Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focussing on Instilling
Resilience - "We persevere when faced with challenge. We know that when we make mistakes we are
encouraged to learn from them.Mr Hunter
Higher Drama Performance Exam
A SQA assessor will be in
school on Wednesday 22nd February for the Higher Drama performance
examinations.
Please could everyone ensure
the areas close to the Drama Studio are quiet so that the performance exams are
not interrupted.
Thank you!
Mrs Whyte
S5/S6 pupils
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Would you like to find out what University life is like?
Applications for the Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools 2017 are now open.
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At the University of Edinburgh summer school students will be
given the chance to explore what university life is really like. You will have
the opportunity to attend academic lectures, live in halls of residence, make
friends from across the UK and receive high-quality advice on how to navigate
the UCAS application process.
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All costs, including travel, accommodation, food and activities
are covered by the Trust and our partners, which means it is completely free of
charge for your students to attend.
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All the information for applicants are available on : www.suttontrust.com/summerschools.
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Applications will close at 5pm on Thursday 2nd March 2017.
See Mrs
O’Connell for further details.
Mrs O’Connell
S4 & S5 Pupils
Do you have interest in a career in Law? Are you
the first generation in your family to think about attending University? If
you have answered yes to both of these questions a Royal Bank of Scotland work
experience week would be ideal for you!
For one week, the legal team at RBS
are offering pupils the opportunity to experience life as a lawyer. Throughout
the week pupils will get the opportunity to participate in lots of interactive
workshops and experiences. They will sit in on a real live court case,
take part in a mock trial, take part in exercises to help increase presentation
skills, public speaking, confidence and team-working, spend an afternoon in a
large central Edinburgh law firm, and find out about career paths and routes
into the profession.
When and where is it?
Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June 2017 - It is in term time, so permission to attend
will be required from the school as well as a parent / guardian.
Location – RBS Gogarburn office (by the airport). Travel costs
will be reimbursed and lunch provided daily. Students will be required to
make their own way to and from the venue.
See Mrs O’Connell if you would like to
apply for this fantastic opportunity.
Mrs O’Connell
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
LEAPS Summer
School
For
LEAPS-eligible students who are holding one or more UCAS offers and would like
to strengthen their chances of university entry and experience university
study.
Key Dates:
Summer
School will run from Friday 2 June – Friday 21 July 2017 at various locations
throughout Edinburgh.
Deadline for
registering interest: 5pm Friday 17 March 2017
(Registering
interest form open online now – students who register interest will be
contacted when applications open online in mid-March.)
Deadline for
completed applications: 5pm Friday 31 March 2017
(Full
application form will open online in mid-March.)
Mrs O'Connell
S5 Pupils
LEAPS S5
Conference
For
LEAPS-eligible S5 students who are aiming for university or college.
Wednesday 22
March 2017 5-8pm at the University of Edinburgh
Information
is available online now and registration will open in mid-February.
If you any
questions about either of these events please see Mrs O’Connell.
Mrs O'Connell
Careers Advisor
The Careers
Adviser Kay Hannah will be available in the school library at lunch-time on
Tuesdays - no appointment necessary. Kay can support you:
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To work out which career is a good match for you
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Support you with College and University applications
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Support you to develop a high quality CV, job applications and
interview skills
Kay Hannah
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
The PE
department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year. Please
encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at
Sainsbury’s. Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club
is now up and running everyday, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric
room from 8am. Mr Gregor
Medical Forms to be returned to Mrs Fraser
This is a
reminder that any pupils still to hand in their Asthma Consent forms (and/or any
Medication to be Replenished forms) should submit them to Mrs Fraser ASAP.Mrs Fraser
Purple Friday
This Friday 24th February is Purple Friday.
This is NOT a Dress Down Day, but please feel free to wear purple accessories, make-up etc to show your support to the LGBT community. We will be inviting students and staff to be part of our #PurpleSelfie on Friday so the more purple the better!
See Mr Meyer (ML1) to get your Purple Friday ribbons (suggested donation £1 - fundraising goes to LGBT Youth Scotland charity). A limited set of only 50 is available so be quick if you want one!
Mrs Whyte
This Friday 24th February is Purple Friday.
This is NOT a Dress Down Day, but please feel free to wear purple accessories, make-up etc to show your support to the LGBT community. We will be inviting students and staff to be part of our #PurpleSelfie on Friday so the more purple the better!
See Mr Meyer (ML1) to get your Purple Friday ribbons (suggested donation £1 - fundraising goes to LGBT Youth Scotland charity). A limited set of only 50 is available so be quick if you want one!
Mrs Whyte
