No assemblies next week.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of our school community for their continued support and contribution to the life of the school. Gracemount High School continues to be a thriving school where young people remain at the heart of our community. Our Expressive Arts show was a fantastic way to celebrate the range of talents we have across the school this term and I was so pleased to see so many members of our community there.
School
holidays are a time where young people’s safety always comes to mind. I wish
all our young people a safe and relaxing holiday and encourage them to take
care during the break from school.
Next
term is very important, especially for S4-6 pupils with the SQA examination
almost upon us and I look forward to continuing to work with you all for the
benefit of our young people and our community.
Mr Hunter
Expressive Art Show
A huge thank you to all of the staff and
pupils who helped with the Expressive Arts Show. It was a great success! Miss Grisdale and Miss Shannon
Summer Ball
There has been a change of venue
for the Ball, this will now be held at the Urban Village Hotel. Dates and
times remain the same, Friday 17th June @ 7pm. The overall
cost has also been reduced to £35. Any S5/6 pupil who is yet to pay for
the Ball but still wishes to attend must see Mr Gregor or Miss Greig TODAY.Mr Gregor and Miss Greig
Prom Dresses
Following on from last night’s
Fashion Show, the school has had 2 Prom dresses donated. Any pupils who
would be interested in viewing these, please come to the PE department.Mr Gregor
S3 – S6 Pupils
Are you interested in studying
Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths at College? There is an Open Day at Edinburgh College on Friday 26th February, see Mrs O’Connell for further details.
Mrs O’Connell
Ogwini 2017
There are 2 spaces left on the Ogwini trip in February 2017. If current S3 are interested can you please note interest with Miss Kennedy as soon as possible.
Miss Kennedy
A reminder to S1 pupils that your next £50 payment (or the full £100 if you’d prefer) is due by the end of this month. Please hand this in to the school office in an envelope marked Outward Bound and with your name.
Mr Wyllie
Mr Gregor is organising a trip to see a Scottish Rocks Basketball match. The trip will run on Sunday 6th March. There are 18 spaces available and it will cost £10. Anyone interested please give your name to Mr Gregor asap.
Mr Gregor
School Immunisation Programme
Immunisation helps protect our
communities from a wide range of illnesses.
Thanks
to immunisation, diseases such as polio have disappeared in the UK. However,
these diseases could come back as they are still seen in many countries
throughout the world - which is why it’s so important to get your jabs. The NHS Lothian school nurse team
carry out an annual immunisation programme.
HPV vaccinations for girls will be
given in spring 2016. Consent packs are
being issued now. Please discuss the
consent pack at home and return it to school as soon as you can.
The HPV vaccination for girls
helps to protect against cervical cancer and is designed to protect against the
2 types of HPV that cause 75% of the cases of cervical cancer. The vaccine also protects against two other
types of HPV that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts.
