Bulletin 9th October 2015

Year	Content                                                         Date 09.10.2015
S1	Choir Rehearsals S1 Choir rehearsals start on Tuesday lunchtime this week, in room 2.01 (Mr Dearsley’s room). There are no auditions, everyone is welcome. The choir will be performing in the Christmas concert at the Usher Hall with P7 choirs from the primary schools Gaelic Learners Club The Gaelic learners club is open to all pupils s1 – s3 whatever their knowledge of Gaelic, so whether you want to build on the language you learned in primary or would like to learn more about one of Scotland’s native languages then come along and join the class which runs every Monday lunch time in room 2.24.
S2	Choir Rehearsals S1 Choir rehearsals start on Tuesday lunchtime this week, in room 2.01 (Mr Dearsley’s room). There are no auditions, everyone is welcome. The choir will be performing in the Christmas concert at the Usher Hall with P7 choirs from the primary schools Gaelic Learners Club The Gaelic learners club is open to all pupils s1 – s3 whatever their knowledge of Gaelic, so whether you want to build on the language you learned in primary or would like to learn more about one of Scotland’s native languages then come along and join the class which runs every Monday lunch time in room 2.24.
S3	Geography Field Trip S3 are invited to join the geography department on their field trip to the sunny and dramatic French Alps next May. The cost is £520 and it runs from the 6th to the 12th. Although priority will be given to geography students we will consider students from other classes who wish to join their friends or see more of the world. If you do not have an information letter see geography teachers or Mrs Sinclair, the classroom assistant for one. Choir Rehearsals S1 Choir rehearsals start on Tuesday lunchtime this week, in room 2.01 (Mr Dearsley’s room). There are no auditions, everyone is welcome. The choir will be performing in the Christmas concert at the Usher Hall with P7 choirs from the primary schools Gaelic Learners Club The Gaelic learners club is open to all pupils s1 – s3 whatever their knowledge of Gaelic, so whether you want to build on the language you learned in primary or would like to learn more about one of Scotland’s native languages then come along and join the class which runs every Monday lunch time in room 2.24.
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All years	S2 and S3 pupils going on the ski excursion 2016. Some pupil ‘European Health Insurance Card’ or ‘EHIC’ information is still outstanding.  If you have recently received it and it has not been copied, pass it to Mr Digance ASAP.  Please also collect any travel documents if required for the October break from the Design and Technology staff base.  Any travel documents that are not collected will remain in school and held securely. Please inform your parent/carer to check for an email send on Tuesday 6 October from JGHS and Mr Digance.  It provides a reminder of payment dates and information for after the October break. There will be a pupil only excursion group meeting once we return after the October break.  Date and time TBC. Thanks Mr Digance Word of the week from 1K1 Word: ostentatious Definition: Characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress Context sentence: Yoda waved his new light sabre around in an ostentatious manner. Synonyms: conspicuous, extravagant, flamboyant, jaunty, swank, pretentious Thanks to 1K1 for the fantastic word this week. It was a difficult choice as there were many fabulous words! Use this word, and its synonyms, in your school work and everyday speech (but not in  an ostentatious manner obviously). Debating Debating will take place on Wednesday lunchtime in 1.31 rather than after school. Come along to learn how to argue in a more creative and constructive way in a fun environment. There will be opportunities to learn and develop your debating skills with a possibility of entering exciting competitions involving other Scottish schools at a later date. So what are you waiting for? Everyone is welcome (especially the new S1s). Bring your lunch. M Roskilly Blog Club Blog club will run every Wednesday after school in Malala 1.27. If you love to write and are interested in digital journalism or creative writing, please come along. The club is open to all pupils and staff who want to learn how to make their own blog. The Spark A reminder that meetings for The Spark run every Tuesday after school and every Thursday lunchtime in 1.26 - you only need to attend one meeting a week. We are still accepting new members so please come along if you are interested. Italian Club Italian club will run every Wednesday lunchtime in 1.26. If you want to learn the basics to help you on holiday or are just interested in the language and the culture, please come along. This club is open to all pupils and staff with an interest in Italy and Italian.   Shinty Club Shinty Club takes place on Monday after school.  Meet outside PE base.  All years welcome and all equipment is provided. Pupil Voice meetings with senior and Junior school: Friday  23 October               Period 1   Juniors (School Library Malala)                                               Period 1   Seniors ( Meeting Room Darroch) Monday 2 November            Period 6    Juniors ( School Malala)                                                Period 6   Seniors ( Meeting room Darroch) Wednesday 18  November      Period 6  Juniors ( school Library Malala)                                                  Period 6  Seniors ( Meeting room Malala) Thursday 3 December           Period 1  Juniors ( School Library Malala)                                                Period 3 Seniors  ( Meeting room Darroch) Thursday 17 December         Period 2  Juniors ( School Library Malala )                                                Period 2  Seniors ( Meeting room Darroch              Club FilmG (s1-s6) Club FilmG is a club for fluent Gaelic speakers s1-s6 with an interest in the media who would like to take part in this year’s FilmG short film competition. As well as an opportunity to create your own film the club will give you the chance to work with professionals from the television industry and learn about filming and editing. We will meet after school on Wednesdays in room 2.24. LOCKERS Locker forms are available from welfare, reception and school website. Return applications to welfare office.