Values Week
We are aiming to focus more on our school values by launching our “Values Week”. Staff should focus on issuing postcards related to each of the school values with a particular focus on the value of the week.
This week we will be focussing on
ASPIRATION - "We strive to be the best that we can be in all that we do.
We understand that both hard work and effort are key to our success".
Mr Hunter
Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
The undermentioned pupils have still not collected their Common Room refunds. Last chance to collect your cash this week prior to registration or at the end of the day.
Georgia Anderson
Lauryn Anderson
Yasamin Gibb
Emma Macdonald
Demi Lee Montgomery
Iliana Ortiz
Esme Page
Craig Shields
Chloe Yeung
Office Team
Holocaust
Survivor Visit and Presentation
There is a Holocaust survivor visit and presentation for
all National 4 and National 5 History students on Wednesday 25 January in the
library, periods 3,4 and 5. Ms Barry
House Captains and Vice House Captains Rights Respecting School Award
Meeting
There is a Rights Respecting School Award meeting for all House
Captains and Vice House Captains in Mr Reid’s room on Wednesday 25 January
during P5. All House Captains and Vice
House Captains must attend the meeting as we will be planning for the rest of
the year. Mr Whale
S3 Girls
Fitness
S3-6 girls
fitness has changed days from Tuesday to now Wednesday after school, 3.40
start. Please ask Miss Cox if you have any questions.Miss Cox
S1 Boys Football Team
All S1 Boys
Football Team, please note that there will be NO Training on this Thursday, 26
January.Mr Feehan and Mr Reid
S4-S6 College Trip
All pupils who have handed in their EE2 form to go on
this trip should meet in the dining hall at 10.30am tomorrow. Please ask
you Period 2 teacher permission to leave 10 minutes early. We should be back at
school no later than 12.15pm and you will then go to your P4 class.Mrs O’Connell
S5 pupils - Nuffield Research Placement Scheme
The Nuffield Research Placement Scheme is aimed at current
5th year students who will be sitting their Highers in 2017 and who are
studying any Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Maths (STEM)
subjects at that level (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths,
Geography, Computing, Home Economics/Food Technology, Psychology, Music
Technology, Product Design, Technological Studies etc.).
The placements help increase confidence and improve key
skills including practical, communication, report-writing and presentation
skills. It also provides students with excellent experiences & skills to
include on CV’s and personal statements. By working with professional
scientists and engineers in a real-life environment, the students gain an
invaluable insight into a wide variety of careers.
More information on the Nuffield Research Placements
scheme can be found at http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/nuffield-research-placements
The closing date for applications is 24th Feb
2017
See Mrs O’Connell if you are interested in applying for
what seems a fantastic opportunity to gain some valuable Work Experience.
Mrs
O’Connell
Lauren
Gollan Academy of Make-Up Artistry
The Lauren
Gollan Academy of Make-Up Artistry would like to invite the pupils of
Gracemount High School with the opportunity to attend our free careers advice
sessions:
Our
structured education pathway allows students who wish to pursue a career in
the Make-Up industry with the best possible start
LAUREN
GOLLAN MAKE-UP STUDIO
ARCH 11
EAST MARKET
STREET
EDINBURGH
EH8 8FS
Book your
free appointment now:
0131 557
1401
Mrs O’Connell
ATTENTION
ALL DANCERS!!!
As part of our fundraising efforts for our upcoming trip
to Ogwini in South Africa, we are organising a Dance’ a Thon. This will take
place in the drama studio next Friday (27th January 2017) from
1pm-4pm. Entry cost is £5 and sponsorship forms can be collected from Miss
Greig in PE. Miss Greig
MVP
Pupils
All MVP
pupils should meet in Miss Davies’ room on Friday period 2.Ms Davies
S1 Pupils -
Outward Bound Trip Payment
A reminder that your second Outward
Bound payment must be paid no later than Monday 30th January. The
amount due this time is £65. The final instalment is another £65, which should
be paid by Friday 31st March. As before please hand in any payment
to the school office.Mr Wyllie
Expressive Arts Show
Tickets for this year’s Expressive Arts Show on 7
February are now on sale in the library.
The show includes a fashion show, dance, music, tap,
gymnastic performances as well as photography and art exhibitions.
Adults tickets are £3 and child tickets £1.50.
refreshments will be provided.
Ms
Grisdale
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club
is now up and running everyday, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric
room from 8am. Mr Gregor
