We are looking for Primary 7 pupil helpers for our Christmas Fayre this Friday 2nd December. If your P7 child would like to help please ask them to inform Mr. Bertoncini tomorrow, or contact the school office.
Thank you
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Christmas Lunch Choices
Thank you to everyone who has already completed and returned their child’s Christmas Lunch form. If you have still to do this, please return forms no later than Monday 28th November.
Thank you.
Children In Need Total
We are pleased to announce that we made a total of £77 in donations for Children In Need this year. Thank you to everyone who donated!
Just a reminder that everyone who donated via Parentpay will automatically be entered into our November Raffle.
Christmas Lunch-Thursday 8th December
Returning Book Fair Slips
If you have purchased or have still to purchase a book from the Book Fair using your child’s “Book Fair Wish List” please return the completed slip to the school so your book(s) can be ordered.
Please do this no later than Monday 21st November.
Please check you have completed the following on the form prior to returning:
Child name and class
Payment Reference Number
Name and value of book
Thank you.
Mount Carmel Primary School Antibullying Approach
As you are aware this is national antibullying week. At Mount Carmel Primary School we aim to be kind and caring friends. We know that bullying can happen at school and want to do our best to prevent these instances and provide the appropriate support for children and their adults if it was to occur. We are currently creating our statement to add to the East Ayrshire Antibullying Policy. Please take the time to complete this survey and share your views with us.
This survey will close on Sunday 20th November.
Parent/Carer Appointments
A reminder that tonight and tomorrow night are our parent/carer appointments in school. We are delighted that St. Joseph’s staff will be attending both nights. No appointments required, please just introduce yourself and ask any questions you may have no matter which primary your child is in.
There will also be the opportunity to look at pupil work and have a cup of tea/coffee. These will both be available in the small hall.
Book Fair
We are delighted to have our Book Fair back in school!
Every class will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair today. Each child will be given a “Book Fair Wish List” slip which will be filled out in school and brought home with them with the title of one book they would really like from the Fair.
There is no obligation to purchase a book.
There is a portion at the bottom of the slip which parents/carers can complete in order to pay for the book if they wish.
The Book Fair will be available tonight and tomorrow night during our parents evening.
Please do not send cash into school.
Mount Carmel Primary School Antibullying Approach
As you are aware this is national antibullying week. At Mount Carmel Primary School we aim to be kind and caring friends. We know that bullying can happen at school and want to do our best to prevent these instances and provide the appropriate support for children and their adults if it was to occur. We are currently creating our statement to add to the East Ayrshire Antibullying Policy. Please take the time to complete this survey and share your views with us.
This survey will close on Sunday 20th November.
Cancellation of Multi-Sports Club This Week
A reminder that our multi-sports club is cancelled this coming Wenesday 16th due to Parents evening. It will be back on the following week as normal.
Take a Bow Christmas Lunch
Killie Kickers (age 3-5)
There will be a new weekly Killie Kickers (age 3-5) session for young people in Onthank launching on Thursday 17th November at 4pm. This will take place in the North West Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1NQ on Thursdays from 4pm-5pm. The cost is £4 per session with your 1st session free!
If young people would like to come and try, please can parents fill out their details on the form below and click Onthank Kickers, and “try a taster session”:
https://kilmarnockfc.co.uk/community/championing-our-young-people/kickers-kids-sign-up/
CHILDREN’S QUENTIN BLAKE ILLUSTRATION EXHIBITION
SAT 12 Nov • 3pm • 7-16yrs • FREE
As part of East Ayrshire Leisure’s celebration of Quentin Blake’s 90th birthday this year, we are inviting children and young people age 7 – 16 years to submit their own Quentin Blake inspired illustration artworks for a special exhibition in the Young People’s Gallery at the Dick Institute from 26 November 2022 – 25 February 2023.
Artwork brief
We want you to send us your Quentin Blake inspired illustrated artworks of lively and playful characters which look like they might be found on a book cover or in a poem! Click here for the full artwork brief.
Find all entry requirements here
The call closes for submissions at 3pm on Saturday 12th November 2022.
Entries should be handed in or posted to the Main Gallery desk at the Dick Institute (Elmbank Avenue, KA1 3BU) from Sat 15th October 2022.
Submitted artworks which fulfil the entry requirements will be showcased the exhibition
Children In Need
On Friday 18th November we will celebrate Children in Need. On this day children can come to school in their own clothes and can choose to wear something spotty if they wish.
We are asking for a £1 donation for this via ParentPay.
Children will also receive an additional entry for the November raffle for this £1 donation.
November Fundraising Raffle
During November we have the opportunity to win a £25 amazon voucher. If you would like to try for this raffle, tickets will be available to purchase on ParentPay for £1 each.
Best of luck for this.
November Newsletter
Please view our November Newsletter.docx
Kilmarnock Junior Ice Hockey Club
Dyslexia Awareness Week
This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week.
During the course of the week, the children will be watching a powerpoint which highlights the challenges and strengths of dyslexic learners. They will also promote discussion around dyslexia using discussion cards .
Poppies
As it is approaching Rememberance Day on 11th November, we will again be visiting classes to offer pupils a poppy in return for a donation via our poppy collection tin.
Two of our P7 pupils will go round the classes at 2.30pm each day from tomorrow until 10th November.
Exchange Counselling
Exchange Counselling Service
We are pleased to inform you that the Exchange Counselling Service will be in attendance for the duration of our parent/carer evening on Wednesday 16th November, where they will be able to give more information about the service they provide.
Parent/Carer Appointment Forms
Please complete the form below with your preferred date for your child’s parent/carer appointment.
This form will close on Friday 28th October.
Parent/Carer Appointment Forms
Please complete the form below with your preferred date for your child’s parent/carer appointment.
This form will close on Friday 28th October.
P6 & P7 Music Tuition
Expression of Interest Form
If your child is interested in brass tuition in school and is in Primary 6 or 7, please complete the Expression of Interest form below:
Music Service EOI letter – Brass (1)
https://forms.office.com/r/nMUF1PjrwR
Parent/Carer Appointment Forms
Please complete the form below with your preferred date for your child’s parent/carer appointment.
This form will close on Friday 28th October.
Parent/Carer Appointment Forms
Please complete the form below with your preferred date for your child’s parent/carer appointment.
This form will close on Friday 28th October.
What’s On in November
Friday 4th November- Fireworks Lunch Menu
Tuesday 15th November 5pm-8pm– Parents/Carer Appointments (complete online form or paper copy)
Wednesday 16th November 3pm-6pm– Parent/Carer Appointments (complete online form or paper copy)
**(The Book Fair will be available for both Parent/Carer dates)**
Wednesday 30th November– Whole School Pantomime Outing (donations via Parentpay)
Snow White-Pantomime
On 30th November we are having a whole school outing to the Palace Theatre to see the pantomime- Snow White.
The total cost of the tickets for the school is £2090, which is £11 per child’s ticket. We will also have the cost of the buses on top of this. Due to this, we are kindly asking for a donation of between £11-£15 per child to help towards the cost of the trip.
This item is now live on Parentpay.
We understand this can be a very expensive time of year and we very much appreciate your donations.
Thank you.
Parent/Carer Appointment Form
Please complete the form below with your preferred date for your child’s parent/carer appointment.
This form will close on Friday 28th October.
Fireworks Menu-Friday 4th November
Menu for Friday 4th November
Fun Fact – Bonfire night is celebrated because of the failed gunpowder plot where Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Gunpowder goujons
Bonfire Bangers
Firework Fries
Catherine Wheel Coleslaw
Sparkler Sponges
Big Bang Biscuits
Parent/Carer Appointments
Please note a change to our Parent/Carer Appointments; they will now be as follows:
Tuesday 15th November- 5pm until 8pm
Wednesday 16th November – 3pm until 6pm
We are pleased to be returning to face to face appointments in the school.
An online form will be available shortly for parents/carers to provide their preferred date.
