31 October 2014

Year	Content                                                         Date 31.10.2014
S1	**NEW ITEM** Operation Christmas Child Please remember to work together as a class to fill a shoe box to support Operation Christmas Child.  If you would also like to fill one yourself then please do.  Don’t forget to include £3.00, that’s only 15p each from a class of 20 pupils.  Here’s a reminder about what to include and what items are not suitable.   Suggested Items:  Hygiene items such as wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, facecloth, comb, hairbrush.  Stationary items such as pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, notepad, colouring book.  Small toys such as yo-yo, toy car, dolls, skipping rope, ball, small puzzles.  Other items such as hat, gloves, sunglasses, jewellery, wrapped sweets.   Do not include: war related items such as toy guns, chocolate, liquids, lotions, anything of a political, racial or religious nature, marbles, sharp objects, glass or fragile items or clothing other than hats, cap, gloves or scarf.   Let me know when your box is completed and I will come and collect it or hand it in to me in SFL. I need to have all completed boxes by the 13th November.      Mrs Fallon
S2	**NEW ITEM** Operation Christmas Child Please remember to work together as a class to fill a shoe box to support Operation Christmas Child.  If you would also like to fill one yourself then please do.  Don’t forget to include £3.00, that’s only 15p each from a class of 20 pupils.  Here’s a reminder about what to include and what items are not suitable.   Suggested Items:  Hygiene items such as wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, facecloth, comb, hairbrush.  Stationary items such as pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, notepad, colouring book.  Small toys such as yo-yo, toy car, dolls, skipping rope, ball, small puzzles.  Other items such as hat, gloves, sunglasses, jewellery, wrapped sweets.   Do not include: war related items such as toy guns, chocolate, liquids, lotions, anything of a political, racial or religious nature, marbles, sharp objects, glass or fragile items or clothing other than hats, cap, gloves or scarf.   Let me know when your box is completed and I will come and collect it or hand it in to me in SFL. I need to have all completed boxes by the 13th November.      Mrs Fallon 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** Operation Christmas Child Please remember to work together as a class to fill a shoe box to support Operation Christmas Child.  If you would also like to fill one yourself then please do.  Don’t forget to include £3.00, that’s only 15p each from a class of 20 pupils.  Here’s a reminder about what to include and what items are not suitable.   Suggested Items:  Hygiene items such as wrapped soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, facecloth, comb, hairbrush.  Stationary items such as pens, pencils, ruler, rubber, notepad, colouring book.  Small toys such as yo-yo, toy car, dolls, skipping rope, ball, small puzzles.  Other items such as hat, gloves, sunglasses, jewellery, wrapped sweets.   Do not include: war related items such as toy guns, chocolate, liquids, lotions, anything of a political, racial or religious nature, marbles, sharp objects, glass or fragile items or clothing other than hats, cap, gloves or scarf.   Let me know when your box is completed and I will come and collect it or hand it in to me in SFL. I need to have all completed boxes by the 13th November.      Mrs Fallon 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	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   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. Can register teachers please re-enforce   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 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, Warrender.
S5	**NEW ITEM** N5 Design and Manufacture   Would all those who took N5 Design and Manufacture last session please collect your projects by Friday 7th November.  If they have not been picked up by then they will be disposed of.   Mr Adam 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   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 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	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	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.