Monday 29 January 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 29 January 2018


No Assemblies for 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


 
Formal Assessments for S4-S6 Pupils
Formal Assessments will take place on Monday, 29 January – Friday, 9 February for all S4-S6 pupils. 
Mr Hunter



Art Portfolios
Any pupils still to collect their art portfolios from last year, please do so ASAP and make the SQA payment of £10 to the office.
Ms Grisdale

 
 
F.A.O N4, N5 and Higher Art Pupils
All N4, N5 and higher art folios need to be completed by the Easter break.  GASS is offered on the following days and it is vital that all senior pupils attend:

-          Miss Grisdale: Tuesday and Thursday

-          Miss McCreadie & Miss Martinez: Tuesday and Wednesday
 
Senior pupils are also welcome to use the middle room during study periods to catch up on exam work but please sign in with your study teacher first.
Ms Grisdale

 

Senior Art & Photography Students
Please bring your £10 materials contribution to Miss McCreadie ASAP.
Miss McCreadie


Monday 22 January 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 22 January 2018


Assemblies for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday– Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday - Tiree
 
 
Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on No Barriers to Successful Learning – “We support each other and ask for help when we need it. We take responsibility for our learning in order to achieve success”.
Mr Hunter
 
 
S4-S6 Pupil Briefing Session
There will be a pupil briefing session today (Monday 22 January) at registration for all S4-6 pupils in the Drama Studio.
Mr Mackenzie
 

 
Water Sports Trip Meeting         
Please can all pupils going on the Water Sports Trip meet at break in Miss Davies room today.
Mr Gregor


 
Burns Night Bake Sale!
There will be a Bake Sale this Wednesday (24th January) at Break Time in the lunch hall. This is to raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
 
Come along for some cakes and to raise awareness for lung cancer.
Lina Abdullah and Alveena Majid
Senior Volunteering Class
 
 
Art Portfolios
Any pupils still to collect their art portfolios from last year, please do so asap and make the SQA payment of £10 to the office.
Ms Grisdale
 
 
F.A.O N4, N5 and Higher Art Pupils
All N4, N5 and higher art folios need to be completed by the Easter break.  GASS is offered on the following days and it is vital that all senior pupils attend:
-          Miss Grisdale: Tuesday and Thursday
-          Miss McCreadie & Miss Martinez: Tuesday and Wednesday
Senior pupils are also welcome to use the middle room during study periods to catch up on exam work but please sign in with your study teacher first.
Ms Grisdale
 
 
 
Woodwind Lessons
Any pupils in S1, S2 and S3 interested in taking up woodwind lessons (flute, clarinet, saxophone) please see Mrs Cunningham at break on Wednesday 24th January in the music department or give your name to Mr Davis.
Mrs Cunningham
 

Monday 15 January 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 15 January 2018


Assemblies for This Week

Order of Assembly:

Tuesday– Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday - Tiree

 

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

 


S4-S6 pupils
Edinburgh College applications ‘go live’ on Monday 22nd January.  Places will be given on a first come first served basis and popular courses do fill up quickly.  Edinburgh College will guarantee any student who applies a place however it may not be your first choice if you do not get your application in as soon as possible.

 The guidance team and Kay Hannah (Careers Advisor) will be offering an after school session for any pupils who are applying to College this Thursday (18th January) in Mr Sharkey’s room from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.
Mrs O’Connell

 

Art Portfolios
Any pupils still to collect their art portfolios from last year, please do so asap and make the SQA payment of £10 to the office.
Ms Grisdale

 

F.A.O N4, N5 and Higher Art Pupils

All N4, N5 and higher art folios need to be completed by the Easter break.  GASS is offered on the following days and it is vital that all senior pupils attend:

-          Miss Grisdale: Tuesday and Thursday

-          Miss McCreadie & Miss Martinez: Tuesday and Wednesday 

Senior pupils are also welcome to use the middle room during study periods to catch up on exam work but please sign in with your study teacher first.
Ms Grisdale