Monday 16 March 2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 16 March 2020


Assemblies This week

Monday – S1 Pupils

Tuesday – S2 Pupils

Wednesday – S3 Pupils

Thursday – S4 Pupils

Friday – S5/S6 Pupils



Lateness Strategy 2020
Punctuality is vital to getting a good start to the day and being successful.

If you are late 2x in the week without a plausible reason and your Parent/Carer has not contacted the school, then you will receive a 10 mins detention at the start of lunch in PSE 2. in School.

If you do not turn up, then it will be carried forward to the next lunch for 15 mins. If you fail to attend this your guidance teacher will make contact with home and follow up.



Pupil Absence
A gentle reminder, if your child is absent from school please call the office on 0131-664-7440 or reply to the absence text with the reason your child is absent.



F.A.O. National 5 and Higher Art Pupils
A reminder that all National 5 and Higher art folios need to be completed by Tuesday 31st March.
Miss Grisdale



Fringe Festival Committee
We are looking for pupils to join our Fringe Festival Committee. If you would like to help organise trips to the Fringe, meet new friends and learn new skills our group meets on a Thursday Lunch time in art 2. All pupils welcome.
Miss Grisdale



SQA Post-Results Services (PRS) – A Timeline for Parents – 2020

Please click on the following link to access SQA Post-Results Services (PRS) – A Timeline for Parents – 2020.

https://gracemounthighschool-updates.blogspot.com/2020/03/sqa-post-results-services-prs-timeline.html



Music Department 

Music clubs for this term:
·        Keyboard Club (Monday lunch)
·        Rock Band (Tuesday after school)
·        Choir (Wednesday lunch)
·        Brass Group (Thursday lunch)
Come along or speak to one of the music staff if interested.

Music Awards will continue this term for anyone who is attending their instrument lessons and going “over and above” in class. Keep working hard and you could be rewarded each month.




LGBT Group

The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be look at the school’s Equalities Policy.
Ms McDonald


Clubs for GHS Pupils 2020

























Lunch Clubs











Monday 9 March 2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 9 March 2020


No assemblies this week.



Lateness Strategy 2020
Punctuality is vital to getting a good start to the day and being successful.

If you are late 2x in the week without a plausible reason and your Parent/Carer has not contacted the school, then you will receive a 10 mins detention at the start of lunch in PSE 2. in School.

If you do not turn up, then it will be carried forward to the next lunch for 15 mins. If you fail to attend this your guidance teacher will make contact with home and follow up.



Pupil Absence
A gentle reminder, if your child is absent from school please call the office on 0131-664-7440 or reply to the absence text with the reason your child is absent.



Music Department 
Senior GASS will run on Monday, Tuesday AND Wednesday this week for National 5 and Higher practice time with accompaniments.

Please note that music practice times will now be available as follows:

·        All break times – practice for pupils receiving instrumental lessons;

·        Monday lunch – closed;

·        Tuesday lunch – S1-3;

·        Wednesday lunch – seniors only;

·        Thursday lunch – S1-3.

Senior music pupils can use any lunch time to prepare for the performing exams.


Music clubs for this term


·        Keyboard Club (Monday lunch)

·        Rock Band (Tuesday after school)

·        Choir (Wednesday lunch)

·        Brass Group (Thursday lunch)

Come along or speak to one of the music staff if interested.


Music Awards will continue this term for anyone who is attending their instrument lessons and going “over and above” in class. Keep working hard and you could be rewarded each month.




LGBT Group
The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be look at the school’s Equalities Policy.
Ms McDonald





Clubs for GHS Pupils: January - April 2020
























Lunch Clubs for GHS

Monday 2 March 2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 2 March 2020


Assemblies for This Week

Monday – S1 Assembly

Tuesday – S2 Assembly

Wednesday – S3 Assembly

Thursday – S4 Assembly

Friday – S5/S6 Assembly



Purple Friday 2020
A big thank you to everyone involved in the Purple Friday Celebrations.  It was a huge success with so many people getting their nails painted or getting a temporary tattoo.  This year we raised £60, £10 more than last year.  Well done to the LGBT group for their hard work and dedication to ensure that Purple Friday 2020 was such a success.
Ms McDonald



S1 Outward Bound Update
A reminder that all S1 pupils going on Outward Bound should have now paid their second instalment of £30.  If your parents or carers have still to do this then they should do so as soon as possible.  If you have any questions or issues about payment, then please see Mr Wyllie as soon as possible.
Mr Wyllie



Lateness Strategy 2020
Punctuality is vital to getting a good start to the day and being successful.

If you are late 2x in the week without a plausible reason and your parent/ carer has not contacted the school, then you will receive a 10 mins detention at the start of lunch in PSE 2. in School.

If you do not turn up, then it will be carried forward to the next lunch for 15 mins. If you fail to attend this your guidance teacher will make contact with home and follow up.



Pupil Absence
A gentle reminder, if your child is absent from school please call the office on 0131-664-7440 or reply to the absence text with the reason your child is absent.




LGBT Group
The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be look at the school’s Equalities Policy.
Ms McDonald



Music Department
All instrumental lessons are running as normal. If you receive lessons in school, please make sure to check your time on the morning of your lesson and attend ALL lessons.

Music clubs for this term:

·        Keyboard Club (Monday lunch)

·        Rock Band (Tuesday after school)

·        Choir (Wednesday lunch)

·        Brass Group (Thursday lunch)

Come along or speak to one of the music staff if interested.

Music Awards will continue this term for anyone who is attending their instrument lessons and going “over and above” in class. Keep working hard and you could be rewarded each month.
Mr Kilday


Clubs for GHS Pupils: January - April 2020























Lunch Clubs for GHS Pupils



Monday 24 February 2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 24 February 2020


Assemblies for This week

Tuesday – Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday – Tiree




Lateness Strategy 2020
Punctuality is vital to getting a good start to the day and being successful.

If you are late 2x in the week without a plausible reason and your Parent/Carer has not contacted the school, then you will receive a 10 mins detention at the start of lunch in PSE 2. in School.

If you do not turn up, then it will be carried forward to the next lunch for 15 mins. If you fail to attend this your guidance teacher will make contact with home and follow up.



Pupil Absence
A gentle reminder, if your child is absent from school please call the office on 0131-664-7440 or reply to the absence text with the reason your child is absent.



S1 Pupils - Outward Bound News
Reminder for S1 Pupils going on the Outward Bound trip in August, your second payment (£30 this time) needs to be paid by Friday this week. Please pay using parent pay or hand money into the school office as soon as you can. If you think this will be a problem in any way then please contact the school office.
Mr Wyllie



London Dance Trip
A reminder that a payment of £100 is due on Friday 28th of February. Please pay this via parent pay or at the school office.
Miss Greig




Purple Friday
Friday 28th February is Purple Friday, a day to show our support for LGBT equality and stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. You can show your support by wearing something purple on the day, i.e. hair band, socks, belt, etc. or by purchasing a badge (suggested donation is 20p). This year, there will be a stall in the dining hall before registration and at break for anyone who would like a temporary LGBT tattoo, a stick-on purple rhinestone (or a few) or to have their nails painted. Lastly, the LGBT group would like to invite you to join our group photo and have a mini celebration in science 5 at 12:15.
Ms McDonald



LGBT Group
The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be look at the school’s Equalities Policy.
Ms McDonald






Music Department
All instrumental lessons are running as normal. If you receive lessons in school, please make sure to check your time on the morning of your lesson and attend ALL lessons.


Music clubs for this term:



·         Keyboard Club (Monday lunch)

·         Rock Band (Tuesday after school)

·         Choir (Wednesday lunch)

·         Brass Group (Thursday lunch)

Come along or speak to one of the music staff if interested.


Music Awards will continue this term for anyone who is attending their instrument lessons and going “over and above” in class. Keep working hard and you could be rewarded each month.
Mr Kilday



Clubs for GHS Pupils
























Lunch Clubs









































































Monday 17 February 2020

E-Newsletter for w/c Monday, 17 February 2020

No Assemblies this week.



Lateness Strategy 2020
Punctuality is vital to getting a good start to the day and being successful.

If you are late 2x in the week without a plausible reason and your parent/ carer has not contacted the school, then you will receive a 10 mins detention at the start of lunch in PSE 2. in School.

If you do not turn up, then it will be carried forward to the next lunch for 15 mins. If you fail to attend this your guidance teacher will make contact with home and follow up.



Pupil Absence
A gentle reminder, if your child is absent from school please call the office on 0131-664-7440 or reply to the absence text with the reason your child is absent.



S1 Pupils - Outward Bound News
Reminder for S1 Pupils going on the Outward Bound trip in August, your second payment (£30 this time) needs to be paid by the end of this month, Friday 28th. Please pay using parent pay or hand money into the school office as soon as you can.
Mr Wyllie



LGBT Group
The LGBT group can come to science 5 every lunchtime with an official meeting being held on Tuesdays. New and returning members are welcome. Bring your lunch. Our focus over the next few weeks will be look at the school’s Equalities Policy.
Ms McDonald





Music Department
All instrumental lessons are running as normal. If you receive lessons in school, please make sure to check your time on the morning of your lesson and attend ALL lessons.



Music clubs for this term:


·         Keyboard Club (Monday lunch)


·         Rock Band (Tuesday after school)
·         Choir (Wednesday lunch)
·         Brass Group (Thursday lunch)
Come along or speak to one of the music staff if interested.

Music Awards will continue this term for anyone who is attending their instrument lessons and going “over and above” in class. Keep working hard and you could be rewarded each month.
Mr Kilday



Clubs for GHS Pupils: January - April 2020

























Lunch Clubs for GHS


















NHS Youth Volunteer Programme - Closing Date Monday, 2 March 2020