Category Archives: Whole School News

Winning House Prize – Earth

 

We are delighted to announce that the winning House for this term is Earth.

The children who are in the winning house will enjoy a trip to Jungle Madness on Wednesday 8th October whilst there they will be given  crisps, cookies & juice if you do not wish your child to have these for allergy purposes please contact the school office.

Well done Earth House we hope you have a great time at Jungle Madness 

School Improvement Plan Views

Thank you for sharing your views recently on items we should include in our school improvement.

The items we are considering for next year are:

 

Please complete the linked form to share your views on this.

Mount Carmel School Improvement Plan Consultation 2026 2027 – Fill in form

 

Curriculum Rationale

Thank you for sharing your views across the year on how we should shape the curriculum going forward.

Our staff and pupils have also been working on this too and together we have created our Curriculum Rationale.

Curriculum Rationale – Mount Carmel Primary School

Please complete the linked form sharing your views on this.

Mount Carmel Curriculum Rationale – Fill in form

 

 

Sports Day

Unfortunatley due to the predicted weather forecast for tomorrow we have taken the difficult and sad decision to cancel our Sports day tomorrow.  As previoulsy stated due to the volume of other events happening within the school over the next 2 weeks we are unable to reschedule Sports Day.

Wider Achievement Assembly – This Friday!!

Achievement Clip Art Stock Illustrations – 10,677 ...As the school year comes to an end, we are hosting our very last wider achievement assembly of 2025-2026. This Friday sees the last of our wonderful children proudly show off all of their achievements outside of school before we stop for our summer holidays.

If your child has something that they are proud of, please send me a picture and a short blurb on what they have done to:

eaMountCarmel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk

We can’t wait to see what they have all been up to!

Thank you all for your continuing support,

Mrs McCreadie

Summer Trip Reminder

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A reminder that our whole school summer trip to Heads of Ayr Farm Park is this Wednesday, 17th June. 

All children attending MUST be in school for 9am sharp as the buses will be leaving very shortly thereafter and are unable to wait for latecomers.

If your child is not  attending the trip, they will have to stay at home as all our staff are going.

Children can wear shorts, joggers, leggings etc, but should have school uniform on top. They should also have a waterproof jacket and a snack with them. There will be the opportunity to have their snack on arrival at the park.

Packed lunches should be brought in a disposable carrier bag. If your child has requested a packed lunch from the school kitchen, they will collect this in the morning.

The buses will be back in time for our usual 3pm finish, however, in their return children will go back to their classrooms where they will be dismissed from there.

School Holiday Consultation 2027 2028

East Ayrshire are consulting on school holiday arrangements for session 2027-2028.  Please see the 4 holiday options and complete the linked form by Friday 12th June. Proposed School Term Dates 27-28 School Holiday Consultation 2027 2028

Non uniform day – Friday 19th June

In celebration of Scotland making it to the World Cup and in preparation for Friday’s game, we are inviting the children to take part in a non – uniform day. The children can wear a Scotland strip, other national team strip or their own clothes. We ask; however, that no premier league team strips are worn and children only wear  national team strips.

Thank you!

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Class Structure 2026/27

We have now had our staffing confirmed for next year. Children will have the opportunity to meet their new class teacher and spend some time in their new classroom at our bump up session on Monday 22nd June.

Thank you to Miss Livingston, Mrs Canning and Miss Grimley for all your hard work and commitment this year.  We wish you the very best for the future.

I can confirm our class structure for next year is as follows:

Primary 1      Mrs Travers (Monday – Thursday)

Mrs Strachan (Friday & NCCT cover)

Primary 2      Miss Lennox (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

Mrs Strachan (Thursday)

Primary 3      Mrs McIntyre (Monday – Wednesday)

Mrs Hope (Wednesday – Friday)

Primary 4      Mrs MacKinnon

Primary 5      Mrs McCreadie

Primary 6      Mr Bertoncini

Primary 7      Mrs Dunsmore (Monday)

Mrs Terras (Tuesday – Friday)

Summer Show Reminders

Just a few gentle reminders as we get closer to our Summer Show performances

👗 Costumes (Background Performers)

Background performers, please make sure your costumes are ready and brought into school on Monday 1st June . If anything is missing or you’re unsure about your outfit, let us know as soon as possible. A costume visual list is on the link below.

Costume Visual List

🎟️ Tickets
Tickets are on sale now! Please encourage friends and family to come along and support the show! Availability may be limited closer to the performance, so it’s best to book early.
Show dates and times are:
Tuesday 9th June at 1.30pm
Wednesday 10th June at 1.30pm
🕒 After-School Rehearsals
The last after school rehearsal is on Tuesday 3pm – 4.15pm. ALL cast members must attend.
Thank you for all your support
Mrs Terras, Mr B, Miss Grimley, Mrs McIntyre and Mrs Canning

Bus Pass Deadline

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If you wish to apply for a bus pass (NEC Card) prior to the summer break, please do so asap using the links below, as the final date for us sending them away to be processed and returned in time for the holidays is Thursday 18th June.

If your child is between 5 and 10yrs please use the link below:

 

NEC Card 1 5-10 Application Form – Mount Carmel

If your child is 11yrs + please use the link below:

NEC Card 2 11-15 Application Form – Mount Carmel

 

Sports Day 2026

Sports Day will take place on Wednesday 3rd June and we are hoping to have some dry weather for the day.
Parents/carers are invited to come along for the class races on the day. 
Please access the playground via the main gate and make your way through the upper playground to the grass area at the rear of the school.  
After the race please exit the school as soon as possible to allow for the next group of parent to attend.
We are encouraging children to wear clothes relating to their House colours where possible.

Parents/carers are invited to attend at the following times only:

Primary 1      9.10am-9.40am
Primary 2      9.40am-10.10am
Primary 3     10.10am-10.40am
Primary 4     11.30am -12noon
Primary 5     12.00noon-12.30pm
Primary 6     1.30pm-2.10pm
Primary 7     2.10pm-2.50pm
ECC children 11.00 am-11.30am