We are in desperate need of the following items for our “Spare Clothing” collection-
Tights, socks (boys and girls) and leggings in any child sizes please!
If you have any of these items which no longer fit your child/children please hand them in to a member of staff at the main door or give to your child to bring in with them, thanks.
Please note: We do not need any other form of children’s underwear, clothing or school uniform as we have a plentiful supply just now thank you.
Please click the link below to see the full information about
and the different ways on how and where you can donate.
Tomorrow is Children In Need day!
Just a reminder that children are encouraged to come to school wearing something spotty. There is still time to make a donation of £1 via ParentPay. Please keep your donations coming in. Thank You.
Our whole school target for this month is :
During our October target of “Marvellous Manners”, children received certificates and House Points for displaying good manners throughout the month, and in general there was a definite improvement in manners across the whole school.
From Monday 16th November, indoor PE will resume and each class will be allocated a 1 hour slot. Children will not be required to change for PE but we ask that they bring gym/indoor shoes.
Strict hygiene measures will be in place to clean equipment and the hall will be suitably ventilated. Outdoor PE will continue weather permitting.
You still have time to donate to the Poppy appeal via ParentPay. Donations will be accepted up until 3pm tomorrow (11th).
The Scottish Child Payment is a new payment for families on certain benefits or tax credits to help towards the costs of looking after a child. It is £40 paid every four weeks for each child UNDER the age of 6yrs.
It opens on Monday 15th February 2021, however applications are being taken now.
Full information can be found here:
Just a reminder that Children In Need day is this coming Friday (13th)!
Children can come to school wearing something spotty….thank you to everyone who has donated so far and please, please keep your donations coming in via ParentPay .
A reminder for parents/carers that children’s Homework Folders should be returned to school on a Thursday please. This is to give enough time for it to be quarantined and for the teachers to correct it.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Click on Pudsey below to donate quicker !!
Reminder that Children In Need day is Friday 13th November. We are encouraging the children to wear something spotty on the day in return for a £1 donation via Parentpay.
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The theme for Dyslexia Awareness Week is:
“Unlocking Potential”
Children will be taking part in activities in class throughout this week
We are required to have adequate ventilation across the school.
As we move into the winter months, children should dress warmly for being in class.
As we are now in Tier 3, face coverings must now be worn when dropping off and collecting children.
Thank you for your co-operation.
*** Flu Immunisations for pupils are tomorrow in school***
Today we received our certificate from the Ayrshire Hospice! We raised a grand total of £75- which is tremendous. Thanks to everyone who donated.
Please remember that tomorrow is our –
Halloween Theme Day !
Children can come to school dressed up for the day and they will take part in fun activities in their classes. All classes will also visit the Onthank Pumpkin Trail tomorrow, so please send your child to school with a waterproof jacket and suitable footwear as , even if the weather is dry , the Trail will still be very muddy!!
On Saturday 31st October, the following Mount Carmel Pupils will make their first Holy Communion:
Zak, Harry ,Damon and Megan K
Please keep them in your prayers
Please use the link below to view information for P7 Parents/Carers whose children are due to transition to St. Joseph’s Academy in August 2021.
This year , because of the current situation with Coronavirus, our fundraising for The Earl Haig Fund Scotland will be slightly different.
Instead of having the usual collection tins in school which are passed round the classes for donations, we have set up a Parent Pay item where we are suggesting donations of £1 where possible. We will thereafter distribute poppies to the children on Wednesday 4th November.
All donations made will be passed directly to
Pumpkin Trail Visit
Please remember to supply your child/children with suitable outdoor/waterproof clothing for tomorrow’s visit, as it will no doubt be ……….
This Thursday, every class will have the opportunity to visit the
to see all the wonderful Halloween decorations.
Can parents/carers please ensure that children have suitable outdoor/waterproof clothing for the visit.
We have asked the children from Primary 1 and 1/2 what toys they would like to play with during our new Reward Play time,and they have given us quite a wish list ! FOMC have kindly offered to help us out. However, in the meantime, if anyone has any of the following toys that are looking for a new home, please could you hand them into the main office. All items handed in will be sanitised and qaurantined before use:
Sand/Sandpit, Toy Story Dolls, Lego, Unicorn toys, Cars (big), Toy Superheroes, Farm, Avenger toys, Action figures, Ninja Turtles, Barbies/Barbie House, Power Rangers, Robots
Congratulations to :
Chloe, Emily W, Kinga and Indigo
who all made their First Holy Communion over the weekend.
***Primary 1 P.E days are now changing to a Monday and Thursday***
During our Halloween Theme Day the pupils from Mount Carmel will be making decorations to be displayed on the Pumpkin Trail.
Please support our local community and attend the free-
Onthank PumpkinTrail
The trail will be on from Wednesday 28th October until Sunday 1st November and between 4pm and 7pm it will be lit up.
Congratulations to :
Annalise, Marcie, Ethan and Maia
who made their First Holy Communion over the weekend .
