Assemblies
for This Week
Order of Assembly:
Tuesday - Lewis
Wednesday – Skye
Thursday – Tiree
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
Book
Festival 2017
The Book Festival Programme is in. If you are
interested in going along, see Mrs Brown by Wednesday 26th for the events you
are interested in. The bookings open on 27th April, early!Mrs Brown
Art
Gallery Trip
Mrs Towers’ German class is reminded that they must
return the EE2 forms by Wednesday 26th April. They are also reminded
to bring 2 x bus fares for Thursday 27th April.Mrs Towers
Summer
Ball Payments
Summer Ball payments are now overdue. The full amount of
£45 was due to be paid before the Easter holidays and must be paid asap. Pupils
should speak to me if they have any issues or queries about the Ball.Mrs Taylor
Girls Fitness
Girls Fitness
will continue next Wednesday after school. Everyone is welcome. Come and try
something new!Miss Cox
Girls Rugby
Girls rugby
will continue next Thursday after school. It would be great if everyone could
please attend as we have a tournament coming up! See you there.Miss Cox
After School Gymnastics
Gymnastics
club will restart on Tuesday the 25th of April at 3.45pm. All
welcome.Mrs Edwards & Mrs McDonald
Muay Thai Kickboxing Club
The Thai Boxing club will not
be running during the next few weeks. Please look out for an announcement in
the newsletter to find out when the classes will start again.Mr Whale
Alton Towers Trip
Deadline for
payment and EE2’s to be returned is this Friday 28th April. These can be
returned to school office or Mr Gregor. If you still want to go but there
are difficulties with meeting that date, see Mr Gregor ASAP. Mr Gregor
Water Sports Trip
The second
instalment of £100 for the trip is due on Friday 28th April. These can be made to the
school office or Miss Davies. Mr Gregor
Food Truck
There will be a food truck selling dishes on Tuesday
lunchtime from 12.50pm-1.30pm in the playground.
Menu
Chicken Fajitas £2
Beef Burritos £1.50
Veggie Burritos £1.50
Smoothies £1
Apple and Pear Crumble £1
All food will be freshly prepared in the morning using
local and seasonal ingredients.
Please come along and support the S3 pupils.
Ms
Bird
Fidget Toys
A number of pupils have been bringing spinning fidget toys in to school
over the last week. Fidget toys are only allowed in class if they have been
authorised by your guidance/support for learning teacher and should not be used
in lessons otherwise. Mr Whale
You Can Be
a Doctor! S2/S3 Event
In collaboration with a group of
medical students and doctors, we are running an event on Monday 8th
May at the University of Edinburgh called “You Can Be a Doctor!”
This is for S2/S3 pupils and their parents
who are thinking about pursuing a career in medicine.
They will hear from a practicing doctor,
current medical students and a member of the team here to find out more about
the medical profession and what they will need to be focussing on for the next
few years.
For further details, and to book a place at
the event, please see Guidance Team.
Mrs
Ellis
Recruiting Holiday Playworkers for Summer 2017
Playworkers support children and young
people with disabilities to participate in a range of fun holiday activities
and outings.
INC is a charity partnership with the mission of delivering a fun,
friendly and exciting holiday playschemes. We are currently recruiting
playworkers to work in Edinburgh during the summer school holidays.
The holiday playscheme will take place
from 26 June until 4 August. These dates include the paid training days.
We are looking for responsible, energetic and enthusiastic
individuals who can easily relate to children and young people and ensure their
safety and respect for each other as well as making sure they have fun. You
will also have the right attitude and values along with communication skills,
patience, reliability, commitment, and a sense of fun.
Earn £7.68 per hour (plus 93p per hour
holiday pay)
TO APPLY: Please email you CV and cover letter to
recruitment@actiongroup.org.uk
or complete the application form.
For more information: 0131 475 2342
Closing date for applications: 9 May
2017
For further details and how to apply,
please see Guidance Team
Mrs Ellis
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
