Swimming Success stories

Jeremy Scott (S2)  and George Clough (S1) recently competed in the Scottish Schools Championships Finals in East Kilbride. They earned this right by being in the top 3 in their events in the Edinburgh heats and by being among the top 12 qualifiers nationally.

Jeremy came 3rd in the 100m free style, and 6th in the 200m free style, while George came 4th in his event - the 200m breast. It is worth noting that George was competing as a 13 year old in the 13-14 year age group and his time qualifies him for the British Age Group championship. 

Well done, both boys.

Monday 27th February

Year	Content                                                                                    27.2.12
S1
S2
S3
S4	To S4 students going on the Modern Studies Trip to New York Reminder that full balance is due to be paid by next week – 1st March. Thanks Miss Halliday SENIOR WIND BAND Full attendance is required after school today (Mon.) in the hall. SENIOR FULL ORCHESTRA All pupils in the ‘Harry Potter’ item must attend the rehearsal after school tomorrow (Tue.) in the hall. STANDARD GRADE AND HIGHER MUSIC SUPPORT CLUBS Standard Grade performing support runs every lunchtime in the music department, for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time with their solo performance instrument. Higher performing support runs every Monday and Tuesday after school in all music classrooms for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time on both instruments.
S5	SENIOR WIND BAND Full attendance is required after school today (Mon.) in the hall. SENIOR FULL ORCHESTRA All pupils in the ‘Harry Potter’ item must attend the rehearsal after school tomorrow (Tue.) in the hall. STANDARD GRADE AND HIGHER MUSIC SUPPORT CLUBS Standard Grade performing support runs every lunchtime in the music department, for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time with their solo performance instrument. Higher performing support runs every Monday and Tuesday after school in all music classrooms for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time on both instruments.
S6	SENIOR WIND BAND Full attendance is required after school today (Mon.) in the hall. SENIOR FULL ORCHESTRA All pupils in the ‘Harry Potter’ item must attend the rehearsal after school tomorrow (Tue.) in the hall. STANDARD GRADE AND HIGHER MUSIC SUPPORT CLUBS Standard Grade performing support runs every lunchtime in the music department, for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time with their solo performance instrument. Higher performing support runs every Monday and Tuesday after school in all music classrooms for pupils who would like additional help and rehearsal time on both instruments.
All years	Ski Trip deposits to Mr Green ASAP so that we can make the booking. ‘SPRING FLING’ CONCERT REHEARSALS These will take place in the school hall all day this Wednesday 29th February in preparation for the concert that evening. All performers must attend the appropriate rehearsal time below: Senior Wind Band                                                         Set up at 8.30 to start at 8.40 (pupils register at hall) Soloists                                                                        9.20 Senior Vocal Group                                                       9.40 Flute Ensemble                                                             10.10 S1 Vocal Group and Accordion/Gaelic Group                 11.00 JGPS Choir                                                                   11.30 Transitional String Orchestra                                          12.00pm Guitar Ensemble                                                            12.30 Tollcross Gaelic Choir                                                    1.30 Pipers                                                                           2.00 Percussion Ensemble                                                    2.30 Senior String Orchestra and full orchestra                       2.45 Clarsach Ensemble                                                        3.30 Could all pupils performing in the guitar ensemble come to B3 during PST time today to receive a letter about the Spring Fling. ‘SPRING FLING’ TICKETS This concert features over 300 pupils and involves music from choirs, instrumental groups and soloists. All pupils are welcome to attend and can be assured of a great evening’s concert. Tickets are priced at £3 for pupils and £6 for adults and are available at the door from 6.30pm. ‘SPRING FLING’ PERFORMERS Please see Miss Millar in B3 during PST today if you have not received a letter for this concert. CLARSACH ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL The following pupils MUST attend a final rehearsal on Tuesday 28th February after school in B17: Anis Pearson Anna MacKenzie Catriona MacGregor Ellie Byron Willow Iannetta Georgia Young Orla Fitzgerald Amy Kerr Hannah Nicol

Basketball progress

Message from Mr Walker: Well done to our Under 15 girls who have progressed to the Regional Qualifying round of the Scottish Cup. Their next game is away at Calderglen High School tomorrow, Thursday 23rd February.

In order for the girls to reach East Kilbride for tip off they are required to depart by bus at 2.30pm tomorrow. Could the following pupils therefore please be excused from 6th period;

Jade Carlyle 1K3
Shona Curtis-Walcott 1K3
Shona MacLeod 1R3
Rosie Duncan-Lloyd 1R3
Ruby O’Brien 1M1
Lisa Thomson 1M3
Isla Panton 2M4
Amy Morrison 2M4
Caitlin Shaw 2R4
Alice Adair 2R2
Samantha Harrison 3M2

All girls have been advised they must catch up on any missed work.
Thank you.
Kind regards,

Jonathan

Monday 20 February

Year	Content          20.2.12
S1	S1 VOCAL GROUP A reminder that this takes place tomorrow in B1 at lunchtime for all singers in S1, and especially those who participated in the Christmas Concert.
S2
S3	SENIOR WIND BAND (S3 - S6) This takes place after school today and is back in the hall. All members of this must attend.
S4	SENIOR WIND BAND (S3 - S6) This takes place after school today and is back in the hall. All members of this must attend. SENIOR VOCAL GROUP (S4-S6) A reminder that this takes place after school on Thursday. Please let Miss Millar know if you cannot attend.
S5	SENIOR WIND BAND (S3 - S6) This takes place after school today and is back in the hall. All members of this must attend. SENIOR VOCAL GROUP (S4-S6) A reminder that this takes place after school on Thursday. Please let Miss Millar know if you cannot attend. Folks the guidance staff will visit the following classes during Tutor time to do a straw poll for S6 coursing options 5K1, 5K3, 5M1, 5M3 & 5R1, 1st day back after the Feb Hol You will still be able to continue with SEEMIS attendance recording/checking as usual
S6	SENIOR WIND BAND (S3 - S6) This takes place after school today and is back in the hall. All members of this must attend. SENIOR VOCAL GROUP (S4-S6) A reminder that this takes place after school on Thursday. Please let Miss Millar know if you cannot attend.
All years	SPRING FLING CONCERT - WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY (All Years) This concert takes place in the school hall from 7.00pm next Wednesday evening and features string orchestras, wind band, clarsach and guitar ensembles, percussion ensemble, string quartet, S1 Gaelic and accordion group, S1 and senior vocal group and many soloists from S4 - S6. There will also be items from Tollcross Gaelic Choir and James Gillespie's Primary School choir. Tickets are priced at £6/£3 concession and will be available at the door on the evening of the concert. SPRING FLING FINAL REHEARSALS (All Years) It is vital that all pupils attend the final rehearsals for Spring Fling - some of these are back in the hall once again. With only two rehearsals left until the concert, there must be full attendance at all instrumental and vocal groups. Letters will be issued to al performers at rehearsals this week outlining rehearsal times during the day of the concert, and more details of the concert itself. Monday: Senior Wind Band after school Tuesday: - Senior Vocal group woodwind ensemble: meeting at Break-time in B1 and rehearsal after school in B3 - Senior Vocal Group at lunchtime in B1 - S1 Vocal Group at lunchtime in B2 - Cello Ensemble at lunchtime in B3 - Senior FULL Orchestra after school (Including woodwind, brass and percussion players, not just strings!) - Clarsach ensemble - Pipers after school in B3 Thursday - Transitional String Orchestra after school - Senior Vocal Group with the woodwind ensemble accompanying them, after school in B1 - Guitar Ensemble after school in B3 Soloists should ensure that they make a time with the music staff to practise their solo item for the Spring Fling. If for any reason you are unable to attend rehearsals come to the music staff base and let a member of staff know.