29 October 2014

Year	Content                                                         Date 29.10.2014
S1
S2	**NEW ITEM** ATHLETE SUPPORT PROGRAMME   The PE department within James Gillespie’s High School are currently looking to select pupils for our ‘Athlete Support Programme’, which is for pupils who show high ability in sport.  This programme will provide support and assistance to those of you who are participating at a high level within a particular sport and help you to reach your sporting potential. IF YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU PLEASE COME TO THE PE DEPARTMENT AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.   Miss Crosbie
S3	**NEW ITEM** ATHLETE SUPPORT PROGRAMME   The PE department within James Gillespie’s High School are currently looking to select pupils for our ‘Athlete Support Programme’, which is for pupils who show high ability in sport.  This programme will provide support and assistance to those of you who are participating at a high level within a particular sport and help you to reach your sporting potential. IF YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU PLEASE COME TO THE PE DEPARTMENT AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.   Miss Crosbie 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) for a letter with further details.
S4	**NEW ITEM** S4 / S5 - Trip to New York & Washington (Modern Studies)   The trip has now been opened up to non-Modern Studies students or those who wish to study Modern Studies next year! We have 5 places available! If you are interested please see the Modern Studies Dept. or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant ASAP. Closing date – this Friday 31st October   **NEW ITEM** S4 Assembly Notice   Tuesday 4th November (This week only ) 4 Kyi 1,2,3,4 4 M3   Thursday 5th November ( As normal) 4 R 1,2,3 4M1, 2   The assembly will focus on many wonderful opportunities for all beyond school (16 plus agenda). There will be outside speakers and it’s essential every one attends and is on time. **NEW ITEM**   S4 Modern Studies   National 5 Modern Studies Supported Study will take place on a Wednesday from 15:45-16:45 at Darroch Room 1.3   Ms Willis **NEW ITEM** ATHLETE SUPPORT PROGRAMME   The PE department within James Gillespie’s High School are currently looking to select pupils for our ‘Athlete Support Programme’, which is for pupils who show high ability in sport.  This programme will provide support and assistance to those of you who are participating at a high level within a particular sport and help you to reach your sporting potential. IF YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU PLEASE COME TO THE PE DEPARTMENT AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.   Miss Crosbie Sexual Health Seminar Groups for the Sexual Health seminars being held on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th have been posted on the noticeboard outside the Resource Centre in Darroch. Please notify Mr Warden by the end of the day Monday if there have been any swaps/changes. There can only be a maximum of ten people in a group.   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 ITEM** S4 / S5 - Trip to New York & Washington (Modern Studies)   The trip has now been opened up to non-Modern Studies students or those who wish to study Modern Studies next year! We have 5 places available! If you are interested please see the Modern Studies Dept. or Mrs Sinclair, Classroom Assistant ASAP. Closing date – this Friday 31st October   **NEW ITEM**   S5 Assemblies   There will be no S5 Assemblies on 4th and 6th of November. Assembly slots will be needed for S4 Assemblies - 16 plus agenda   Thank you S. Westerman **NEW ITEM** ATHLETE SUPPORT PROGRAMME   The PE department within James Gillespie’s High School are currently looking to select pupils for our ‘Athlete Support Programme’, which is for pupils who show high ability in sport.  This programme will provide support and assistance to those of you who are participating at a high level within a particular sport and help you to reach your sporting potential. IF YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU PLEASE COME TO THE PE DEPARTMENT AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.   Miss Crosbie 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	**NEW ITEM** ATHLETE SUPPORT PROGRAMME   The PE department within James Gillespie’s High School are currently looking to select pupils for our ‘Athlete Support Programme’, which is for pupils who show high ability in sport.  This programme will provide support and assistance to those of you who are participating at a high level within a particular sport and help you to reach your sporting potential. IF YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU PLEASE COME TO THE PE DEPARTMENT AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM.   Miss Crosbie
All years	**NEW ITEM**   Lost property reclaim Friday 31st October – break time in the foyer     Royal Conservatoire of Scotland BIG GUITAR WEEKEND - 30th Oct - 2nd Nov 2014   Big Guitar Weekend is back, with a celebration of the remarkable talent to be found around the United Kingdom. Featuring superstars Craig Ogden, Gary Ryan, Xuefei Yang and our own Professor Allan Neave, plus a showcase of the next generation of talented Conservatoire students, this year’s edition also includes the Thomas Wilson Competition, in a search for exciting new repertoire for the guitar. If you would like information about participating on the BGW course, please contact the RCS Box Office for details -   http://boxoffice.rcs.ac.uk 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 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.