Unfortunately due to strong winds forecast for tomorrow (Monday 29th March) the planned trip to Dean Park for Primary 1/2 and Primary 5 will not take place. This will be rescheduled after the holidays.
Class Easter Raffle
Tickets are now on sale on ParentPay for our Class Easter Raffle !
The cost is £1 per strip of 5 tickets. The raffle for each class will be drawn on Thursday 1st April and the prize for each class is an assortment of Easter treats!
The last day for purchasing tickets is Wednesday 31st March.
Easter Extravanganza Countdown!
Easter Extravaganza Week
Have a look at a video made by some of our Primary 6 children telling you all you need to know about our Easter Extravaganza Week.
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Easter Extravaganza Week
Mount Carmel Primary is organising a special Easter Extravaganza for the children l to help raise money for SCIAF, a charity that is very close to the heart of our school.
This will take place on the week beginning Monday 29th March. There will be a special theme for each day and we are asking for a £1 donation to take place on ParentPay for each item.
Monday 29th March – Silly Shoes and Socks
Tuesday 30th March – Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday 31st March – Decorated egg competition (please bring a decorated egg to school, one winner will be announced per class).
There will also be a special Easter raffle for each class. Raffle tickets can be purchased via ParentPay – £1 for 5 tickets. Each class raffle will be drawn on Thursday 1st April.
Our Magic Mount Carmel Theme Day will take place on Thursday 1st April (no donation for this). Our theme day will be a pyjama and movie day.
Each class will also enjoy a Spring Walk to Dean Park. A letter and permission form has been issued today.
Easter Fun Day- Burger Bash
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| Beef Burger, chips and salad | Cheese Pizza, chips and salad | Chicken Burger, chips and salad |
Easter Cupcake
or
Caramel Tart
For pudding
Parking within the School Car Park
Please can we again ask that Parents/Carers refrain from using the school car park to pick up or drop off children.
The car park can be very busy, especially in the morning with staff arriving and taxis . Thank you for your co-operation.
Arrangements for Parent/s Carers exiting the school
Primary 4 and Primary 6/ 7 children will now exit the school through the smaller gate by the car park.
Arrangements to enter the school for Primary 3 – Primary 7 remains unchanged. Children should enter the main gate between 8.45am and 9am where they will be welcomed by a member of staff.
Thank you for you co-operation.
A Message from our Head Teacher
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am delighted to say all of our children are now settling into Mount Carmel after such a long time at home. They have so enjoyed seeing their friends and teachers and it has been a joy to see them.
As there is still instances of Covid 19 in our community we continue to be vigilant and observe all the mitigating factors such as hand washing, social distancing and wearing face coverings. I would ask that you continue to social distance from other adults when dropping of or picking up your children.
We have adapted our playground zones to ensure children are remaining in their social bubbles as much as possible. We have adapted our routines at lunchtime meaning children no longer need to eat in their classrooms. We will continue to adapt any arrangements or routines as circumstances change and develop. Indeed, after yesterday we have changed the exit gate for P4 and P6/7 and we will always look to make things the best we can for our school community.
It has been a very long year. When Mrs Fergusson and I closed the school In March 2020 we didn’t think we would still be having to manage Covid 19 as a factor of our daily school life in March 2021. Hopefully things are beginning to change for the better.
As always, if you have any concerns or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kindest regards
P7 Hoodies Have Arrived
Parental/Carers views on writing
Please complete this short survey and share your views on writing. The survey should take around 5 minutes to complete and will close on Friday 19th March.
We are so delighted to have all our Primary 4-7 pupils back today, making our Mount Carmel family complete again!
It was lovely to see all the children meeting up in the playground this morning and hearing them chatting and laughing
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P1-3 Rainbow Reward Afternoon
Tomorrow after lunch, our P1-3 classes will be having “Rainbow Reward ” time. The boys and girls will be watching a movie and having a cosy afternoon as a special reward for being such superstars since coming back to school full time in February. The children can bring a teddy to school with them to cuddle while watching the movie.
Share your views on writing
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
Additional activites week beginning 8th 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
Return of Primary 4-7 Monday 15th March
Please see the letter below from our head teacher regarding the arrangements for the return of Primary 4-7.
Reminder Writing parental views session
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
Primary 7 Leaver’s Hoodies
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?
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