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 😁💙
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.
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 have been looking at the advancement of the Film Industry. We have studied the evolution of cinema from the ‘Silent movie Era’ looking at Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and our fa…
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.
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.
“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”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
As part of their class topic ‘Night at the Movies’ primary 5 have been creating their own films and would love to share them with the primary 5 families.
This will be shared via a password protected Sway document, with the password provided to the main contact for primary parent/carers. If you do not wish your child’s film to be shared please contact the school or complete our query form by Monday 27th June.
We are requesting that our current Primary 1 parents/carers take the time to provide us with some information regarding your experiences of Learning Journals. This will shape how we use this across the whole school.
Primary 1 Parent/Carers please complete the survey below by the end of today. Thank you for your feedback.
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.
We are requesting that our current Primary 1 parents/carers take the time to provide us with some information regarding your experiences of Learning Journals. This will shape how we use this across the whole school.
Primary 1 Parent/Carers please complete the survey below by Thursday 23rd June. Thank you for your feedback.
Primary 2/3 and Primary 5 had a fantastic day at Dean Park on Tuesday and enjoyed some time exploring the park, playing some games and spending time at the swing park and gardens.
The weather held out so the children thoroughly enjoyed picnicking at the park!
We are delighted to introduce to you the newest member of our Mount Carmel family. Mr and Mrs Dunsmore welcomed their beautiful baby girl Zara to the world on the 13th June. She is perfect in every way!! I’m sure you will all agree, she is absolutely gorgeous!!
We are requesting that our current Primary 1 parents/carers take the time to provide us with some information regarding your experiences of Learning Journals. This will shape how we use this across the whole school.
Primary 1 Parent/Carers please complete the survey below by Thursday 23rd June. Thank you for your feedback.
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