Bulletin – Tuesday 19th November 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 3C1 with Mr Ferguson.

School Photograph – S1, S3 & S5 – The school photographer will be in school today.  Please ensure that full school uniform is worn, a white shirt, school tie and blazer. 

To All S1 Pupils: Ski Trip January 2021: Wednesday 20^th November at 3.30pm is the deadline if you would like to get your name down for a ski trip to France or Italy in January 2021. Don’t miss out on this fantastic trip. Speak to Mr Cheyne (G11) if you require further information.

S2 Ski Trip January 2020: All S2 pupils going on the January 2020 ski trip must attend a meeting in Mr Cheyne’s room (G11) on Thursday 21st November at 1.30pm.

It is important that everyone attends. We are going to be discussing rooming arrangements.

Hockey Super Series: On Friday 29^th Nov the hockey club are taking a trip to Glasgow Green to watch the best hockey in Scotland. We will be leaving at 3:30pm and returning around 10:30pm. All pupils are welcome to come along, it will be first come first served. For any pupils wanting to attend, there is a sign up sheet in the PE base. The cost will be £3.

S5/S6 Pupils: The Sutton Trust have opened applications for USA Study for 2020. Any S5 or S6 students who would like the opportunity to apply to study at one of the USA’s top universities then please see Mr Jack in F44. Application deadline is 19^th January 2020.

Book Week Scotland 18 – 24 November: This week is Book Week, which means there will lots of challenges and activities across the school, celebrating books, reading, and the pleasure they bring.

DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)

• All S1-S3 pupils should bring in personal reading books every day next week, and be prepared to drop whatever you’re doing and read something you genuinely enjoy.

Book Cover Door Challenge

• As part of our celebration of our love of reading, and the chance to win huge prizes, your KAT class can decorate your teacher’s classroom door with a book cover of your choice – the more extravagant and imaginative, the better.
• The winning class will get a trip to the cinema, and the winning teacher will have an afternoon off for Christmas shopping. 

Make sure you get involved!

Top Reader Competition: Mrs Timoney will run a ‘Top Reader’ competition and the person who borrows and reads the most in the month between launch of Book Week Scotland and 18^th December will win a prize.

Palm Oil Free Bake Sale – Tuesday Break: The Zoology Club are holding a bake sale today (19 November) in the Concourse. It is to help raise awareness of the issue of palm oil in everyday products. All proceeds will go towards the Orangutan Foundation – a charity focussed on raising awareness about the farming practices around palm oil.

Look out for more Palm Oil Awareness Events next week!

Palm Oil Awareness Week: This week the Zoology Club are raising awareness about the issue of Palm Oil. Palm oil is found in many food and cosmetic products.   In order to produce palm oil, rainforests are being destroyed all over the world, putting animals, plants and indigenous communities at great risk.

Around the school you will see posters about palm oil. During Friday’s Tutor time there will be a Palm Oil awareness quiz which will contribute to House Points. Make sure you check out the posters to increase your chances of gaining points!

Ask your tutor teacher to show you Iceland’s banned 2018 Christmas Advert “Rang-tan: the story of dirty palm oil” YouTube clip before Friday (its 1.5 mins long!) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpspllWI2o

3G Pitch: Please note that the 3G pitch will be out of action to Balerno High pupils all day on Wednesday 20^th November due to external events.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

 “Applying to University”: Unsure what to study?  Come along to the drop in careers clinic today at  lunchtime in the PSE classroom next to the LRC.

S1 – S6 Edinburgh Schools Badminton Championships: If you are interested to participate in this year’s Edinburgh Schools Badminton Championships please could you attend a meeting at the following time:

Wednesday, 20^th November at the beginning of breaktime in the Sports Hall.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

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Bulletin – Monday 18th November 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1M2 with Mrs Loy.

S3 Lawyers in Schools: The second session of lawyers in schools is in the LRC period 3 on Monday 18^th November.

Please leave tutor time a couple of minutes early so you are in LRC for 10.20.

To All S1 Pupils: Ski Trip January 2021: Wednesday 20^th November at 3.30pm is the deadline if you would like to get your name down for a ski trip to France or Italy in January 2021. Don’t miss out on this fantastic trip.

Speak to Mr Cheyne (G11) if you require further information.

S2 Ski Trip January 2020: All S2 pupils going on the January 2020 ski trip must attend a meeting in Mr Cheyne’s room (G11) on Thursday 21st November at 1.30pm.

It is important that everyone attends. We are going to be discussing rooming arrangements.

3G Pitch: Please note that the 3G pitch will be out of action to Balerno High pupils all day on Wednesday 20^th November due to external events.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

School Photograph – S1, S3 & S5 – The school photographer will be in school on Tuesday 19^th November to take individual photographs of all S1, S3 & S5 pupils, please ensure that full school uniform is worn, a white shirt, school tie and blazer.

Palm Oil Free Bake Sale – Tuesday Break: The Zoology Club are holding a bake sale on Tuesday 19th November in the Concourse. It is to help raise awareness of the issue of palm oil in everyday products. All proceeds will go towards the Orangutan Foundation –  a charity focussed on raising awareness about the farming practices around palm oil.

Look out for more Palm Oil Awareness Events next week!

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW

Bulletin – Friday 15th November 2019

Fire Exits: Pupils should not use these doors to exit the building, these doors are clearly marked as emergency only. Pupils should use the appropriate doors at the reception and pupil entrance to enter and leave the building. Pupils should also use the paths and stairs to exit the building at the end of the school day and not on the driveway or up the grass bank on to the driveway, this is for their own safety due to cars and taxis entering or leaving schools grounds.

School Photograph – S1, S3 & S5 – The school photographer will be in school on Tuesday 19^th November to take individual photographs of all S1, S3 & S5 pupils, please ensure that full school uniform is worn, a white shirt, school tie and blazer.              

Change of start time for exams on Thursday 28^th November:

• Higher Maths
• N5 Physics
• N5 Media

These exams will start at exam will start at 13:15 instead of 13:00. This will allow for a full 30 min break following the morning assessments.

Change of start time for exam on Tuesday 3^rd December

• N5 Biology

This exam will start at 13.30 instead of 13.00 and finish at 15.30.

S3 Lawyers in Schools: The second session of lawyers in schools is in the LRC period 3 on Monday 18^th November.

Please leave tutor time a couple of minutes early so you are in LRC for 10.20.

Palm Oil Awareness Week: This week the  Zoology Club are raising awareness about the issue of Palm Oil. Palm oil is found in many food and cosmetic products.   In order to produce palm oil, rainforests are being destroyed all over the world, putting animals, plants and indigenous communities at great risk.

Around the  school you will see posters about palm oil. During Friday’s Tutor time there will be a Palm Oil awareness quiz which will contribute to House Points. Make sure you check out the posters to increase your chances of gaining points!

Ask your tutor teacher to show you Iceland’s banned 2018 Christmas Advert “Rang-tan: the story of dirty palm oil” YouTube clip before Friday (its 1.5 mins long!) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpspllWI2o

Palm Oil Free Bake Sale – Tuesday Break: The Zoology Club are holding a bake sale on Tuesday 19th November in the Concourse. It is to help raise awareness of the issue of palm oil in everyday products. All proceeds will go towards the Orangutan Foundation –  a charity focussed on raising awareness about the farming practices around palm oil.

Look out for more Palm Oil Awareness Events next week!

Book Week Scotland 18 – 24 November: Next week is Book Week, which means there will lots of challenges and activities across the school, celebrating books, reading, and the pleasure they bring.

DEAR (Drop Everything And Read)

• All S1-S3 pupils should bring in personal reading books every day next week, and be prepared to drop whatever you’re doing and read something you genuinely enjoy.

Book Cover Door Challenge

• As part of our celebration of our love of reading, and the chance to win huge prizes, your KAT class can decorate your teacher’s classroom door with a book cover of your choice – the more extravagant and imaginative, the better.
• The winning class will get a trip to the cinema, and the winning teacher will have an afternoon off for Christmas shopping.
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Make sure you get involved!

Top Reader Competition: Mrs Timoney will run a ‘Top Reader’ competition and the person who borrows and reads the most in the month between launch of Book Week Scotland and 18^th December will win a prize.

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting today in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

Board Games Lunch Club: If you fancy learning some new board games then come along and bring your lunch to G06 on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes

Computing Club @ lunchtime: Build your own games, program Pippa the robot, and much more at code club, you can bring your lunch on Wednesday in G06

Warhammer School Alliance: On Monday at lunchtime come along to G06 and learn the aspects of the table top wargame modelling hobby. Build and paint your own hero model and then pit them against other students heroes in a series of challenges.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW

Bulletin – Thursday 14th November 2019

Fire Exits: Pupils should not use these doors to exit the building, these doors are clearly marked as emergency only. Pupils should use the appropriate doors at the reception and pupil entrance to enter and leave the building. Pupils should also use the paths and stairs to exit the building at the end of the school day and not on the driveway or up the grass bank on to the driveway, this is for their own safety due to cars and taxis entering or leaving schools grounds.

School Photograph – S1, S3 & S5 – The school photographer will be in school on Tuesday 19^th November to take individual photographs of all S1, S3 & S5 pupils, please ensure that full school uniform is worn, a white shirt, school tie and blazer.              

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2M1 with Mr Ward.

Change of start time for exams on Thursday 28^th November:

• Higher Maths
• N5 Physics
• N5 Media

These exams will start at exam will start at 13:15 instead of 13:00. This will allow for a full 30 min break following the morning assessments.

Change of start time for exam on Tuesday 3^rd December

• N5 Biology

This exam will start at 13.30 instead of 13.00 and finish at 15.30.

S3 Lawyers in Schools: The second session of lawyers in schools is in the LRC period 3 on Monday 18^th November.

Please leave tutor time a couple of minutes early so you are in LRC for 10.20.

S1-S6 Choir: Rehearsals today at lunchtime in F9.

Palm Oil Awareness Week: This week the  Zoology Club are raising awareness about the issue of Palm Oil. Palm oil is found in many food and cosmetic products.   In order to produce palm oil, rainforests are being destroyed all over the world, putting animals, plants and indigenous communities at great risk.

Around the  school you will see posters about palm oil. During Friday’s Tutor time there will be a Palm Oil awareness quiz which will contribute to House Points. Make sure you check out the posters to increase your chances of gaining points!

Ask your tutor teacher to show you Iceland’s banned 2018 Christmas Advert “Rang-tan: the story of dirty palm oil” YouTube clip before Friday (its 1.5 mins long!) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdpspllWI2o

Palm Oil Free Bake Sale – Tuesday Break: The Zoology Club are holding a bake sale on Tuesday 19th November in the Concourse. It is to help raise awareness of the issue of palm oil in everyday products. All proceeds will go towards the Orangutan Foundation –  a charity focussed on raising awareness about the farming practices around palm oil.

Look out for more Palm Oil Awareness Events next week!

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting on Friday, 15 November in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

Board Games Lunch Club: If you fancy learning some new board games then come along and bring your lunch to G06 on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes

Computing Club @ lunchtime: Build your own games, program Pippa the robot, and much more at code club, you can bring your lunch on Wednesday in G06

Warhammer School Alliance: On Monday at lunchtime come along to G06 and learn the aspects of the table top wargame modelling hobby. Build and paint your own hero model and then pit them against other students heroes in a series of challenges.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW ff52006f

Bulletin – Tuesday 12th November 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 3M1 with Mr Ross.

Change of start time for exams on Thursday 28^th November:

• Higher Maths
• N5 Physics
• N5 Media

These exams will start at exam will start at 13:15 instead of 13:00. This will allow for a full 30 min break following the morning assessments.

Change of start time for exam on Tuesday 3^rd December

• N5 Biology

This exam will start at 13.30 instead of 13.00 and finish at 15.30.

LRC Period 1 & 2: The LRC will be closed during Period 1 & 2 today due to an event taking place for Higher Business pupils. S6 should use the Riverside Café for study periods during this time.

Bake Club: Bake Club will start again this week. Come along to G35 at Lunchtime (1.30) today if you are interested. Bake Club will run on Wednesday nights after school until 5pm. There are 20 places.

S1 Pupils Only: Ski Trip January 2021: If any S1 pupil is keen to go on a Ski Trip to the French or Italian Alps in January 2021 please see Mr Cheyne in G11 for  further information and a letter to take home. This trip is for anyone who would like to learn to ski to those who can already ski.

Board Games Lunch Club: If you fancy learning some new board games then come along and bring your lunch to G06 on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes

Computing Club @ lunchtime: Build your own games, program Pippa the robot, and much more at code club, you can bring your lunch on Wednesday in G06

Warhammer School Alliance: On Monday at lunchtime come along to G06 and learn the aspects of the table top wargame modelling hobby. Build and paint your own hero model and then pit them against other students heroes in a series of challenges.

Tanzania Trip: Please can all pupils involved in the trip to Tanzania meet Miss McCaig and Miss Brownhill next Wednesday (13/11/19) at 1.20pm in F08.

Challenge Week:  Challenge Week happens during the last week of the school year over two days (Wednesday 24^th and Thursday 25^th June) when you will come off timetable.

“The main purposes of challenge week are to promote healthy activity (both physical and mental wellbeing), inclusion for all and encouraging you to come out of your comfort zone and perhaps try something new. It also helps make the last week of the academic year very enjoyable for pupils and staff alike”.

Key information about activities will be coming out on Friday 15^th (S1, S2, S3 & S5) and Friday 22^nd (S4 – you have an assembly on the 15^th during KAT.

Please listen out for instructions from your tutor in order that you get to do more first choices this year.

Any questions? Please come and see me in F47.

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting on Friday, 15 November in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW w

School Photographs

sSchool Photograph – S1, S3 & S5

The school photographer will be in school on Tuesday 19^th November to take individual photographs of all S1, S3 & S5 pupils, please ensure that full school uniform is worn, a white shirt, school tie and blazer.              

Bulletin

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1C2 with Mr Hamilton.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award: Please could the following pupils attend a meeting with me in F32 at breaktime today.

Bake Club: Bake Club will start again this week. Come along to G35 at Lunchtime (1.30) on Tuesday if you are interested. Bake Club will run on Wednesday nights after school until 5pm. There are 20 places.

Tanzania Trip: Please can all pupils involved in the trip to Tanzania meet Miss McCaig and Miss Brownhill next Wednesday (13/11/19) at 1.20pm in F08.

S1 Pupils Only: Ski Trip January 2021: If any S1 pupil is keen to participate in a Ski Trip to the French or Italian Alps in January 2021 please attend a meeting at 1.30pm today (11^th November) for further information and a letter to take home. The meeting will be held in Mr Cheyne’s room G11.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW ffffffffffff

Bulletin – Friday 8th November 2019

S4/5/6 Assessments: If any pupil has a coincidence exam and has yet to see Ms Ranger you must see her today to organise an alternative.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award: Please could the following pupils attend a meeting with me in F32 at breaktime on Monday.

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting today (8 November) in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

Tanzania Trip: Please can all pupils involved in the trip to Tanzania meet Miss McCaig and Miss Brownhill next Wednesday (13/11/19) at 1.20pm in F08.

S1 Pupils Only: Ski Trip January 2021: If any S1 pupil is keen to participate in a Ski Trip to the French or Italian Alps in January 2021 please attend a meeting at 1.30pm  on Monday 11^th November for further information and a letter to take home. The meeting will be held in Mr Cheyne’s room G11.

S1 Football Trials: S1 trials will take place on Saturday morning (9 November) from 9 – 10.30am. Please meet at the 3G. A squad of approximately 15 players will be chosen from this trial. Any questions please speak to Mr May.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW

Lockers – Fundraiser: Do you want lockers at Balerno High School for your use?   Yes?   Well, we need your help to get us there!   Without your help, we can’t do it.

On 9^th November a Clothes Swap/Sale fundraiser event is taking place in the concourse at the school.   All proceeds will be going towards your lockers.  Donations of clothes, shoes and accessories are needed so start clearing out your wardrobes now.  Drop off times are on the posters around the school.

There are also fun fashion shows on the day – models and other volunteers are needed for the fashion show including hair and make up specialists, dressers and backstage helpers.  We also need help with refreshments and ‘shop assistants’ on the day.   It promises to be a really fun event so pass your name and contact details to Miss Wright now and we will be in touch with you.

Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the front office.   One ticket = one free item.   Entry and tickets will be available to purchase on the day.

Thanks in advance for your help and remember to get your names in now!

Bulletin

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 2.4 with Mr Wicksted.

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting on Friday, 8 November in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

Lochlan Corbett	1B2	Iona Houston	1C2	Aoden Gillan	1M1
Harvey Stewart	1B1	Cameron Weir	1C1	Lachlan Shaw	1M2
Glen McIntyre	3B1	Beth Isbister	2C2	Hugh Lonergan	2M2
Kyle McPherson	3B2	Kyle Logan	2C1	Luke Foster	2M1
		Ayisha Ba	3C2	Clara Mapletoft	3M1
		Alasdair Watson	3C1

Eco Christmas Craft Club: Could all pupils who signed up to the club come to our first session today (4th Nov) at lunchtime in Miss Muir’s room (G31)! Bring your lunch, ideas and creativity! There are 2 spaces left for new members!

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW

Lockers – Fundraiser: Do you want lockers at Balerno High School for your use?   Yes?   Well, we need your help to get us there!   Without your help, we can’t do it.

On 9^th November a Clothes Swap/Sale fundraiser event is taking place in the concourse at the school.   All proceeds will be going towards your lockers.  Donations of clothes, shoes and accessories are needed so start clearing out your wardrobes now.  Drop off times are on the posters around the school.

There are also fun fashion shows on the day – models and other volunteers are needed for the fashion show including hair and make up specialists, dressers and backstage helpers.  We also need help with refreshments and ‘shop assistants’ on the day.   It promises to be a really fun event so pass your name and contact details to Miss Wright now and we will be in touch with you.

Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the front office.   One ticket = one free item.   Entry and tickets will be available to purchase on the day.

Thanks in advance for your help and remember to get your names in now!

Bulletin – Thursday 31st October 2019

Eco Project – Todays class for litter picking is 1M2 with Mrs Loy.

Congestion in corridors: When moving along the corridors, please walk to the left to help avoid congestion.

Pupil Council: Could the following pupils please attend a meeting on Friday, 1 November in Meeting Room 2 during KAT.

Lochlan Corbett	1B2	Iona Houston	1C2	Aoden Gillan	1M1
Harvey Stewart	1B1	Cameron Weir	1C1	Lachlan Shaw	1M2
Glen McIntyre	3B1	Beth Isbister	2C2	Hugh Lonergan	2M2
Kyle McPherson	3B2	Kyle Logan	2C1	Luke Foster	2M1
		Ayisha Ba	3C2	Clara Mapletoft	3M1
		Alasdair Watson	3C1

Choir rehearsals:  Continue today as usual in F09 at lunchtime.

S1/S2 Netball: Unfortunately, training will not be on tonight due to a senior Scottish cup match taking place in the hall. However, please come along and support the girls!

Eco Christmas Craft Club: Could all pupils who signed up to the club come to our first session on Monday 4th Nov at lunchtime in Miss Muir’s room (G31)! Bring your lunch, ideas and creativity! There are 2 spaces left for new members!

Yorkshire Dales Field Trip – 20^th – 22^nd May: There are 5 places left on this trip. If anyone from S2 or S3 would like to go, please come and pick up a letter from Mr. Hamilton or Mrs. Harvey-Jamieson.

New Developing the Young Workforce Twitter Page: Balerno has a new Twitter page dedicated to job opportunities, volunteering, modern apprenticeships, college courses and uni advice.

Please follow https://twitter.com/BalernoDYW

Lockers – Fundraiser: Do you want lockers at Balerno High School for your use?   Yes?   Well, we need your help to get us there!   Without your help, we can’t do it.

On 9^th November a Clothes Swap/Sale fundraiser event is taking place in the concourse at the school.   All proceeds will be going towards your lockers.  Donations of clothes, shoes and accessories are needed so start clearing out your wardrobes now.  Drop off times are on the posters around the school.

There are also fun fashion shows on the day – models and other volunteers are needed for the fashion show including hair and make up specialists, dressers and backstage helpers.  We also need help with refreshments and ‘shop assistants’ on the day.   It promises to be a really fun event so pass your name and contact details to Miss Wright now and we will be in touch with you.

Tickets are priced at £5 and are available from the front office.   One ticket = one free item.   Entry and tickets will be available to purchase on the day.

Thanks in advance for your help and remember to get your names in now! 00000000000000