Monday 30 April 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 30 April 2018


No Assemblies this week.

 

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

 

Silver School Award
Congratulations to Tee Jay Watters, Brandon Chan and Luke Alexander who achieved their Silver School Award.
Miss Gordon

 

Outward Bound - Return of Forms
This is a reminder that all S1 pupils taking part in the Outward Bound Trip must return their enrolment and EE2 forms to Mr Wyllie as soon as possible.
Mr Wyllie



Social Subjects - Krakow- Auschwitz Trip
Can the following pupils please meet with me this morning (Monday 30th April) during registration, as I need to meet to pass on some important information about the Krakow trip and issue your EE2 forms.

Lewis Goulding                 Becca Laidlaw                 Cameron Love                 

Ceilidh Spratt                    Louise McCabe               Lewis Reynolds                

Luke Clements                  Leah McTighe                Murrin Pryde                    

Lennon Watson                Callum Begg                  Catriona Mitchell           Niamh Daykin
Mr Wyllie



ALL S1 + S2
Any pupils needing assistance or equipment for homework.  Support available in HFT break and lunch any day.
Ms Langley

 

Football Forum
The Football Forum will not be on this week due to SQA exams taking place. The club will return again on Wednesday 2nd May.
Mr Whale

 

S3 JET applications
This is a reminder that all S3 JET applications should now be handed in. If you have failed to return your application please speak to Mr Whale as soon as possible.
Mr Whale



Gracemount High School Smoke-Free Schools Initiative
Gracemount High School is currently working with ASH Scotland and NHS Lothian towards becoming a smoke-free school. As part of this project we will be introducing a new smoke-free policy at Gracemount High School.

We want everyone involved in the school community to have their say on what is included in our new smoke-free school policy, including pupils, staff, parents and carers. With that in mind we have a few questions for pupils at Gracemount High School.

The survey will take a few minutes and will be confidential. Please access the link below and complete during registration this week.  If you do not have access to the link online, please see Mrs Ellis who will provide you with a paper copy.



Thanks for taking part.
Mrs Ellis

 

Extra-Curricular Music
The following groups will be running in the music department this week. ALL WELCOME, no experience necessary. Come along to try something out. Any questions, please see Mr Kilday.

Jazz and Blues Band – Monday 1:20pm

Keyboard Club – Tuesday 1:20pm

Singing Club – Thursday 1:20pm (changed from Wednesday due to exams this week)

Pop Academy – Monday after school

Rock School – Monday/Wednesday after school
Mr Kilday

 












 

Monday 23 April 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 23 April 2018

No Assemblies this week.

 

Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Aspiration – “We strive to be the best we can be in all that we do. We understand that both hard work and effort are key to our success”.
Mr Hunter

 

Pillowcase for HFT
Can all S1 and S2 pupils please remember to bring in a pillowcase for HFT next week.
Miss Bird


 
Extra-Curricular Music
The following groups will be running in the music department from next week onwards. ALL WELCOME, regardless of experience.

Jazz Band – Monday 1:20pm

Keyboard Club – Tuesday 1:20pm

Vocal Group – Wednesday 1:20pm

Pop Academy – Monday after school

Rock School – Wednesday after school 

Follow us on Twitter: @gracemountmusic
Mr Kilday



Tinderbox Orchestra
Tinderbox have offered GHS pupils the chance to take part in their film music course. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an orchestra filled with school musicians from all across Edinburgh and to learn how to compose music for film. Rehearsals are on Sundays, with a concert in June, and you only need to be able to play 5 notes on your instrument to join! If you are interested or want more information, see Mr Kilday in the Music Department or email admin@tinderboxcollective.org
Mr Kilday