Monday 18 December 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 18 December 2017


Assemblies for This Week

Order of Assembly:

Monday – Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday - Tiree

 
 
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Tolerance and Fairness - We promote equality, celebrate diversity and value our differences. We ensure that everyone is treated equally.
Mr Hunter

 
 
Gracemount Gives Back
Please continue to donate the items ‘in need’ to allow us to give back to our local community. 
Last day for collection will be Thursday 21st December.
Mrs O’Connell



Calling all N5 Spanish and N5 French Students
Your final draft for SQA will be completed in class time on Monday or Tuesday.  Make sure you have looked closely at your annotated first draft in class time and you should be looking at your jotters and iTunes U at home additionally.
Feliz Navidad 
Joyeux Noël!
Mrs Towers




FAO HFT pupils
A reminder that if you are due money for HFT please make a contribution before the end of term.  If you are not sure if you have paid or not please ask the office.
Miss Bird and Miss Langley



FAO S2 pupils
In order to take your Christmas Cake home there should be a minimum of £5 paid towards your outstanding balance in HFT.  If you have already paid then this does not apply to you.

You should pay via parent pay but if you cannot manage that, money can be paid to the office.  Payment should be made by Tuesday, 19th December.
 
Once payment has been made, Christmas Cakes are to be picked up by Thursday latest.  Any left on Thursday will be being donated to local worthy recipients.   Please pick them up at 3.30pm each day, as they will not travel well in your bag all day.
Miss Bird and Miss Langley



 
Sponsored Swim
A reminder that all pupils going on the Water Sports trip must return their consent and sponsor forms to Mr Gregor ahead of Wednesdays Sponsored Swim.  Pupils should meet in the PE department straight after lunch on Wednesday.
Mr Gregor



What
We are selling Candy Canes with personalised messages to raise money for the SSPCA. The candy canes will cost 50p each and the message can be personally made or picked from pre-made ones. They will be handed out in registration by senior pupils or elves!

When
Candy Canes will be available to buy during the last week of term. There will be a stall set up in the dining hall at break on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th December.
Regards Lucian, Fraser, Candice, Shannon, Ben



NEWSFLASH-
Our extensive extra-curricular programme has now been extended to lunch times. Not only is attending a club a fun and active way to spend your lunchtime but you can also earn points for your house and value postcards!
Which lunchtime clubs do you want to attend?



Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

 

Everyday

Dance Council

Miss Wilson

Table Tennis

Dodgeball

Mr Gregor

Sports Council

Amy McClenaghan

Mrs Fleming Room  social

Film Club

Mrs O'Connell

LGBT Group

Mrs McDonald

Quiz (1st Wednesday of every month) Library

Ogwini (2nd Thursday of every month)

Mrs Brown

Mrs Taylor room social /computers

Library

Library

Library

Book Group (last Thursday of every month)

Mrs Brown

Music rooms *for those that receive instrumental lessons in school

Eco Club

Mr Mackenzie

Maths Club

Mr Davidson

S1/2 Social Subjects Club

Mr Wyllie

Mindfulness

Mrs Hurd

Football Forum  Various staff ICT 5



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 NHS Lothian Community Vaccination Team carries out an annual immunisation programme.  The vaccinations will be given in spring term 2018.  Consent packs are being issued now.  Please discuss the consent pack at home and return the completed and signed consent form to school by 10th December at the latest.

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. Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.

In addition, all S3 pupils are recommended a meningitis vaccine (ACWY).  This protects against several strains of meningitis.  Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.
 


The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health.  Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker




 






Monday 11 December 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 11 December 2017


Assemblies for This Week
Wednesday – S3 Assembly

 
 
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Individual Responsibility – “We take responsibility for our thoughts, words and actions. We are accountable for the choices we make”.
Mr Hunter

 

‘Gracemount Gives Back’
Foodbank collection: Please continue to donate the items ‘in need’ to allow us to give back to our local community.
Mrs O’Connell



FAO N5 Spanish and N5 French Students
All N5 Spanish and N5 French Candidates should be thoroughly revising at home for their N5 Writing Assignment. Do your best! Come to GASS! Those marks go to your final Grades!”
Mrs Towers


 
Wednesday Quiz
The final quiz of the year takes place this Wednesday, 13th December.  The topic is All about Everything 2017.

The quiz starts prompt at 1.15, bring your lunch.

A huge thanks to Kenny & Bradley (and Charlie) from the Chaplaincy team, great, competitive quizzes.

Winners of the All about the USA quiz - Luke Clements & Craig Brownlee.
Mrs Brown




S1 Outward Bound Update
A reminder that places are still available for the Outward Bound trip in August, but to get a place you’ll need to be quick. You need to get your sign up slip and payments of £115 into the school office before this Friday. If you need a sign up slip then please see Mr Wyllie.

A big thanks to all pupils who have now paid their £55 deposit, but I’ve still got a few of these to be returned. A reminder that the second payment of £60 is due this Friday. If you have any problems meeting the payment deadline then please see Mr Wyllie today.  If there are difficulties using Parent Pay then please speak to a member of the office staff.
Mr Wyllie




FAO S2 pupils
In order to take your Christmas Cake home there should be a minimum of £5 paid towards your outstanding balance in HFT.  If you have already paid then this does not apply to you.

Once the money has been paid you will be allowed to take the cake home.

You should pay via parent pay but if you cannot manage that money can be paid to the office.

Payment should be made by 19 December.
Miss Bird and Miss Langley




Christmas Candy Cane Sale!

What
We are selling Candy Canes with personalised messages to raise money for the SSPCA. We would appreciate it if you could ask your register class if anyone is interested in purchasing a candy cane for 50p. The message could be personally made, picked from pre made ones and can be delivered to the recipient in person or anonymously or personally by one of the volunteers.

 
When
This will take place during the last week of term. It will be advertised throughout the school a few weeks in advance and will be available to buy during the last week in the dining hall at break Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 December.
Regards Lucian, Fraser, Candice, Shannon, Ben




NEWSFLASH-
Our extensive extra-curricular programme has now been extended to lunch times. Not only is attending a club a fun and active way to spend your lunchtime but you can also earn points for your house and value postcards!

Which lunchtime clubs do you want to attend?

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
 
Everyday
Dance Council
Miss Wilson
Table Tennis
Dodgeball
Mr Gregor
Sports Council
Amy McClenaghan
Mrs Fleming Room  social
Film Club
Mrs O'Connell
LGBT Group
Mrs McDonald
Quiz (1st Wednesday of every month) Library
Ogwini (2nd Thursday of every month)
Mrs Brown
Mrs Taylor room social /computers
Library
Library
Library
Book Group (last Thursday of every month)
Mrs Brown
Music rooms *for those that receive instrumental lessons in school
Eco Club
Mr Mackenzie
Maths Club
Mr Davidson
S1/2 Social Subjects Club
Mr Wyllie
Mindfulness
Mrs Hurd
Football Forum  Various staff ICT 5
 
 



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 NHS Lothian Community Vaccination Team carries out an annual immunisation programme.  The vaccinations will be given in spring term 2018.  Consent packs are being issued now.  Please discuss the consent pack at home and return the completed and signed consent form to school by 10th December at the latest.

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. Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.


In addition, all S3 pupils are recommended a meningitis vaccine (ACWY).  This protects against several strains of meningitis.  Any pupils in S4 – S6 who have not yet received this vaccination will also be offered this.


 
 
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health.  Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker


 





 



Monday 4 December 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 4 December 2017

Assemblies for This Week
Monday– S1/S6 Assembly
Tuesday– S2 Assembly
Wednesday– S3 Assembly
Thursday– S4 Assembly
Friday– S5 Assembly

 

Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Tolerance and Fairness - We promote equality, celebrate diversity and value our differences. We ensure that everyone is treated equally.
Mr Hunter



‘Gracemount Gives Back’
Monday 4th– Wednesday 20th December

Starting today and over the next couple of weeks, we are asking staff and pupils if they are able to donate any of the items below to our local foodbank:

Cereal

Soup

Pasta

Rice

Pasta sauce

Beans

Tinned meat/veg/fruit

Tea/Coffee

Biscuit

Selection boxes

Please give donated items to your registration teacher. This is our second year of running this campaign and we are keen to continue giving back to our community. House points will be awarded to acknowledge your generous donations.
Mrs O’Connell


 

Eco Committee
There will be a meeting in Science Lab 4 with Mr Mackenzie starting at 1:20pm. Any new members are always welcome. See you then.
Mr Mackenzie


 
S1 Outward Bound Payments and Places Reminder
Payment is now due for the S1 Outward Bound trip. Some pupils have still to pay their £55 deposit which was due a month ago while the date for the second payment of £60 is Friday 15 December which is under two weeks’ time. The third and last payment will be due at the beginning of March. If you have any problems meeting these payment deadlines please see Mr Wyllie today or if you are having difficulty using Parent Pay then please speak to a member of the office staff.

Also a reminder that places are still available for Outward Bound in August, but to be able to go you’ll need to get your sign up slip to the office and a payment of £115 made before the 15thof December. Sign up slips are available from Mr Wyllie.
Mr Wyllie

S2 Woodwind Lessons
Any S2 pupils interested in taking Woodwind Lessons please see Mrs Cunningham in the music department at break time on Tuesday or give your name to Mr Davis.

Lessons available on Clarinet, Saxophone and Flute.
Mrs Cunningham

 
 
Christmas Candy Cane Sale!

What
We are selling Candy Canes with personalised messages to raise money for the SSPCA. We would appreciate it if you could ask your register class if anyone is interested in purchasing a candy cane for 50p. The message could be personally made, picked from pre made ones and can be delivered to the recipient in person or anonymously or personally by one of the volunteers.

When
This will take place during the last week of term. It will be advertised throughout the school a few weeks in advance and will be available to buy during the last week in the dining hall at break Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th.
Lucian, Fraser, Candice, Shannon, Ben



 
Match the Shelfie to the Selfies

The Winners with full marks -

1SZ/6SZ

Answers

1. Mrs Gordon

2. Miss Grisdale

3. Mr Gregor

4. Mr Wyllie

5. Mrs Brown

6. Miss Kilkiewicz

7. Mr Hunter

8. Miss McCreadie

9. Mr Whale

10. Mr Davis

11. Mr King
Mrs Brown


 

Wednesday Quiz
Quiz will take place on Wednesday, 6 December, 1.15pm start in the Library. Bring your lunch. Theme: All things USA.
Mrs Brown



 
Extra-Curricular Programme
Our extensive extra-curricular programme has now been extended to lunch times. Not only is attending a club a fun and active way to spend your lunchtime but you can also earn points for your house and value postcards!

Which lunchtime clubs do you want to attend?


Monday


Tuesday


Wednesday


Thursday




Everyday


Dance Council
 Miss Wilson

Table Tennis

Dodgeball
Mr Gregor

Sports Council
Amy McClenaghan

Mrs Fleming Room   social

Film Club
Mrs O'Connell

LGBT Group
Mrs McDonald

Quiz (1st Wednesday of every month) Library

Ogwini (2nd Thursday of every month)
Mrs Brown

Mrs Taylor room  social /computers

Library

Library

Library

Book Group (last Thursday of every month)
Mrs Brown

Music rooms *for those that receive instrumental lessons in school

Eco Club
Mr Mackenzie

Maths Club
Mr Davidson

S1/2 Social Subjects Club
Mr Wyllie

Mindfulness
Mrs Hurd

Football Forum  Various staff ICT
 





The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health. Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker