Reminder that the last week of Homework will be this week (week beginning 20th March). Homework Club, however, will still take place on Monday 27th March with other learning activities provided by staff.
PJ and Movie Day
A reminder that we will be having a PJ and Movie Day for SCIAF this Friday (24th March). A £1 cash donation for our SCIAF boxes is suggested.
Children can bring a teddy/blanket which fits in their schoolbag with them plus an extra small snack for watching the movie!
Thank you.
Easter Holidays Actvities
We are delighted to announce that the East Ayrshire Easter Holidays- Activities Programme is now live.
Upcoming Events – East Ayrshire Council Events (east-ayrshire.gov.uk)
Prayer Partners
Some of our fabulous Primary 6 children, who are working on their ‘ Pope Francis Faith Award’, spent some time with the Primary 3 children who are preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
They shared their memories of their First Reconciliation and also wrote a special prayer for their Primary 3 prayer buddy.
Thank you Primary 6, it was a lovely morning together.
Wider Achievements
Has your child recently celebrated a special event outside of school? If so, please send a photograph into the school so that we can post this on our blog/app as well as display this on our Wider Achievement Celebration Display .
Please send your photographs to: eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk
PJ and Movie Day- Friday 24th March
A reminder that we will be having a PJ and Movie Day for SCIAF this Friday (24th March). A £1 cash donation for our SCIAF boxes is suggested.
Thank you.
Homework and Homework Club
Reminder that the last week of Homework will be this week (week beginning 20th March). Homework Club, however, will still take place on Monday 27th March with other learning activities provided by staff.
P3-Reconciliation
Please continue to keep our Primary 3 children in your prayers as they prepare for their Reconciliation on Tuesday 21st March at 7pm at our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
Easter Raffle Prize
Don’t forget to buy your class Easter Egg Raffle tickets!
All tickets go forward to be in with a chance of winning our Star Prize
St. Patrick’s Day
A reminder that tomorrow (17th March) is St. Patrick’s Day. Our SCIAF fundraiser is to wear something green for St. Patrick’s Day.
We are asking kindly for a £1 cash donation for our SCIAF boxes.
Please note: no football items of clothing
Mission to the Moon
We have been working extra hard to reach our target over the last few weeks, even on World Book Day we were out building up our steps!!
Our Mission to the Moon continues and over the next 3 weeks we will be attempting to cover the 3, 417 miles to the location of Mount Carmel in Israel!
Fingers Crossed!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Carmel
Cancellation of P3/4 Multi-Sports Club Next Wednesday
Next Wednesday (22nd March) there will be no P3/4 after school Multi-Sports Club due to our Pupil Progress Meetings taking place.
Homework and Homework Club
Homework will stop next week, however, Homework Club will still take place on Monday 27th March.
Local Kinship Group
A local kinship group will be taking place in the community and coming together on a weekly basis to help and support each other, and most importantly support young people in their care. The group have a base where they will be meeting regularly. This will be within the Centrestage base and will take place every Thursday 11am-1pm.
The group also have a facebook page:
Kilmarnock East Ayrshire Kinship Carers
or you can email them on: kinshipkilmarnock@gmail.com
Wider Achievements
Has your child recently celebrated a special event outside of school? If so, please send a photograph into the school so that we can post this on our blog/app as well as display this on our Wider Achievement Celebration Display .
Please send your photographs to: eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk
St. Patrick’s Day
A reminder that this Friday (17th March) is St. Patrick’s Day. Our SCIAF fundraiser is to wear something green for St. Patrick’s Day.
We are asking kindly for a £1 cash donation for our SCIAF boxes.
Please note: no football items of clothing
Primary 5 Sharing the Learning
A reminder that Primary 5 Sharing the Learning session takes place this Thursday at 2pm. Please return your attendance slip if you have not already done so.
Thank you.
Pupil Progress Meetings
Please check your childs bag today for information regarding Pupil Progress Meeting appointments.
If you child has an elder sibling at Mount Carmel then the appointment slip will be given to them.
Thankyou
Easter Competitions and Events
Easter is fast approaching, so here are some fabulous competitions to enter and some colouring activities to try which have been organised by the charity Reachout Together and Celebrate Kilmarnock
Easter Bunny girl and boy 2023
Why not give them a try? Good Luck!
Mission to the Moon
Yesterday Sophie in Primary 3 drew this fabulous Mission to the Moon picture. Look at those wonderful planets and stars!
Mission to the Moon
Everyone at Mount Carmel is continuing to work very, very hard to reach our target on our Mission to the Moon!
We were delighted to have had some special visitors to the school last week to meet with our Eco Committee and have a look at all the hard work we have been doing to promote Mount Carmel’s Mission to the Moon journey. We are super proud to have our picture on the East Ayrshire Launch page promoting our journey.
You can view more about Mission to the Moon and it’s launch by clicking ThingLink
SCIAF Fun Day
Primary 3 and 4 have organised a SCIAF fun day for the whole school this Wednesday 8th March. Children across the school will take part in a range of activities they have prepared. School uniform to be worn.
A suggested £1 cash donation for this event.
Early Closure for Easter Holidays
The school will close at 2.30pm on Friday 31st March for the Easter break. Children who normally go home by taxi will be collect at 2pm.
P3/4 Multi Sports Reminder
Active Schools after school Multi Sports sessions begin this Wednesday from 3pm-4pm for P3 and 4. They will run every Wednesday up to and including Wednesday 29th March.
The Exchange Counselling Service-February Newsletter
Please see our February Newsletter below:
Primary 5 rainbow reward
Primary 5 chose to have an afternoon of fun and games in the pe hall this afternoon as their rainbow reward. As you can see, they had a ball!! Next week they have chosen to being their bikes and scooters into school for an afternoon outside. Please ensure that they bring their helmets in with their outdoor toys as they will be unable to take part without one. Thank you, Mrs McCreadie 
March Newsletter
Please take some time to read our March Newsletter.
World Book Day Lunch Menu
Mount Carmel-Mission to the Moon
We are absolute trailblazers in our Mission to the Moon adventure!
We are working very hard to reach our target. Mr. Leslie our Janitor has helped us out by adding stencils to the upper playground!
Reminder- World Book Day Tomorrow!
Don’t forget it’s World Book Day tomorrow (Thursday 2nd March).
We are looking forward to seeing the children dressed up as characters from their favourite books if they wish OR you can just “Dress as you please” You don’t need to stress about buying a costume, why not customize some old clothes you already have at home?
And if you don’t feel like dressing up. that’s ok too, you can still take part in all the fun activities throughout the day!
