Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focussing on Being
Valued - "We care about ourselves and each other. We understand that everyone matters".Mr Hunter
Fundraising in HFT Department
If you need a healthy snack to fuel you for the expressive arts
show come along to the HFT DEPARTMENT on Tuesday from 5pm onwards.
Soup and bread £1
Flapjacks 50p
All funds raised go towards new uniform for hospitality students –
goal £200.
Ms Langley
S1 Pupils - Outward Bound Trip Payment
There are still a number of pupils still to pay their £65 for the
Outward Bound trip. This instalment was actually due on Monday and is now overdue.
Please hand in your payment to the school office as soon as possible. You must
see Mr Wyllie or your guidance teacher if you think that you will have a
problem getting this money in to the school office before the end of this week.
Letters about the final payment will be issued shortly.Mr Wyllie
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
House Captain and Vice House Captain Meeting
There will be a House Captain and Vice House Captain meeting in Mr
Reid’s room on Wednesday 8th of February at lunchtime. Pupils should
arrive no later than 13.05 and you can bring your lunch along. Mr Whale
Rights Respecting School Award Pupil Group
The Rights Respecting School Award pupil group is looking for
extra members. If you would like to be a Rights Champion for the school please
contact Mr Whale to add your name to the group. Mr Whale
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.)
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.
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:
·
To work out which career is a good match for you
·
Support you with College and University applications
·
Support you to develop a high quality CV, job applications and
interview skills
Kay Hannah
Water Sports Trip – June 2018
PE and
Modern Languages are organising a Water Sports Trip to Spain in June 2018.
Anyone
interested should attend a meeting in Miss. Davies room during break time on
Monday.
Mr Gregor
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
Girls Rugby Opportunity
There will be an outside coach coming in next Thursday straight after school for some rugby training with the hope for some games in the near future. All girls are welcome along whether you have been to training before or not. This is a fantastic opportunity so please come along if you're at all interested. Please see Miss Cox for details.
Ms CoxThere will be an outside coach coming in next Thursday straight after school for some rugby training with the hope for some games in the near future. All girls are welcome along whether you have been to training before or not. This is a fantastic opportunity so please come along if you're at all interested. Please see Miss Cox for details.
Bake Sale
The S5/S6
Volunteering class will be holding a Bake Sale at break on Wednesday 8th
February to raise money for Cancer Research. As well as cakes and
refreshments, we will be selling raffle tickets during registration all next
week. We would be grateful for your support.Ms Haddow
S1 Boys Football
Can all registration tutors please let any S1 football
boys that football training this Thursday is cancelled due to the Parents Evening.
Many thanks.
Mr Feehan and Mr Reid
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
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
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:
Wednesday 10th February: 5pm
- 8pm
Professional Artists will be available to discuss all of our
professional courses, workshops and services.
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
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club
is now up and running everyday, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric
room from 8am. Mr Gregor
