11 March 2015

Year	Content                                                         Date 11.03.2015
S1	Calling all budding journalists! ‘The Spark’ magazine is looking for any S1-3 students who are keen to see their work (and name) in print. We are looking for anyone interested in writing: ·         opinion articles, ·         current affairs, ·         sports reports, ·         reviews, ·         or anyone who has any interesting suggestions for features to include!   Please come by W6 on Thursday lunchtimes if you are interested. Alternatively, hand in any work you would like to see included to Miss McKenzie in W6 Ski Excursion 2016   S1 and S2 Ski excursion 2016 information letters are now available.   I am delighted to confirm that James Gillespie’s High School is able to offer you the opportunity to learn or develop your ability of skiing at Alpe d’Huez in France.  The excursion will be open to all students currently in S1 and S2. 40 places have been provisionally reserved.  The ski excursion is only open for skiing and not snowboarding at present.   Letters have been emailed to your parent/guardian to download and return.  If you do not have the opportunity to print from home then collect a letter from Mr A. Digance within the Department of Design and Technology at your earliest opportunity
S2	Calling all budding journalists! ‘The Spark’ magazine is looking for any S1-3 students who are keen to see their work (and name) in print. We are looking for anyone interested in writing: ·         opinion articles, ·         current affairs, ·         sports reports, ·         reviews, ·         or anyone who has any interesting suggestions for features to include!   Please come by W6 on Thursday lunchtimes if you are interested. Alternatively, hand in any work you would like to see included to Miss McKenzie in W6
S3	Calling all budding journalists! ‘The Spark’ magazine is looking for any S1-3 students who are keen to see their work (and name) in print. We are looking for anyone interested in writing: ·         opinion articles, ·         current affairs, ·         sports reports, ·         reviews, ·         or anyone who has any interesting suggestions for features to include!   Please come by W6 on Thursday lunchtimes if you are interested. Alternatively, hand in any work you would like to see included to Miss McKenzie in W6 Immunisations  (all S3 + some S4, S5, S6)   These will take place on Wednesday 11th March Lauderdale rooms S1 & S2 – am Darroch meeting room - pm
S4	Immunisations  (all S3 + some S4, S5, S6)   These will take place on Wednesday 11th March Lauderdale rooms S1 & S2 – am Darroch meeting room - pm English Supported Study   English supported study will be starting again this week. As we will not be running Easter revision sessions, it is strongly recommended that you attend these sessions to help prepare for your final exam. It does not matter if you can only manage sessions run by staff who are not your English teacher – if you bring questions and materials with you, support can still be provided. Please see the English blog or posters in the English corridor for full list of dates and times.   The dates and times for this week are as follows:   Tuesday 10/3 – after school  – Mrs Connell – Darroch 1.7 Wednesday 11/3 – lunch – Mr Crosbie – Darroch 1.5 Thursday 12/3 – after school – Ms Kirkwood – Darroch 1.8   The after school sessions will begin at 3.55pm to allow for pupils travelling from a different campus.   Supported Study for National 5 Modern Studies Supported Study for National 5 Modern Studies will take place every Wednesday from 15:45-16:45 at Darroch in Room 1.3. Each week will focus on a different exam skill/technique.   M. Willis
S5	Immunisations  (all S3 + some S4, S5, S6)   These will take place on Wednesday 11th March Lauderdale rooms S1 & S2 – am Darroch meeting room - pm English Supported Study   English supported study will be starting again this week. As we will not be running Easter revision sessions, it is strongly recommended that you attend these sessions to help prepare for your final exam. It does not matter if you can only manage sessions run by staff who are not your English teacher – if you bring questions and materials with you, support can still be provided. Please see the English blog or posters in the English corridor for full list of dates and times.   The dates and times for this week are as follows:   Tuesday 10/3 – after school  – Mrs Connell – Darroch 1.7 Wednesday 11/3 – lunch – Mr Crosbie – Darroch 1.5 Thursday 12/3 – after school – Ms Kirkwood – Darroch 1.8   The after school sessions will begin at 3.55pm to allow for pupils travelling from a different campus Art Folios Individual folios submitted to the examination board in 2014 are now available for collection from the Art Department. Should you wish to take your folio away, please speak to your class teacher. The sum of £7 is payable for your folio.
S6	Immunisations  (all S3 + some S4, S5, S6)   These will take place on Wednesday 11th March Lauderdale rooms S1 & S2 – am Darroch meeting room - pm English Supported Study   English supported study will be starting again this week. As we will not be running Easter revision sessions, it is strongly recommended that you attend these sessions to help prepare for your final exam. It does not matter if you can only manage sessions run by staff who are not your English teacher – if you bring questions and materials with you, support can still be provided. Please see the English blog or posters in the English corridor for full list of dates and times.   The dates and times for this week are as follows:   Tuesday 10/3 – after school  – Mrs Connell – Darroch 1.7 Wednesday 11/3 – lunch – Mr Crosbie – Darroch 1.5 Thursday 12/3 – after school – Ms Kirkwood – Darroch 1.8   The after school sessions will begin at 3.55pm to allow for pupils travelling from a different campus Art Folios Individual folios submitted to the examination board in 2014 are now available for collection from the Art Department. Should you wish to take your folio away, please speak to your class teacher. The sum of £7 is payable for your folio.
All years	Pupil  Council meeting Period 2 Wednesday 11 March   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 Word of the week: 1K1 Word: Nabob (noun) Definition: a wealthy, luxurious person. The word comes from India. Context: The man dressed nicely to make a good impression on the nabobs.   A great word this week from the productive 1K1! Let’s see what you can come up with beginning with the letter O. SCO VIBE Fusion Orchestra SCO VIBE is a fusion orchestra led by internationally renowned animateur and guitarist Paul Griffiths, open to young musicians aged 11-18. SCO VIBE is open to all singers and instrumentalists from any musical background, including classical, folk, rock and pop. Pupils must have been learning for at least a year. SCO VIBE gives young musicians the opportunity to work with players from the SCO and instrumental instructors from the City of Edinburgh Council. Over the course of a week-long workshop, participants create and perform their own music with the guidance and support of professional musicians. Book a place on our next VIBE course which will run from 7th to 10th April 2015 in Edinburgh! Date: Tuesday 7th April to Friday 10th April Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day Venue: Edinburgh (exact venue TBC) Places on the SCO VIBE workshops are FREE! For further information about SCO VIBE, please contact Anna Hainsworth by e-mail anna.hainsworth@sco.org.uk or phone 0131 478 8342.   Football Trip Manchester United vs Arsenal letters are now available to collect. Please see Mr. Carstairs in PE to collect one. Mad March Hair! Mrs Pearce is fundraising for Comic Relief, (Red Nose Day 2015 – 13th March) if she manages to raise £1000 she will shave her head! Anything below that will still go to Comic Relief but the hair stays!   The pupils will be speaking in assembly, going round with buckets, posters will be put up etc.  If you would like to support the effort there is a Comic Relief Giving Page – link below.   https://my.rednoseday.com/sponsor/baldatlast   Traditional Music Examination All pupils who are entering a Graded Traditional Music Examination on clarsach must bring back the fee via a cheque and the return slip to Miss Millar ASAP.   The fees are as follows:   Grade 1- £23 Grade 2- £28 Grade 3- £31 Grade 4- £34 Grade 5- £37       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.