We are asking pupils to wear something blue to celebrate World Children’s Day , this Thursday 20th November. After the fantastic Scotland result last night children are able to wear Scotland football tops ONLY should they wish to do so.
Layer Up/Funky Jumper Day
On the afternoon of this Friday 21st we have our “November Power down challenge” set by our Eco Committee.
We will have a ‘Layer Up/ Funky Jumper ‘ afternoon where children can support our school’s Eco pledge by saving power for the last hour of the day.
Pupils are allowed to wear a funky or favourite jumper, an oodie or their coat in class for the LAST part of the day for fun.
Thanks again for supporting our MC Eco team.
Christmas Choir
The Christmas choir have been working incredibly hard during rehearsals and can’t wait for their first performance at the Christmas Fayre next Friday.
To help the children practice at home I have put the links to the backing tracks on YouTube below. These are the same versions of the ones we use at rehearsals. We want to sing without needing song sheets for our performances so this should help build confidence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAqhh5KVc8o&list=RDzAqhh5KVc8o&start_radio=1 – It feels like Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VJp7-ptpiQ&list=RD0VJp7-ptpiQ&start_radio=1 – It will soon be Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28pWYYGQw64&list=RD28pWYYGQw64&start_radio=1 – Jingle Bell Rock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh02eg1s_P8&list=RDeh02eg1s_P8&start_radio=1 – Rock Around the Shops
Thank you,
Mrs Terras
World Children’s Day-20/11
We are asking pupils to wear something blue to celebrate World Children’s Day , this Thursday 20th November.
Dress Down Day- 21/11
We have altered our ask for this weeks’ dress down day to anything for either the Raffle, Tombola or Bottle Stall to add to our donations for the Christmas Fayre on Friday 28th.
Every donation is greatly appreciated.
There is now a payment item on Parentpay where you can purchase raffle tickets for the Christmas Fayre raffle. Tickets are £1 per strip of 5 and the last day for purchasing tickets this way will be Wednesday 26th November. The raffle will be drawn on the night of the Fayre.
*Please note this is a separate raffle from our school November raffle.
Book Gifting Day
A reminder that tomorrow, (Tuesday 18th November) children in Primary 1 will receive their Bookbug Family Bag and children in Primary 2 and Primary 3 will receive their Read Write Count bags.
We will have a special afternoon of activities on the day. Children in P1-3 can bring pyjama’s to change into after lunch, they are also welcome to bring a cuddly toy, small blanket or pillow. The teachers have planned a lovely afternoon for the boys and girls we hope they have a lovely time.
Please do not send children into school in their pyjamas, they should come to school in their uniform and have their pyjamas with them to change into.
Thanks
Pantomime Reminder
A reminder that our outing to the Pantomime is on Tuesday 2nd December.
The buses will be at the school for 9am and all children who are attending the Pantomime MUST be in school for this time as the buses will be unable to wait for any latecomers. Children can bring a small snack, a bottle of water (not fizzy juice) and they can wear their Christmas jumper with their school uniform. They will be back in time for lunch.
Children who are not attending the Pantomime should not come into school that day as there will be no provision for them.
Children In Need 2025
Neurodevelopmental Events
Catholic Education
From the Feast of St Margaret of Scotland (16th November) to the Feast of St Andrew (30th November) we bring a renewed focus to the importance of Catholic Education.
The theme for this year is ‘Pilgrims of Hope‘.
During this time our Catholic schools and communities are further encouraged to embark on a journey of hope, faith, and transformation through support for one another and spreading kindness.
We ask you all to continue to keep our Catholic Schools and staff in your prayers.
Authority Learning Visit
We have been informed that we will have an Authority Learning Visit. This will take place on Tuesday 2nd December, Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December.
Part of this includes a discussion with our parents/carers. If you would like to be part of this discussion please complete the form below.
This will take place in the school on Wednesday 3rd December at 2:30pm.
Mount Carmel Learning Visit Parent/Carer group – Fill in form
Thank you for your support.
Mrs Fergusson
Primary 4 First Communion Children – ‘Sunday Club’
The Primary 4 children who are preparing for First Communion have their next Sunday Club session on Sunday 23rd November at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
On this date ( Sunday 23rd November) – the session will be at a different time from that stated on the letter given out by the parish.
The session will start at the earlier time of 11am and run to just before Mass begins at 1130.
Children should bring their “I Belong ” book with them.
Parent survey
We had asked our parents to complete a survey on our school. This is a way for us to hear your views on what we are doing well and what we could do to improve our school.
Thank you very much to everyone who took the time to fill this in during our pupil progress meetings. We really appreciate it.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to complete this survey, please find the link below.
Parent questionnaire for Mount Carmel – Fill in form
Thank you everyone!
Learning Journals
Remember to check your child’s Learning Journal for a snapshot of some of the fabulous learning taking place in our classrooms.
If you are unable to log in, please contact the school office.
Dress down day 14/11
Reminder that tomorrow is Dress Down day we are asking for the children to kindly donate a prize for the tombola/raffle stall which will be at the school Christmas fayre
P1 Kilmarnock Standard Photograph
We are pleased to let you know that Mount Carmel will feature in this week’s edition of the Kilmarnock Standard – in shops from today. (Wednesday, November 12).
The Kilmarnock Standard office are no longer able distribute previous issues of the paper to readers – so this is the only chance to pick up a paper!
Confirmation Consultation
Bishop Fank is requesting the views of parent/carers regarding Confirmation and the age (stage) that children are able to engage fully in this aspect of their faith development.
Please take time to complete the survey below so that as a school we can show our views on this. This survey will close on Friday 21st November,
Numeracy Policy Review
At Mount Carmel we have been reviewing and updating our Numeracy Policy. Please take some time to read over this and complete the short form for any feedback you may wish to give. This survey closes on Friday 21st November.
Parent/Carer Consultation Numeracy Policy
Children In Need 2025
Below is a live dedicated link to make a direct donation to Children In Need 2025.
If you can, please make a donation to this wonderful charity.
Thank you
P6-Cross Country Event
Our P6 pupils took part last week in the Cross Country Event held at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena. Everyone gave 100% effort and had a great time!
Pupil Progress Meetings
Wider Achievement Assembly
We will be holding a Wider Achievement Assembly on Friday 21st November. If you would like us to celebrate your child/children’s recent achievements, please send any photos and information to the school inbox eamountcarmel.ps@eastayrshire.org.uk by Wednesday 19th.
Thank you
P1-3 Book Gifting
On Tuesday 18th November children in Primary 1 will receive their Bookbug Family Bag and children in Primary 2 and Primary 3 will receive their Read Write Count bags.
We will have a special afternoon of activities on the day. Children in P1-3 can bring pajama’s to change into after lunch, they are also welcome to bring a cuddly toy, small blanket or pillow. The teachers have planned a lovely afternoon for the boys and girls we hope they have a lovely time.
Children In Need Menu 2025
Tempest Photographs Reminder
Gentle reminder that today is the last day to order your child’s photographs and receive free delivery back to school.
Dress down day
Gentle reminder that tomorrow (7/11) is Dress Down day we are asking children to donate a prize for the bottle stall at the Christmas Fayre
Thankyou
Pre loved Christmas Jumpers
We are looking for donations of any preloved Christmas Jumpers that are no longer required.
Please hand into school office if you have any
Thankyou
Father Jim
We would like to say a big thankyou to Fr Jim for all of the love and support he had given to our Mount Carmel family whilst he has been Parish Priest at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
His love, guidance & good humour will be sorely missed around the school by pupils and staff alike
We would like to wish him Good Luck on his new post at St Winins Church, Kilwinning.
Primary 2 – Primary 7 will be delighted to share Father Jim’s final mass on Friday 7th November 2025 @ 10am.
Cross Country Event 06/11/2025
Could all pupils taking part in the Cross Country Event on Thursday 6th November please come to school dressed with the clothes they are wearing to run at the event. Children should also bring with them a small snack to eat, water, school uniform to change into on return to school, clean dry socks & shoes and a towel.
Children will be leaving school at 9am prompt so please ensure that children are at school on time.
Thank You!🧟♂️🎃
Thank you to those of you that helped to support with the Halloween disco –
£377 was raised on the night.
Well done!
