Monday 10 September 2018

E-Newsletter for Monday, 10 September 2018


Assemblies for This Week
Tuesday – Lewis House
Wednesday – Skye House
Thursday – Tiree House



Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Mutual Respect – “We are polite, courteous and caring. We treat all people with dignity and respect”.
Mr Hunter



Ogwini Partnership Meeting
There will be a meeting for pupils who are interested in finding out about our global partner school, Ogwini High School in South Africa.  We are planning to do some publicity around Ogwini's 50th Anniversary, as well as celebrating their successes.  We will also be discussing how we can work together on Rights Respecting Schools issues.

Anyone interested, plus pupils going on the Ogwini trip should meet up on Wednesday 12th September in the Library, at lunchtime - bring your lunch.


Really looking forward to seeing some new members.
Mrs Brown



Medication Forms
Medication forms for S1 pupils have been sent home.  Please can Parent's/Carer’s fill them in and return with the medication ASAP.  It is imperative that pupils have their medication and correct forms filled in for school to be able to administer when required.
Mrs Fraser



Expressive Arts Show
This year’s Expressive Arts Show will be held on the 20th February 2019. If you have a talent in music, dance, drama, comedy, gymnastics or circus… see Miss Grisdale in Art 2 for more information.
Miss Grisdale



LGBT Group
LGBT group is on a Tuesday at lunchtime in Science 5. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch.
Mrs McDonald



Music Department

Edinburgh Schools Rock Band
Auditions take place on Thursday at 4:30pm in St Thomas of Aquinas. See Mr Kilday in the music department for more information.

Senior GASS
Tuesdays after school in the music department.

Music Clubs
Keyboard Club – Monday lunchtime
Rock Band – Monday after school
Guitar Group – Wednesday lunchtime



All Instrumental Pupils
Please make sure to check the notice board each week for lesson times. If you cannot make a lesson for any reason, speak to someone in the music department.
Mr Kilday




Senior Pupils
Napier University Open Day is on Saturday 13th October 9.30am – 3.30pm at all three campuses.  There will be various presentations happening throughout the day including support for students completing their UCAS personal statement. If you would like more information go to: www.napier.ac.uk/events
Mrs O’Connell




Southfest 2018
Please see below a flyer for Southfest at Liberton High School on Saturday, 22 September 2018.
Miss McClenaghan