Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing 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
Important – S6 UCAS
Can all S6 pupils who are applying to University please
meet with Mrs O’Connell after school today (11th) in ICT5. If
you are unable to make it, please let Mrs O’Connell know.Mrs O’Connell
FAO S1-S4 Students
Futurechef 2018
Any pupil wishing to take part in the first heat on Tuesday 12th September MUST REGISTER in the HFT Department by end of the day today.
If you are not registered there will not be food for you to take part with.
Mrs LangleyFuturechef 2018
Any pupil wishing to take part in the first heat on Tuesday 12th September MUST REGISTER in the HFT Department by end of the day today.
If you are not registered there will not be food for you to take part with.
Gracemount/Ogwini Partnership
There will be a meeting this
Thursday lunchtime, in the library, 14th September for anyone interested in
working with our school partners in South Africa. There are a number of
new initiatives to be working on, so bring your lunch and find out more.
All welcome.Mrs Brown
Pupil Council
Could anyone
who has not yet put their name forward for Pupil Council, and would like to,
please remember to pass their name to Miss Flannigan by end of the day Thursday
14th.Miss Flannigan
S1 Photos
Just a
reminder that photo orders must be handed into the office by Friday 15th
September. Exact monies or cheque to be placed in the envelopes – no
change can be given. SSA Team
Instrumental
Lessons
Pupils
interested in applying for Instrumental Lessons. This is especially for S1, but also for other
year groups.
Those
who have signed up for instrumental lessons need to see the relevant instructor
as soon as possible. You may come during
registration, break, or lunch to the Music Staff Base.
Here
are the instructors and the days that they are in school:
Guitar
Mr
McGeary Tue
Woodwind
Ms Cunningham
Tue, Wed, Thu
Voice
Ms Bell Wed
Percussion Mr Callaghan
Thu
Brass Ms
McLean
Thu
Keyboard
Mr Anderson
Thu
Senior Photos
All seniors who had their photo taken should have received an envelope through registration.
Please note if you wish to order the prefects photo it is to be added to this form too. There is a copy of the photo in his School Office window.
Envelopes are to be returned to the school office with either cheque or cash. No change can be given.
Deadline for all returns are 22nd September.
SSA TeamAll seniors who had their photo taken should have received an envelope through registration.
Please note if you wish to order the prefects photo it is to be added to this form too. There is a copy of the photo in his School Office window.
Envelopes are to be returned to the school office with either cheque or cash. No change can be given.
Deadline for all returns are 22nd September.
Gracemount/Ogwini Partnership
There will be a meeting this
Thursday lunchtime, in the library, 14th September for anyone interested in
working with our school partners in South Africa. There are a number of
new initiatives to be working on, so bring your lunch and find out more.
All welcome.Mrs Brown
Gracemount Primary and High School Parents Big Night Out
Buffet – Prize Draws – Raffles –
Games – Disco – Auction…… and Much Much more.
Gilmerton Miners Club, Friday, 15
September 2017, 7pm until late.
Tickets £7.50 and can be
purchased from the school office.
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
To All S3-S6 Students
A reminder that all S3-S6 students should be
bringing their iPads in charged. Above 50% should be sufficient to see
you through the day.
Please continue to take care of your iPad and do
not play games on them during lesson time.
Remember that there is a complete ban on Snapchat and if students
continue to use Facebook Messenger in lessons, there may well be a complete ban
on that app too!
If you do not have your iPad because it is being
repaired, then it is your responsibility to speak to your teacher for any paper
copies of theory notes and homework exercises etc. in the meantime.
Mr
Whyte
Maths Club
Banging your head against a Mathematical
wall? Come to Maths club to find ways of
going around or over it. Puzzles and (mathsy)
games also available. Tuesday lunchtime
Maths Room 3.Mr Davidson
LGBT Group Meeting
LGBT group meeting will take place on Tuesday lunchtimes in
science 5. Old and new members welcome. Ms McDonald
Gymnastic
club
Gymnastic
after school class will start back on Tuesday the 19th of September, 3.30 to
5pm in the small gym. All welcome, no talent necessary just lots of enthusiasm
and willingness to work hard. Come and speak to us in Science if you would like more information.
Mrs Edwards & Ms McDonald
City of Edinburgh Council Catering Vacancies
City of Edinburgh Council Catering have a number of vacancies in local schools for the delivery of school meals. These are mostly 8, 10 or 16 hour posts over lunch times, there are some with longer hours.
If you are interested you can apply via the myjobscotland website
or if you do not have access the internet you can call Val on 0131 529 2771 for
an application form (Tuesday – Thursday only).
