Parent Council & FOMC Mount Carmel Primary School Kilmarnock

There still some time to complete our Parent Council survey. We really appreciate taking time to complete to share your ideas & suggestions 😊

Fill | Parent Council and Friends of Mount Carmel Currently we have two groups for parents/carers - Friends of Mount Carmel (FOMC) and Parent Council.  Unfortunately our parent numbers at both of these groups have dwindled.  We are keen to get as many people involved as we can.  In the past, our Parent Council has supported the schoo...

Well done Earth House 🎉🎉🎉 enjoy your special prize trip to Jungle Madness Soft Play Kilmarnock

Winning House Prize Earth House!!! Could all children who are in the winning house and going to Jungle Madness on Wednesday 11th October please wear comfortable clothes that day.  

Killie October Camp ⚽️

Have a look on the blog at how to book a space- only a few remaining.

Killie October Camp There are very limited spaces available for our Killie Kids October Camp. This camp will take place from Monday 16th – Friday 20th October from 10am – 3pm each day. The total price for…

✉️ October school newsletter available in your inbox ✉️

Would really appreciate parents/carers taking 5 mins to complete this form about the future of our Parent Council. All ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated and welcomed 🙏

Fill | Parent Council and Friends of Mount Carmel Currently we have two groups for parents/carers - Friends of Mount Carmel (FOMC) and Parent Council.  Unfortunately our parent numbers at both of these groups have dwindled.  We are keen to get as many people involved as we can.  In the past, our Parent Council has supported the schoo...

Reminder for dress down day tomorrow- wear something bright 🟣🟢🟡

Donations can be made on parentpay.

MC Mission Day of Colour Visit the post for more.

Only a couple of tables left so get in touch to secure your space 🌲🎅🌲

Our Mount Carmel Christmas Fayre will be returning on the evening of Friday 1st
December 🎄

A great event for all the family to come along and enjoy special xmas gifts made by the children, raffles, Christmas stalls and hopefully a special visit from Santa🎅.

We are now looking for any interested stall holders to get in touch with us with details of what your stall offers. There are limited spaces and we like to have a varied assortment of stalls on offer.

If you are interested in taking a stall at our Christmas Fayre please email, providing details of your stall and contact information to [email protected]

🩷 M O N D A Y • A T • D Y N A M I T E 🩵

We have 2 locations running at the same time on a Monday 🤩

📍 ONTHANK (Nwkleus)
3.45-4.30pm Tiny Dance
4.30-5.15pm Mini Dance
4.30-5.15pm Junior/Senior Acro, Stretch & Flex
5.15-6.00pm Mini Acro, Stretch & Flex


📍STEWARTON (Dynamite Studios)
4.30-5.30pm Junior Pom
5.30-6.30pm Cheer
5.30-6.15pm Musical Theatre
6.30-7.30pm Senior Pom
6.30-7.30pm Intermediate Freestyle
7.3-8.30pm Senior Freestyle
+ Private Lessons

Still spaces in our classes, book your space now ➡️ https://dynamitedance.classforkids.io

Our Mount Carmel Christmas Fayre will be returning on the evening of Friday 1st
December 🎄

A great event for all the family to come along and enjoy special xmas gifts made by the children, raffles, Christmas stalls and hopefully a special visit from Santa🎅.

We are now looking for any interested stall holders to get in touch with us with details of what your stall offers. There are limited spaces and we like to have a varied assortment of stalls on offer.

If you are interested in taking a stall at our Christmas Fayre please email, providing details of your stall and contact information to [email protected]

School are joining in with Missio day of colour on Friday 6th October. Children can wear bright colours to celebrate this and join praying for children around the world. Donations and raffle tickets can be made via parentpay.

MC Mission Day of Colour Visit the post for more.

Note change to tomorrow lunch menu

Change to Friday’s Lunch Menu Visit the post for more.

NEW GYMNASTICS BLOCK!

Our next 10wk block of Gymnastics starts on Wednesday evening, but spaces are *severely* limited 😱(if your child has attended gymnastics in the past 5wk block, their space is automatically reserved!)

If you would like to reserve a space for your child, either email us at [email protected] or drop us a wee message here on Facebook

Once classes are full, we'll set up a waiting list system so everyone has a fair chance at a place. If we get a big enough waiting list, we'll start looking at adding another class. Thanks so much to everyone for supporting our classes and getting us to these amazing numbers 🥰

Sign up now for Gymnastics at St Joseph's Leisure Centre - for 5-7ys and 8-10yrs. Fridays & Saturdays. £30 - 10 week block.
Fridays 5-7yrs 5.30pm - 6.15pm
Fridays 8 - 10yrs 6.30pm - 7.15pm
Saturdays 5-7yrs 9.30am - 10.15am
Saturdays 8-10yrs 10.30am - 11.15am
Book now -
https://ealtleisure.nslcrm.co.uk/index.php?u=courses&establishmentid=a0695168-29de-402a-99ce-7356fe368594

🎃 Date for the Diary 🎃

Halloween Disco's will take place in the school on Thursday 26th October:

P1-3: 6pm-7pm

P4-7: 7.15pm- 8.30pm

There will be a small charge payable on the night & this will include dj,snack & prizes for best costumes. Children will be provided with a flyer nearer the time with all of the details.

These events are funded and supported by our Parent Council to give the children fun activities and events to enjoy throughout the year.

If you would like to help out at these Disco's or with any other events please get in touch via this page or to our email: [email protected]. The more volunteers we have and funds we can raise the more we can do for the children & the school 😊

Reminder of breakfast Blether sessions kick off in school today- come along for a cuppa & blether ☕️

Breakfast Blether sessions start next week in the school - Thurs 21st Sept 9.15am-all parents/carers welcome ☕️

Please review the post on school blog & app regarding parking around the school.Please be considerate of our neighbours when dropping off/picking up from school.

Crossgates Car Park We have had a complaint from Crossgates Nursing Home next to our school regarding parents/carers parking in their car park. Crossgates is a private care home and their car parking spaces are for st…

Notice on School App in relation to Industrial Action in Scottish Schools

Good morning parents/carers,

You will be aware via media reports that a number of schools across the country will be affected by industrial action next week.
We can confirm that NO schools or early childhood centres in East Ayrshire will be affected by this action as the threshold was not met in recent ballots by any of the trade unions involved.
All schools and centres in East Ayrshire will open as normal.

Kind regards,

Linda McAulay-Griffiths Chief Education Officer and Head of Education

It's our Parent Council AGM on Tuesday at 7pm.

The Parent Council gives parents/carers the opportunity to have a say on what is happening in the school, provide feedback and contribute to make the school a better,safer environment for all our children.

We also love the opportunity to provide great events such as school discos, xmas fayre and summer fun days for all the children to enjoy and help raise crucial funds for the school to offer those little extra activities such as school trips & santa visits.

However we can only do this with the help of parents/carers therefore come along on Tuesday evening to find out more- every little bit helps 😊

Parent Council Annual General Meeting Reminder Visit the post for more.

October Holiday Programme is now LIVE!! 🥳🤩🎃🧙‍♀️

This running from 16th October to the 20th October ‼️‼️

Get rid of the stress of having to entertain the kids for the whole week and get them booked in to our fun filled holiday programme!! Games, cooking, messy play, sports, dancing and a Halloween Party to finish on the Friday!! 🎃👻🧙‍♀️

Please note this is for children Primary 1-Primary 7. If coming for the whole day please provide kids with a drink and packed lunch. This is a drop off service, sorry parents you're not included in this fun packed week!!! 🤣🤣

Follow the link to get booked in. LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE!! 😆😆
https://bookwhen.com/takeabowholiday

Got to be in it to win it 🏆September raffle now avaialble on Parentpay🎫

September Raffle Our September raffle is now up and running on Parentpay! To be in with a chance of winning our fantastic prize all you need to do is buy your tickets via Parentpay. Tickets are £1 per strip of 5. …

Rag Bag collection on Monday 18th September. If having a clear out over the weekend hand into school on Monday morning 👕👖👚

Rag Bag Collection September 2023 We will once again be accepting any unwanted items of clothing for our Rag Bag collection. Previously, Rag Bag pre-printed bags were distributed to schools for donations, however, this is no longe…

Hi everyone here is the details of our Halloween party . It is our biggest and best yet . Please note that there is age restrictions and limited places so please get in touch asap to secure your child's place. This is a drop off and pick up event only.
We can't wait to see all the amazing Halloween costumes. 🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻🎃👻

Reminder that Mass of Thanksgiving & Farewell will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Friday 15th September 7pm for Fr Martin.

A Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell has been arranged for Fr Martin, this will take place on Friday 15th September at 7pm; followed by refreshments in the Norbert Room. All welcome!!

Envelopes will be distributed to enable parishioners to contribute to his gift.

Reminder of Parent Council next Tuesday 19th Septemberat 7pm in the school. All parents/carers are welcome.

Parent Council Annual General Meeting Reminder Visit the post for more.

Society of St Vincent de Paul offers support for families with basic shopping needs. If you or anyone you know is in need please get in touch via email or on Monday evening at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Get preparing for the next step!- P7 parents/carers are invited to attend session at St Joseph's tomorrow evening at 6pm.

Primary 7 Meet and Greet at St Joseph’s All of our current Primary 7 parents and carers are invited to a ‘Meet and Greet’ session at St Joseph’s Academy on Tuesday 12th September at 6pm.

Want to know what your child will be focusing on this term? Have a look on the School blog for all the class term updates ✔️

Breakfast Blether sessions start next week in the school - Thurs 21st Sept 9.15am-all parents/carers welcome ☕️

September Newsletter in your email inbox.

Keep up with all the latest information on our school events, newsletters as well
as class updates on the school blog and our school app.

If you have yet to download our app please download the Safer School
Scotland App and then scan the QR code available in school newsletter.

IT'S HAPPENING FOLKS!

Tickets go on sale on WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUST in NWKLEUS.......

WEDNESDAYS......9am - 3pm......6.30pm - 9pm
THURSDAYS.........9am - 3pm.......6pm - 7pm

Tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis and, due to limited numbers, cannot be reserved. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

So, get yer dancin shoes on and get yerself along!

Introducing our brand new walking group - 𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 & 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸. 📣

Starting on Wednesday 6th September, adults of all ages are welcome to attend this free group, led by trained Walk Leaders. 🥾

If interested, please meet at 1pm at the Moffat Stand Gate, where you will then take a leisurely walk around Kilmarnock. 🚶

Returning to Rugby Park by 3pm, you are then more than welcome to come along to Killie's Get Together to relax, converse with other walkers and enjoy a tea/coffee and a bite to eat. ☕

🚨WIN HALF PRICE LEAVERS HOODIES🚨

It's that time of the year again ... how does HALF PRICE leavers hoodies for your school sound?

To be in with a chance of winning your nursery, primary or secondary school half price 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ leavers hoodies, all you have to do is:

1️⃣ Like our page
2️⃣ Share this post
3️⃣ Comment below with the name of the school or nursery to be entered into the draw

The more entries your school or nursery has, the better chance you have of winning!

‼️ Competition closes at midday on Friday 29th September.
Winner will be drawn at random, and contacted on Monday 2nd October ‼️

We will NEVER ask for any personal or payment details to redeem the prize!

➡️ Please tag any teachers, school staff or parents that might be interested, or visit our website to see what we can do for you:

www.leavershoodiesscotland.com

Good luck everyone!

As we settle the children into the school now is the time to think about how our parents and carers can be involved in the school.

Our Parent Council are the voice of the parents/carers providing support to the school through a number of activities to the benefit of all of the children.

The 1st Parent Council meeting of our new academic year will be Tuesday 19th September at 7pm in the school.We would love to welcome new members to the Parent Council,therfore come along to learn more about what we do, talk to the school about their plans and see if there is anything you would like to be involved in.

Meet the Teacher sessions kick off next week. A great opportunity to meet your child's new class teacher and find out about what activities they'll be getting involved in this term.

Complete the form below if you are able to attend.

Fill | Meet the Teacher Sessions 2023-2024 We are pleased to announce that ‘Meet the Teacher Sessions’ have been organised to take place this term.  This is an opportunity for the class teacher to talk to you about different items taking place in the class.  This will include information about Homework, Literacy, Numeracy, Heal...

Join us on the 9th & 10th Sep for some special Doors Open Day events taking place at the Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Dean Castle and Baird Institute
Gifted by my Granny sessions will take place at the Dick Institute and Baird Institute where we will be looking in more detail at some special objects from East Ayrshire Council collections, and we invite you to bring along your own special object, treasure or family heirloom and share its story with us.

Get a sneak peek behind the curtains at the Palace Theatre and see some items from the performance archives or visit the recently restored Dean Castle and view some outstanding collections
More details can be found here - https://ow.ly/8ym550PFo7l

School lunch menu available to view on school blog.

P1-5 receive free school lunch, P6-7 can purchase school lunch for £1.08.

School Lunch Menus 2023/24 We have attached a copy of this years school lunch menus for Primary Schools. Remember if your child(ren) are P1-5 they are entitled to a free school meal each day, and if your child is P6-7 and wo…

Summer Camp that will be running throughout July and August with Kilmarnock Football Club.

The camp will take place over the summer holidays for 5 weeks, at Rugby Park:

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th July
Monday 10th – Friday 14th July
Monday 24th – Friday 28th July
Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
Monday 7th – Friday 10th August

Each day will be led by Killie Community Coaches, from 10am – 3pm each day, where each young person (aged 5 -12) will have the chance to take part in fun, educational, outdoor activities and receive a footballer’s lunch each day.

The total price for one full week is £80 and the total price for one half week is £40.

Places can be booked via the link below.
https://killiecommunity.corsizio.com/

Claire Todd

Admin and Marketing Officer

The Killie Community (SC045968)

Rugby Park

Kilmarnock

KA1 2DP