Monday 30 October 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 30 October 2017


Assemblies for This Week

Order of Assembly:

Tuesday – Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday – Tiree

 


Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on No Barriers to Successful Learning – “We support each other and ask for help when we need it. We take responsibility for our learning in order to achieve success.”
Mr Hunter

 


Outward Bound – Important Message to all S1’s!
There is still time to get your name down for the August 2018, S1 Outward Bound Trip, but you need to get a move on as I send off names and numbers to Outward Bound on Thursday, this week.  Anybody still wanting to go should complete the tear off slips from their letters and hand them to me or the office before Thursday. Further spaces might be available, but I cannot guarantee this, so get those slips in!
Mr Wyllie

 

GHS Lunchtime Charging Station
Any pupils who are low on battery on their iPads can bring them to ICT 5 at the beginning of lunchtime, we will charge them over lunch and you can collect them 5 mins before the end.  This will mean you are fully prepared for your afternoon lessons.
Mrs O'Connell
 
 
 
City of Edinburgh Central Choir
To all S4, S5 and S6 pupils:

You are invited to sing with the

Edinburgh Schools Choir

 
The choir meets on

Thursday 4.30pm-6.30pm

 
at St Thomas of Aquin’s High School (on the Meadows)


We meet 6 times including the dress rehearsal and concert.


No auditions


Concert in aid of Childline.
Mrs Bell
 
 
Skills Scotland Trip
Skills Development Scotland are holding the annual Skills Scotland event on Thursday 9th of November, 12.30-14.30. This trip is open to all S4-S6 pupils who are intending on leaving school at the end of the school year. Hundreds of employers are involved with the event and there will be many opportunities to meet employers and learn more about potential opportunities. We have 50 spaces and it will be fire come first served. For more information speak to Mr Whale.
Mr Whale




French Study
There is French study on every Wednesday in Mrs Towers’ room. This is mainly for senior pupils but if any juniors wish to come along they are always welcome. You can also get help with homework.
Mrs Towers
 
 
 
The Expressive Arts Show 2018 Coming Soon
This will include any type of performances related to Expressive Arts.  Examples are singing, dancing, drama, gymnastics, photography and film etc.
It will also include a photography slideshow and a fashion show to display Nat 4/5 and Higher fashion pieces.
Auditions will be held On Wednesday, 8 November.
A sign-up sheet will be provided by Miss Grisdale.  Come to her room at any time.
Ms Grisdale
 
 
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. 
Our aim is to become a cashless school and we welcome your support in this initiative.
Mr Mackenzie, Business Manager


 


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

 

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