all be collected and given to Fr Jim for the church collection.
We will also have the individual class raffles for Easter Eggs and the whole school raffle for the bigger egg 🙂
Primary 4 -Sharing The Learning
P4 are delighted to invite you attend their “Sharing the Learning” afternoon on Friday 8th March 2024 at 2pm.
The children will showcase some of their wonderful work, with a focus on their role as Missio Champions and the life of the saints.
We look forward to welcoming you.
MCPS-Guidance Document
The following documents have been added to the “Parent Council” section of our school blog today:
Vision,Values and Aims Steering Group
We have created a steering group to support with the creation of our new Vision, Values and Aims. We plan to have two meetings for this – Thursday 15th February at 2pm and Thursday 14th March at 2pm. If you wish to take part in one or both of these meetings please complete the related form.
P7 Leavers Hoodies
Our Primary 7 Leavers Hoodies will be given out to P7 pupils this Thursday!
Please put your child’s name or initials on the inside of their hoodie as soon they bring it home.
Pupils can wear their hoodies next week to school and also to Lockerbie. Going forward after that they will only be allowed to wear them to school on a Friday.
Thank you for your co-operation
Nut Free School
A gentle reminder that we are a nut free school, therefore please do not send your child to school with any snacks etc containing nuts of any kind or nut products as we have some pupils with severe allergies.
Thank you
P4/5 After School Bowls Club
We have had a great response to our forthcoming P4/5 After School Bowls Club.
There are now only 7 spaces remaining!
A little reminder that this club does not start until 19th February😊
P1/2 After School Multi-Sports Club
We have had a great response to our forthcoming P1/2 After School Multi Sports Club.
There are now only 3 spaces remaining!!!
A little reminder that this club does not start until 20th February😊
Ash Wednesday Consent Form
Please complete the online form below ONLY if you DO NOT wish your child/children to receive Ashes,
Thank You
February Newsletter
Car Seat Checks
January Raffle
****Final day to purchase your tickets*****
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for our January Raffle.
As always, tickets are £1 per strip of 5.
**This month there is the chance to win a voucher for The Beijing Banquet as well as other goodies!!**
The draw will be made tomorrow !
Good Luck🤞
Change to Lunch Menus
This Thursday there will be a special on the menu of cheese panini.
On Tuesday 6th February it will be normal haggis and not vegetarian due to a supply issue. A ham and cheese sandwich will be offered as a vegetarian option.
EA Parental Employability Support Fund
Important Information -P6&7
Please note that due to extensive flooding in parts of the school playground as a result of the recent weather, Primary 6 and 7 pupils will come out of the front entrance today at 3pm.
Primary 4 Confirmation
Please pray for our P4 pupils as they prepare for their Confirmation.
This takes place at 7pm on February 15th at OLOMC
P5 Swimming Resumes This Thursday
A reminder that the Primary 5 swimming starts again this Thursday at the Galleon Centre.
Please remember to bring a swimming costume and towel with you.
Take A Bow
Parent Council-Agenda/Minutes
Please find attached the Agenda and Minutes from the most recent Mount Carmel Parent Council Meeting:
Cancellation of P7 Visit-16/1/24
Please note that the P7 visit scheduled to St. Joseph’s Academy on Tuesday 16th January has had to be cancelled.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Migration Notice Universal Credit
Important Information from our Financial Inclusion Officer
Best Start Grant/EMA Payments
Important Information from our Financial Inclusion Officer
Best Start Grant School Age Deadline Reminder- St Joseph’s
Education Group EMA – Reminder Nov 23 – St Joseph’s Education Group
Primary 1 Registration- August 2024
P1 Registration
Children who attain the age of 5 years between 1 March 2024 and 28 February 2025 and whose parents/carers wish them to attend school should be registered for education during the week Monday 8 January 2024 until Friday 12 January 2024. To register you should complete an online application and submit no later than Friday 12 January 2024.
Register at: – https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions
If you are unable to register online then please phone your local school who will assist you to register your child.
Burns Celebration Day
On Friday 26th January we will celebrate Burns Day with a whole school Scottish assembly and lunch menu (details to follow).
Children are also encouraged to wear something tartan.
Head Teacher Christmas Message
We wish you all a prayerful and restful holiday time as well as a Happy New Year.
We look forward to welcoming our children back to school on Monday 8th January at 9am.
Breakfast club will return on this day at 8.15am for those that access this.
Change to lunch Menu-Thursday & Friday
Just a few changes to the menu.
Thursday – Baked potato and cheese instead of the stir-fry.
Friday – Lentil soup and sandwiches with a choice of tuna mayo, cheese or turkey fillings.
Early Finish for Christmas Break
A reminder that the school closes at 2.30pm on Friday 22nd December for the Christmas break. Children who travel by taxi will be picked up at 2pm. We re-open for staff and pupils at 9am on Monday 8th January.
December Raffle🎅🎄🎁
Closing on Wednesday 20th December !
Buy your tickets NOW on Parentpay for our final raffle of the year…our December Raffle!
As always, tickets are £1 for 5 and a winner will be drawn before we close for the Christmas break.
Good Luck 🤞
