28 Jan 2014

Year	Content                                                         Date 28.01.2014
S1	Action Against Bullying Over the next few months we will see the launch of our updated Anti-Bullying policy in the school. We hope to hold several events, initiatives, and pupil focus groups to help build a stronger culture of positive respect for each other. Our first opportunity is to provide an opportunity for 2 pupils from each year group (S1-S5) to receive a full day’s training in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador as part of the UK-recognised ‘Diana Award’. This will take place on 26th March and Register teachers will provide you with further information. This is an ideal opportunity if you would like to network with other young people, exchange practical ideas, and creatively explore and understand the issue of bullying through interactive sessions. If you are interested, please inform Mr Warden or leave him a note in the Maxwell letterbox outside the Pupil Support office by Monday 3rd February. Could all S1-S3 pupils who have not collected their plastic tubs/boxes from ‘The Great Gillespie’s Bake Off’ please collect them from Ms Murray in w7 as soon as possible. If they are not collected by Friday 31st January they will be disposed of.
S2	Action Against Bullying Over the next few months we will see the launch of our updated Anti-Bullying policy in the school. We hope to hold several events, initiatives, and pupil focus groups to help build a stronger culture of positive respect for each other. Our first opportunity is to provide an opportunity for 2 pupils from each year group (S1-S5) to receive a full day’s training in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador as part of the UK-recognised ‘Diana Award’. This will take place on 26th March and Register teachers will provide you with further information. This is an ideal opportunity if you would like to network with other young people, exchange practical ideas, and creatively explore and understand the issue of bullying through interactive sessions. If you are interested, please inform Mr Warden or leave him a note in the Maxwell letterbox outside the Pupil Support office by Monday 3rd February. Could all S1-S3 pupils who have not collected their plastic tubs/boxes from ‘The Great Gillespie’s Bake Off’ please collect them from Ms Murray in w7 as soon as possible. If they are not collected by Friday 31st January they will be disposed of. LONDON DANCE TRIP 2014 The next deposit is due for the London Dance Trip!!  Can you please bring your £70 deposit to PE and hand it in to either Miss Murphy or Miss Falconer by FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY.
S3	Action Against Bullying Over the next few months we will see the launch of our updated Anti-Bullying policy in the school. We hope to hold several events, initiatives, and pupil focus groups to help build a stronger culture of positive respect for each other. Our first opportunity is to provide an opportunity for 2 pupils from each year group (S1-S5) to receive a full day’s training in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador as part of the UK-recognised ‘Diana Award’. This will take place on 26th March and Register teachers will provide you with further information. This is an ideal opportunity if you would like to network with other young people, exchange practical ideas, and creatively explore and understand the issue of bullying through interactive sessions. If you are interested, please inform Mr Warden or leave him a note in the Maxwell letterbox outside the Pupil Support office by Monday 3rd February. S3/4 RUGBY The next game in the Brewin Dolphin Cup is on Friday 31 January. Training on Thursday 30 January at Thurlestone is compulsory if you want to be considered for selection. If you cannot make training or the game see Mr Sievwright in the PE department ASAP. Please spread the word. Great Bake Off Could all S1-S3 pupils who have not collected their plastic tubs/boxes from ‘The Great Gillespie’s Bake Off’ please collect them from Ms Murray in w7 as soon as possible. If they are not collected by Friday 31st January they will be disposed of. LONDON DANCE TRIP 2014 The next deposit is due for the London Dance Trip!!  Can you please bring your £70 deposit to PE and hand it in to either Miss Murphy or Miss Falconer by FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY.
S4	Action Against Bullying Over the next few months we will see the launch of our updated Anti-Bullying policy in the school. We hope to hold several events, initiatives, and pupil focus groups to help build a stronger culture of positive respect for each other. Our first opportunity is to provide an opportunity for 2 pupils from each year group (S1-S5) to receive a full day’s training in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador as part of the UK-recognised ‘Diana Award’. This will take place on 26th March and Register teachers will provide you with further information. This is an ideal opportunity if you would like to network with other young people, exchange practical ideas, and creatively explore and understand the issue of bullying through interactive sessions. If you are interested, please inform Mr Warden or leave him a note in the Maxwell letterbox outside the Pupil Support office by Monday 3rd February. S3/4 RUGBY The next game in the Brewin Dolphin Cup is on Friday 31 January. Training on Thursday 30 January at Thurlestone is compulsory if you want to be considered for selection. If you cannot make training or the game see Mr. Sievwright in the PE department ASAP. Please spread the word. Geography Assignment There will be support session for help with the geography assignment every Thursday in Mr Stewart’s room, G10 from 4 till 5. LONDON DANCE TRIP 2014 The next deposit is due for the London Dance Trip!!  Can you please bring your £70 deposit to PE and hand it in to either Miss Murphy or Miss Falconer by FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY.
S5	Action Against Bullying Over the next few months we will see the launch of our updated Anti-Bullying policy in the school. We hope to hold several events, initiatives, and pupil focus groups to help build a stronger culture of positive respect for each other. Our first opportunity is to provide an opportunity for 2 pupils from each year group (S1-S5) to receive a full day’s training in becoming an Anti-Bullying Ambassador as part of the UK-recognised ‘Diana Award’. This will take place on 26th March and Register teachers will provide you with further information. This is an ideal opportunity if you would like to network with other young people, exchange practical ideas, and creatively explore and understand the issue of bullying through interactive sessions. If you are interested, please inform Mr Warden or leave him a note in the Maxwell letterbox outside the Pupil Support office by Monday 3rd February. LONDON DANCE TRIP 2014 The next deposit is due for the London Dance Trip!!  Can you please bring your £70 deposit to PE and hand it in to either Miss Murphy or Miss Falconer by FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY.
S6	LONDON DANCE TRIP 2014 The next deposit is due for the London Dance Trip!!  Can you please bring your £70 deposit to PE and hand it in to either Miss Murphy or Miss Falconer by FRIDAY 31ST JANUARY.
All years	The Spark’ (school magazine) is holding a creative competition celebrating the famous poem ‘To a Louse’ by Robert Burns. Entrants must provide a creative response to the poem. It might be a poem, a photograph, a painting, a model or even a short story. Be imaginative! All pupils are invited to participate. There will be a special haggis prize for the winner. Deadline for entries is Friday 31st January. Please speak to Ms Murray (w7) or the English department for more details. Pipe Band Drumming:  The JGHS pipe band is actively looking for new drummers.  No previous experience necessary (although experienced drummers are also very welcome).  Please see Miss Grant in W10 (Lauderdale) for further info. Music Rehearsals SPRING FLING EVENING REHEARSALS                                     OF MUSIC Wednesday 26th March 2014 Monday: Junior Wind Band – B3 at lunchtime All pupils from beginner – grade 2 should be attending this band. Senior Wind Band – B1 after school Clarsach Ensemble: Please see Mrs Collin or Mrs Peterson for rehearsal times. Tuesday: Junior Orchestra – B3 after school Senior Strings – B1 after school Chanter Lessons – B20 after school Clarsach Ensemble: Please see Mrs Collin or Mrs Peterson for rehearsal times. Wednesday: Percussion Ensemble – B17 during lunchtime All new comers are welcome. Thursday: Chamber Choir – B20 after school Rehearsals will be on the week beginning 3rd February. Pipe Band - B3 after school Guitar Ensemble – B1 after school