Please click the link below to view the April School Counselling Newsletter:

https://sway.office.com/MpIgRWQKrLp0apg9?ref=Link

As you will no doubt be aware our Health Week is next week:(wk. beginning 3rd May):

There will be some healthy dessert choices added to the school lunch menu that week as follows-

Tuesday 4th – Fruit Kebabs

Wednesday 5th- Fruit Smoothies

Friday 7th – Beetroot Cake

Well done to Regan  from Primary 6 who has designed the new logo for our Parent Council!

We are delighted to announce that we are having a special Health Week.  This has been organised by Primary 5 and Mrs McGowan.  The pupils will be taking part in a range of healthy activities throughout the week.  Some of the activities will be completed by their class teacher and others will be completed by coaches.

The activities are:

Football

Tennis

Safety with PC Dempster

Rugby

Basketball

Running (P5-P7)

Tae Kwon Do

Outdoor/Scouts

Boxing (P4-P7)

Children should wear suitable outdoor clothing throughout this week (no football colours).

Pupils should make a special effort to have a healthy snack everyday this week, and bring water to school.

Thank you you to all the groups who have offered to help for this week.

Please click below to view the minutes from the most recent Parent Council Minutes:

MCPSPC Minutes Jan 2021

PC meeting minutes 2nd march

We are delighted to let you know that we made an amazing total of £630 for SCIAF this year !!

Thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraising activities, your contributions are really appreciated. Our Class Easter Raffle was particularly popular and we will post pictures of our winners shortly!

martin.chambers@gallowaydiocese.org.uk

A reminder that homework will begin today for all children.  Primary 1 and 1/2 will have this emailed directly and Primary 3-7 can access this via TEAMS.  All completed homework should be emailed directly to the class teacher on a Thursday or earlier.

Please click the link below for the March edition of the School Counselling Newsletter:

https://sway.office.com/t24sA2paiCGA4WS9?ref=Link

Tomorrow, P6/7 will watch Descendants as part of the pyjama and movie day. As it is rated a PG , should you NOT wish your child to watch this film, please contact the school tomorrow morning.

Thank you and enjoy your Easter break.

Mr Bertoncini

Primary 4 had a lovely morning visiting Dean Park today!  The weather was good, so we managed to have a lovely walk around the park, meet some animals, play at the swing park and even had time for a few games.  The children enjoyed some ball games and a blind folded animal game, which they really enjoyed!

Please follow this link to view a beautiful piece of work by Ms Donnelly and some of the pupils from Mount Carmel.  Ms Donnelly has continued to run the school music service virtually for our pupils and they have enjoyed taking part in this.

Virtual Choir

Tomorrow (Thursday 1st April) Primary 6 have chosen to watch ‘A Night at the Museum’. This is a PG movie.

If you DO NOT wish your child to watch this movie please notify the school tomorrow morning.

Thank you,

Miss Mudge

Reminder that there is a change to tomorrow’s lunch-

It is our Easter Burger Bash!-

Beef burger, chips and salad/Cheese pizza, chips and salad/Chicken Burger, chips and salad

Chocolate Easter cupcake/Easter Caramel tarts

Today is the last day to purchase tickets on ParentPay for our class Easter Raffle !

The draw for each class will take place tomorrow…..Good luck everyone!

Reminder that the school closes tomorrow at 2.30pm for the Easter Break. Children who are collected by taxi will be picked up at 2pm.

Tomorrow is pyjama and movie day! Children are invited to come to school in their pyjamas . Infants can bring a teddy /soft toy and a blanket to snuggle while watching the movie, but remember NO SHARING !. 

Homework will resume from Monday 19th April.  This will now be issued weekly via MS Teams for Primary 3-7 and via email for Primary 1 and Primary 2.

Homework will consist of:

Literacy – phonics/spelling tasks and Bug Club reading tasks

Numeracy – mental maths and an appropriate maths task

Primary 6 and 7 will receive additional project work.

Homework will be issued on a Monday and should be returned via email to the class teacher by Thursday evening.  Homework can be completed on paper if preferred and photographs of this emailed to the class teacher.  Stationery and jotters can be provided if requested.

A reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday) is an optional Crazy Hair Day to help raise funds for SCIAF- £1 via ParentPay.

Unfortunately due to strong winds forecast for tomorrow (Monday 29th March) the planned trip to Dean Park for Primary 1/2 and Primary 5 will not take place. This will be rescheduled after the holidays.

Tickets are now on sale on ParentPay for our Class Easter Raffle ! 

The cost is £1 per strip of 5 tickets. The raffle for each class will be drawn on Thursday 1st April and the prize for each class is an assortment of Easter treats!

The last day for purchasing tickets is Wednesday 31st  March.

Have a look at a video made by some of our Primary 6 children telling you all you need to know about our Easter Extravaganza Week.

Easter Extravaganza Week Monday 29th March

Information for Parents and Carers

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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.

               Easter Cupcake

           or

                Caramel Tart

               For pudding

Please can we again ask that Parents/Carers refrain from using the school car park to pick up or drop off children. 

The car park can be very busy, especially in the morning with staff arriving and taxis . Thank you for your co-operation.

Primary 4 and Primary 6/ 7 children will now exit the school through the smaller gate by the car park.

Arrangements to enter the school for Primary 3 – Primary 7 remains unchanged. Children should enter the main gate between 8.45am and 9am where they will be welcomed by a member of staff.

Thank you for you co-operation.

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