Monday 25 February 2019

E-Newsletter for Monday, 25 February 2019


Assemblies for This Week
Monday – S1-S6 Assembly



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



S4–S6 Formal Assessments
Formal Assessments will take place in in normal classes during the week beginning
4 March for S4-S6 pupils. 
Mr Mackenzie



S1 Outward Bound Trip – next Payment due now!
Letters went out last week reminding all S1 pupils that the next payment of £65.50, for the Outward Bound trip, is due no later than the 1st March. That’s this Friday. Please make your payment using Parent Pay.
Mr Wyllie



Music Department

If you would like to use a music practice room at break or lunch, please see Mr Kilday to book a slot.

See the notice board in the Music corridor for lots of upcoming events. If you are interested in any of these events, give your name to Mr Kilday.

Lunch and after school groups this week:
Monday lunch – Keyboard Club
Monday lunch – Flute Ensemble
Monday after school – Rock Band
Tuesday after school – Senior GASS
Wednesday lunch – Singers
Thursday lunch – Lunchtime Concert
Thursday after school – Senior GASS
All lunchtime groups start at 1:20pm
New members are always welcome. Just come along or speak to Mr Kilday if you are interested.
Mr Kilday




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Monday 18 February 2019

E-Newsletter for Monday, 18 February 2019


Assemblies for This Week
Monday – S1/S6 Assembly
Tuesday – S2 Assembly
Wednesday – S3 Assembly
Thursday – S4 Assembly
Friday – S5/S6 Assembly



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



S4–S6 Formal Assessments
Formal Assessments will take place in in normal classes during the weeks beginning
18 February and 4 March for S4-S6 pupils. 
Mr Mackenzie



S1 Outward Bound Trip – Second Payment Now Due
Thanks S1 pupils for making your initial payment to attend the school Outward Bound course (26th - 30th August).
Next payment now due - Please now make your next payment of £65.50 no later than Friday 1st March. As before all payments should be made using the Parent Pay. Should you have difficulties using this then please contact the school office for assistance.
Mr Wyllie




Expressive Arts Show Tickets - 20th February 2019
Tickets for the Expressive Arts Show are on sale now.  Tickets are available from Mrs Brown in the Library, or watch out for the pop-up stalls in the dining area at break and lunchtimes.
Adult £4   Child £2.
Doors open at 6.30 and the show starts at 7pm.
Mrs Brown



Music Department
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL PUPILS WHO RECEIVE INSTRUMENTAL/VOICE LESSONS:
There will be an assembly on Thursday, 21 February, during period 2. Please register with your class teacher and go straight to the drama studio.


See the notice board in the Music corridor for lots of upcoming events. If you are interested in any of these events, give your name to Mr Kilday.

Lunch and after school groups this week:
Monday lunch – Keyboard Club
Monday after school – Rock Band
Tuesday lunch – Flute Ensemble
Tuesday after school – Senior GASS
Thursday lunch – Singers
Thursday after school – Senior GASS
All lunchtime groups start at 1:20pm
New members are always welcome. Just come along or speak to Mr Kilday if you are interested.
Mr Kilday




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Monday 4 February 2019

E-Newsletter for Monday, 4 February 2019


No Assemblies this week.



Values Focus Week
This week we will be focusing on Being Valued – “We care about ourselves and each other. We understand that everyone matters”.
Mr Hunter



S4 – S6 Formal Assessments
Formal Assessments will take place in the Exam Hall on Monday, 4 February and in normal classes during the weeks beginning 4 February, 18 February and 4 March for S4-S6 pupils. 
Mr Mackenzie



Expressive Arts Show Tickets - 20th February 2019
Tickets for the Expressive Arts Show are on sale now.  Tickets are available from Mrs Brown in the Library, or watch out for the pop-up stalls in the dining area at break and lunchtimes.
Adult £4   Child £2.
Doors open at 6.30 and the show starts at 7pm.
Mrs Brown




Lunchtime Quiz
The first quiz of 2019 takes place on Wednesday 7th February in the Library.  Bring your lunch and some pals to form a team.  All staff and pupils welcome.
Mrs Brown



Clubs for GHS Pupils - Term 2 2019