Friday 15 January 2016

E-Newsletter for Friday, 15 January 2016

Assemblies for Next Week

Order of Assembly:

Tuesday - Skye

Wednesday – Lewis

Thursday – Tiree

 
 
 
Blood Brothers/Hairspray Theatre Trips
Can all the students who have paid for ‘Blood Brothers’ and/or ‘Hairspray’ please see Mrs Whyte during registration today to collect their receipt. 
Thank you!
Mrs Whyte

 

Visitors from Spain
On Monday 18th January we are hosting 8, 16 year pupils and their Head Teacher from Cantabria in Spain. 
 
Our Spanish Senior Phase class along with Marti Salip and Tomas Pizarro will be looking after them. We look very much forward to this visit and thank you all for welcoming them.

Try and speak to them at lunchtime!
Modern Languages Department



Information for Parents - Key Dates
18th January – Parent Council meeting – school library at 7pm.

18th January - Senior Phase tracking reports issued.

19th January - S2-5 Course Choice evening – 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Mr Hunter



Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY Immunisation Forms
Please can any pupils who have not returned their Teenage Booster and Meningitis ACWY Immunisation Forms, hand them into the school office as soon as possible. 
The Office Team



Edinburgh College Open Day – Thursday 21st January
Any S4-S6 pupils who would like to attend an open day at Edinburgh College on Thursday 21st June please collect an EE2 form from the Guidance office today and return it by Tuesday at the latest. There are 30 places available and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

We will be leaving school at 10.20am and returning at approximately 12.40pm.  This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what courses are available at College and meet the lecturers who deliver these courses and ask them any questions you may have.

Please note that applications for College have already opened (11th January).
Mrs O’Connell



Expressive Art Show 2016
The Expressive Arts Show 2016 will take place on Wednesday 10th February at 7pm.

Tickets are now on sale in the library from Mrs Brown.  Adult tickets are £3, under £17s £1.50. 

The show includes a photography/art exhibition and live dance, music performances as well as a fashion show.

Refreshments will be provided.

Any performers should see Miss Grisdale about rehearsals after school.
Miss Grisdale



Nice Trip
A reminder to all pupils going on the Nice Trip to please make sure that all payments are up to date.

Thank you!
Ms Davies



Summer Ball      
A reminder that any S5 or S6 pupils wishing to attend this year’s Ball must return their deposits and contract ASAP.   

Please see Miss Greig if there are any issues with this.
Ms Greig