Mon 28.5.12

S1, S2 & S3

REMINDER: LOCKER KEYS/£5 DEPOSITS

Keys to be returned to the welfare office (anytime school day) by Thursday 31^st May.

Lockers must be emptied!

Wed 23.5.12

Year	Content                                                                                    23.5.12
S1	RETURN OF LOCKER KEYS/£5 DEPOSITS Keys need to be returned to the welfare office (anytime during school day) by Thursday 31st May. Lockers must be emptied! South of Edinburgh Basketball Tournament If you are interested to participate in the next round of the South of Edinburgh Basketball Tournament taking place this Friday, 25th May, 2pm – 4pm at James Gillespie’s High School please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May. Scottish Schools Cricket Finals Any S1 – S3 pupils interested to take part in this year Scottish Cricket Finals on Wednesday 6th June please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May.
S2	RETURN OF LOCKER KEYS/£5 DEPOSITS Keys need to be returned to the welfare office (anytime during school day) by Thursday 31st May. Lockers must be emptied! South of Edinburgh Basketball Tournament If you are interested to participate in the next round of the South of Edinburgh Basketball Tournament taking place this Friday, 25th May, 2pm – 4pm at James Gillespie’s High School please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May. Scottish Schools Cricket Finals Any S1 – S3 pupils interested to take part in this year Scottish Cricket Finals on Wednesday 6th June please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May.
S3	RETURN OF LOCKER KEYS/£5 DEPOSITS Keys need to be returned to the welfare office (anytime during school day) by Thursday 31st May. Lockers must be emptied! Scottish Schools Cricket Finals Any S1 – S3 pupils interested to take part in this year Scottish Cricket Finals on Wednesday 6th June please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May. Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Any S3 – S5 pupils interested to interested to take part in the inaugural Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Tournament on Friday 15th June please come and see Mr. Wallace or sign up in the P.E. department ASAP.
S4	Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Any S3 – S5 pupils interested to interested to take part in the inaugural Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Tournament on Friday 15th June please come and see Mr. Wallace or sign up in the P.E. department ASAP.
S5	Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Any S3 – S5 pupils interested to interested to take part in the inaugural Edinburgh Secondary Schools Touch Rugby Tournament on Friday 15th June please come and see Mr. Wallace or sign up in the P.E. department ASAP.
S6
All years	A reminder this year’s sporting celebration takes place on Thursday 7th June, 6.30pm – 8pm at James Gillespie’s High School. All pupils who have participated in any activity within the school are welcome to attend along with any friends and family. Please collect your tickets ASAP from the P.E. department. Check the posters around school for the nominations for this year’s Junior and Senior Sports Personality, Team of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to School Sports Awards. Rowing with St. Andrews Boat Club Would everyone who would like to participate in the free learn to row project offered by St. Andrews Boat Club please come and see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunchtime on Thursday 24th May. Thank you.

14.5.12

All years

Swimathon Please make sure that any outstanding sponsorship money from the swimathon is handed in to Miss Gray by this Wednesday (16th May) so that we can announce out final fundraising total! It’s looking fantastic – well don to those who have handed in money so far!

Wed 9.5.12

Year	Content                                                                                    9.5.12
S1	Edinburgh Schools Rugby 7’s A reminder our S1/S2 rugby team have their 7’s tournament this Friday, 11th May, 2pm – 4pm at Calvary Park. If you have yet to collect a letter please do so from the P.E. department.
S2	Edinburgh Schools Rugby 7’s A reminder our S1/S2 rugby team have their 7’s tournament this Friday, 11th May, 2pm – 4pm at Calvary Park. If you have yet to collect a letter please do so from the P.E. department.
S3
S4
S5
S6
All years	GUITAR LESSONS A reminder that the guitar teacher will be teaching this Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th in the ICT Suite (next to the Music Staff Base) instead of the usual Thursday and Friday - only for this week. Guitar lessons will resume as normal in B17 next Tbursday 17th and Friday 18th May. TINDERBOX ORCHESTRA AND GILLESPIE'S CHOIR COLLABORATION FOR HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA VISIT IN JUNE All singers involved in the two concerts at the Usher Hall and Queen's Hall for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, please see Miss Millar in B3 during PST today. JGHS STARS IN THEIR EYES 2012. Tuesday 19th June 2012 in the assembly hall.  Doors 7pm. Tickets will be available from 11th June in the Foyer.  (Buy quick as tickets sell out fast!) If you are interested in performing please see Miss Pringle (S9) asap. Active Schools Extra Curricular Activities A reminder the new timetable of clubs has restarted and will run until Friday 15th June. If you have any questions or would like to know more please see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department. Rowing with St. Andrews Boat Club Any pupil interested to take up a fantastic FREE opportunity to learn to row through a 6 week after school programme with St. Andrews Boat Club please sign up in the P.E. department or see Mr. Wallace at lunchtime on Thursday 10th May. Lessons will take place at both school and the boat club, situated on the canal, by Meggetland Sports Centre. Portobello Schools Golf Championship Any pupil interested to enter this years’ Portobello Schools Golf Championship, and be in with the chance of winning £100 in prize money, please collect a form from the Active Schools notice board in the P.E. department. Edinburgh Schools Athletics Championships Any pupil wishing to enter this year’s championships must sign up with Miss Falconer in the P.E. department and attend training in Monday’s, after school, 4pm – 5pm. Scottish Schools Team Swimming Championships Any pupils wishing to enter please see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunch time on Thursday 10th May.

Wed 2.5.12

Year	Content                                                                                    2.5.12
S1	Edinburgh Schools Rugby 7’s A reminder our S1/S2 rugby team have their 7’s tournament this Friday, 11th May, 2pm – 4pm at Calvary Park. If you have yet to collect a letter please do so from the P.E. department.
S2	Edinburgh Schools Rugby 7’s A reminder our S1/S2 rugby team have their 7’s tournament this Friday, 11th May, 2pm – 4pm at Calvary Park. If you have yet to collect a letter please do so from the P.E. department.
S3
S4
S5
S6
All years	Active Schools Extra Curricular Activities A reminder the new timetable of clubs has restarted and will run until Friday 15th June. If you have any questions or would like to know more please see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department. Rowing with St. Andrews Boat Club Any pupil interested to take up a fantastic FREE opportunity to learn to row through a 6 week after school programme with St. Andrews Boat Club please sign up in the P.E. department or see Mr. Wallace at lunchtime on Thursday 10th May. Lessons will take place at both school and the boat club, situated on the canal, by Meggetland Sports Centre. Portobello Schools Golf Championship Any pupil interested to enter this years’ Portobello Schools Golf Championship, and be in with the chance of winning £100 in prize money, please collect a form from the Active Schools notice board in the P.E. department. Edinburgh Schools Athletics Championships Any pupil wishing to enter this year’s championships must sign up with Miss Falconer in the P.E. department and attend training in Monday’s, after school, 4pm – 5pm. Scottish Schools Team Swimming Championships Any pupils wishing to enter please see Mr. Wallace in the P.E. department at lunch time on Thursday 10th May. JGHS STARS IN THEIR EYES 2012. Tuesday 19th June 2012 in the assembly hall.  Doors 7pm. Tickets will be available from 11th June in the Foyer.  (Buy quick as tickets sell out fast!) If you are interested in performing please see Miss Pringle (S9) asap. DIVERSECITY REHEARSALS All performers MUST attend a rehearsal in the hall this Thursday after school - it is vital that all individuals and groups attend this. Please see Mr Hardie in L5 immediately if you cannot attend. FORMER PUPIL RELEASES A SINGLE! Rachel Flynn left Gillespie's last year, and has now released her first single, 'Forgive Me'. It is now on sale, available on iTunes. Check the video and song out on www.youtube.com/hedonistazmusic