E-Newsletter for Monday, 29 May 2017

No Assemblies this week.

 

Values Focus Week

This week we will be focusing on Optimism – “We maintain a positive attitude to learning and life.  We see challenges as opportunities and we are confident about the future.
Mr Hunter

 

 

Artwork to be Collected from Miss Grisdale

Please can any of Miss Grisdale’s S1, S2 or S3 pupils please collect your art work to take home.
Miss Grisdale

 

Outward Bound Trip 2017 – Important Information

If you are going on the Outward Bound trip in August, you need to complete and return both an EE2 form and an Outward Bound form. These were issued to most pupils, with a letter on Friday. The letter also contained details of an information evening for pupils, parents and carers which will be held on the evening of Tuesday 6^th June. If you have still to get your letter and forms, then please see Mr Wyllie as soon as possible.
Mr Wyllie

 

 

Hairdressing Opportunity:

Any pupils who would like a career in Hairdressing may be interested in the following opportunity. Gordon Wilson Hairdressing and Beauty are offering apprenticeships to school leavers starting now. The salon is offering full pay for successful applicants that is far higher than the average pay for this type of position. Successful applicants will work 5 days a week but one day will be in the salons hairdressing classroom. If you are interested please speak to Mr Whale.
Mr Whale

 

Easter Study Revision Deposits

Any student who has not yet collected their Easter Study Revision Deposit, please come to the school office at break, lunch or after school (Monday – Thursday) ONLY to collect your deposit.
Ms Sim

 

 

Parent/Carers and Senior Pupils: Career Conversation invitation

 Please see the flyers attached:

Firrhill High School is hosting this event on Tuesday 30^th May and Craigmount High School on Tuesday June 6^th.  You are invited to either event.

The Career Conversation is aimed at young people, parents/carers, employers, school staff and practitioners and will explore careers, employability, and the increasing importance of creativity skills for young people and for Scotland’s future economic success.

The evening will follow the well-established, highly interactive and engaging ‘Creative Conversation’ format and will include presentations and a panel discussion to facilitate dialogue between parents/carers, schools and colleges and employers.

Refreshments and further conversation will follow until 8.00pm.

Please confirm attendance by emailing Martin.Hutchison@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mrs O’Connell

 

 

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers

The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor

 

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 22 May 2017

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

 

S1 Boys Football

Could all members of the S1 football team please note that football training this Thursday is cancelled.
Mr Feehan and Mr Reid

Easter Study Revision Deposits

Any student who has not yet collected their Easter Study Revision Deposit, please come to the school office at break, lunch or after school (Monday – Thursday) ONLY to collect your deposit.
Ms Sim

 

Rugby Tournament

There is a girls touch rugby tournament which is taking place all day on Thursday 1^st of June at Leith Academy.  Please let Miss Cox know if you would like to come along.
Ms Cox



Parent/Carers and Senior Pupils: Career Conversation invitation

Please see the flyers attached:

Firhill High School is hosting this event on Tuesday 30^th May and Craigmount High School on Tuesday June 6^th.  You are invited to either event.

The Career Conversation is aimed at young people, parents/carers, employers, school staff and practitioners and will explore careers, employability, and the increasing importance of creativity skills for young people and for Scotland’s future economic success.

The evening will follow the well-established, highly interactive and engaging ‘Creative Conversation’ format and will include presentations and a panel discussion to facilitate dialogue between parents/carers, schools and colleges and employers.

Refreshments and further conversation will follow until 8.00pm.

Please confirm attendance by emailing Martin.Hutchison@edinburgh.gov.uk

Mrs O’Connell

 

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers

The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor

 

 

 

 

E-Newsletter for Monday, 15 May 2017

No Assemblies this week.

 

Values Focus Week

This week we will be focusing on Tolerance and Fairness – “We promote equality, celebrate diversity and value our differences.  We ensure that everyone is treated equally”.
Mr Hunter

Easter Study Revision Deposits

Any student who has not yet collected their Easter Study Revision Deposit, please come to the school office at break, lunch or after school (Monday – Thursday) ONLY to collect your deposit.
Ms Sim

 

Edinburgh Food Social Truck

A total of £134.55 was raised from the Edinburgh food social truck.

Thank you to Amey for donating the full amount to the HFT department.

Also thank you to everyone who supported the S3 group and we hope you enjoyed the food.

Ms Bird

 

Rugby Tournament

There is a girls touch rugby tournament which is taking place all day on Thursday 1^st of June at Leith Academy.  Please let Miss Cox know if you would like to come along.
Ms Cox

 

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers

The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor

E-Newsletter for Monday, 8 May 2017

No Assemblies this week.

 
 

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

 

Easter Study Revision Deposits

Any student who has not yet collected their Easter Study Revision Deposit, please come to the school office at break, lunch or after school (Monday – Thursday) to collect your deposit.
Ms Sim

 

Watersports Trip

Just a reminder that the next payment for the Watersports trip is due.  
Ms Davies

 
 

JET Interviews

All of the current S3 pupils who have applied for JET next year must return their JET application forms by Wednesday 10^th of May. If any pupils need a replacement form please see Mr Whale as soon as possible.
Mr Whale

 

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

 

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers

The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor