It’s that time of year already!…..
We will soon be ordering our “Leaver’s Hoodies” for our Primary 7 pupils. These will be at a cost of £10 to parents/carers and will be available as of today to order via Parent Pay.
Primary 1-3- P.E Information
Primary 1-3
At the moment, there are no set days for P.E for our Infant classes. Children are welcome to wear suitable trousers/joggers so they are comfortable when doing outdoor activities etc.
Return to school for P4-P7
We are delighted by the news from the Scottish Government that Primaries 4-7 will return to school on Monday 15th March !
We will provide details next week for our pupil return plan.
EAC- Schools Counselling Newlsetter
World Book day- Tomorrow !
If your child/children would prefer not to wear a costume or they do not have a costume tomorrow for WBD, please do not go to the expense of buying one or the stress of making one as there is the option for them to simply “Dress Down” and bring their favourite book to school.
Additional activities for P4-7 week beginning 1st March
As we continue with this period of remote learning if you are looking for some additional activities for your child then please follow these links:
Additional activities with links to videos – this week focuses on mystery objects, learning French numbers and Space.
Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities
Click on the icons in the picture to find lots of new and exciting activities
Writing parental views sessions
Currently within Mount Carmel Primary we are looking to improve our current writing provision. We are keen to hear the opinions of all within the school community about writing and how we can take this forward.
If you would be interested in sharing your views there will be a parent/carers session on Tuesday 9th March at 2:00pm. This will take place using vscene.
Please complete the form below and details of how to access this writing discussion group will then be sent to you.
Mrs Fergusson
World Book Day 2021
Remote Learning Survey Report
Recently we asked pupils and parents/carers to provide their views on remote learning. Please click on the links below to see the full responses to these surveys and the changes we made in response to this, ‘you said we did’.
Self-Esteem for Young people
Scottish Child Payment
If you have children aged under 6 and are on benefits, you can apply now for a new Social Security Scotland benefit, the Scottish Child Payment.
This new payment will pay the equivalent of £10 per week for every child under the age of 6 living in a low income household and receiving a qualifying benefit such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit or one of the legacy benefits.
The 4 weekly payments are easy to apply for. Simply visit the Scottish Child Payment webpage or call 0800 182 222.
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For further help and advice go to our Financial Help page on our Wellbeing Website.
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Lent Calendar
Why not try this at home?
Will you Find a Book?
It's World Book Day next week and to celebrate we have been all over Killie in this gorgeous day leaving books about for the children😊 You can keep the book and if you return the bag to the shop you child gets a wee treat! That way we can hand out more books. #WorldBookDay2021 pic.twitter.com/p2EHy4HoRZ
— Morrisonskilmarnock (@MorrisonsKilma1) February 22, 2021
P1, P2 and P3 Collection
Can we ask that when P1, P2 and P3 Parents/Carers are collecting their children at 3pm they come into the respective playground to collect them.
Please remember social distancing .
Thank you
Morning Drop Off At School
Can we remind Primary 1 and Primary 1/2 Parents/Carers that when bringing children to school in the morning they should drop them off and leave straight away.
Please do not enter the school playground or congregate in the vicinity of the school gates or area surrounding the school.
Thank you for your continued co-operation.
Return to School Rules
Infant Department-Welcome back!
Welcome back to school boys and girls of our Infant Department- we all really missed you and are so happy to have you all back!
FAO: Parents/carers of children returning to ELC and P1-3
Please see the letter below from Professor Jason Leitch
Infant return on Monday 22nd February
The infant staff at Mount Carmel are very excited to welcome the children back to school on Monday. In preperation for this, the team have prepared a short video for each of the classes to get the children ready for their return. We would really appreciate it if our parents could make sure the children watch these videos as there is information for parents and children regarding the new rules we have put in place. Your class teachers will send you these videos on the usual platforms (email for P1 and P2 and TEAMS for P3)See you all on Monday!!
Remote Learning Primary 4-7
Please see the letter below regarding Remote Learning plans for Primary 4-7.
Return to school of Primary 1-3 Plan
Please see the letter below detailing our plans for pupil return on Monday 22nd February.
Message from the Head of Education to all parents/carers
Health focus
This Thursday and Friday will look a little different as we take a focus on our Health and Wellbeing. The tasks that will be assigned for these days will look at the social, emotional and mental well being of our children with some fun acitivites to be completed along the way. There will also be some outdoor learning ( weather permitting) so if your child attends school on these days , then please ensure they are wrapped up for the weather. An example of a time table for these two days will be sent to you by the class teachers. As always, thank you for your on going support.
#teammc
Primary 1-3 Return to school confirmed
Today we received the welcome news that boys and girls in Primary 1-3 would return to school as of Monday 22nd February. An update will be provided tomorrow detailing our return to school plans.
Maths Support for Parents/Carers
Please follow the link below for information on numeracy strategies for Parents/Carers:
P7 To Secondary Online Registration Form
FAO Parents/carers of primary pupils transitioning to secondary school in August 2021`
Please use the link below to fill out the online form for registration
https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Schools/SchoolAdmissions/SchoolAdmissions.aspx
Next week’s lunch menu
Please note the menu is shorter as pupils are off Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week:
Thursday 18th
Fish and chips
Macaroni cheese
Friday 19th
chicken curry
stir fry noodles
Today is Internet Safety Day 2021
February Break
For information of Parents/Carers who have children currently attending school:
The school will close at 3pm on Friday 12th February and will reopen to children of key workers and vulnerable children currently registered with us on Thursday 18th February.
Please note there will be no provisions for the in- service days on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th.
This Week’s Lunch Menu
Monday 8th
Option 1- Sausage sizzler, biscuit, milk
Option 2- Baked potato and cheese
Tuesday 9th
Option 1- Fish and chips and veg
Option 2- Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and salad
Ice cream
Wednesday 10th
Option 1- Pork meatballs and spaghetti
Option 2-Salmon fish fingers, potatoes and veg
Thursday 11th
Option 1-chicken goujons , rice and salad
Option 2-Gammon sandwich pick and mix
Friday 12th
Option 1-Cheese and tomato pizza and salad
Option 2- Chilli and rice and salad
