Monday 27 March 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 27 March 2017


Assemblies for This Week

Order of Assembly:

Tuesday - Lewis

Wednesday – Skye

Thursday – Tiree



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

 

WATER SPORTS: LAST CHANCE TO BOOK A SPACE THIS WEEK! 
A reminder that if you want to come on the Water sports trip to Spain, a £100 deposit needs to be handed in to Miss Davies or Mr Gregor by the end of the week to secure your place.
Mr Gregor/Ms Davies



Senior Phase Modern Languages Pupils
Spanish SQA N5/N4/Higher Speaking Exams are on Monday 27th March and Higher French is on Tuesday 28th March. All candidates must ensure they come prepared with their 40 words and have revised thoroughly. All SQA German pupils in S3 are reminded that they must complete all outstanding tests by Thursday 30th March.

Good luck!
Mrs Towers

 

Girls Rugby
There will be a girls touch rugby game against Liberton High School this Thursday after school. Can the girls rugby team please let Miss Cox know if you are able to play or not.
Ms Cox



Girls Fitness
Girls fitness will start back Wednesday after school. Come along if you fancy some exam de-stress or just a fun workout. Ask Miss Cox for more details.
Miss Cox



Outward Bound Payment Reminder
A reminder to all S1 pupils that all final payments of £65 must be paid into the school office by Friday 31st March.
Mr Wyllie


 
Art Folios for Senior Pupils
A reminder that seniors only have one week to complete art folios.  GASS is offered every night after school.
Ms Grisdale



S1-S3 Art Club
S1-3 Art Club will be cancelled for the next few weeks and will resume in May when the senior art folios have been submitted to the SQA.
Miss McCreadie

 

S5 pupils
Thinking about going to University next year?  Do you have a University in mind and would like to go for a visit?  There is a poster in the office window (underneath the TV) that has a list of Open Day dates for every University in Scotland.   
Or, if you prefer to have your own copy you can click on the link below:
and then click on:
Mrs O’Connell


LEAPS Summer School

For LEAPS-eligible students who are holding one or more UCAS offers and would like to strengthen their chances of university entry and experience university study.

Key Dates:

Summer School will run from Friday 2 June – Friday 21 July 2017 at various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Deadline for registering interest: Friday 17 March 2017

(Registering interest form open online now – students who register interest will be contacted when applications open online in mid-March.)

Deadline for completed applications: Friday 31 March 2017

(Full application form will open online in mid-March.)




LEAPS Parents’ Information Evenings

This year we are moving our Parents’ Information Evenings to May:

·         Wednesday 17th May 2017
Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, 19.00 - 21.00
·         Wednesday 24th May 2017
Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, 19.00 - 21.00
·         Wednesday 31st May 2017
University of Stirling, Stirling, 19.00 - 21.00

Booking is open online now (if anyone is super keen!): www.leapsonline.org/parents-info-evenings

We’ll send a reminder round after Easter about these, but wanted to let you know the dates well in advance.

Mrs O’Connell

 
 
S4-S6 pupils – Are you ready for your Engineering Career to take off?
Any pupils who are interested in Engineering, a fantastic opportunity has come up to apply for an engineering residential week during the summer holidays.  Overview:

       In July 2017, BAE Systems Military Air and Information will be hosting two residential Engineering Taster Weeks.

       This great opportunity is aimed at 16 - 18 year olds, interested in studying a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject at university, or planning to apply for an apprenticeship programme.

       The weeks will be held at Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire, home to the Eurofighter Typhoon final assembly.

       The Taster Weeks will challenge and engage students through a realistic engineering based project, site tours and product demonstrations.

       Accommodation and food costs are covered by BAE Systems. Students are only required to get themselves to and from Warton at the start and end of the week.


During the week you will be given the opportunity to:

       Experience a real world engineering challenge with a group project

       Have the rare opportunity to see the facilities used to build some the most advanced military aircraft

For further details and how to apply, see Mrs O’Connell.
Mrs O’Connell

 


Alton Towers Trip – 16th June
A reminder that letters for this trip can be collected from the PE Base.  Total cost is £45 and selection is dependent on your effort across school this year.
Mr Gregor

 

The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health.  Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker

 

 Careers Advisor
The Careers Adviser Kay Hannah will be available in the school library at lunch-time on Tuesdays - no appointment necessary. Kay can support you:

·         To work out which career is a good match for you

·         Support you with College and University applications

·         Support you to develop a high-quality CV, job applications and interview skills
Kay Hannah

 


Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor

 

Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is now up and running every day, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric room from 8am. 
Mr Gregor

 

Medical Forms to be returned to Mrs Fraser
This is a reminder that any pupils still to hand in their Asthma Consent forms (and/or any Medication to be Replenished forms) should submit them to Mrs Fraser ASAP.
Mrs Fraser



Last Day of Term – Friday, 31 March
Friday 31st March – Dress down day and raffle. £1 suggested donation in aid of Cancer Research.  Senior pupils will be going round register classes all this week selling raffle tickets - £1 a strip.
S5/6 Volunteering Class


 

 

 

 

 

Monday 20 March 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 20 March 2017


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

 

Go4SET Pupil’s Choice Award Winners.
Congratulations to our team for their fantastic and well deserved award. What a result!

If you’re interested in learning more about STEM or competing in Go4SET ask in Science.
Mr Wallis

 

Senior Phase Modern Languages Pupils
All Senior Phase Modern Languages pupils should be preparing thoroughly for their French, German and Spanish forthcoming Speaking Assessments. Please attend the GASS we always offer and please make sure you have practised and prepared well in advance of your exam. Remember those marks go towards your final exam. Make sure you know the time of your exam.
Mrs Towers

 

Girls Fitness
Girls fitness will start back Wednesday after school. Come along if you fancy some exam de-stress or just a fun workout. Ask Miss Cox for more details.
Miss Cox



Outward Bound Payment Reminder
A reminder to all S1 pupils that all final payments of £65 must be paid into the school office by Friday 31st March.
Mr Wyllie


Art Folios for Senior Pupils
A reminder that seniors only have two weeks to complete art folios.  GASS is offered every night after school.
Ms Grisdale

 

S1-S3 Art Club
S1-3 Art Club will be cancelled for the next few weeks and will resume in May when the senior art folios have been submitted to the SQA.
Miss McCreadie

 

LEAPS S5 Conference

For LEAPS-eligible S5 students who are aiming for university or college.

Wednesday 22 March 5-8pm at the University of Edinburgh


Free return buses are available from outlying areas.

Mrs O’Connell

 


LEAPS Summer School

For LEAPS-eligible students who are holding one or more UCAS offers and would like to strengthen their chances of university entry and experience university study.

Key Dates:

Summer School will run from Friday 2 June – Friday 21 July 2017 at various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Deadline for registering interest: Friday 17 March 2017

(Registering interest form open online now – students who register interest will be contacted when applications open online in mid-March.)

Deadline for completed applications: Friday 31 March 2017

(Full application form will open online in mid-March.)

Mrs O'Connell



LEAPS Parents’ Information Evenings
This year we are moving our Parents’ Information Evenings to May:

·         Wednesday 17th May 2017
Heriot-Watt University Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels, 19.00 - 21.00
·         Wednesday 24th May 2017
Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, 19.00 - 21.00
·         Wednesday 31st May 2017
University of Stirling, Stirling, 19.00 - 21.00

Booking is open online now (if anyone is super keen!): www.leapsonline.org/parents-info-evenings

We’ll send a reminder round after Easter about these, but wanted to let you know the dates well in advance.

Mrs O’Connell

 

S4-S6 pupils – Are you ready for your Engineering Career to take off?
Any pupils who are interested in Engineering, a fantastic opportunity has come up to apply for an engineering residential week during the summer holidays.  Overview:

       In July 2017, BAE Systems Military Air and Information will be hosting two residential Engineering Taster Weeks.

       This great opportunity is aimed at 16 - 18 year olds, interested in studying a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject at university, or planning to apply for an apprenticeship programme.

       The weeks will be held at Warton Aerodrome in Lancashire, home to the Eurofighter Typhoon final assembly.

       The Taster Weeks will challenge and engage students through a realistic engineering based project, site tours and product demonstrations.

       Accommodation and food costs are covered by BAE Systems. Students are only required to get themselves to and from Warton at the start and end of the week.

During the week you will be given the opportunity to:  

       Experience a real world engineering challenge with a group project

       Have the rare opportunity to see the facilities used to build some the most advanced military aircraft

For further details and how to apply, see Mrs O’Connell.
Mrs O’Connell



Alton Towers Trip – 16th June
A reminder that letters for this trip can be collected from the PE Base.  Total cost is £45 and selection is dependent on your effort across school this year.
Mr Gregor

 

The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health.  Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker

 

Careers Advisor
The Careers Adviser Kay Hannah will be available in the school library at lunch-time on Tuesdays - no appointment necessary. Kay can support you:

·         To work out which career is a good match for you

·         Support you with College and University applications

·         Support you to develop a high-quality CV, job applications and interview skills
Kay Hannah

 

Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor

 

Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is now up and running every day, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric room from 8am. 
Mr Gregor

 

Medical Forms to be returned to Mrs Fraser
This is a reminder that any pupils still to hand in their Asthma Consent forms (and/or any Medication to be Replenished forms) should submit them to Mrs Fraser ASAP.
Mrs Fraser

 



 

 

 

 

Monday 13 March 2017

E-Newsletter for Monday, 13 March 2017


No assemblies this week.


 
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

 

FAO Ogwini Trip Pupils
There will be a short meeting at break time on Tuesday 14th March in the PE classroom to discuss our upcoming assembly.  Attendance is compulsory!!
Miss Greig



Vaccinations on Wednesday, 15 March 2017
The vaccinations will take place on Wednesday, 15 March.  Any pupils still to return their form should hand them into the school office ASAP.
Office Team


Art Folios for Senior Pupils
A reminder that seniors only have three weeks to complete art folios.  GASS is offered every night after school.
Ms Grisdale

 

S1-S3 Art Club
S1-3 Art Club will be cancelled for the next few weeks and will resume in May when the senior art folios have been submitted to the SQA.
Miss McCreadie

 

Alton Towers Trip – 16th June
A reminder that letters for this trip can be collected from the PE Base.  Total cost is £45 and selection is dependent on your effort across school this year.
Mr Gregor
 

 

S4 & S5 Pupils
Do you have interest in a career in Law?  Are you the first generation in your family to think about attending University?  If you have answered yes to both questions a Royal Bank of Scotland work experience week would be ideal for you!

For one week, the legal team at RBS are offering pupils the opportunity to experience life as a lawyer. Throughout the week pupils will get the opportunity to participate in lots of interactive workshops and experiences.  They will sit in on a real live court case, take part in a mock trial, take part in exercises to help increase presentation skills, public speaking, confidence and team-working, spend an afternoon in a large central Edinburgh law firm, and find out about career paths and routes into the profession.

When and where is it?

 Monday 19 June to Friday 23 June 2017 - It is in term time, so permission to attend will be required from the school as well as a parent / guardian.

Location – RBS Gogarburn office (by the airport). Travel costs will be reimbursed and lunch provided daily.  Students will be required to make their own way to and from the venue.

See Mrs O’Connell if you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity.
Mrs O’Connell

 
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmeron Health Drop In
The Health Opportunities Team Gilmerton health Drop-in is on every Wednesday evening between 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Gilmerton Community Centre. The Drop in is a free and confidential service, where young people aged 12-25 can access advice, support and information on all health issues, including sexual health.  Pop in to say hi, join in the activities or stay to get some 1 to 1 advice – it’s your choice.
Eilidh MacIver, Project Worker



S6 Pupils

LEAPS Summer School

For LEAPS-eligible students who are holding one or more UCAS offers and would like to strengthen their chances of university entry and experience university study.


Key Dates:

Summer School will run from Friday 2 June – Friday 21 July 2017 at various locations throughout Edinburgh.

Deadline for registering interest: 5pm Friday 17 March 2017

(Registering interest form open online now – students who register interest will be contacted when applications open online in mid-March.)

Deadline for completed applications: 5pm Friday 31 March 2017

(Full application form will open online in mid-March.)

 
 
 
S5 Pupils
 
LEAPS S5 Conference
For LEAPS-eligible S5 students who are aiming for university or college.
Wednesday 22 March 2017 5-8pm at the University of Edinburgh
Information is available online now and registration will open in mid-February.
If you any questions about either of these events, please see Mrs O’Connell.
Mrs O’Connell

 
 
 
Careers Advisor
The Careers Adviser Kay Hannah will be available in the school library at lunch-time on Tuesdays - no appointment necessary. Kay can support you:
·         To work out which career is a good match for you
·         Support you with College and University applications
·         Support you to develop a high-quality CV, job applications and interview skills
Kay Hannah
 


 
Sainsbury’s Active Kids Vouchers
The PE department are collecting Active Kids Vouchers again this year.  Please encourage parents/carers to take these when offered if they shop at Sainsbury’s.  Vouchers can be handed to your registration or PE teacher.
Mr Gregor
 

 
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club is now up and running every day, fuel your learning - come along to HFT fabric room from 8am. 
Mr Gregor


 
Medical Forms to be returned to Mrs Fraser
This is a reminder that any pupils still to hand in their Asthma Consent forms (and/or any Medication to be Replenished forms) should submit them to Mrs Fraser ASAP.
Mrs Fraser