P1 Class Photograph-Kilmarnock Standard
We are pleased to let you know that the Mount Carmel P1 Class Photograph will feature in this week’s edition of the Kilmarnock Standard – in shops from this Wednesday, October 30.
Pupil Christmas Art Work
Our children have worked hard in creating beautiful Christmas Art designs.
Parents/Carers have the opportunity to view and purchase various products that showcase your childs individual image should they wish to do so. With any purchases made a percentage of this will go towards fundraising for various school activites.
Pupils have been provided with a leaflet today detailing how parents/carers are able to view their childs design as well as purchase any products should they wish to do so.
TeamMC
Clocks Go Back

Gentle reminder that the clocks go back 1 hour this weekend
Halloween Disco

We would like to say a great big THANK YOU to the Parent Council for organising last nights Halloween disco.
All of the children (and adults) had a brilliant time.
Thankyou
We hope you all have fun Trick or Treating at Killieween tonight
Team MC
Halloween Costumes Reminder
Halloween Disco Reminder
A reminder that our Halloween Disco is this Thursday evening. The disco is organised by FOMC, therefore please do not bring any money or tickets back into school.
Tickets cost £2.50 and have a part on the reverse to fill in with child’s name, contact number, and whether they are walking home or being picked up.
Please bring the ticket and money to the school on the night of the disco.
Dogs In The Playground
A reminder that dogs are NOT allowed anywhere in the school playground.
We appreciate your cooperation with this.
Thank you
Homelink Parent Group Meeting
Learning Journals
Take a look on your child’s Learning Journal profile for details and photographs of some of the fantastic learning that has been going on in classes across the school this term.

Parent Council Meeting 4/9/24- Minutes
Please view below the minutes from our most recent Parent Council Meeting held on 4/9/24:
Halloween Costumes
ASN Gymnastics Class

***** Reminder *****
School will close for the October break on Friday 11th October @ 3pm and will reopen on Tuesday 22nd October @ 9am
Primary 5
As part of their Rainbow Reward on Friday 4th October, Primary 5 have chosen to have a Pyjama Day, children are able to bring pyjamas, a small snack & blanket to school wil them, they will change into their pyjamas after lunch, enjoy a movie then change back into their school clothes at hometime.
Children SHOULD NOT come to school dressed in their pyjamas, if you have any questions please contact the school office.
October Newsletter
Sports Survey
Please take some time to complete the survey below thank you:
Halloween Disco
Halloween Disco Tickets will be given out to pupils this week. Please check bags.
The disco is organised by FOMC, therefore please do not bring any money or tickets back into school.
Tickets cost £2.50 and have a part on the reverse to fill in with child’s name, contact number, and whether they are walking home or being picked up.
Please complete this and bring the ticket and the money to the school on the night of the disco.
October School Raffle

We will be holding our own monthly school raffle again this month (this is separate from the Killiween Raffle ).
Tickets can be purchased via Parentpay and are £1 per strip of 5.
This raffle closes on Tuesday 29th October and will be drawn on Friday 1st November .
Good Luck!
FOMC- Killieween Raffle

This month FOMC will be holding a “Killieween” Raffle.
To be in with a chance of winning, you need to purchase your tickets via Parentpay. Tickets are £1 for a strip of 5 and are available now.
The last day to purchase tickets will be Tuesday 22nd October and the raffle will be drawn on in school on Killieween- Friday 25th October.
Good Luck!

Pantomime 2024
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A reminder that this year the whole school will be going to the Kilmarnock pantomime – Goldilocks and the 3 Bears.
The cost per child is £15.
This is on Parentpay and is payable in 3 instalments of £5 and we are asking kindly if full payment can be made no later than Friday 29th November.
Thanks
Homework
Free October Activities
Lunch Menu Friday 4th October
September Raffle Winner

We are delighted to announce the winner of our September Raffle was Jan in P3.
We hope your enjoy all your goodies!


The Kilmarnock Standard photographer will be in school on Tuesday 1st October to take our new Primary 1 childrens class photograph, if you DO NOT wish your child to be included in the photograph please contact the school office ASAP
Thank you
Halloween Disco

This year’s Halloween Disco will take place on Thursday 24th October in school. The times are as follows:
P1-3 – 6pm/7pm
P4-7 -7.15pm/8.30pm
**A flyer will be sent out next week with more information including a permission slip.**

Wider Achievement Assembly

This Friday is our Wider Achievement Assembly. If your child /children have any successes they wish to share for this, please send in the details along with a photograph if you have one to the school email address:
eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk
Thank you
Well done to our Kiltwalk stars 🌟
A huge well done to our Kiltwalk stars that took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday 15th September. Thank you for your amazing donations which helped to raise over £9000 for The Ecuador Trust.
Thank you to Fr Jim and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish for supporting in the cost for the bus for many of our Kiltwalkers.
All in memory of our friend Fr Martin Chambers.
Important Annual Forms
Please find below the Photographic Consent Form for Mount Carmel Primary. It is East Ayrshire Council policy that this MUST be completed annually, we require this form to be completed as a matter of urgency, if you require any help completing this form please do not hesitate to contact the school office
EAC Photographic Consent Form 2024/25
Please find below the Acceptable Use of Computer Facilities Form for Mount Carmel Primary. It is East Ayrshire Council policy that this MUST be completed annually, we require this form to be completed as a matter of urgency, if you require any help completing this form please do not hesitate to contact the school office
EAC Computer Misuse Form 2024/25
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