21 October 2014

Year	Content                                                         Date 21.10.2014
S1
S2
S3	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 York & Washington trip has now been opened up to all S4 / S5 students. Please see Modern Studies Dept. at Darroch or Mrs Sinclair at Lauderdale St. for more information. If you would like to go on the Modern Studies Trip to New York & Washington please hand in £200 deposit ASAP to either the Modern Studies teachers or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant, Warrender.
S5	New York & Washington trip has now been opened up to all S4 / S5 students. Please see Modern Studies Dept. at Darroch or Mrs Sinclair at Lauderdale St. for more information. If you would like to go on the Modern Studies Trip to New York & Washington please hand in £200 deposit ASAP to either the Modern Studies teachers or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant.
S6
All years	**NEW ITEM**   Pupil  Council meeting Period 2 on Thursday 23 October   Can all class reps for the Junior school report to The library period 2 Can all class reps for the senior school attend the Meeting room at Darroch, period 2   (Any rep unable to attend please let one of the S6 leaders know ) Thank you S6 Leaders EDINBURGH YOUTH ORCHESTRA  SPRING COURSE  3rd-10th April 2015 If you would like to be part of this wonderful initiative please contact the music department for an application form. The closing date for applications is Friday 31st October 2014. Conductor: Sian Edwards   Soloist: Julian Scott Concerts: Usher Hall, Edinburgh Saturday 11th April Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow Sunday 12th April 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.   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   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.