Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - 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
International Languages Week
This week
will be International Languages Week. Expect to be doing some fun quizzes in
class or even learn some other language from your classmates!Mrs Towers, Miss Davies and Miss Boyd
Edinburgh
Schools’ Under 13 League
We are delighted to announce that Gracemount High School
will be entering a team in the Edinburgh Schools’ Under 13 League this season.
Any pupil who are not part of the School of Football
group who are interested in being part of the team should see Mr Nicolson ASAP.
Mr
Nicolson
Football
Forum Lunchtime Club
Are you a fan of Football? Do you think that you have a good knowledge
of the beautiful game? Then the Football Forum is for you.
The Football Forum is a new lunchtime club open to all pupils from
S1-S6. The club will be held in ICT5 on a Wednesday at lunchtime and pupils can
bring their lunch along.
The purpose of the club is to talk about football and to share your
knowledge with each other. Each session will involve a presentation from a
staff member or pupil on a football related topic.
If the club is a success and we plan to take all members on a trip to
watch an English Premier League game later in the year. For more information,
please speak to Mr Whale.
Mr Whale
S5/6
Pupils
Work Experience Placement
Quantity Surveying / Commercial
Morrison Construction would like to
invite applications for a work experience placement with our commercial team at
the Royal Edinburgh Hospital Phase 2 project site. This is a three year £120m
project in Morningside, Edinburgh. The placement would be particularly suited
to pupils considering a career as a Quantity Surveyor, or with an interest in
the commercial aspects of construction.
Morrison Construction are flexible in
the timing of the work placement, but are keen for it to last the whole year.
Skills and qualities required:
·
Competent in IT
·
Self-motivated
·
The ability to manage your own time and
prioritise tasks.
·
Good written communication
If you are interested in finding out
more about the work placement or would like to apply, please speak to Miss
Taylor (Business Education) by Friday 29 September.
Miss Taylor
Miss Taylor
Dance Hoodies/ T shirts and Leotards
Miss Greig
ParentPay
The school is now live on ParentPay and activation
letters have been sent out to open individual accounts. Wherever possible, payments should now be
made via ParentPay. If you are unable to
make payments online, the School can provide a barcode letter linked to the
payment which can be used to pay at any outlet with a PayPoint logo.
S5/S6
Pupils – Edinburgh University Trip
Any S5 and
S6 pupils interested in a career in Geography, Law, Religion, International
Business, Social Sciences or Asian Language and Culture please see Miss Davies
about a trip to Edinburgh University ASAP.Miss Davies
S5/S6 Pupils
Career
Events
The
University of Edinburgh will be holding a series of careers events during
October and November for and S5 or S6 pupils who are considering a career in
the following professions: Engineer, Vet, Biomedical Scientist, Lawyer,
Social Worker or a Nurse.
University
Open Days
Heriot Watt:
Saturday 30th September 10am – 4pm or Friday 27th October
10am – 4pm
University
of Glasgow: Saturday 21st October
S6 Pupils
Acting,
Film, Journalism & Music WorkshopsAny S6 pupils thinking about applying to studying any of the above at College or University, there is an opportunity for you to attend some LEAPS run workshops in October or November to give your further insight and support with your application.
UCAS
Personal Statement Workshop for LEAPS eligible pupils – Friday 6th
October (2.30pm – 4.30pm)
The University of Edinburgh are running a
workshop giving advice and guidance regarding personal statements for *LEAPS
eligible* UCAS applicants.
If you would like further information about these
events, please see Mrs O’Connell.
Mrs O’Connell
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 and Ms McDonald
Sponsored
Walk
If any
pupils would like to run the Sponsored Walk, please pass your name to Mrs
Towers or Miss Davies Modern Languages. You will be expected to run at a
steady pace so if you feel you can manage this then join us. Mrs Towers and Miss Davies
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
