Monday 19 November 2018

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 19 November 2018


No assemblies this week.


Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Individual Responsibility – “We take responsibility for our thoughts, words and actions. We are accountable for the choices we make”.
Mr Hunter


Summer Ball 2019
Summer Ball 2019. All deposits should now have been paid. Contracts should have been returned to Miss Taylor. If you still need to return your contract, please do so asap.

If you would still like to attend the Ball but have not yet paid the deposit you must speak to Miss Taylor or there may not be a place for you.

Full amount must be paid by Friday 21 December. If there are any issues paying by this date, please speak to Miss Taylor.
Miss Taylor


S1 Pupils - Outward Bound (2019) Payment & Places
There are currently just 4 places left on the Outward Bound trip. If you still want to go then please see Mr Wyllie by the end of this week.

Also, a reminder that all pupils should have now paid their first payment of £65.50 for Outward Bound. If you haven’t paid then please do so as soon as possible using parent pay. If you are unsure if you have paid or have any questions about parent pay then please speak to the school office or myself.
Mr Wyllie


Scottish Book Week
It is Scottish Book Week this week.  There will be a number of activities taking place during the week, but one that needs highlighted is

Readaxation- Tuesday lunchtime

The library will be open all Tuesday lunchtime, but only for reading and relaxing!  The computers will be off!  Bring along your lunch,  as the last entry will be 1.20pm, when the quiet time really kicks in

Remember reading is brilliant for your mental health!

All pupils & staff welcome
Mrs Brown


Senior Pupils


RGU On-campus workshops

Robert Gordon University have three workshops coming up before Christmas. Details of these events and how to register is included below;


Engineering and Computing Sessions – 14th November 2018 – 09:30 – 14:45 – RGU Campus, Aberdeen

This is a day of interactive sessions to provide pupils with an insight into courses and careers on offer in Engineering and Computing. Led by experts in the subjects and supported by current RGU students, these workshops are suitable for any 5th and 6th year students current studying any of the following subjects; Maths, Physics, Computing, Engineering.

Further information and details on how to register are available at https://www3.rgu.ac.uk/events/engineering-and-computing-session.


Scott Sutherland School of Architecture Sessions – 21st November – 12:00 – 15:00 – RGU Campus, Aberdeen

This is an afternoon of interactive sessions to provide pupils with an insight into courses and careers on offer Architecture and Built Environment. Led by experts in Architecture, Construction, Surveying and Architectural Technology, this event is suitable for any 5th and 6th year student who would like to find out more about their options in these industries.

Further information and details on how to register are available at https://www3.rgu.ac.uk/events/scott-s-sessions.


A Day in the Life of an Occupational Therapist – 18th December – 10:00 – 15:00 – Ninewells Hospital, Dundee

This interactive session has been designed to provide an overview of what occupational therapists do in their daily work whilst exploring the key skills involved in being an occupational therapist. This event is open to any 5th or 6th year students who are considering a career in occupational therapy.

Further information and details on how to register are available at https://www3.rgu.ac.uk/events/a-day-in-the-life-of-an-occupational-therapist-dundee/.
 Mrs O’Connell



S4-S6 pupils
Interested in starting a course at Edinburgh College in 2019?  Go along to their campus open days in November and December to speak to teaching staff about the courses they offer, entry requirements, application advice and finding the right course for you:

·         22nd November - Midlothian Campus
·         27th November – Sighthill Campus
·         29th November – Granton Campus
·         4th December – Milton Road Campus

3.00 – 7.00pm
Mrs O’Connell



HFT Christmas Cookery
HFT Christmas cookery – all welcome

Thursday 6th December 3.30 – 4.30pm

Bring £1 to HFT Department to book your place by 27th November.

Any questions ask you HFT Teacher.
Mrs Langley