Assemblies
for Next Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
Fond Farewell
After many years of service to
the school we say a fond farewell to Mrs Sinclair who is retiring (early) at
the end of this week. Mrs Sinclair is known to many of us and has taught
generations of Gracemount families. Her contribution to this community has been
outstanding. She will be very much missed by us all.
Best wishes from all at
Gracemount.
Mr Hunter
So Long
Farewell …
Today is my
last day at Gracemount high and I would like to say good bye to you all. It has
been a privilege to have worked here for so long and I have even taught some of
your parents before I met you. The years have flown by, there have been
good times and great times and I am very proud of Gracemount pupils - we even
have at least 3 working here and they are great members of staff!
I love to hear
how pupils get on after they have left so I hope that if you see me about you
will stop, say hello and tell me how you are doing.
You are very
lucky to be at Gracemount with some wonderful staff and pupils - make the most
of every opportunity you have and be the best you can be. I
know that I can count on you to make Mrs Scott very welcome when she arrives as
your new DHT on Monday.
I am sure Mrs
Pretswell won’t mind me copying her farewell by asking you to think of the
words in the song she played at the Skye assembly “I hope you dance” watch
again if you have time.
Wishing you all
the very best- thank you for the memories.
Ms Sinclair
Study
Skills Sessions - After School in the Library 3.30pm
Nov 8th
Note making revision for study/ exams
Nov 10th Study
guides / online help
Nov 15th Studying
friends or other pupils
Nov 17th Exam
techniques
If you
cannot make the sessions, but still want help, see Mrs Brown
Mrs Brown
Wednesday
Quiz
The first
lunchtime quiz took place this week. It was a great success, with 25 pupils
taking part, from all year groups. There was a tie for first place
between S3/4 team and S6 team. The seniors won a tie-break, so
congratulations to Abdullah, Kieran, Leo, James and Ewan. The best team
name was a group of S1's called “I stepped on a squirrel" Prizes will be
heading their way.
House Points
Won
Lewis 9
Skye 13
Tiree 15
The date
for the next quiz is Wednesday 7th December - Scotland will be the theme of the
quiz.
Mrs Brown
Overdue
Books
This week
a book was returned to the library. It was a little overdue...by 7
YEARS!
This got
me thinking. Can I manage to get all the books back that are outstanding
from current pupils, especially the ones that are still outstanding from out
time at WHEC. Check bags, lockers, top of wardrobe, under the bed. Let us see how many I can get back by the end of November. If you find
any books at home from older siblings, please bring them in too.
Mrs Brown
GHS Guidance Team
Mrs
O’Connell –Tiree
Mrs Ellis
– Skye
Mr Whale
– Lewis
You can
meet/chat with your Guidance Teacher at the following Times:
Before School: 8.15 am – 8.25 am
Break Time: 10.50am -10.55 am
Lunch Time: 1.20pm – 1.35 pm
After School: 3.25 pm – 3.45 pm
S1 and S2 Boys Basketball
There are several games coming
up, if you are keen to represent the school please let your PE teacher or Mr Gregor
know ASAP.
Mr Gregor
Girls Rugby
S1-S3
Girls rugby club will be starting next week on Thursdays after
school. All abilities welcome! Any questions, please see Miss Cox.
Miss Cox
Girls
Fitness S3-S6
Girls fitness club will start again on Tuesdays after school.
Come along if you fancy a workout- it will be a mixture of weights circuits,
Pilates and Boxercise. Any questions,
please see Miss Cox.
Miss Cox
Welfare and
First Aid
Pupils should note that Mrs Fraser will not be available for
welfare support on p 2+3 Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She will,
however be available at break time. Only Emergency first aid
issues will be attended to when Mrs Fraser is not available. Any pupils
requiring emergency first aid during those times should ask at the
office.
Ms Sinclair
Annual Data Forms
For any pupils who have not handed in their Annual Data Forms
to the school office please do so ASAP.
Office Team