06 October 2014

Year	Content                                                         Date 06.10.2014
S1	S1 Residential Some payments are still due for the S1 Residential – please pass to Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistants office ASAP.
S2
S3	**NEW ITEM** Geography Dept. Deposits for the Alps trip are due (£50) – please hand to Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistants Office, Warrender before the October break     **NEW ITEM** History Dept. If have returned a slip for the History trip please hand in £150 non-refundable deposit before the October break.  Any problems please see Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant, Warrender or your History teacher. SENIOR REHEARSAL DAY for senior groups (and some S3 pupils involved in these) takes place NEXT WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER.   These during-the-day rehearsals are absolutely invaluable in ensuring that senior instrumental groups and senior choir is prepared for the Christmas Concert at the Usher Hall on 18th December due to the current split-site situation.   The following groups will rehearse:   Periods 1 & 2                      1. Senior Wind Band (and also some S3 pupils)                                                 2. Senior Clarsach Ensemble   Periods 3 & 4                      Senior Choir (all S4 – S6 pupils)   Periods 5 & 6                      1.  Senior String Orchestra                                                 2.  Guitar Ensemble (and also some S3 pupils)   French Alps Trip The Geography department are offering all students in S3 the opportunity to visit the sunny French Alps next May. Provisional dates are from 7th to the 13th and the cost should be £525. If you are interested please ask any of the geography teachers (Mr Stewart, Mrs Harvey-Jamieson & Mr O’Dea) for a letter with further details.
S4	**NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments this week Below is a list of the students I’d like to see next week in Darroch Careers office. I’d be grateful if Guidance could please (if possible!) let the students know in advance. Monday 6th Period 2 Rachel Speight (5K4) Period 3 Nizam Al Huq (5R2) Period 4 James Chase (4M1) Period 5 Chloe Barron (5K4) Period 6 Valentino Cariello Euan Hamilton (4R1) (Second half of period 6) Tuesday 7th Period 1 Colm Forbes (6M4) Period 2 – 0950 Amir Rufi (Guidance referral) Period 3 Connor Hall (4R3) Period 4 Gabrielle Elqamache (4K3) Period 6 John Hedley (4M1) Thursday 9th Period 1 Tom Alexander (5R1) Martin Kinnel (second half of period 1) (5M3) Period 4 12:10 Imi Islam (6M3) Period 5 Jamie Hedley (4K2) Period 6 Jordanna Farquahar (4R2) Contact: Hilary Malcolm, Careers Adviser **NEW ITEM** If you would like to go on the Modern Studies Trip to New York & Washington please hand in £200 deposit ASAP before the October break to either the Modern Studies teachers or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant, Warrender. SENIOR REHEARSAL DAY for senior groups (and some S3 pupils involved in these) takes place NEXT WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER.   These during-the-day rehearsals are absolutely invaluable in ensuring that senior instrumental groups and senior choir is prepared for the Christmas Concert at the Usher Hall on 18th December due to the current split-site situation.   The following groups will rehearse:   Periods 1 & 2                      1. Senior Wind Band (and also some S3 pupils)                                                 2. Senior Clarsach Ensemble   Periods 3 & 4                      Senior Choir (all S4 – S6 pupils)   Periods 5 & 6                      1.  Senior String Orchestra                                                 2.  Guitar Ensemble (and also some S3 pupils)
S5	**NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments this week Below is a list of the students I’d like to see next week in Darroch Careers office. I’d be grateful if Guidance could please (if possible!) let the students know in advance. Monday 6th Period 2 Rachel Speight (5K4) Period 3 Nizam Al Huq (5R2) Period 4 James Chase (4M1) Period 5 Chloe Barron (5K4) Period 6 Valentino Cariello Euan Hamilton (4R1) (Second half of period 6) Tuesday 7th Period 1 Colm Forbes (6M4) Period 2 – 0950 Amir Rufi (Guidance referral) Period 3 Connor Hall (4R3) Period 4 Gabrielle Elqamache (4K3) Period 6 John Hedley (4M1) Thursday 9th Period 1 Tom Alexander (5R1) Martin Kinnel (second half of period 1) (5M3) Period 4 12:10 Imi Islam (6M3) Period 5 Jamie Hedley (4K2) Period 6 Jordanna Farquahar (4R2) Contact: Hilary Malcolm, Careers Adviser **NEW ITEM** If you would like to go on the Modern Studies Trip to New York & Washington please hand in £200 deposit ASAP before the October break to either the Modern Studies teachers or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant, Warrender SENIOR REHEARSAL DAY for senior groups (and some S3 pupils involved in these) takes place NEXT WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER.   These during-the-day rehearsals are absolutely invaluable in ensuring that senior instrumental groups and senior choir is prepared for the Christmas Concert at the Usher Hall on 18th December due to the current split-site situation.   The following groups will rehearse:   Periods 1 & 2                      1. Senior Wind Band (and also some S3 pupils)                                                 2. Senior Clarsach Ensemble   Periods 3 & 4                      Senior Choir (all S4 – S6 pupils)   Periods 5 & 6                      1.  Senior String Orchestra                                                 2.  Guitar Ensemble (and also some S3 pupils)
S6	NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments this week Below is a list of the students I’d like to see next week in Darroch Careers office. I’d be grateful if Guidance could please (if possible!) let the students know in advance. Monday 6th Period 2 Rachel Speight (5K4) Period 3 Nizam Al Huq (5R2) Period 4 James Chase (4M1) Period 5 Chloe Barron (5K4) Period 6 Valentino Cariello Euan Hamilton (4R1) (Second half of period 6) Tuesday 7th Period 1 Colm Forbes (6M4) Period 2 – 0950 Amir Rufi (Guidance referral) Period 3 Connor Hall (4R3) Period 4 Gabrielle Elqamache (4K3) Period 6 John Hedley (4M1) Thursday 9th Period 1 Tom Alexander (5R1) Martin Kinnel (second half of period 1) (5M3) Period 4 12:10 Imi Islam (6M3) Period 5 Jamie Hedley (4K2) Period 6 Jordanna Farquahar (4R2) Contact: Hilary Malcolm, Careers Adviser SENIOR REHEARSAL DAY for senior groups (and some S3 pupils involved in these) takes place NEXT WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER.   These during-the-day rehearsals are absolutely invaluable in ensuring that senior instrumental groups and senior choir is prepared for the Christmas Concert at the Usher Hall on 18th December due to the current split-site situation.   The following groups will rehearse:   Periods 1 & 2                      1. Senior Wind Band (and also some S3 pupils)                                                 2. Senior Clarsach Ensemble   Periods 3 & 4                      Senior Choir (all S4 – S6 pupils)   Periods 5 & 6                      1.  Senior String Orchestra                                                 2.  Guitar Ensemble (and also some S3 pupils)
All years	**NEW ITEM** Debating and public speaking Today’s debate is cancelled due to departmental business. We will meet again on Wednesday 15th October, in W7 after school, to debate the motion: This House believes that Britain should not bomb Iraq and Syria. Free Hibs Tickets   The Hibernian Supporters Trust have kindly offered some free tickets to James Gillespie’s for their upcoming home match against Dumbarton. The match is at Easter Road on Saturday 11th October. If you would like a chance to win these tickets in a raffle, please give your name and class to Mr Carstairs in the PE Department. The draw will be made next Wednesday, 8 October. Scottish Secondary Schools Road Race Championships 2014 The SSAA Secondary Road Race Championships are being held on Saturday 8th November at Helix Park in Falkirk.  This is a short distance road race for individuals with a team element.  Anyone from S1-S6 can compete and races range from 1 mile to 2 miles.  If you are interested in taking part in this Championship please see Miss Falconer in PE by Friday 10th October.  Entries after this date will not be put forward for the competition.       Rotary International Young Musician of the year Competition 2014/2015 Entrants may compete in one instrument/voice only and should perform a piece of their own choice lasting no more than five minutes either vocally or on the instrument of their choice. A piano will be available in the venue but entrants must provide their own accompanist. Amplification is not allowed. A copy of all music scores will be required for the Judging Panel.   The winners will receive a Winners Certificate and a cash prize. Every competitor is given feedback from the Judging Panel and a Certificate of Participation which can be included in development profiles or records of achievement.   To enter this competition please ask the music department for an application form   .                       HERIOT–WATT UNIVERSITY COMPOSER COMPETITION Are you an aspiring composer? Heriot-Watt are offering a prize of £400 to the best composition entered in their competition. There is no age limit.   The piece is to be written for the group, ‘Inchcolm New Music Ensemble’, based at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.                 Deadline for submissions: 1st February 2015.   For further information come to the music department.   Hockey Club Hockey is on Monday after school at Tynecastle High School, bus leaves Lauderdale Street at 16:00 and returns at 17:45 approx.  Come along even if you’ve never played before! Equipment is provided. Any questions, see Miss Sinclair in Modern Languages.     Reminder to return EE2 forms Reminder to return your EE2 forms ASAP – deadline was 20th August!!!!   You will not be allowed to go on any school trip unless we have your forms back! Any problems see your Guidance teacher. If you need another form please see Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistants Office at Lauderdale St or School Office at Darroch   Shinty Club Shinty is on Monday, after school at Thirlestane until 5pm. Everyone welcome regardless of experience. Helmets, sticks and shinguards are provided.   Edinburgh Secondary Schools Cross Country League   Anyone interested in competing in the Cross Country League this year please see Miss Falconer for an information letter.  The races will be held every Wednesday at 4.30pm till 5.15pm from 10th Sept to Wed 8th Oct and then they will commence on Wed 25th February 2015 to Wed 18th March 2015.  The league is open to all age groups for both girls and boys.   Bands and Orchestras   Bands and Orchestras have commenced rehearsals for the Christmas Concert.   All pupils receiving instrumental lessons are required to participate in one or more of the school ensembles. Pupils who learn an instrument outside school are very welcome to join one or more of the ensembles available.   Monday: SENIOR WIND BAND in B3 AFTER SCHOOL Tuesday: SENIOR ORCHESTRA IN B1 AFTER SCHOOL Wednesday: SENIOR CHOIR IN B1 AFTER SCHOOL Thursday: PIPE BAND IN B1 AFTER SCHOOL -check notices around school for specifics   Junior Ensembles   All pupils receiving instrumental lessons are required to participate in one or more of the school ensembles. Pupils who learn an instrument outside school are very welcome to join one or more of the ensembles available.   Monday lunchtime in B3: Junior Band Monday lunchtime in B1: S1 Choir beginning on Monday 22nd September Tuesday after school in B3: Junior Strings Tuesday during lunchtime in B13: Clarsach Ensemble See timetable for particulars Wednesday lunchtime in S16: S2/3 Choir Thursday after school in B1: Pipe Band       ALL PUPILS   All pupils that have an instrumental lesson at 8.50am MUST report to the office at the bottom of Bruntsfield House to register they are present.  Absence calls will go home to parents if pupils do not register.