Assemblies for Next Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Skye
Wednesday – Lewis
Thursday – Tiree
GHS Christmas Concert
A massive thanks to all of the performers at last night's
GHS Christmas Concert. All of you were a credit to the school
and you performed to such a high standard so WELL DONE from all of the music
staff.Music Department
Ogwini February 2017
Our school has a partnership with Ogwini High School in Durban,
South Africa. Every two years we run a trip for Senior pupils to visit
the school and experience education in South Africa.
The trip will run from Thursday 9 February – Sunday 19 February
2017. This is open to all present S4 and S5 pupils.
Mrs Brown and Miss Kennedy are holding an information event after
school on Wednesday 16 December 2015 from 3.30pm. You will be able to
speak with pupils who have gone on the trip this year and ask any questions.
All S4 and S5 pupils are welcome – see you there!
Miss
Kennedy
Gracemount
Ogwini Team Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Gracemount Ogwini Team on Tuesday
15th December at Lunchtime in the Library.All pupils welcome, old and new.
Mrs Brown & The Ogwini Team
Gracemount Gymnastics Team
Good luck to the gymnastic teams representing Gracemount at the
Lothian Championships. For some this is their very first competition so we want
them to do their best and enjoy the experience. Mrs Edwards/Miss Thomson
S5 & S6 Pupils
INC is a charity partnership currently recruiting Playworkers and Volunteers across 4 venues in Edinburgh during the school holidays in February (15th -19th February 2016), supporting children and young people with disabilities to participate in a range of fun holiday activities & outings.
They
are looking for responsible, energetic and enthusiastic individuals who can
easily relate to children and young people and have the right attitude and
values along with communication skills, patience, reliability, commitment, and
a sense of fun. Full training will be provided.
This
is a perfect opportunity to learn new skills and gain invaluable experience in
the field of childcare, youth work and support work along with developing your
leadership and interpersonal skills.
Paid
positions (£6.70–£8.00 + annual leave) are available for those with the
required skills and attitude. However, this is not required for those seeking
voluntary positions. Please note that the minimum age for volunteers is 16.
A full job description, person specification and application form
is available from their website www.actiongroup.org.uk
or see Mrs O’Connell in Guidance for further details.
Mrs O’Connell
EE2’s for German Market
All German pupils going to the
German Market on Thursday 17th Dec must bring their EE2 to Mrs
Towers by Tuesday 15th December so I can finalise arrangements.Danke!
Mrs Towers
Polar Academy
Three of our students are taking part in the Polar Academy and are
going through some grilling training to be ready for the expedition in March
2016.
They are raising money for the expedition and will be organising a
series of events around the school and the community.
Iona Somerville and her mum Irene Wilson have created a Justgiving
page to help raise the funds. If you
wish to donate and help our students reach their fundraising target please go
to Iona's page using key words "Irene Wilson polar academy".
To know more about this fantastic opportunity and help it happen
please visit the polar academy website at www.thepolaracademy.org
Mr
Cardiet and Mr Rafferty
Summer
Ball
A reminder for S5 and S6 pupils that Summer Ball contracts can be
collected from the PE Base. This should be returned along with a £20
deposit by Friday 18th December.Mr Gregor
Gracemount Dance academy are holding a Sponsored Christmas Dance-a-thon to raise money for dance and for the polar academy. £5 to entry fee. It will held on the Friday 18th December 1-3pm. Sign-up sheets in the PE department. All welcome.
Ms Wilson
School Immunisation Programme
Immunisation helps protect our
communities from a wide range of illnesses.
Thanks
to immunisation, diseases such as polio have disappeared in the UK. However,
these diseases could come back as they are still seen in many countries
throughout the world - which is why it’s so important to get your jabs.
The teenage
booster to ensure protection from tetanus, diphtheria and polio will be
offered to pupils in S3. This completes
the programme, begun in infancy, to give life-long protection.
In addition this year all S3 – S6
pupils are recommended a meningitis vaccine (ACWY). This is to protect against the W strain of
meningitis which is on the increase across the UK.
Mr McKenzie
Information - Last Day of
Term Arrangements - Tuesday 22nd December
08.30 - 08.40 registration (as normal)
Period 1 08.40 – 09.40
Period 2 09.40 – 10.30
Interval 10.30 - 10.45
Period 3 - 10.45 - Pupils will be called to the hall in year
groups – to be seated for 11am
Christmas Show – 11.00am – 12 noon.
School finishes at 12 noon
Mr Hunter
End
of Term Challenges
During registration time next week you will be given various
challenges to complete. Instructions will be in tutor group pigeonholes
on Monday.
Look out for them and please get involved. You have to be in
it to win it – house points up for grabs!
Ms
Pretswell(come on Skye!!!! Ho Ho Ho!)
