E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 16 December 2019

No Assemblies this week.

Foodbank Donations

After a very successful few years, we are running our 'Gracemount Gives Back' foodbank collection again.  The collection will run until Tuesday 17th December.

Donations of non-perishable/tinned foods are welcomed.  Selection boxes at this time of year are also gratefully received.  We would also welcome the following non-food items:

Toiletries: Deodorant, shampoo, shower gel etc.

Household items: Washing up liquid, washing powder etc.

Feminine products

Baby supplies: nappies, baby wipes and baby food.

Like last year, we will allocate points per House for the most collected items.

Each year when we deliver our donations to the foodbank, they are very gratefully received.  It is a simple and effective way to give a little back to the Gracemount community.

Thank you for your support.

The Guidance Team

Half Price Book Sale

A reminder that the Half-Price Book Sale is still on in the Library, so feel free to come along and see if you can find any last minute stocking fillers.

The books/ stationery / posters are here until Tuesday, 17 December.

Mrs Brown

Christmas Decorations

Any S1 pupils that would like to finish their Christmas decoration should go to the fabric club any lunchtime this week, apart from Tuesday.
Ms Langley

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.

Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

Christmas Service on Thursday, 19 December 2019

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 9 December 2019

Assemblies for w/c Monday, 9 December 2019
Wednesday - S3 Assembly
Thursday - S4 Assembly
Friday - S5 and S6 Assembly

Foodbank Donations

After a very successful few years, we are running our 'Gracemount Gives Back' foodbank collection again.  The collection will run until Tuesday 17th December.

Donations of non-perishable/tinned foods are welcomed.  Selection boxes at this time of year are also gratefully received.  We would also welcome the following non-food items:

Toiletries: Deodorant, shampoo, shower gel etc.

Household items: Washing up liquid, washing powder etc.

Feminine products

Baby supplies: nappies, baby wipes and baby food.

Like last year, we will allocate points per House for the most collected items.

Each year when we deliver our donations to the foodbank, they are very gratefully received.  It is a simple and effective way to give a little back to the Gracemount community.

Thank you for your support.
The Guidance Team

FAO All Dancers:

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Dance show. They are priced at £4 Adult and £2 Concession and can be purchased from the PE department.

All dancers must attend a dress rehearsal on Friday 13th of December from 12:30-4:30pm.

Miss Greig

Textiles Club

Textiles Club Monday lunchtimes Fabric Room bring your lunch or come along after you have yours.
Mrs Langley

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council
A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

Music Department

Rehearsals for the Christmas Concert are well underway. It is crucial that members of music groups attend all rehearsals this week:

·         Keyboard Club: lunchtime on Monday

·         Wind Band: period 6 on Monday

·         Rock Band: after school on Tuesday

·         Singers: lunchtime on Wednesday

·         Funk Band: lunchtime on Wednesday

·         Brass Ensemble: lunchtime on Thursday

The Music Department Christmas Concert takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursday 12^th December. Tickets are free and all family and friends are invited. See Mr Kilday for more information.

Mr Kilday

Christmas Concert on Thursday, 12 December 2019

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 2 December 2019

No Assemblies this week.

FAO All Dancers:

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Dance show. They are priced at £4 Adult and £2 Concession and can be purchased from the PE department.

All dancers must attend a dress rehearsal on Friday 13th of December from 12:30-4:30pm.

Miss Greig

Drama GASS/Rehearsals

Formal assessments for N5 and Higher Drama are on Friday 6th December.

A reminder that Drama GASS sessions are on Tues/Wed/Thurs lunchtimes in the Drama Classroom – bring your lunch.

Extra rehearsals for Higher Drama students can be booked with Mrs Whyte Thurs after-school.

Mrs Whyte

Textiles Club

Textiles Club Monday lunchtimes Fabric Room bring your lunch or come along after you have yours.
Mrs Langley

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

Music Department

Rehearsals for the Christmas Concert are well underway. It is crucial that members of music groups attend all rehearsals for the next 2 weeks.

·         Keyboard Club: lunchtime on Monday

·         Wind Band: period 6 on Monday

·         Rock Band: after school on Tuesday

·         Singers: lunchtime on Wednesday

·         Funk Band: lunchtime on Wednesday

·         Brass Ensemble: lunchtime on Thursday

The Music Department Christmas Concert takes place at 6:30 pm on Thursday 12^th December. Tickets are free and all family and friends are invited. See Mr Kilday for more information.

Mr Kilday

Gracemount After School Study Timetable

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 25 November 2019

No Assemblies this week.

S4-S6 Formal Assessment Timetables

S4 – S6 pupils have been issued with their Formal Assessment timetables and copies are also available on the school website.

November Lunchtimes in the Library

Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th & Wednesday 27th November
Homework / chat & Computers 

Thursday 28th November Readaxation

Hot Chocolate & quiet reading.  Bring your lunch
Mrs Brown

Drama GASS / Rehearsals

A reminder that N4/5 Drama GASS sessions are on Tues/Wed/Thurs lunchtimes in the Drama Classroom.

Extra rehearsals for Higher Drama students can be booked with Mrs Whyte Tues/Wed/Thurs after-school.

Mrs Whyte

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Gracemount After School Study 2019-2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 18 November 2019

No Assemblies this week.



S4-S6 Formal Assessment Timetables
S4–S6 pupils have been issued with their Formal Assessment timetables and copies are also available on the school website.

November Lunchtimes in the Library

Book Week Scotland Book Swap (Bring a book & swap it)

Wednesday 20th November:

Gracemount / Ogwini Partnership meeting – new members welcome

Thursday 21st November:

Readaxation – Hot Chocolate & quiet reading.  Bring your lunch

Mrs Brown

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.

Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

S1 Outward Bound Trip - Update

Just 8 days to go to pay your £40 Outward Bound trip deposit. Payment Deadline is 25^th November! Please contact Mr Wyllie or Mr Doak/Mrs Ellis/Ms Wilson if you require an extension or wish to apply for financial assistance. 

Key information

·         Date: 24^th - 28^th August

·         Cost: £100

·         Deposit: £40 due now. Must be paid by parent pay or to school office by Monday 25^th November.

·         Opt Out Form: This must be used if you can’t go.

Further information is available in the pupil letter that was handed out at the Outward Bound assembly. Your register teacher and the school office have extra copies of these if you don’t have one.

Mr Wyllie


Gracemount After School Study Timetable 2019-2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 11 November 2019

Assemblies for Next Week

Monday – S1 Assembly

Tuesday – S2 Assembly

Wednesday – S3 Assembly

Thursday – S4 Assembly

Friday – S5/S6 Pupils

November Lunchtimes in the Library

Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th November

Homework / chat & Computers

Thursday 14th November Readaxation

Hot Chocolate & quiet reading.  Bring your lunch

Mrs Brown

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Music Department

Choir takes place on Wednesday lunchtimes at 1:20pm in Music. Come along and give it a try!
Mr Kilday

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

S1 Outward Bound Trip

Key information

·         Date: 24^th - 28^th August

·         Cost: £100

·         Deposit: £40 due now. Must be paid by parent pay or to school office by Monday 25^th November.

·         Opt Out Form: This must be used if you can’t go.

Further information is available in the pupil letter that was handed out at the Outward Bound assembly. Your register teacher and the school office have extra copies of these if you don’t have one.

Mr Wyllie

S1 Register Teachers

There should be a supply of Outward Bound Information letters & opt-out forms in with your registers. Note: The letter is also available on the school website in the Updates Section for October.

Please could you regularly remind your S1’s about the trip & of the 25^th November deadline for deposits over the course of the next few weeks. I would really appreciate your help with this. There is substantial funding for every S1 to go and our aim is for the maximum participation possible.

Mr Wyllie

GASS Timetable 2019-2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 4 November 2019

Assemblies for Next Week

Tuesday - Lewis Assembly

Wednesday - Skye Assembly

Thursday -Tiree Assembly

November Lunchtimes in the Library

Monday 4^th November & Tuesday 5th November
Homework / chat & Computers

Wednesday 6th November

Monthly Quiz (Netflix) with Kenny the Quizmaster. Bring your lunch. 1.15pm start.  Get a team together to beat the S6 champions

Thursday 7th November Readaxation

Hot Chocolate & quiet reading.  Bring your lunch
Mrs Brown

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Music Department

Choir takes place on Wednesday lunchtimes at 1:20pm in Music. Come along and give it a try!
Mr Kilday

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We meet in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.

Mr Foley

S1 Outward Bound Trip

Key information

·         Date: 24^th - 28^th August

·         Cost: £100

·         Deposit: £40 due now. Must be paid by parent pay or to school office by Monday 25^th November.

·         Opt Out Form: This must be used if you can’t go.

Further information is available in the pupil letter that was handed out at the Outward Bound assembly. Your register teacher and the school office have extra copies of these if you don’t have one.

Mr Wyllie

S1 Register Teachers

There should be a supply of Outward Bound Information letters & opt-out forms in with your registers. Note: The letter is also available on the school website in the Updates Section for October.

Please could you regularly remind your S1’s about the trip & of the 25^th November deadline for deposits over the course of the next few weeks. I would really appreciate your help with this. There is substantial funding for every S1 to go and our aim is for the maximum participation possible.

Mr Wyllie


GASS Timetable 2019-2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 28 October 2019

Assemblies for This Week

Monday - Lewis Assembly

Tuesday - Skye Assembly

Thursday -Tiree Assembly

October Lunchtimes in the Library

Monday 28^th, Tuesday 29^th & Wednesday 30^th October

Homework / chat & Computers

Thursday 31st October

Readaxation – Hot Chocolate & Spooky stories.  Bring your lunch.

Mrs Brown

LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be to make awareness posters to put around the school.
Mrs MacDonald

Pupil Council

A reminder that the pupil council are accepting new members. Excellent way to have a say in your school and change things for the better. We need people for our anti-bullying, halal and healthy eating campaigns and to improve the way the school looks.

Come to Ms Jones’ classroom Wednesday lunchtimes with your lunch if you are interested.

Ms Jones

Music Department

Choir takes place on Wednesday lunchtimes at 1:20pm in Music. Come along and give it a try!
Mr Kilday

Scripture Union

An opportunity to discuss the bible, and the answers it offers in relation to life’s big questions.

We will be meeting in Mr Foley’s room (English 4) on a Monday lunchtime from 1:15 to 1:45.

All are welcome.
Mr Foley

Extra-Curricular Merit Week

Pupils will be awarded a class charts merit for each lunch club or after school club they attend this week.  Get yourself along to try something new!
Mr Gregor

S1 Outward Bound Trip

Key information

·         Date: 24^th - 28^th August

·         Cost: £100

·         Deposit: £40 due now. Must be paid by parent pay or to school office by Monday 25^th November.

·         Opt Out Form: This must be used if you can’t go.

Further information is available in the pupil letter that was handed out at the Outward Bound assembly. Your register teacher and the school office have extra copies of these if you don’t have one.

Mr Wyllie

S1 Register Teachers

There should be a supply of Outward Bound Information letters & opt-out forms in with your registers. Note: The letter is also available on the school website in the Updates Section for October.

Please could you regularly remind your S1’s about the trip & of the 25^th November deadline for deposits over the course of the next few weeks. I would really appreciate your help with this. There is substantial funding for every S1 to go and our aim is for the maximum participation possible.

Mr Wyllie