Coming up this week ……………

Friday 15^th March – Wear green for St. Patrick’s Day  (no football colours)

We have already started planning our whole school summer trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park!

🐵🦁🦓🦍🦧🦏🐘

Our proposed date for the trip is Wednesday 19th June, however, this has still to be confirmed with the Safari Park.

The cost per child will be £15. This covers entry to the park and our transport there and back. This is now live on Parentpay and can be paid for in 3 instalments of £5 between now and 31st May.

More information will follow closer to the date.

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

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. 

The following documents have been added  to the “Parent Council” section of our school blog today:

Mount Carmel Primary Parent Council Guidance

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

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

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😊

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😊

Please complete the online form below ONLY if you DO NOT wish your child/children to receive Ashes,

Thank You

https://forms.office.com/e/5Pts3HHhCr

Please view our February Newsletter below:

February Newsletter (cloud.microsoft)

****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🤞

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.

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.

Please pray for our P4 pupils as they prepare for their Confirmation.

This takes place at 7pm on February 15th at OLOMC

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.

Please find attached the Agenda and Minutes from the most recent Mount Carmel Parent Council Meeting:

MCPC Minutes 21.11.23

Mount Carmel Parent Council Agenda 17.1.24

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.

Important Information from our Financial Inclusion Officer

MIgration to Universal Credit – St Joseph’s

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

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.

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.

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.