E-Newsletter for Monday, 24 June 2019

No Assemblies this week.

Values Focus Week

This week we will be 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

FAO Wednesday Dancers

There will be a short rehearsal for any dancers who have been attending after school classes on a Wednesday, this Wednesday in the drama studio at 3.30-4.15pm.
Miss Greig

GHS Extra -Curricular Sports Timetable for Term 3

Please find below the extra-curricular sports timetable for term 3:

E-Newsletter for Monday, 17 June 2019

No Assemblies this week.

Values Focus Week

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

Outward Bound Forms

URGENT! – Please return your Outward Bound forms by Wednesday, 19 June.
To allow me to check over your Outward Bound forms and to send them off on time please ensure that you hand in all Outward Bound forms no later than Wednesday. Replacement forms, additional medical forms and copies of kit lists are all available from Mr Wyllie.
Mr Wyllie

Music Department

·         If you receive instrument or voice lessons in school, please make sure that you check your lesson times every week. These are on the board in the music corridor along with individual time slips. It is your responsibility to find out when your lesson is and to collect your slip in the morning.

·         Brass lessons with Miss MacLean will be on Tuesday this week, not Thursday.

·         Keep an eye on the Music Department Positivity board for upcoming notices of Music Awards and “Musician of the Month.”

Mr Kilday

S5/S6 students Applying for Medicine

The Royal High School is hosting a Getting into Medicine Day for any pupil in S5 and S6 that is interested. The event will be held on Friday 21^st June from 9.30-4pm and will be led by some of Royal High’s successful candidates. It is aimed at new S6, but new S5 are welcome to come along. It will cover the medicine course, work experience, personal statement and interview help. If you are interested, please email nicola.casey@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk directly.  Please also let your Guidance teacher know if you plan to attend. You will be expected to make your way to and from the event independently.

Mrs Ellis 

GHS Extra -Curricular Sports Timetable for Term 3

Please find below the extra-curricular sports timetable for term 3:

E-Newsletter for Monday, 10 June 2019

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

Alton Towers Trip Meeting

There will be an Alton Towers trip meeting during break today in the PE classroom.  All pupils going on the trip should attend.
Mr Gregor

S2 Outward Bound - Parent/Carer information Evening – Tonight!

Tonight’s meeting is for parents and carers of all new S2 pupils who are going on Outward Bound trip in August.

Location:  School Library

Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm

This is an opportunity to find out more about the trip, ask questions and share any additional information with Mr Wyllie (trip leader).  S2 Pupils going on the trip are also welcome to attend, but should be accompanied by a Parent/Carer.

Mr Wyllie

Artwork for Collection

Any S1-S3 pupils that would like to take their work home, please collect from Miss Grisdale.
Miss Grisdale

FAO All Dancers

A reminder that there are 3 classes on after school on Wednesdays this term 3.30-6.30pm. These classes are open to ALL dancers S1-S6.

Miss Greig

S5/S6 students Applying for Medicine
The Royal High School is hosting a Getting into Medicine Day for any pupil in S5 and S6 that is interested. The event will be held on Friday 21^st June from 9.30-4pm and will be led by some of Royal High’s successful candidates. It is aimed at new S6, but new S5 are welcome to come along. It will cover the medicine course, work experience, personal statement and interview help. If you are interested, please email nicola.casey@royalhigh.edin.sch.uk directly.  Please also let your Guidance teacher know if you plan to attend. You will be expected to make your way to and from the event independently.
Mrs Ellis 

Job/Apprenticeship Opportunities

Left school or thinking of leaving school? Have a look at the following websites:

www.apprenticeships.scot

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

www.facebook.com/SDSEdinburgh/

Lots of job/apprenticeship opportunities available in the South Edinburgh area.
Also worth liking and sharing SDS Edinburgh facebook page as opportunities get posted very regularly there.
Mr Doak

GHS Extra -Curricular Sports Timetable for Term 3

Please find below the extra-curricular sports timetable for term 3:

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 3 June 2019

Assemblies This Week

Tuesday – Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday – Tiree 

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

Outward Bound Trip Forms and Final Payments

Just a reminder that all Outward Bound forms and final payments are now due in. Please return forms to Mr Wyllie. Payments should be made using Parent Pay.
Mr Wyllie

Outward Bound Trip for current S1’s - A few places still available.

We still have a few places on our S1 Outward Bound trip to Loch Eil, running from 26th-30th August. Full cost of the trip is £196.50, with financial assistance available for those that qualify. If you’d like to go, but still haven’t signed up yet or would simply just like a little more information then please see Mr Wyllie as soon as possible.
Mr Wyllie

FAO All Dancers

A reminder that there are 3 classes on after school on Wednesdays this term 3.30-6.30pm. These classes are open to ALL dancers S1-S6.
Miss Greig

Music Department

There is now a new timetable for the music practice rooms. Due to high demand, these rooms will only be available to:

·         Pupils who receive instrument/voice lessons

·         Pupils who are in a music class.

All instrumental pupils are asked to speak to Mr Kilday to ensure that you have booked a practice time.

Mr Kilday

GHS Extra -Curricular Sports Timetable for Term 3

Please find below the extra-curricular sports timetable for term 3: