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P7 Home Learning Grids – wb 8th June – Health Week
Hello P7,
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. I feel like we are flying through June already.
This week is Health Week.
– Miss Mudge doing her bit for Health Week!
The majority of your tasks are health-related. Through these tasks, we are focussing on your physical, nutritional, and mental health. All three are extremely important.
Thank you to everyone who emailed completed tasks. You are all fantastic!
Here are the learning grids and tasks for w/b 8th June. Remember – do what you can, when you can!
Literacy
Primary 7 Health Week Literacy Grid wb 8th June
Emergency Scenarios Talking and Listening cards
Transition Talking and Listening Task
Numeracy
Primary 7 Health Week Numeracy grid
Numeracy Code Breaker Challenge
IDL
Miss Mudge
Willow Room Tasks w/b 8th June (Health Week)
Hello Willow Room boys and girls,
Below are the tasks I would like you to try next week. As its health week, the tasks are a little bit different and focus on different aspects of health. There are some work sheets attached to the grid activities this week too.
Have fun with the activities and remember to send some pictures of your work or you completing your activities.
Take care, stay safe
Mrs Travers 
Home Learning Assembly Friday 5th June
Hello boys and girls and welcome to our first assembly in June.
We hope that you are all doing well. It has been so lovely to read your emails and to have a chance to speak with some of you and your families too. Let’s take a moment to pause and to join our hands in prayer. This week we have a special prayer from Fr Martin.
What a beautiful way for us to begin out time together, thank you so much Fr Martin for taking the time to do this for us.
This week you have all continued to work so well on all of your different activities from your teachers and so many of you are learning life skills too – cooking, gardening and helping out around the house. Well done for being such great stars.
This week we have Proud Clouds from Mrs McCreadie and from Miss Mudge. Have a look at the things they are proud of:
Thank you for all of your Proud Cloud contributions. Mrs Crawford has been adding these to our blog have a look at our latest Proud Clouds.
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/ea/mountcarmelps2017/category/wellbeing-blog/
One of the activities that we used to do each day as part of our PATHS programme was to share compliments for our PATHS Pupil of the Day. This is something that you can still do at home. This week try to choose one family member each day to give compliments to; remember that person should also give a compliment to themselves too.
Our Primary 5 and 6 future buddies have been thinking about what makes our school great and will soon be sharing their ideas with our new Primary 1 children and families. Miss Mudge has been busy creating a beautiful end of year celebration for our Primary 7 children – we can’t wait to see what the final item will look like.
Just before our assembly comes to an end we have some exciting new about next week. Normally in the month of June, Mount Carmel has a special Health Week and a Sport Day. Next week we shall continue this tradition with our first Home Learning Health Week and Sports Day. There is a special post that tells you all about it with some great clips of our teachers taking part in the challenges. We hope that you all enjoy the Health Week linked Home Learning Tasks and especially enjoy your Sports Day challenge. If you are able to we would to see some videos or pictures of what you are doing, please send these on to your class teacher.
Thank you boys and girls for all that you continue to do, keep safe.
Remember that we love and miss you all. Have a look at this special message from all of the staff in the school just to say how much we miss you and are looking forward to seeing you all soon.
From all of us at MCPS.
Together we are #Team MC
Father Martin Assembly Prayer
Health Week
Just a little reminder that next week is : Health Week !
The learning grids which the children are issued with every week will be based on this and will have lots of different health activities to try out .
Pupil Proud Cloud!
Proud Cloud!
Thank you to all who sent in their proud clouds!
Next week will be the final proud cloud blog, if you would like one to feature please send to Mrs Crawford (claire.crawford@eastayrshire.org.uk)
Well done to these three…
Charlie P1
Sophie P4
Caitlin P4
Stay Safe. Together we are Team MC.
Marty Bear has something new to wear!
Last week we told you that Katie MacKinnon was the winner of our Marty Bear t-shirt competition. Our super talented Mrs Taylor has been very busy on her sewing machine and now Katie’s design is a real t-shirt that Marty has been able to wear in this hot weather! Doesn’t he look cool?
Story Time with Mrs Taylor
Information for Starting School
While We Can’t Hug
Hello Everyone,
We know that having to socially distance from your family and friends can be really tough. We feel this way too. When you see your favourite people from a distance all you want to do is give them the biggest hug. Sadly, we can’t hug right now and while we can’t hug, Owl has some super ideas for Hedgehog and Tortoise to show someone how much they care. Maybe you could try some of Owl’s ideas too.
Below is a link to the story “While We Can’t Hug”
Enjoy the story boys and girls! xox
Come Dine with Me!
Like the popular TV show, but with a twist, create a ‘Come Dine with Me’ experience at home, with your family. Choose a day and set the table for a meal. Allow the children to make lunch, parents providing the ingredients and foods children will need to make a snack. Children will prepare and serve lunch to the rest of the family. Like the TV show, you will give the children a mark out of 10 for their efforts.
In the evening, parents can then make a family meal and serve the children in the same way as lunch was served. Likewise, children will also get to score the meal out of 10. Who will win in the battle of the meals?
Use this time to have a chat with your children too. It is very likely, with talk of schools returning, your child will have some anxieties or concerns about how this is all going to look as we transition into a new school routine given the governments guidance.
Watch the our PATHs video story about Tamera, who is worried. It helps children to understand if we share our worries with someone, it helps us to feel better.
Make a list of your child’s worries and talk about each point, discussing what the reality may be like. Reassure your child, that staff will work together to keep them safe and happy.
Stay safe, together we are Team MC
Best Start Grant for New P1 Pupils
A new month!
June has arrived! And it has brought with it lots of sunny weather! Everyone at MCPS hopes that all our families are enjoying the sunshine and making happy memories. We understand that some days are easier than others and always tell the children that all feelings are ok and all feelings are temporary. Remember…
We are already making great progress! That is because of everyone coming together as a huge community. This poster explains Phase 1 to children in child friendly language:
And finally some Monday Motivation…
Stay Safe. Together we are Team MC.
Home Learning Packs
Home Learning stationery packs will be available for collection (for children who require them ) at the front of the school from tomorrow morning ( Tuesday 2nd June).
One pack will be allocated per child and contains 1 x maths jotter, 1 literacy jotter and one blank paged jotter, also pencils, a rubber, a sharpener and a small bundle of coloured pencils or crayons all for completing home learning tasks.
Please remember to respect social distancing measures if you do require to come and collect a pack. Thank you !
Primary 3 home learning for week beginning 1st June 2020
Hello boys and girls,
What a beautiful weekend we are having. I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine. I am very proud of you all for all of the hard work that you have completed this week and i love photos that you are sending me. Keep up the hard work.
I have attached your home learning work for the week; however, remember there is no expectation that you should complete all of the tasks. There are core tasks and a mix of online and written works that can be completed. Remember that you can also complete some of the tasks we used to do in class.
I am missing you all very much and hope to speak to you soon. Keep yourself and your family safe, Sending lots of Mount Carmel hugs.
Love from Mrs McCreadie
8:00 – 9:30 Get up/Get Dressed/Eat Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 Cosmic Yoga
10:00 – 10:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
10:30 – 10:45 Outside Play/Snacktime
10:45 – 12:00 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
12:00 – 12:30 Lunchtime
12:30 – 1:30 IDL Task (Choose 1)
1:30 – 2:00 Outside Play
2:00 – 2:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
2:30 Free Time!!
Literacy
blue Spelling word for the week beginning 1.6.20
green Spelling word for the week beginning 1.6.20
red Spelling word for the week beginning 1.6.20
Numeracy
P3 Numeracy Learning Grid 1.6.20
IDL
P5 Home Learning Grids WB 1st June
Hi everyone,
I hope you’ve enjoyed the short week. a longer week next week so back to the larger grids. But remember to only do what you can. You don’t have to become anxious and worry if you can’t fit in everything.
Numeracy
Literacy
IDL
Here is a suggested timetable to help plan your week’s work.
| Suggested Timetable | |
| 8:00am | Get up and get dressed. Have a healthy breakfast |
| 9:00am | Some exercise Joe Wicks or Cosmic Yoga |
| 10:00am | Sumdog or a maths activity |
| 11.00am | Break/snack |
| 11.30am | Literacy activity or read a book |
| 12.30pm | Help make some lunch and try to get outside |
| 1.30pm | IDL task |
The weather is fab so enjoy your weekend and try get outside to soak up those beautiful rays!
Look after yourselves,
Mr Bertoncini & Mrs McIntyre
Primary 4 – Home Learning 1.6.20
Good afternoon primary four!
I hope you are all getting the chance to go outside and enjoy the beautiful warm weather! Remember to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and wearing sun cream and a hat and sun glasses if you have them too! Perfect weather for the paddling pool, a BBQ or a water fight!
Thanks again for all of the work that you have been doing online, you are all doing a wonderful job and i am very proud of you. Remember just to do what you can and making sure that you are happy, that is the main thing just now. Enjoy your weekend with your families!
Stay safe,
Mrs Strachan x
Numeracy
t-n-2546244-ks1-the-mystery-of-the-naughty-gnome-maths-mystery-game-english_ver_1
Literacy
Rainforests Differentiated Reading Comprehension Activity
Character Description – Option 5
IDL
P6 Learning Grids – Week Beginning 1st June
Hello P6,
It’s been a shorter week this week, but I have really enjoyed your updates on how you are getting on and the photographs of your fabulous work, well done 🙂
There is a Numeracy, Literacy and an IDL (topic) grid based on Rainbows.
Numeracy
Literacy
IDL ( Topic)
Remember to try to complete the 3 core tasks and some of the additional tasks. There is no expectation that all tasks should be completed.
Here is a possible daily routine but remember to do what suits you and your family.
8.00-9.00 Breakfast, play outside
9.00-10.00 Exercise time: You could do some Joe Wicks on YouTube/ Just Dance/ Cosmic Yoga.
10.00-11.00 Home Learning – Literacy task
11.00-11.30 Snack and play outside
11.30-12.30 Home Learning- Numeracy tasks
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch and play outside
1.30-2.30 Walk or exercise
2.30-3.00 Home Learning –Rainbow grid.
Take care,
Mrs MacKinnon 🙂
Primary 2 Home Learning Grids WB 1.06.20
Hello Primary 2!
It has been a shorter week but I have been so impressed by how many of you have been logging in and completing your tasks! You are all so amazing and I am so proud of you! Keep up the wonderful work Primary 2, you are SUPERSTARS!! I hope you have been enjoying the glorious weather, spending lots of time with your lovely families. Don’t forget your sun cream!
Below you will find your home learning grids for next week WB 1.06.20. I have sent out your literacy and numeracy task sheets to your individual email accounts. Remember, core tasks are in red and there is no expectation that all tasks should be completed. Just do what you can!
P2 Literacy Learning Grid 1.6.20
P2 Numeracy Learning Grid 1.6.20
Suggested Timetable:
8:00 – 9:30 Get up/Get Dressed/Eat Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 Cosmic Yoga
10:00 – 10:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
10:30 – 10:45 Outside Play/Snacktime
10:45 – 12:00 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
12:00 – 12:30 Lunchtime
12:30 – 1:30 IDL Task (Choose 1)
1:30 – 2:00 Outside Play
2:00 – 2:30 Literacy/Numeracy Task (Choose 1)
2:30 Free Time!!
I am missing you all very much and can’t wait to see you again soon!
Take care everyone,
Mrs Dunsmore xox
Primary 1 Learning Grids 1st June
Hello Boys and Girls!!
I hope you have all had a fabulous week in the sunshine! It has been a very short and quick week but once again a huge well done to all of the wonderful emails and photos I have been sent! You are all superstars!!
Your learning grids for next week are below. Please just do what you can and make sure you find time to get outdoors and have fun in the sun!!!
On your literacy grid there is a SPECIAL MISSION that I would love you to accept!! Have a look and see if you can help!!
Missing you lots and I look forward to hearing from you!!
Lots of love
Mrs Duff
Primary 1 Numeracy Grid 1st June
Primary 1 Literacy grid 1st June
Here is an idea of how your day could look:
9am – Joe Wicks PE on Youtube
9.30am – 1 or 2 Literacy tasks from grid
10.30 am – Snack and play/walk outside
11am – 1 or 2 Numeracy tasks from grid
12 noon – Lunch and family time
1pm – Activity from IDL grid
2pm – Story time (cosy up with a book from home or online)
2.30pm – Cosmic Yoga/Go Noodle Pizza Song (YouTube)
3pm – Free Time!!!!!
Have fun everyone! xx
P7 Learning Grids w/b 1st June
Hello Primary 7,
It’s June – how did that happen? I hope you all had a lovely weekend enjoying the sunshine and hot weather. Hopefully, you were able to see family that you hadn’t seen for a while – sticking to the outdoors rule of course.
Here are the learning grids for this week. As always – do what you can, when you can!
Again thank you for sending over completed work.
Miss Mudge
LITERACY
Primary 7 Literacy Grid wb 1st June
Transition Talking and Listening Task
NUMERACY
Primary 7 Numeracy Grid wb 1st June
IDL
Miss Mudge
A special message from all the staff
Willow Activity Grid w/b 1st June
Hi Willow boys and girls
Here are the tasks I’d like you try next week (from 1st June).
I hope you are all well and keeping busy at home.
Take care
Mrs Travers
Pupil Proud Clouds!
Pupil Proud Clouds! claire.crawford@eastayrshire.org.uk
Thursday again! So many reasons to feel proud.
Here are this weeks super Proud Clouds!
Carrie-Ann P3
May P6
Ella P2
Emily P4
Well done to everyone that got in touch to share their Proud Clouds! They are fabulous! If you would like one on the blog please send to Mrs Crawford (see above).
Stay Safe. Together we are Team MC.
Support from the team at PATHS – consult the coach
We realise that the current situation can be challenging for everyone, both adults and children and we are eager to support you as best we can as we face these challenges together.
As part of our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) our coach from Barnardo’s Scotland, who supports the implementation of the PATHS® programme in school will be taking questions relating to the Social and Emotional Health and Wellbeing of parents, children and family members.
If you or your child have any questions regarding challenges you are currently experiencing, perhaps dealing with difficult feelings or behaviours in your home or dealing with new challenges presented by staying at home, you can send us your question and our coach from Barnardo’s will respond. As always, if you have a particular concern regarding your child that you want to discuss please contact the school directly.
Learning assembly information
Just to let you know – Our learning assembly will return on 5th June
Discussion with class teacher regarding pupil reports
Written pupil reports will be issued in June. If you would like to discuss this report with the class teacher please complete the form below.
Story Time with Mrs Dunsmore
Hello boys and girls,
We hope you enjoyed today’s story.
Cody the caterpillar felt a bit unsure about becoming a butterfly, she wanted to stay a caterpillar forever. Her friends told her it would be great and they were right. Marty knows you might be feeling a bit unsure about becoming a big P1 but he also knows you will be great too!!
Now that you have finished the story, do you think you could make your very own butterfly?? Use the butterfly template to make the most bright and beautiful butterfly ever!! Keep your butterfly safe and on our very first day together in school, bring it with you.
We can’t wait to see you all becoming beautiful P1 butterflies!
Lots of Love
Mrs Duff and Mrs Dunsmore xxx
Meet the Team
Hi boys and girls. I am Mrs Rodger and I work in the office with Mrs Gallacher. I hope you are exited about coming to Mount Carmel in August. I can’t wait to meet you!
Hello. My name is Mrs Gallacher and I work in the school office with Mrs Rodger. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all when you start in August. x
Hello boys and girls. My name is Mrs Templeton and you will see me in your playground at break and lunchtime. I will look after you if you hurt yourself or if you aren’t feeling very well. I am looking forward to seeing you all very soon. x
