Monday 27 November 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 27 November 2017


Assemblies for This Week
Monday – S1/S6 Assembly



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



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



Art GASS
Art GASS for seniors is every week on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday after school.  Tea and biscuits is provided, everyone is expected to attend.  A reminder that the Prelims are on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th November.
Ms Grisdale



Krakow Meeting
There will be a meeting for all those going to Krakow next June in Miss Barry’s room on Tuesday, 28 November at break time.
Miss Barry



Book Week Scotland

It is Book Week Scotland this week.  

Match the Shelfie to the Selfie - Tutor groups are competing against each other to match school staff's bookshelves to their selfie.

Picture This - Nourishment is the theme of Book Week Scotland this year.
S1 & S2 pupils will get the chance to play Pictionary and try and work out the titles of foodie entitled books.  If anyone else wants to have a go, please see Mrs Brown.

Harry Potter Mystery room - There are eight teams taking part in the code cracking mystery event.  There are still spaces for a couple more teams.
Mrs Brown




House Captains Meeting
Could House Captain’s please meet in the P.E. classroom on Thursday, 30 November at 1:15pm. Bring lunch with you.  See you then.
Mr Mackenzie and Miss Greig

 

 
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


 
 
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