Bulletin – 13th Bulletin 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

M Anderson

S3 Pupils: We have a limited number of places on some workshops coming up in school next week. If you are interested in a career within the field of Health or in Stem (Science/Engineering/Technology/Maths) please feel free to apply for a place using the QR code or link, below each heading, by Monday morning latest. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

1. Health

Red Cross –  Resuscitation – Wednesday 15^{th May}  1.45-3.30 in F10

St Andrews Ambulance Service  – a wide medical issues  – Thursday 16^th May  9.30 – 12.30

https://forms.office.com/e/F2j5KuVxM2

• Stem (Science/Engineering/Technology/Maths) Tuesday, 14^th may, 9.30 to 12 in F10

SKANSKA  – Lego and hot wires Master Class

https://forms.office.com/e/zjQf088WMZ

J Thompson

House Championships Heats 2024: Junior heats for athletics events (80m, 800m, shot putt and javelin) will take place on the following days with all participants earning points for their House:

S3 – Tuesday 14th May

S2 – Wednesday 15th May

S1 – Thursday 16th May

Finals of running races will be run on Tuesday 25th June along with relays, Highland Games and the whole school Carnival.

More details to follow in assembly this Friday (3rd May) and next Friday (10th May) Any questions please ask your PE teacher.

S May

Wider Achievement Nominations: We are delighted to open our nominations for the second of this academic session’s wider achievements awards. Please use the QR code below to nominate yourself or another pupil. The deadline for nominations is Friday 17^th May. If you wish to share photos, please send these to admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk with the heading WA24 including the name of the nominee in the message. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

MENU FOR WEEK BEGINNING  13.05.24

MONDAY

FISH, CHIPS & PEAS

BAKED POTATO WITH CHEESE(V) OR TUNA MAYO & SWEETCORN

CHICKEN BURGER OR SPICY BEAN BURGER (V)

CHEESE PANINI(V)

LENTIL SOUP(V) WITH CHEESE(V) OR TUNA SANDWICH OR CHICKEN/ BACON WRAP

TUESDAY

CHICKEN CURRY WITH RICE & VEGETABLES

REFRIED BEAN AND CHEESE STUFFED BURRITO (V)

PIZZINI (V)

TURKEY BURGER WITH SWEET CHILLI MAYO OR QUORN BURGER (V)

TOMATO SOUP(V) WITH CHEESE (V) OR TUNA SANDWICH, CHICKEN/BACON WRAP

WEDNESDAY

BUBBLE SALMON WITH VEGETABLE NOODLE STIR FRY

VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE ROLLS WITH WEDGES & BEANS(V)

CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA(V)

Bulletin – 9th May 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

House Championships Heats 2024: Junior heats for athletics events (80m, 800m, shot putt and javelin) will take place on the following days with all participants earning points for their House:

S3 – Tuesday 14th May

S2 – Wednesday 15th May

S1 – Thursday 16th May

Finals of running races will be run on Tuesday 25th June along with relays, Highland Games and the whole school Carnival.

More details to follow in assembly this Friday (3rd May) and next Friday (10th May) Any questions please ask your PE teacher.

Wider Achievement Nominations: We are delighted to open our nominations for the second of this academic session’s wider achievements awards. Please use the QR code below to nominate yourself or another pupil. The deadline for nominations is Friday 17^th May. If you wish to share photos, please send these to admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk with the heading WA24 including the name of the nominee in the message. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

Bulletin – 8th May 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

House Championships Heats 2024: Junior heats for athletics events (80m, 800m, shot putt and javelin) will take place on the following days with all participants earning points for their House:

S3 – Tuesday 14th May

S2 – Wednesday 15th May

S1 – Thursday 16th May

Finals of running races will be run on Tuesday 25th June along with relays, Highland Games and the whole school Carnival.

More details to follow in assembly this Friday (3rd May) and next Friday (10th May) Any questions please ask your PE teacher.

Wider Achievement Nominations: We are delighted to open our nominations for the second of this academic session’s wider achievements awards. Please use the QR code below to nominate yourself or another pupil. The deadline for nominations is Friday 17^th May. If you wish to share photos, please send these to admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk with the heading WA24 including the name of the nominee in the message. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles
for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition?
Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an
extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current
issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a
piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English
Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions,
here are QR codes to access:

Februar

Easter

Bulletin – 7th May

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

M Anderson

House Championships Heats 2024: Junior heats for athletics events (80m, 800m, shot putt and javelin) will take place on the following days with all participants earning points for their House:

S3 – Tuesday 14th May

S2 – Wednesday 15th May

S1 – Thursday 16th May

Finals of running races will be run on Tuesday 25th June along with relays, Highland Games and the whole school Carnival.

More details to follow in assembly this Friday (3rd May) and next Friday (10th May) Any questions please ask your PE teacher.

S May

Wider Achievement Nominations: We are delighted to open our nominations for the second of this academic session’s wider achievements awards. Please use the QR code below to nominate yourself or another pupil. The deadline for nominations is Friday 17^th May. If you wish to share photos, please send these to admin@balernochs.edin.sch.uk with the heading WA24 including the name of the nominee in the message. We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign-ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign-up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

R Karoyan

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

Bulletin – 2nd May 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excelle0nce – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

House Championships Heats 2024: Junior heats for athletics events (80m, 800m, shot putt and javelin) will take place on the follow days with all participants earning points for their House:

S3 – Tuesday 14th May

S2 – Wednesday 15th May

S1 – Thursday 16th May

Finals of running races will be run on Tuesday 25th June along with relays, Highland Games and the whole school Carnival.

More details to follow in assembly this Friday (3rd May) and next Friday (10th May) Any questions please ask your PE teacher.

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign-ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign-up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

R Karoyan

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

Bulletin – 1st May 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

Equalities Group S1-3: The equalities group is looking for members old and new to join us for a meeting at lunchtime today in G1 (Mrs Ford’s room). If you are interested in planning events and making the school a more inclusive place then we would love to have you along. Bring your lunch and we will get started at around 1.15pm.

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

Bulletin – 30th Aril 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

M Anderson

Equalities Group S1-3: The equalities group is looking for members old and new to join us for a meeting at lunchtime on Wednesday the 1^st of May in G1 (Mrs Ford’s room). If you are interested in planning events and making the school a more inclusive place then we would love to have you along. Bring your lunch and we will get started at around 1.15pm.

J Atchison/K Ford

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

R Karoyan

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

Rights Respecting Schools Group – Meeting at Lunchtime Today: There is a meeting today (Monday 29^th April). Come along to F45 for 1.10pm or just whenever you are through the lunch queue and bring your lunch with you. New members always welcome. Hope to see lots of you there!

RRSA Group

Equalities Group S1-3: The equalities group is looking for members old and new to join us for a meeting at lunchtime on Wednesday the 1^st of May in G1 (Mrs Ford’s room). If you are interested in planning events and making the school a more inclusive place then we would love to have you along. Bring your lunch and we will get started at around 1.15pm.

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

School Magazine – pitches needed: The Balerno Times team are looking for articles for the final issue of the school year! Have you participated in a competition? Seen a stage production or film you want to review? Been involved in an extracurricular club that you would like to write about? Is there a current issue that you want to express your opinion on? If you would like to submit a piece for the magazine, please see Miss Jack or Ms Brown in the English Department. All ideas welcome. If you have not seen the most recent editions, here are QR codes to access:

February

Easter

MENU FOR WEEK BEGINNING 29.04.24

MONDAY

FISH, CHIPS & PEAS

BAKED POTATO WITH CHEESE(V) OR TUNA MAYO & SWEETCORN

CHICKEN BURGER OR QUORN BURGER (V)

TOASTED CHEESE PANINI(V)

LENTIL SOUP(V) WITH CHEESE(V) OR TUNA SANDWICH

TUESDAY

SPICY CHICKEN NOODLE STIR FRY

VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE ROLLS WITH BEANS & WEDGES (v)

TURKEY BURGER WITH SWEET CHILLI MAYO OR SPICY BEAN BURGER

CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZA(V)

TOMATO SOUP(V)WITH CHEESE (V) OR TUNA OR CHICKEN BACON WRAP

WEDNESDAY

SALMON & BROCCOLI FISH CAKES WITH VEG FRIED RICE & SWEET CHILLI SCE

REFRIED BEAN QUESADILLAS WITH SALAD(V)

CHEESE & TOMATO PIZZINI(V)

CHICKEN BURGER OR QUORN BURGER (v)

POTATO & LEEK SOUP(V) WITH CHEESE(V) OR TUNA SANDWICH OR CHICKEN BACON WRAP

THURSDAY

PASTA ROMA WITH SALAD & GARLIC BREAD (v)

BAKED POTATO WITH CHEESE (V) OR TUNA WITH PEPPERS

TURKEY BURGER WITH SWEET CHILLI MAYO OR QUORN BURGER (V)

TOASTED CHEESE PANINI(V)

SWEET POTATO & COCONUT SOUP (V) WITH CHEESE (V) OR TUNA SANDWICH

Bulletin – 25th April 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

PE during SQA Exams: All PE classes should meet in the concourse to register due to the exams taking place in the Gym and Games Hall.

S1-3 Instrumental Music Lessons: Trial Lessons: We currently have spaces to offer trial lessons to S1-3 pupils on the following instruments:

Drum Kit

Guitar

Keyboard

Piano

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

Voice

These lessons would be offered as a four-week block starting week commencing 29^th April and finishing week commencing 27^th May. If you are interested, please speak to Mrs Arnold in the Music Department. This will be on a first come, first served basis, so please be quick!!!

Equalities Group S1-3: The equalities group is looking for members old and new to join us for a meeting at lunchtime on Wednesday the 1^st of May in G1 (Mrs Ford’s room). If you are interested in planning events and making the school a more inclusive place then we would love to have you along. Bring your lunch and we will get started at around 1.15pm.

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

RRSA Creative Short Story Writing Competition – April Article of the Month: The RRSA team are holding a creative story writing competition which ends on April 19th. The minimum we are looking for is 100 words and the maximum is 500 words. We are looking for the most creative stories ever from a dancing unicorn to a robot bat. The winner will get 10 house points as well as a free waffle from the Riverside and gets to skip the line to get it! Runner up gets a free cake from the Riverside. Hand in entries to F45 or email to Miss Templeton by the 19^th of April. Our RRSA team will judge them before our April Article of the Month on the 26^th of April when winners will be announced!

The RRSA Team

Bulletin – 24th April 2024

Focus of the week: Dressing for Excellence – Please make sure you are following theBalerno dress code by wearing school uniform.

PE during SQA Exams: All PE classes should meet in the concourse to register due to the exams taking place in the Gym and Games Hall.

S1-3 Instrumental Music Lessons: Trial Lessons: We currently have spaces to offer trial lessons to S1-3 pupils on the following instruments:

Drum Kit

Guitar

Keyboard

Piano

French Horn

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

Voice

These lessons would be offered as a four-week block starting week commencing 29^th April and finishing week commencing 27^th May. If you are interested, please speak to Mrs Arnold in the Music Department. This will be on a first come, first served basis, so please be quick!!!

HPV Vaccinations – 25^th April: The NHS Vaccination Team will be in school on Thursday 25^th April to administer the HPV vaccination to S1, S2 & S3 girls and boys who have returned their consent form. Please ensure you wear a school shirt that has short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up easily, if not a vest top or T shirt should be worn under your school shirt to ensure the vaccination can be easily administered. You will receive an appointment slip giving you the time of your vaccination during KAT on Thursday morning.

Scottish Schools Track and Field Championships: We are looking for sign ups for the Track and Field event on the 7^th and 8^th June. Could any pupils interested in taking part please sign up in the PE department – there is event information and a sign up form on the PE office door.  Registrations need to be submitted early May. If you have any questions, then please do not hesitate to email myself at ricky.karoyan@ea.edin.sch.uk.

RRSA Creative Short Story Writing Competition – April Article of the Month: The RRSA team are holding a creative story writing competition which ends on April 19th. The minimum we are looking for is 100 words and the maximum is 500 words. We are looking for the most creative stories ever from a dancing unicorn to a robot bat. The winner will get 10 house points as well as a free waffle from the Riverside and gets to skip the line to get it! Runner up gets a free cake from the Riverside. Hand in entries to F45 or email to Miss Templeton by the 19^th of April. Our RRSA team will judge them before our April Article of the Month on the 26^th of April when winners will be announced!

The RRSA Team