***** Important Information *****

Unfortunately we have 55  not paid the 1st installment towards our Whole School Summer Trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park, which was due to be paid by Friday 17th April, we then extended the payment date until the 26th April, we have now further extended the payment date to Friday  1st May.

If we do not receive all outstanding payments by this date we  will have to give further consideration as to whether or not the trip will be able to go ahead or not. If the trip was to be cancelled all monies already paid will be refunded.

Reminder also that the 2nd installment is due to be paid by Friday 15th May.

Mrs Fergusson

Our Primary 7 visits to St Joseph’s have now been confirmed and are detailed below.  On these dates our Primary 7 children should not attend Mount Carmel Primary, they should go directly to St Joseph’s.  No transport will be provided for the children in our school, children should make their own way to St Joseph’s.

Pupil must be in full primary school uniform (no leggings/tracksuits or hoodies including leavers’ hoodies). Pupils should ensure they attend fully prepared for example pen/pencil/PE kit if required.

There will be a parental information session at St Josephs Academy on Monday 11th May at 6pm.  There will be a presentation from the Head Teacher and an opportunity to tour the school and order school blazers/ties.

The dates are:

Monday 11th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Tuesday 19th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Wednesday 20th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Thursday 28th May 2026 8.50am – 3.40pm 

Friday 29th May 2026 8.50am – 1.15pm

Reminder that the school will be closed on Monday 4th May for the May Bank Holiday and will reopen on Tuesday 5th May @ 9am.

The school will also be closed on Thursday 7th May for staff in-service day and will reopen on Friday 8th May @ 9am.

A big Thank you to all of the children who very kindly donated to our SCIAF appeal we raised a whopping £364.91.

Thankyou 

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we begin preparing for our summer show, we are looking for your support with costumes. Our show takes the audience on a journey through time, from the 1940s to the present day, and we would love to create these looks using items children may already have at home wherever possible.

Please do not feel any pressure to buy anything new. We are aiming to keep this as low-cost and inclusive as possible.

Some ideas include:

1940s – shirts, braces, flat caps, simple dresses, cardigans 

1950s – polka dots, scarves, circle skirts, rolled-up jeans, white t-shirts 

1960s – bright colours, patterns, headbands, simple shift-style dresses 

1970s – flared trousers, bold prints, denim, waistcoats 

1980s – bright/neon clothing, leggings, oversized tops, denim jackets 

1990s – checked shirts, denim, sportswear, band t-shirts 

2000s–Present – everyday clothes, sporty or pop-inspired outfits 

If you have any items, you are happy to lend or donate, we would be very grateful. Please send them in a labelled bag with your child’s name by Friday 29^th May. Some children are part of more than one era so will need a costume for each.

If your child does not have anything suitable at home, please don’t worry at all, we will ensure every child is provided with a costume for their era in school.

Thank you so much for your support in helping us make this a fantastic show for the children.

Kind regards,

Mrs Terras

After the success of last 2 years House Hamper Raffle, FOMC and our Parent Council have decided to organise this  fundraising event again this year to help raise some funds for our children in Mount Carmel. 

We will be holding another Dress Down Day on Friday 8th May, and are asking that each child (if they can) bring in an item relating to their house colour for the raffle.

For example,  if your child was in the red house (Fire), they could bring in a tin of ready salted Pringles.  If you could support us with this we would very much appreciate it.

The tickets for the raffle will then be sold for £1 and we will have 4 winners, a winner for each of our houses.

** No perishable items please**

Good Luck everyone!!

There is a small amount of funding to provide after school dance sessions for Primary 7 pupils who already have an interest in dance from:

3.00pm-4.30pm Fridays: 24 April, 1/8/15/22/29 May, 5 June

With a final show in The Big Top, Dean Castle on Thursday 11^th June, 7pm.

Sessions will take place in St Joseph’s Academy gym hall and we thought it might be a nice opportunity for a transition event, with children who have shared interest in dance socialising and dancing together. Children will have the opportunity to work with professional dance artists and take part in jazz and hip-hop sessions. It will mean that pupils will need to leave early from school on Friday to get to the venue for 3 and this would be a parental responsibility. All sessions are totally free.

Please use the link below to register interest.

EAST AYRSHIRE SCHOOLS’ AFTER SCHOOL- SUMMER SESSIONS /FEST 2026   – Fill out form

We have 30 spaces available, first come first served.

Level 2 Primary 7 – with Faye and another instructor

A reminder that P7 pupils who have expressed an interest in doing their Bikeability Level 2 will have their “Bike Safety Check” this Thursday so remember to bring your bike into school that day!

Bikeability lessons will thereafter take place on the following dates- 27^th April, 18^th May, 25^th May

please bring your bike and helmet on those days.

Read here about Bikeability Level 2

Bikeability Scotland Level 2 training is for children who can already cycle and can demonstrate Bikeability Scotland Level 1 outcomes. Level 2 focuses on using roads in accordance with the Highway Code and riding safely and responsibly in the traffic stream. It is delivered on simple roads and junctions with moderate traffic.

Welcome back to school, we hope everyone had a lovely Easter break.

Please keep an eye here on the blog and on our school app for all the upcoming activities and information on everything happening in the school.

We would like to remind everyone that the school closes at 2.30pm today .

We would like to wish our  pupils and their families a very happy Easter and look forward to seeing everyone again when the school returns on Monday 20th April.

We have a small amount of funding to provide after school dance sessions for Primary 7 pupils who already have an interest in dance from:

3.00pm-4.30pm Fridays: 24 April, 1/8/15/22/29 May, 5 June

With a final show in The Big Top, Dean Castle on Thursday 11^th June, 7pm.

Sessions will take place in St Joseph’s Academy gym hall and we thought it might be a nice opportunity for a transition event, with children who have shared interest in dance socialising and dancing together. Children will have the opportunity to work with professional dance artists and take part in jazz and hip-hop sessions. It will mean that pupils will need to leave early from school on Friday to get to the venue for 3 and this would be a parental responsibility. All sessions are totally free.

If you would be happy with this being offered to your pupils then please share the link to the application:

EAST AYRSHIRE SCHOOLS’ AFTER SCHOOL- SUMMER SESSIONS /FEST 2026   – Fill out form

We have 30 spaces available, first come first served.

Kind Regards,

Zara Smith

Cultural Coordinator, Dance & Movement

Creative Minds Team

Education Service

East Ayrshire Council

As part of FUN 31 celebrations tomorrow pupils can bring pyjamas/blanket/cuddly toy with them to school to change into after lunch as part of their movie afternoon.

Reminder that school will close for the Easter break on Thursday 2nd April at 2.30pm and will reopen on Monday 20th April at 9am.

The winning House for this term is…………..    FIRE

Pupils from FIRE house  will enjoy an outing to  Jungle Madness in Kilmarnock on Wednesday 1st April. Children will enjoy 2 hrs soft play and a selection of snacks & juice.

Pupils will walk to Jungle Madness and will leave Mount Carmel PS at 9am prompt. Please ensure your child arrives in school on time, with a jacket and appropriate footwear as we will be unable to wait for any latecomers.

Well done FIRE house

Grow Together Information and Drop In Sessions

We are excited to announce our new look P5-7 Summer show-

“Turn Up The Volume”

Save the following dates for your diary:

Tuesday 9th June @ 1.30pm (doors open 1pm)

Wednesday 10th June@1.30pm (doors open 1pm)

( This is a post for save the dates only. Further information and tickets etc will be issued closer to the event)

 In previous years Primary 4 pupils have taken part in the summer show, however, this year and going forward our Primary 4 pupils will concentrate at this time of year on preparing for their Sacrament of Holy Communion.

20260302 Letter to Parents – EARCDG 2026

Just a reminder for any young people thinking about the Advent Retreat, to secure their place at the early-bird rate (£140.00 instead of £160.00) they need to register by Easter Sunday (5^th April).

Mount Carmel Parent Council are looking for new members to help

The role of the Parent Council helps Support the school in its work with pupils and parents

Represent the views of parents

Promotes contact and communication between the school,
parents, pupils,  and the community.

Organise fundraising events to help towards social events for our children.

If you would like to become a member of our Parent Council or are able to volunteer at any of our events even for a short time please complete the Form linked below

Thanks

Team MC

Volunteer Form

A reminder to parents/carers to order school lunches for your child/children online wherever possible.  This can be done prior to 8am each day. Lunches can also be pre ordered several weeks in advance.

Please take the time to review the menus along with your child prior to ordering.

Thank you for your co operation

Tickets for the  FOMC Easter Raffle are now available on ParentPay for £1.00 per strip.

Our school Easter Raffle is now live on Parentpay!  Tickets are £1 per strip of 5. The raffle will be drawn on  in school on the last day of term – Thursday 2nd April. 

Good Luck everyone!

We will be holding a Wider Achievement Assembly on Friday24th April. If you would like us to celebrate your child/children’s recent achievements, please send any photos and information to the school inbox at

eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk

by Wednesday 22nd April.

Thank you