Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday – Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
Friday – S5/S6 Assembly
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Mutual Respect – “We are polite, courteous and caring. We
treat all people with dignity and respect”. Mr Hunter
Promoting Punctuality
All pupils are reminded of our new late coming procedures as of
Monday 6th November:
8.27am – warning bell (you should be in
the school grounds at this point)
8.30am – 2nd bell (you make
your way to class/assembly)
8.32am – you must be in school at this
point otherwise you are officially late and will be recoded late.
Late twice in one week means below expectation detention to
be completed that day at lunchtime. Pupils who arrive late with a reason from
home are excused.
Mr Hunter
Water Sports
Trip Meeting
All pupils should attend a short meeting at the end of lunchtime
today. 1:35 in the PE classroom.
Mr Gregor
Medical Forms to be Returned to Mrs Fraser
This is a
reminder that any pupils still to hand in their Medication Forms and any
Medication should submit them to Mrs Fraser ASAP. It is imperative that pupil’s (up to date)
medication is kept in school.
Mrs Fraser
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
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
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
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
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
