Bulletin – Friday 24th May 2019

Challenge Week – Time Capsule – The following pupils need to complete a KIC form. Please pick one up from the LRC.  NO KIC FORM, NO TRIP!

There are also many pupils who have still to return their permission slip – too many to mention. Please collect a letter from the LRC. Payment of £20 is now due on ParentPay.

Challenge Week – Football – Pupils who have signed up for football with Mr Jack during challenge week need to collect a letter from Mr Jack ASAP.

Challenge Week-Camera Obscura Trip – Could all pupils going to the Camera Obscura on Wednesday 26^th or Thursday 27^th June please collect a permission form, which gives you details of payment, plus a KIC form from Ms Hastie in G01 asap please.

Balerno Gala – Saturday 25 May – The school is running the tea and coffee stand at the Balerno Gala to be held on the school playing fields this Saturday between 12.30 and 4.00pm. Monies raised will be used to support the school charities, if any pupil is able to help support this event please give your name and class to the school office before the end of break on Friday. It would be excellent to see the school well represented at this event.

Sweet Sale – Vinetrust Trip fundraiser – There will be a Sweet Sale today at break, organised by Laurie Allan who is raising funds for his trip next year. Please come along to the concourse and buy your sweets from 10p – £2.

Challenge Week Alton Towers Trip: Parent pay is now available on the school website for pupils to pay. The £55 is due by Friday 31^st May. Any issues come and speak to Miss McCaig.

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulletin – Thursday 23rd May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 3E1 with C Hastie

Challenge Week – Football – Pupils who have signed up for football with Mr Jack during challenge week need to collect a letter from Mr Jack ASAP.

Challenge Week-Camera Obscura Trip – Could all pupils going to the Camera Obscura on Wednesday 26^th or Thursday 27^th June please collect a permission form, which gives you details of payment, plus a KIC form from Ms Hastie in G01 asap please.

Balerno Gala – Saturday 25 May – The school is running the tea and coffee stand at the Balerno Gala to be held on the school playing fields this Saturday between 12.30 and 4.00pm. Monies raised will be used to support the school charities, if any pupil is able to help support this event please give your name and class to the school office before the end of break on Friday. It would be excellent to see the school well represented at this event.

Challenge Week Alton Towers Trip: Parent pay is now available on the school website for pupils to pay. The £55 is due by Friday 31^st May. Any issues come and speak to Miss McCaig.

Sweet Sale – Vinetrust Trip fundraiser – There will be a Sweet Sale this Friday 24^th May 2019 organised by Laurie Allan who is raising funds for his trip next year. Please come along at break to the concourse and buy your sweets from 10p – £2.

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

SU Group – No SU group today, but we’re back next week!

 

 

Bulletin – Wednesday 22nd May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is STEAM with L Wicksted

Balerno Gala – Saturday 25 May – The school is running the tea and coffee stand at the Balerno Gala to be held on the school playing fields this Saturday between 12.30 and 4.00pm. Monies raised will be used to support the school charities, if any pupil is able to help support this event please give your name and class to the school office before the end of break on Friday. It would be excellent to see the school well represented at this event.

Sweet Sale – Vinetrust Trip fundraiser – There will be a Sweet Sale this Friday 24^th May 2019 organised by Laurie Allan who is raising funds for his trip next year. Please come along at break to the concourse and buy your sweets from 10p – £2.

S1 Pupils – All S1 pupils will be involved in a STEAM event on Thursday 23rd May from P2-P7. Please report to the drama studio at the beginning of P2 where you will be organised into groups. As the activities will take place outside, it is not necessary to wear school uniform. Please attend your P1 class as normal. You will return to your P7 class if the event finishes early. Any questions, please see Mrs Anderson.

Italy Trip – Please can pupils come and collect a letter from Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson on Wednesday 22^nd May at break time.

Alton Towers Trip – The following pupils still have forms outstanding. Pupils must have them handed in to Miss McCaig ASAP. If you do not have forms, come and collect some from PE department.

Challenge Week – Time Capsule –The following pupils need to complete a KIK form. Please pick one up from the LRC.

There are also many pupils who have still to return their permission slip – too many to mention. Please collect a letter from the LRC. Payment of £20 is now due on ParentPay.

Calling all Challenge Week Golfers – Kieran Forbes 3B2 & Flynn Severin 2B1. Please can you ensure that I have your permission form (KIC) handed back to me in person. If you need another one, please come and see me asap.

All golfers (including the ones above) Please ensure that you arrange for the £10 to be paid via ParentPay to the school asap. The deadline is the 31^st May. Thank you

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.

The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

Challenge Week – Mini Golf & Toy Story Cinema Trip – Could all pupils attending either of these trips attend a meeting in G45 (Mr Wicksted’s room) at 1.15pm on Wednesday 22^nd May. We have information to share about the Mini Golf trip and need to gather some information. We also need to discuss the Toy Story trip with those who have signed up for this. See you then!

Bulletin – Tuesday 21st May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2.4 with I Graham

S1 Pupils – All S1 pupils will be involved in a STEAM event on Thursday 23rd May from P2-P7. Please report to the drama studio at the beginning of P2 where you will be organised into groups. As the activities will take place outside, it is not necessary to wear school uniform. Please attend your P1 class as normal. You will return to your P7 class if the event finishes early. Any questions, please see Mrs Anderson.

Italy Trip – Please can pupils come and collect a letter from Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson on Wednesday 22^nd May at break time.

Challenge Week Alton Towers Trip: Parent pay is now available on the school website for pupils to pay. The £55 is due by Friday 31^st May. Any issues come and speak to Miss McCaig.

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.

The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

Challenge Week – Mini Golf & Toy Story Cinema Trip – Could all pupils attending either of these trips attend a meeting in G45 (Mr Wicksted’s room) at 1.15pm on Wednesday 22^nd May. We have information to share about the Mini Golf trip and need to gather some information. We also need to discuss the Toy Story trip with those who have signed up for this. See you then!

 

 

 

Bulletin – Friday 17th May 2019

Challenge Week Update – Updated lists will be sent to tutors for Friday 17^th May.

Please check carefully that you are on the correct list(s) and follow your tutor’s instructions if there are any queries.

Then go and see your event group leader to complete a permission form and pay any money that is due.

Remember, if you need to swap or simply choose an event, then see Mr Hamilton in F47. Nobody else will be able to authorise any changes at this stage. Thank you

Italy Trip – Please can pupils come and collect a letter from Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson on Wednesday 22^nd May at break time.

Challenge Week Alton Towers Trip: Parent pay is now available on the school website for pupils to pay. The £55 is due by Friday 31^st May. Any issues come and speak to Miss McCaig.

Challenge Week – Mini Golf & Toy Story Cinema Trip – Could all pupils attending either of these trips attend a meeting in G45 (Mr Wicksted’s room) at 1.15pm on Wednesday 22^nd May. We have information to share about the Mini Golf trip and need to gather some information. We also need to discuss the Toy Story trip with those who have signed up for this. See you then!

Challenge Week – Thursday Zoo Trip – All pupils attending the Zoo on the Thursday of Challenge Week should return their permission slip and payment to Miss Muir (G31) as soon as possible (31st of May is the deadline). If you do not have a letter, please pick one up from Miss Muir (G31).

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

Bulletin – Wednesday 15th May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1.4 with D Thomson

Challenge Week Update – Updated lists will be sent to tutors for Friday 17^th May.

Please check carefully that you are on the correct list(s) and follow your tutor’s instructions if there are any queries.

Then go and see your event group leader to complete a permission form and pay any money that is due.

Remember, if you need to swap or simply choose an event, then see Mr Hamilton in F47. Nobody else will be able to authorise any changes at this stage. Thank you

Challenge Week – Time Capsule – There are still pupils who need to return their permission slip for the Time Capsule – both Wednesday and Thursday groups. Please collect from the LRC. Deadline for payment of £20 on ParentPay is 31^st May.

Challenge Week – Mini Golf & Toy Story Cinema Trip – Could all pupils attending either of these trips attend a meeting in G45 (Mr Wicksted’s room) at 1.15pm on Wednesday 22^nd May. We have information to share about the Mini Golf trip and need to gather some information. We also need to discuss the Toy Story trip with those who have signed up for this. See you then!

S1-S3 Girls Rugby – Please can all S1-S3 rugby girls come to a short meeting with Miss McCaig in the PE department at break time today (15/5/19).

S1-S3 Girls Football – Please can all S1-S3 football girls come to a short meeting with Miss McCaig in the PE department at break time today (15/5/19 ’

Exams – Challenge Week – Thursday Zoo Trip – All pupils attending the Zoo on the Thursday of Challenge Week should return their permission slip and payment to Miss Muir (G31) as soon as possible (31st of May is the deadline). If you do not have a letter, please pick one up from Miss Muir (G31).

SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.

The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulletin – Thursday 9th May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1.1 with J McLeod

Challenge Week – Time Capsule – All pupils attending the Time Capsule on Wednesday or Thursday of Challenge Week must return their permission slip to Mrs Timoney as soon as possible. If you do not have a letter, please pick one up from the LRC at the end of lunchtime. The payment of £20 can now be made on ParentPay.

LRC – National 5 English Exam – The LRC will be closed to all staff and pupils this morning. Pupils who require netbooks can pick them up from F41. Please return them there afterwards. Pupils should not be in the S6 area at break time.

Challenge Week – Thursday Zoo Trip – All pupils attending the Zoo on the Thursday of Challenge Week should return their permission slip and payment to Miss Muir (G31) as soon as possible (31st of May is the deadline). If you do not have a letter, please pick one up from Miss Muir (G31).

Hot Choc Friday – As this is a short week our next Hot Choc Friday will be Friday 17^th May.  What can you do to go over and above today to be nominated?

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.

The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

SU Group – meets in F10 every Thursday lunchtime. Come join us for chat, games, banter and a five minute soundbite about the Christian faith. All S1- S6 welcome!

1-15 Disaster Film Club – I plan to set up a new film club which will run on a Tuesday lunch time from the change of timetable onwards. I will show DVD’s loosely based on disasters and it will be aimed at a more mature audience (up to 15 certificates). The usual club will continue to run on a Thursday as normal (showing up to 12 certificate DVD’s). If you’re interested then please come and see me for a permission slip and get your parents / carers to fill one in – you won’t be able to attend without one. Thank you

 

 

Bulletin – Wednesday 8th May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2M1 with L Ranson

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

Challenge Week – Time Capsule – All pupils attending the Time Capsule on Wednesday or Thursday of Challenge Week should return their permission slip to Mrs Timoney as soon as possible. If you do not have a letter, please pick one up from the LRC at the end of lunchtime. The payment of £20 can now be made on ParentPay.

LRC – Higher English Exam – The LRC will be closed to all staff and pupils this morning. Pupils who require netbooks can pick them up from F41. Please return them there afterwards. Pupils should not be in the S6 area at break time.

1-15 Disaster Film Club – I plan to set up a new film club which will run on a Tuesday lunch time from the change of timetable onwards. I will show DVD’s loosely based on disasters and it will be aimed at a more mature audience (up to 15 certificates). The usual club will continue to run on a Thursday as normal (showing up to 12 certificate DVD’s). If you’re interested then please come and see me for a permission slip and get your parents / carers to fill one in – you won’t be able to attend without one. Thank you

 

 

Bulletin – Friday 3rd May 2019

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

1-15 Disaster Film Club – I plan to set up a new film club which will run on a Tuesday lunch time from the change of timetable onwards. I will show DVD’s loosely based on disasters and it will be aimed at a more mature audience (up to 15 certificates). The usual club will continue to run on a Thursday as normal (showing up to 12 certificate DVD’s). If you’re interested then please come and see me for a permission slip and get your parents / carers to fill one in – you won’t be able to attend without one. Thank you

Scottish Schools Athletics Championships – The Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships take place on Friday 7^th and Saturday 8^th June at Grangemouth Stadium. Anyone who would like to compete should speak to Mr May with details of the event(s) they would like to participate in and a note of your personal best time/height/distance. Closing date is very soon so please speak to Mr May before end of day on Wednesday 8^th May.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.

Bulletin – Thursday 2nd May 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1.3 with F Duncan

Exams – SQA exams run from Thursday 25^th April until Thursday 30^th May.  The majority of exams will take place in the Games Hall, F29 and the meeting rooms, however other classes will also be used over this period. Please show your respect by being quiet in these areas, especially over break and lunchtimes.

Carnegie Book Award – Are you interested in shadowing the Carnegie Book Award? Come along to the LRC at lunchtime today and borrow one of the books on the shortlist. We can then decide which day suits best for meeting up on a regular basis.

Scottish Schools Athletics Championships – The Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships take place on Friday 7^th and Saturday 8^th June at Grangemouth Stadium. Anyone who would like to compete should speak to Mr May with details of the event(s) they would like to participate in and a note of your personal best time/height/distance. Closing date is very soon so please speak to Mr May before end of day on Wednesday 8^th May.

Hot Choc Friday – Our first Hot Choc Friday of the term will be next week – Friday 3^rd May.  Think how you can go ‘over and above’ in class or around the school.

PE Classes – All PE classes should meet in the Concourse to be registered before going with their teacher to the changing rooms due to the SQA exams in the Games Hall.