Our new HT, Mr Hunter, will hold year group assemblies on Mon 3 Nov. Please report to the Drama Studio as follows:
S2 Classes & teachers – wait to be tannoyed part way through
period 1
S3 Classes & teachers – straight to Drama Studio at start of
period 2
Senior school & teachers – wait to be tannoyed part way
through period 2
Ms Pretswell
Last Friday afternoon, staff and pupils were taking part in the dance marathon in memory of Mr Drain. £145.50 was raised for Marie Curie - well done to everyone who took part! Thank you to Kirsty Farmer for organising the event, Miss Greig for overseeing the event on the day, and Jo for leading the dance marathon.
Mrs Whyte
Pupil Council Meeting
There will be a Pupil Council meeting in Social Studies 3 on Friday (Period 2).
Ms Livingston
The prize draw will take place at break today. Look out to see if you have won an iTunes gift card.
PE Department
WOW Class
The winner of the October draw is: Mr Gregor’s S4vCore PE (Wed P6)
class. Well done!
Keep those tickets coming!
Ms Muir
Congratulations to:
Bradley Bryce – nominated by Mrs Towers
Chris McKeller – nominated by Mr Gregor
Richard Nye – nominated by Miss Barry
Jay Watson – nominated by Ms Kennedy
Ms
Muir
I – Instructions – “follow them first time, without argument, to enable learning and teaching”.
Please push and focus on rewarding those who do.
Ms MuirAll S1/2 boys that would like try out for the Handball tournament that is coming up should attend a trial after school next Wednesday 5th November.
Mr Gregor
Water Sports Trip
A reminder the next payment is due this week. If there are any issues with this please speak to Mr Gregor.
Mr Gregor
S1 Girls Basketball
All girls who wish to play in
upcoming games should see Mr Gregor to collect an EE2 and add their names to
the squad.
Mr Gregor
Rag Bags for Recycling
To follow on from the Eco
assemblies group tutors now have Rag Bags for the recycling of old clothes
etc. Please ask your group tutor for one and bring in any clean old
clothes, paired shoes, towels, bed linen and curtains soft toys before November
7th, which is the next collection date. Bags can be brought down to
Mr King during registration as the container next to Mr Swans’ room is
full’ Mr King Mr Gregor
Rag Bags for Recycling
Breakfast
Breakfast is free to the whole
school between 8.10 – 8.30am every Wednesday morning. Help yourself to
the healthy treats that are on offer. If you would like to help out
please speak to Miss Kennedy. Remembrance
Miss Kennedy
Helen Irons (Skills Development Scotland) will be available at break times on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4 November. Any pupil is welcome to drop into the meeting room (next to the library) to ask for advice or help with career planning.
Ms Pretswell
Wicked – The Musical
A list of names is on the Drama Classroom door of those who have booked a ticket on the school trip to see ‘Wicked.’ Please check your name is on the list, and see Mrs Whyte to collect an EE2 permission form.
Mrs Whyte
The BFG
The Christmas trip to see The BFG has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to low uptake. Please see Mrs Whyte for a refund if you had signed up to this trip.
Mrs Whyte
Alton Towers
Reminder money due in at the end of November, if you want to split your payments see Mrs Valentine.
Mrs Valentine
Applications for Outward Bound 2015 Trip
Good news, we’ve received a good response from pupils wanting to go on the Outward Bound trip in May. There are however still some places left at present, so it’s not yet too late to sign up. If you are still interested then please see Mr Wyllie of Mrs Towers for further information and an application letter. To go you must hand in the tear of slip from your letter plus a £28 deposit no later than the end of the day on Monday 3rd November. Remember the cost of the trip is highly discounted for all participants and will cost £158 for the week or less if you are on the school list of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Mr Wyllie
Summer Ball
A second payment of £15 is due to be paid by the end of November. There are still some people who have yet to pay the deposit – please see Miss Taylor asap if you still want to go.
Ms Taylor
