Health and Well-being 2020

It features a variety of entry level jobs and Modern Apprenticeships, some of which require very few qualifications and are suitable for those who are about to leave or have left school. There are also Graduate Apprenticeships and other alternatives to university.

The Programmes, Courses and Training section contains a range of options available to young people who have left school and are not yet in employment, further education or training.

How to survive lockdown without going mad! By Beth Reid

20 Wednesday May 2020

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If you are looking for some helpful tips on supporting Mental Health here is a great resource from our school counsellor. It contains 5 simple tips for supporting your Mental Health.
Remember #KindnessMatters so be kind to yourself

Mental Health Awareness Week

19 Tuesday May 2020

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and as a school we are looking to support this campaign and raise awareness for this years theme; Kindness.

Bulletin – Tuesday 17th March 2020

17 Tuesday Mar 2020

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Lost Property – If you have lost a ring please come to the School Office to collect.

Break and Lunchtime in the Village: Scotmid will be removing the queuing system, that has been in place for the last few weeks, as of Monday 16^th March. This is on a trial basis and we would expect all pupils to be respectful and behave appropriately when in the village and local shops. Should there be poor behaviour then the queuing system will be reintroduced, which is not what anyone wishes. Please be respectful and use the local amenities appropriately.

S4/5/6 Easter Supported Study: Information on subjects running support study sessions during the Easter break is now available.

S4/5/6 tutors have this information to share with you and parents/carers will have received it by email.

If you are interested in attending any session/s please see the teacher running it/them to sign-up.

Project: Todays class for litter picking is 1.6 with Mr Paterson.

We are like all schools in Edinburgh listening to the advice from the Local Authority, Scottish Government and health professionals around Covid 19, and responding and planning as they advise.

Higher Spanish SQA Performance exams (Additional Candidates) Tuesday, 17 March:

Michelle Becerra 5C2	9.30
Eric Braggins 4M2	9.45
Jorge Kerr 4M1	10.00
Sean Macdonald 5M1	10.25
Yasmin Ortiz 5C1	10.40

Please take a note of the date and times shown and see Mrs Ranson who will tell you where the exam will take place. It is essential that you attend. No-one will be available to collect you this time if you forget.

S2 Scottish Cup netball final: Unfortunately, Netball Scotland have had to postpone all events in the country due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Therefore, the trip will not go ahead as planned on Wednesday. All money paid towards trip will be kept safe and used for when the event is rescheduled. If you would like a refund, please speak to Miss McCaig in the PE department.

World Book Day Quiz: 3 pupils answered all questions correctly – Merrie MacBeth (2B1), Eve Ryan (2C1) and Sophie Rushworh (2C1). Please come to the LRC to collect your prizes.

Bulletin – Monday 16th March 2020

16 Monday Mar 2020

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S4/5/6 Easter Supported Study: Information on subjects running support study sessions during the Easter break is now available.

S4/5/6 tutors have this information to share with you and parents/carers will have received it by email.

If you are interested in attending any session/s please see the teacher running it/them to sign-up.

Senior Team and Prefect applications reminder: All applications should be returned to the Main Office by 3.30pm this afternoon.

Project: Todays class for litter picking is 2.6 with Miss Gear.

We are like all schools in Edinburgh listening to the advice from the Local Authority, Scottish Government and health professionals around Covid 19, and responding and planning as they advise.

Higher Spanish SQA Performance exams (Additional Candidates) Tuesday, 17 March:

Michelle Becerra 5C2	9.30
Eric Braggins 4M2	9.45
Jorge Kerr 4M1	10.00
Sean Macdonald 5M1	10.25
Yasmin Ortiz 5C1	10.40

Happy (belated) Pi Day!: 3.14 – 14th March

Come along to G02 at lunchtime today and see how many digits of Pi you can remember.

Prizes for top 3.

Scottish Schools Aquathon Friday 24 April: This event takes place in April in Glenrothes and includes individual and team competitions in which competitors complete a swim and a run.

S1/2 – 250m swim and 2km run

S3/4 – 400m swim and 3km run

S5/6 – 500m swim and 4km run

If you are keen to enter the event, please speak to Mr May asap!