Category Archives: Whole School News

Easter Extravaganza Week

Mount Carmel Primary is organising a special Easter Extravaganza for the children l to help raise money for SCIAF, a charity that is very close to the heart of our school.

This will take place on the week beginning Monday 29th March.  There will be a special theme for each day and we are asking for a £1 donation to take place on ParentPay for each item.

Monday 29th March – Silly Shoes and Socks

Tuesday 30th March – Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday 31st March – Decorated egg competition (please bring a decorated egg to school, one winner will be announced per class).

There will also be a special Easter raffle for each class.  Raffle tickets can be purchased via ParentPay – £1 for 5 tickets.  Each class raffle will be drawn on Thursday 1st April.

Our Magic Mount Carmel Theme Day will take place on Thursday 1st April (no donation for this).  Our theme day will be a pyjama and movie day.

Each class will also enjoy a Spring Walk to Dean Park.  A letter and permission form has been issued today.

A Message from our Head Teacher

Dear Parents/Carers,
I am delighted to say all of our children are now settling into Mount Carmel after such a long time at home. They have so enjoyed seeing their friends and teachers and it has been a joy to see them.
As there is still instances of Covid 19 in our community we continue to be vigilant and observe all the mitigating factors such as hand washing, social distancing and wearing face coverings. I would ask that you continue to social distance from other adults when dropping of or picking up your children.
We have adapted our playground zones to ensure children are remaining in their social bubbles as much as possible. We have adapted our routines at lunchtime meaning children no longer need to eat in their classrooms. We will continue to adapt any arrangements or routines as circumstances change and develop. Indeed, after yesterday we have changed the exit gate for P4 and P6/7 and we will always look to make things the best we can for our school community.
It has been a very long year. When Mrs Fergusson and I closed the school In March 2020 we didn’t think we would still be having to manage Covid 19 as a factor of our daily school life in March 2021. Hopefully things are beginning to change for the better.
As always, if you have any concerns or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kindest regards

 

Share your views on writing

Currently within Mount Carmel Primary we are looking to improve our current writing provision.  We are keen to hear the opinions of all within the school community about writing and how we can take this forward.

If you would be interested in sharing your views there will be a parent/carers session on Tuesday 9th March at 2:00pm.  This will take place using vscene.

Please complete the form below and details of how to access this writing discussion group will then be sent to you.

 

Mrs Fergusson

Additional activites week beginning 8th March

As we continue with this period of remote learning if you are looking for some additional activities for your child then please follow these links:

Lockdown Live

Additional activities with links to videos – this week focuses on mystery objects, learning French numbers and Space.

Thinglink – Primary 4

Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities

Thinglink – Primary 5-7

Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities

Reminder Writing parental views session

Currently within Mount Carmel Primary we are looking to improve our current writing provision.  We are keen to hear the opinions of all within the school community about writing and how we can take this forward.

If you would be interested in sharing your views there will be a parent/carers session on Tuesday 9th March at 2:00pm.  This will take place using vscene.

Please complete the form below and details of how to access this writing discussion group will then be sent to you.

 

Mrs Fergusson

Additional activities for P4-7 week beginning 1st March

As we continue with this period of remote learning if you are looking for some additional activities for your child then please follow these links:

Lockdown Live

Additional activities with links to videos – this week focuses on mystery objects, learning French numbers and Space.

Thinglink – Primary 4

Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities

Thinglink – Primary 5-7

Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities

Writing parental views sessions

Currently within Mount Carmel Primary we are looking to improve our current writing provision.  We are keen to hear the opinions of all within the school community about writing and how we can take this forward.

If you would be interested in sharing your views there will be a parent/carers session on Tuesday 9th March at 2:00pm.  This will take place using vscene.

Please complete the form below and details of how to access this writing discussion group will then be sent to you.

 

Mrs Fergusson

Scottish Child Payment

If you have children aged under 6 and are on benefits, you can apply now for a new Social Security Scotland  benefit, the Scottish Child Payment.

This new payment will pay the equivalent of £10 per week  for every child under the age of 6 living in a low income household and receiving a qualifying benefit such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit or one of the legacy benefits.

The 4 weekly payments are easy to apply for. Simply visit the Scottish Child Payment webpage or call 0800 182 222.

 

For further help and advice go to our Financial Help  page on our Wellbeing Website.