Daily Bulletin 3 September 2019

School Buses: The school buses will continue to be parked on Bavelaw road at the end of the school day, due to the ongoing road works at the front of the school. Please leave by the rear of the school and exit through to Bavelaw road until further notice. Those pupils in one of the minibuses or taxis should leave by the front of the school to be picked up as normal.

N McCallum

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2C2 with Miss Hastie.

 

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

 

Screen Education Edinburgh: If you are passionate about film or interested in a career in the film industry and are 16 years or over, the BFI Film Academy is now looking for applications for their next course. Further details from Ms Nitsche or at: https://screen-ed.org/2019/06/28/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2019-20-open-for-applications/

M May

Daily Bulletin 2 September 2019

School Buses: The school buses will continue to be parked on Bavelaw road at the end of the school day, due to the ongoing road works at the front of the school. Please leave by the rear of the school and exit through to Bavelaw road until further notice. Those pupils in one of the minibuses or taxis should leave by the front of the school to be picked up as normal.

N McCallum

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2M2 with Mr Coulson.

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

S6 MUN Denmark: Could all pupils attending this conference meet at F10 during break today for an important meeting.

C Ross

Screen Education Edinburgh: If you are passionate about film or interested in a career in the film industry and are 16 years or over, the BFI Film Academy is now looking for applications for their next course. Further details from Ms Nitsche or at: https://screen-ed.org/2019/06/28/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2019-20-open-for-applications/

M May

Daily Bulletin Friday 30 August 2019

School Buses: The school buses will continue to be parked on Bavelaw road at the end of the school day, due to the ongoing road works at the front of the school. Please leave by the rear of the school and exit through to Bavelaw road until further notice. Those pupils in one of the minibuses or taxis should leave by the front of the school to be picked up as normal.

N McCallum

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

3G Pitch: The 3G will be closed all day including after school for essential repairs.

S May

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) – On every Monday lunch in F43 (Mrs Loy’s room). We will be kicking back off with a visit from STASH who will be talking about LGBT topics and queer sexual health.

S5/6 Statistics Higher Unit:   Would you like to achieve another Higher qualification? If interested come along to G10 on Monday at lunchtime (1.15) to find out how you could complete a Higher unit in Statistics.

J Fyfe

Going, going gone: Scotland’s wildlife in danger? The Green Pencil Award is a creative writing competition open to pupils in S1-S3. Entries can be a story or poem, as long as you write imaginatively about Scotland’s wildlife. Your entry should be no longer than one side of A4 paper. Please see Mrs Timoney in the LRC if you are interested.

E Timoney

Screen Education Edinburgh: If you are passionate about film or interested in a career in the film industry and are 16 years or over, the BFI Film Academy is now looking for applications for their next course. Further details from Ms Nitsche or at: https://screen-ed.org/2019/06/28/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2019-20-open-for-applications/

M May

Daily Bulletin Thursday 29 August 2019

Mr Mann Whole school assembly: We will be having a whole school assembly on Friday to celebrate Mr Mann’s life. If you wish to share a memory, have a presentation shared, do a reading that reflects your memory of Mr Mann, please speak to your guidance teacher or speak to Mrs Coffey, Ms Ranger or Mr McCallum.

School Buses: The school buses will continue to be parked on Bavelaw road at the end of the school day, due to the ongoing road works at the front of the school. Please leave by the rear of the school and exit through to Bavelaw road until further notice. Those pupils in one of the minibuses or taxis should leave by the front of the school to be picked up as normal.

N McCallum

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 4M1 with Miss Wright.

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

Change of Course: The process for changing courses is now complete.  If you have any doubts regarding your current choices, you must speak to Mrs Coffey by the end of this week.  No changes will be approved as of Monday 2^nd September.

L Coffey

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

S2 Ski Trip January 2020: All S2 pupils going on the January 2020 ski trip to Italy must attend a meeting in Mr Cheyne’s room (G11) on Thursday 29^th August at 1.30pm. Everybody MUST attend.

C Cheyne

Going, going gone: Scotland’s wildlife in danger? The Green Pencil Award is a creative writing competition open to pupils in S1-S3. Entries can be a story or poem, as long as you write imaginatively about Scotland’s wildlife. Your entry should be no longer than one side of A4 paper. Please see Mrs Timoney in the LRC if you are interested.

E Timoney

Scripture Union Group (SU) Is on today for all S1 – S6 at lunchtime in F10. Bring your lunch and join us for a time of exploring the Christian faith through various interactive media. All welcome.

Dance Club – This is a reminder the below dance classes start this week, all in the small gym.

Monday Lunch: S2s

Tuesday Lunch: S1s

Wednesday Lunch: S1-S3

Thursday Lunch: Seniors

 

Monday 3.45- 4.45pm: All age groups

Tuesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

Wednesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

 

At after school sessions we are likely to split into smaller groups depending on experience/ style of dance. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.

V Wright

Screen Education Edinburgh: If you are passionate about film or interested in a career in the film industry and are 16 years or over, the BFI Film Academy is now looking for applications for their next course. Further details from Ms Nitsche or at: https://screen-ed.org/2019/06/28/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2019-20-open-for-applications/

M May

S5/6 Statistics Higher Unit:   Would you like to achieve another Higher qualification? If interested come along to G10 on Monday at lunchtime (1.15) to find out how you could complete a Higher unit in Statistics.

J Fyfe

S1 – S6 Choir: Choir rehearsals will continue on Thursday at 1.20pm in F09.  New members are welcome.

M Anderson

 

S6 UCAS – What is LEAPS?

Please find links to useful UCAS/LEAPS information

S6 WIL 2019 grp 2

http://www.leapsonline.org/

Leaps Eligibility: http://www.leapsonline.org/about/our-eligibility-criteria

http://www.leapsonline.org/parents

Daily Bulletin 28 August 2019

NOTICES FOR PUPILS                                                                                                          28 August 2019

 

Mr Mann Whole school assembly: We will be having a whole school assembly on Friday to celebrate Mr Mann’s life. If you wish to share a memory, have a presentation shared, do a reading that reflects your memory of Mr Mann, please speak to your guidance teacher or speak to Mrs Coffey, Ms Ranger or Mr McCallum.

School Buses: The school buses will continue to be parked on Bavelaw road at the end of the school day, due to the ongoing road works at the front of the school. Please leave by the rear of the school and exit through to Bavelaw road until further notice. Those pupils in one of the minibuses or taxis should leave by the front of the school to be picked up as normal.

N McCallum

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 3C2 with Mr May.

 

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

 

Leaver Opportunities: A reminder to all S5/6 pupils who are looking for apprenticeships/ jobs, etc. that the Edinburgh Guarantee is posted on the school website and put on the board across from the Guidance Base every week. This week’s opportunities include travel consultancy, IT, Business and Admin Modern Apprenticeships with initial salaries ranging from £13000 to £20000 p.a. For more info, please see Mr Ferguson in the Guidance Base.

S Ferguson

 

 

S1 Hockey meeting: There is a hockey meeting for all new S1 (boys and girls) who would be interested in joining the hockey team. You don’t have to have played before. Come along to a meeting in the Games Hall at break today.

M Duncan

 

 

 

 

U16 Football: Any boys keen to play football for the U16 team should speak to Mr May as soon as possible. First game is at home against Broughton this Saturday (31^st August).

Girls Football: We are currently looking for a coach to take girls football so please stand by for more details!

S May

 

S1 – S6 Choir: Choir rehearsals will continue on Thursday at 1.20pm in F09.  New members are welcome.

M Anderson

S2 Ski Trip January 2020: All S2 pupils going on the January 2020 ski trip to Italy must attend a meeting in Mr Cheyne’s room (G11) on Thursday 29^th August at 1.30pm. Everybody MUST attend.

C Cheyne

 

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

 

S1-S6 Violin Tuition: Mrs. Miller will return to school on Wednesday 4th September.  Lessons will continue from this date so please bring your instruments on the 4th.   All senior pupils should continue to attend the string ensemble rehearsals at lunchtime on Wednesday 28th August.

M Anderson

 

Paired Reading: Could the S6 Paired Reading mentors please meet in the LRC today P5:

H Kujawa

 

Dance Club – This is a reminder the below dance classes start this week, all in the small gym.

 

Monday Lunch: S2s

Tuesday Lunch: S1s

Wednesday Lunch: S1-S3

Thursday Lunch: Seniors

 

Monday 3.45- 4.45pm: All age groups

Tuesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

Wednesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

 

At after school sessions we are likely to split into smaller groups depending on experience/ style of dance. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.

V Wright

 

 

S5/6 Statistics Higher Unit:   Would you like to achieve another Higher qualification? If interested come along to G10 on Monday at lunchtime (1.15) to find out how you could complete a Higher unit in Statistics.

J Fyfe

 

Screen Education Edinburgh: If you are passionate about film or interested in a career in the film industry and are 16 years or over, the BFI Film Academy is now looking for applications for their next course. Further details from Ms Nitsche or at: https://screen-ed.org/2019/06/28/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2019-20-open-for-applications/

M May

Edinburgh Guarantee Schools Bulletin Week beginning Monday 26 August 2019

Schools Bulletin 26-08-19

Daily Bulletin 27 April 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1B1 with Mr Galloway.

 

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

 

Higher Human Biology: Higher Human Biology pupils please come and see me at the start of period 5 today.

L Coffey

Apprenticeship Opportunity: Any senior pupil interested in an apprenticeship in Hairdressing, please see Mr Ferguson in the Guidance Base.

S Ferguson

S6 Buddies: I will come along to LRC to meet you and talk about the S6 Buddies role this Thursday 29^th August, during Period 5. Looking forward to meeting you,

K Williamson

 

S1-S6 netball: S1-S3 will train on Thursdays 3.45-5 and S4-S6 will train on a Tuesday 3.45-5 will Emily. Training will start this week. Any questions come and speak to Miss McCaig.

H McCaig

 

Pupil Council: Could each KAT class nominate student for pupil council by Tuesday 27 August. Pupil Council is a great opportunity to contribute your ideas to improve the school We will hold meetings every 2n Friday during KAT which cakes will be provided. Please email names to Mrs Coffey.

Alsadeg Bilal

 

 

S1 Hockey meeting: There is a hockey meeting for all new S1 (boys and girls) who would be interested in joining the hockey team. You don’t have to have played before. Come along to a meeting in the Games Hall at break on Wednesday.

M Duncan

 

S1-S6 Violin Tuition: Mrs. Miller will return to school on Wednesday 4th September.  Lessons will continue from this date so please bring your instruments on the 4th.   All senior pupils should continue to attend the string ensemble rehearsals at lunchtime on Wednesday 28th August.

M Anderson

 

Gardening club: Do you have green fingers, want to grow plants or just spend lunch time doing some gardening outside? Gardening club is starting on Tuesday lunchtimes. First plan is to tidy up the courtyard area between the science labs. Other plans include planting seeds, growing veg, making use of the greenhouse and having fun while improving the environment of the school. Meet at G33 (Goldfish bowl) every Tuesday lunchtime – all welcome!

T Beaven

 

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

 

Paired Reading: Could the Paired Reading mentors please meet in the LRC on Thursday 28^th P5.

H Kujawa

 

Zoology Club – Zoology Club is every Tuesday lunchtime in Miss Muir’s room (G31). Zoology Club is involves learning about life on Earth, caring for class animals, having fun and making a difference. All welcome

R Muir

Dance Club – This is a reminder the below dance classes start this week, all in the small gym.

 

Monday Lunch: S2s

Tuesday Lunch: S1s

Wednesday Lunch: S1-S3

Thursday Lunch: Seniors

 

Monday 3.45- 4.45pm: All age groups

Tuesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

Wednesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

 

At after school sessions we are likely to split into smaller groups depending on experience/ style of dance. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.

V Wright

 

 

 

S5/6 Statistics Higher Unit:   Would you like to achieve another Higher qualification? If interested come along to G10 on Monday at lunchtime (1.15) to find out how you could complete a Higher unit in Statistics.

J Fyfe

 

S1 Football: Any boys keen to play football for the S1 team this season should attend a short meeting in the Games Hall at break time on Wednesday 28^th August.

U16 Football: Any boys keen to play football for the U16 team should speak to Mr May as soon as possible. First game is at home against Broughton this Saturday (31^st August).

Girls Football: We are currently looking for a coach to take girls football so please stand by for more details!

S May

 

 

S2 Ski Trip January 2020: All S2 pupils going on the January 2020 ski trip to Italy must attend a meeting in Mr Cheyne’s room (G11) on Thursday 29^th August at 1.30pm. Everybody MUST attend.

C Cheyne

S6 Career Ready: Could all S6 Career Ready students come to see Miss Brownhill in F8 TODAY at break time.  You have a masterclass on WEDNESDAY!

J Brownhill

Daily Bulletin 26 August 2019

BALERNO HIGH SCHOOL

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NOTICES FOR PUPILS                                                                                                          26 August 2019

 

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2.5

 

Use of social spaces at lunchtime: We are aware inside social areas are very busy at lunchtimes so we are zoning certain areas for specific year groups.

As from this week to eat and socialise:

• S1/2 should only use the Riverside
• S3/4/5 should only use the concourse
• S6 should only use their social area

R Ranger

 

S6 Buddies: I will come along to LRC to meet you and talk about the S6 Buddies role this Thursday 29^th August, during Period 5. Looking forward to meeting you,

K Williamson

 

S1-S6 netball: S1-S3 will train on Thursdays 3.45-5 and S4-S6 will train on a Tuesday 3.45-5 will Emily. Training will start this week. Any questions come and speak to Miss McCaig.

H McCaig

 

LRC – Lunchtimes: Please remember that today the LRC will be open to S1 pupils only. Each year group now has lunchtime access on a different day. This includes all areas of the LRC, and pupils who are not in the LRC should not be hanging around  the S6 area.

 

Monday           S1

Tuesday           S2

Wednesday     S3

Thursday         S4/S5

E Timoney

 

Pupil Council: Could each KAT class nominate student for pupil council by Tuesday 27 August. Pupil Council is a great opportunity to contribute your ideas to improve the school We will hold meetings every 2n Friday during KAT which cakes will be provided. Please email names to Mrs Coffey.

Alsadeg Bilal

 

S1 Hockey meeting: There is a hockey meeting for all new S1 (boys and girls) who would be interested in joining the hockey team. You don’t have to have played before. Come along to a meeting in the Games Hall at break on Wednesday.

M Duncan

 

S2 Boys Football

The first training session for S2 boys will be today from 3.45 – 4.45pm. All players who are keen to represent the school team should try to attend this session but if you are unable to make it please speak to Mr May. First game is scheduled for Saturday 31^st August.

1. May

 

S1-S6 Violin Tuition: Mrs. Miller will return to school on Wednesday 4th September.  Lessons will continue from this date so please bring your instruments on the 4th.   All senior pupils should continue to attend the string ensemble rehearsals at lunchtime on Wednesday 28th August.

M Anderson

 

Gardening club: Do you have green fingers, want to grow plants or just spend lunch time doing some gardening outside? Gardening club is starting on Tuesday lunchtimes. First plan is to tidy up the courtyard area between the science labs. Other plans include planting seeds, growing veg, making use of the greenhouse and having fun while improving the environment of the school. Meet at G33 (Goldfish bowl) every Tuesday lunchtime – all welcome!

T Beaven

 

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

 

Paired Reading: Could the S6 Paired Reading mentors please meet in the LRC on Thursday 28^th P5:

H Kujawa

 

Loch Lomond Fieldtrip: Can all National 5 and Higher Geographers confirm their place on this trip by making the £10 payment on parent pay. The trip will run on Tuesday 17^th September. Any issues please come and speak to Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

R Harvey-Jamieson

 

GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) – On every Monday lunch in F43 (Mrs Loy’s room). Today we’ll be kicking back off with a visit from STASH who will be talking about LGBT topics and queer sexual health.

 

 

 

Zoology Club – Zoology Club is every Tuesday lunchtime in Miss Muir’s room (G31). Zoology Club is involves learning about life on Earth, caring for class animals, having fun and making a difference. All welcome

R Muir

 

Dance Club – This is a reminder the below dance classes start this week, all in the small gym.

 

Monday Lunch: S2s

Tuesday Lunch: S1s

Wednesday Lunch: S1-S3

Thursday Lunch: Seniors

 

Monday 3.45- 4.45pm: All age groups

Tuesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

Wednesday 3.45-4.45pm: All age groups

 

At after school sessions we are likely to split into smaller groups depending on experience/ style of dance. Looking forward to seeing lots of you there.

V Wright

 

S5/6 Statistics Higher Unit:   Would you like to achieve another Higher qualification? If interested come along to G10 on Monday at lunchtime (1.15) to find out how you could complete a Higher unit in Statistics.

J Fyfe

LEAPS and UCAS Information for S6

If your child is LEAPS eligible, or thinks they might be, please ensure they fill out the survey on leaspsurvey.org by Thursday 22^nd August at the latest. Interviews will be on Monday – Wednesday. More info can be found on www.leaps.org.uk

Thanks for your help.

If your child is applying through the UCAS process to do medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry or to Oxford or Cambridge the internal deadline for their application is the 8^th October. To meet this deadline they must attend a meeting in the LRC during Key Adult time on Friday 23^rd August, where they will begin an accelerated UCAS process.

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