18 December 2014

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All years	**NEW ITEM** Word of the week:  1K1           Word: Eclecticism (noun)   Definition: Having a whole bunch of different opinions and ideas.   Context: We value the eclecticism that exists among us.     ADDITIONAL CONCERT REHEARSALS: (all years)     FINAL CONCERT REHEARSALS – 17TH & 18TH DEC.(ALL YEARS)   The final rehearsals for the concert which involve stage management and seating, take place on Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December. Full attendance at these is essential.   Pupils have been given permission to attend these rehearsals on Wednesday 17th December at Marchmont St. Giles Church, Kilgraston Road, and on Thursday 18th December at the Usher Hall, Lothian Road. Please note that the P7/S1 choir will rehearse on Monday 15th December at JGPS from 11.30 – 12.30pm. Pupils should meet in Bruntsfield playground at 11.15am.   We trust that all pupils make their own way to these rehearsals in a sensible manner and in groups. Staff will be notified of all rehearsals and the pupils involved. Attendance at rehearsals before the concert is essential: all pupils should arrive at least 15 minutes before their rehearsal time below:   WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER (Marchmont St.Giles: glass extension entrance)   8.45am    Senior Wind Band                                       12.30     Training/Senior String Orchestra 9.15          Junior/Senior Wind Band                           1.00        LUNCH 9.45          Pipe Band                                                    1.45       Senior String Orchestra 10.15        Senior Choir                                                2.15       Guitar Ensemble              11.15        S2/3 Choir                                                    3.00       Clarsach Ensemble          11.45        Finale Item                                                   3.30       Clarsachs & Chamber Choir          (S2/3 and senior choirs, orchestra & pipers)                                                                  THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER (Usher Hall: backstage entrance on Cambridge Lane)   8.45am    Senior Wind Band                                         12.15    Senior String Orchestra 9.15          Junior/Senior Wind Band                            12.30    Training/Senior String Orchestra 9.30          Pipe Band                                                      1.00      LUNCH 10.00        Senior Choir                                                   1.45      Guitar Ensemble              10.45        S2/3 Choir                                                      2.15       Readings              11.15        Finale(all choirs, orchestra & pipers)2.45                    Clarsach Ensemble 11.45        P7/S1 Choir                                                    3.15       Clarsachs & Chamber Choir                                              We would be grateful if senior wind band pupils could arrive on both days for 8.30am in order to help set up the band, as a prompt start is vital. In addition, guitarists must bring their own guitar for both rehearsals, as no school guitars will be available. Guitarists must arrive for 1.15pm on Thursday 18th December in order to tune up before their rehearsal.   Eco-Group A reminder from the eco group that they meet every Monday in the library at break. 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.