Please note: As of tomorrow, 24th August, pupils attending the Breakfast Club should enter the school via the Dining Hall entrance at 8.15am. We would be obliged if pupils would arrive no earlier than 8.15am as there is no supervision in the playground until 8.45am.
Meet the Teacher Sessions
As you will have read in our August Newsletter, we are pleased to announce that ‘Meet the Teacher Sessions’ have been organised to take place this term. Please see the dates below and follow the link to complete a form providing information on who will be attending.
We ask that only one adult attends this per child. This is an opportunity for the class teacher to talk to you about different items taking place in the class. This will include information about Homework, Literacy, Numeracy, Health and Wellbeing, RE and pupil expectations.
Please be aware that this is not a parent/carer appointment to discuss a child’s progress, this is an opportunity to meet the teacher and receive some school information.
The children will not be in the class during this activity. Sessions will take place from 2.00pm
Monday 5th September – Primary 3
Tuesday 6th September – Primary 1
Wednesday 7th September – Primary 2
Thursday 8th September – Primary 7
Monday 12th September – Primary 6
Tuesday 13th September – Primary 4
Wednesday 14th September – Primary 5
Mount Carmel Primary School ECC Consultation Letter
Please read the attached letter regarding the consultation on stages of future educational provision for children at Willowbank School, Onthank Primary School, Onthank Early Childhood Centre (ECC) and Mount Carmel Primary School.
Breakfast Club Is Back!
We are delighted to see the return of our Breakfast Club!
Breakfast Club starts each morning at 8.15am and those children attending should enter the school via the middle school entrance.
If your child/children had received a place to attend Breakfast Club but you now longer require that space, please contact the school asap as there is a waiting list. Thank you.
A big thank you to our excellent staff involved in running the Breakfast Club including classroom assistants Mrs Jeffers and Mrs Henderson and Stephanie, our Catering Manager:
Primary 7 transition to St Joseph’s Academy
Mr Kane (Head Teacher) and Miss Cathie (Principal Teacher of Pastoral Care) of St Joseph’s Academy would like to invite all of our Primary 7 parents to their first transition information evening on the 25th August. This information evening will begin at 6:30pm. The information given by Mr Kane and Miss Cathie will be regarding your child starting St Joseph’s next academic session.
PE Days
Apologies this information was missing from the August newsletter:
P1 – Monday and Friday
P2 – Tuesday and Thursday
P3 – Monday and Thursday
P4 – Wednesday and Friday
P5 – Tuesday and Thursday
P6 – Tuesday and Thursday
P7 – Tuesday and Thursday
August Newsletter
Please see the attached newsletter for important school information and the attached School Improvement Plan.
Primary 1
Our fabulous Primary 1 team have had a wonderful day with our brand new Primary 1 pupils. Mrs Duff, Mrs Strachan and Mrs Taylor have been busy playing, painting and getting to know all of our new little faces.
The Mount Carmel family would like to say a great big thank you to the lovely Mrs McLaughlin for the donation of our beautiful balloon arch.
#teammc
Welcome Back!
We are so excited to welcome our children back to school tomorrow. A few gentle reminders for the beginning of the school year…
All children should be in full school uniform every day. We have our uniform exchange available throughout the school year and everyone is welcome to access it whenever it is required.
All children should bring in a P.E. kit that can be left in the school building. This should be a bag that contains indoor shoes, shorts and a t-shirt. P.E. kits will be sent home at the end of each term for washing.
Please make sure that all items of clothing (uniform and P.E. kits) have your child’s name on them. This will stop anything being lost and enables us to return any item that is misplaced to the correct child.
We are a nut free school. Please do not send in any snacks that contain nuts (for example snickers or nutella).
We are a health promoting school and therefore ensure that the children have access to water whenever they require it throughout the day. That being said, we would like to reiterate that it is only water that should be sent in as a drink for the classroom – not diluting juice. This is a whole school approach to ensure the best dental health for our children.
The staff are in school today getting ready for the children to return tomorrow and we are all extremely excited to see them and welcome them back. Here’s to a brilliant 2022-2023 school year.
#teammc
P.E kits
We are now asking that children bring a P.E. kit into school in order to change before each P.E. lesson. We ask that the P.E. kit be brought into school in a bag that can be left in school to ensure your child has their P.E. kit for each P.E lesson. Each child should have a pair of indoor shoes ( please make sure these shoes are for indoor use only), a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.
Please ensure that all items of P.E. kit have your child’s name on it as this ensures that no kit is lost.
Thank you so much for your continuing support.
Primary 1
We are so excited to welcome our brand new Primary 1 children into school on Thursday 18th August. Mrs Duff will welcome the children into school for their very first day as their class teacher Monday to Thursday along with Mrs Strachan who will be their teacher every Friday in Primary 1. Both of the ladies are super excited to get to know all of your lovely children.
Uniform Exchange update
In addition to the uniform exchange being open next Wednesday, you are also welcome to come into school tomorrow and Friday (11th and 12th August) between 9 and 12. Please come and help yourself. See you all soon 😊
#teammc
Uniform Exchange
We are all really excited at Mount Carmel to welcome back all of our pupils next week. Please note our uniform exchange will be open between 12 and 3 on Wednesday 17th August (inservice day). Everyone is welcome to pick up any uniform required for our children. See you all next week 😁💙
#teammc
Primary 1 Start of school arrangements
A reminder of the arrangements for the start of school:
Primary 1 parents/carers will be allowed into the classroom to take a “first day of school” photograph of their child in their new classroom. Please ensure, however, that it is only your child(ren) that is in the photo. To ensure the children are not overwhelmed by the number of adults in the room, we would ask that there are no more than two adults entering the class with each child. The children will be split into two groups to reduce the numbers in the class at any one time. Details of the groups were emailed to all parents/carers before the holidays.
The arrangements for the first day of school on Thursday 18th August are as follows:
- All parents and children will enter the infant playground through the gate nearest Crossgates nursing home for 9:15am/9:30am (depending on child’s group)
- Group 1 parents and children will enter the classroom for settling and photographs at 9:15am.
- Group 2 parents and children will enter the classroom for settling in and photographs at 9:30am.
- As it is the first day of school, children can be picked up anytime between 2:30pm and 3:00pm from the Primary 1 classroom door (please enter playground through the same gates as before)
- If your child is having a school lunch, please remember to look at the lunch menu with your child beforehand to allow you to choose the best option together.
The arrangements for Friday 19th August are as follows:
- Children and parents will arrive in the infant playground (same gates as above) for 9am.
- Adults can stay in the playground until the children line up at their classroom door when the bell rings.
- Children are collected from their classroom door at 3pm.
The arrangements for Monday 22nd August onwards are as follows:
- Children arrive in the playground between 8:45 and 9am. We kindly ask that all adults remain outside the gate from this point to allow the children to get used to the morning routine.
- Children will line up at their classroom door when the bell rings – staff will be on hand to help.
- Children are collected from the classroom door at 3pm.
Please remember to bring your child’s homework bag on their first day back. Please note that children should not arrive in the playground before 8:45am as it will not be staffed before this point.
Return to School Thursday 18th August
We look forward to welcoming all of our children back to school at 9am on Thursday 18th August.
A reminder that all children should come to school in full school uniform. This consists of black/grey trousers or skirt with blue/white shirts and ties or a polo shirt as well as a blue jumper.
On PE days will get changed in school. A PE kit can be left in school on their peg or brought in on each of their PE days. Details will be provided of PE days for each class.
We are pleased that our Breakfast Club is returning on Monday 22nd August at 8:15am. All parent/carers that requested a place were emailed before the end of term detailing if a place was/was not available. We had a high response for this, unfortunately our numbers are limited so a waiting list is now in place.
A reminder that if your child is absent from school you should contact the school and leave a message or speak with a member of our office staff. Please complete this by 9:15am.
Primary 5 Night at the Movies
Apologies for the delay, passwords have been sent out today.
Primary 5 night at the movies
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P7 2022-Goodbye and Good Luck!
P7 Leavers’ Cake
This amazing cake was a very kind parental donation for our Primary 7 class to enjoy as part of their leaver’s celebrations.
Winning House-Air
Our winning house was Air!. All the children who are in the Air House enjoyed watching a movie and making ice cream sundaes with Stephanie.
Primary 7 Leaver’s Assembly
What a beautiful assembly for our wonderful Primary 7’s. We would like to thank each and every one of our Primary 7 parents and carers who were able to come along today, but also for their support for the past 7 years and the lovely gifts that were given to staff. They are very much appreciated.
For the safety of our children, we kindly ask that you do not share on social media, any videos or photos that you may have taken at today’s assembly.
Thank you again and have a wonderful summer!
Mrs Fergusson
East Ayrshire Leisure Summer
SUMMER Highlights
Spend your Summer with East Ayrshire Leisure.
Enjoy a summer of fun activities for families, children and young people.
McDougall’s in Toyland
Palace Theatre ∙ Sat 2 July ∙ 2pm ∙ £8.50/£32 family
The Polar Bears Go Go Go!
Palace Theatre ∙ Sun 17 July ∙ 11am & 2pm ∙ £8 child/£10 adult
a Muckle ‘n’ Wee:Creative Wildlife Trail
Dick Institute ∙ Normal opening hours ∙ FREE
Great & Small:Crafted Creatures
Dick Institute ∙ Normal opening hours ∙ FREE
Stop Motion Animation Workshops
Auchinleck Library ∙ 19 & 20 July, 26 & 27 July ∙ 11am -3pm ∙ 8ys+ ∙ FREE (booking essential)
DIGITAL Drop-In DAY
Galston Library ∙ Tue 2 Aug ∙ 11am -3pm ∙ FREE (drop-In)
Pond Dipping
Dean Castle Country Park ∙ Thu 21 July ∙ 11am & 2pm ∙ £3
Wormery World
Dean Castle Country Park ∙ Thu 14 July ∙ 11am & 2pm ∙ £3
Swimming
Your Local Leisure Centre ∙ Normal pool hours ∙ From £2.10 * FREE for Active Club members
Gymnastics Camp
Barrony Sports Village ∙ Tuesdays and Thursdays ∙ 3-5yrs £3/ 5yrs+ £6
Check out the full timetable in the Summer Programme here.
Take A Bow Summer Programme
“The Take a Bow Opportunity Centre is hosting a fun packed summer programme from the 4th of July until the 17th of August. There are 3 sessions per day and kids can book in for one a day, all 3 sessions or for the entire week! Our programme is action packed, including bouncy castles, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and lots lots more. Book in now to secure your place”
Parent/carer helpers for future school trips
Please complete the form below if you would like to assist on future school trips when parent/carers are once again able to support with these. This form will remain open until the new term.
A message from our Head Teacher
28/06/2022
Dear Parents/Carers,
As we reach the final school days in June I wanted to get in touch to thank you all for your kindness and support this school year. It has been a challenging year and we are forever grateful for your patience and understanding as we have continued to navigate the changing times.
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to some members of our staff team. Miss McKenna and Miss Mulhern have been fantastic additions to our school this year and I am sure you will join me in wishing them well with their future careers.
It is with a great sense of pride that we bid farewell to our Primary 7 children as they continue on their educational journey. We wish them well as they take this next step and will continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers. I look forward to hearing great things about them as they flourish in the future.
School returns at 9am on Thursday 18th August. A reminder that after the holidays we are continuing to encourage the children to have full school uniform each day. Black/Grey trousers or skirt with blue/white shirts and ties or a polo shirt as well as a blue school jumper. On PE days children will get changed in school. A PE kit can be left in school on their peg or brought in on each of their PE days.
We are pleased that our Breakfast Club is now able to return after the holidays. All parent/carers that requested a place were emailed last week detailing if a place was/was not available. We had a high response for this, unfortunately our numbers are limited so a waiting list is now in place. Breakfast Club returns on Monday 22nd August.
We wish you all a happy and enjoyable holiday time and hope that you will enjoy spending some family time together. We look forward to seeing you all again in August.
With love and thanks,
Mrs Fergusson
P7 Keyrings/Spinning Tops/Tic Tac Toe
We are very sorry to say that the 3D printer we were using to make the P7 keyrings/spinning tops and tic tac toe has broken and we are unable to fulfill the full amount of orders that have been placed. Children who ordered early will still receive their item. However, later orders, unfortunately, can no longer be processed.
All necessary refunds will be made via Parentpay and will be shown as “order not fulfilled”.
We can only apologise for this, we know the children will be disappointed but the circumstances are outwith our control.
Clothing Grants Information
Can all parents/carers applying for East Ayrshire Clothing Grants please ensure that their address is up to date with the school, as their grant will not be processed if the address on the grant differs from that held at the school.
Apply online · East Ayrshire Council (east-ayrshire.gov.uk)
Thank you
Vibrant Communities Summer Programme
Vibrant Communities Summer Programme is now live and can be booked via this link
Our FUN DAY is in full swing!!
What a morning it has been here at MC!! The children are having a brilliant time so far!!
Parent/carer helpers for future school trips
Please complete the form below if you would like to assist on future school trips when parent/carers are once again able to support with these. This form will remain open until the new term.
Food parcels
The Saint Vincent de Paul group at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church are keen to help our families. If you feel that a food parcel would benefit you and your family over the summer, and after, please get in contact with them. They are very welcoming to all in our community and are keen to support our families. Everything is confidential and will be handled discreetly. A friendly face awaits…
