17 November 2015

Year	Content                                                         Date 17.11.2015
S1	Choir Rehearsals - S1 Choir rehearsals continue on Tuesday lunchtimes, 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 – S2 Choir rehearsals continue on Tuesday lunchtimes, 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 – S3 Choir rehearsals continue on Tuesday lunchtimes, 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.
S4	**NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments Tuesday 17th November – all in Darroch Careers room Period 1           Amy Orr 4M3 Period 2           Sophie Pieres 4R1 Period 3           Zakirul Islam 4M1 Lunch-time Careers Drop In Darroch Period 5           Demi-Leigh Mason 4M1 Period 6           Jennifer Holgate 4M1
S5	**NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments – in Darroch Careers Room Lunch-time Careers Drop In Darroch
S6	**NEW ITEM** Careers Appointments – in Darroch Careers Room Period 4           Samuel Marchbank 6R1 Lunch-time Careers Drop In Darroch
All years	WIMBLEDON 2016 Anyone who is interested in attending Wimbledon next year, please come and see Miss Crosbie in PE for an information letter as soon as possible. Word of the Week from 1R4 Word: bellicose (adj) Definition: inclined, willing or eager to fight. Synonyms: hostile, aggressive, pugnacious, belligerent, aggressive, hostile, threatening, antagonistic, pugnacious, truculent, confrontational, argumentative, quarrelsome, disputatious, contentious, militant, combative Sentence. Bob was bellicose because he being bullied. A great word from 1R4 which even utilises alliteration to good effect.  Use this word in your work throughout the week, but perhaps try to avoid being it. CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSAL ON THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER S3 TO S6 pupils involved in the groups below MUST ATTEND the following rehearsals below: Periods 1 and 2: Senior Wind Band in the Forum in Malala Periods 3 and 4: Senior Choir in B1 Periods 5 and 6: Senior String Orchestra in 2.02 (Mr Dearsley's room)                               Senior Guitar Ensemble in the Forum                               Clarsach Ensemble: period 5 for S4, period 6 for S5/6 Pupils should not attend their class, but register at the rehearsal. Teachers have been informed. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CHRISTMAS APPEAL IN AID OF CHILDREN 1ST •Please bring in a gift for a child that may get very little this Christmas.  •The appeal will run for the month of November •You do not need to spend large amounts of money.  •A stocking filler or small gift would be very welcome.  •Suggestions include sweeties, chocolates, pens, pencils, notepads, books, hats, gloves, selection box etc.  Gifts should be new and brought in unwrapped.  •Bring your gift to your registration class.  Alternatively gifts can also be handed in to Mrs Fallon in the SFL department or to guidance staff in PSE lessons. •Children 1st is a Scottish children’s charity.  They support children for a range of reasons including survivors of abuse, neglect and other traumatic events in childhood.  Mrs Fallon Volleyball Club - Volleyball club takes place on Tuesdays after school, at Meadowbank. The PE bus will leave at 4pm from Lauderdale street and returns to the school at 6pm. Anyone interested or who would like more information please see Miss Mackinnon in PE. The club is available to all pupils in S1-S6 Netball Club Netball club takes place on Thursdays after school, at Meadowbank. The PE bus will leave at 4pm from Lauderdale street and returns to the school at 6pm. Anyone interested or who would like more information please see Miss Mackinnon in PE. The club is available to all pupils in S1-S6 School Football Trip – February 2016 JGHS are offering another opportunity for all pupils to go on a 2 day football trip, this time from 27th-28th February 2016 with the main event being Newcastle United vs Manchester City. £215pp. For more information, please see Mr. Carstairs in the PE department. Sports Council If you would like to be a member of the Sports Council, please sign up in the PE base or contact Amy Chambers (5M3) or Amy Heron (6R1) Art project – ‘Lifecycle of Stuff’ The Art Dept. need your empty juice cans and plastic bottles for a recycling Art Project called the ‘Lifecycle of Stuff’. Please help by putting your empty juice cans or plastic bottles into the white labelled bins in the Forum. Thank you. Athletics Club Athletics club starts on Monday after school, at Meadowbank. The bus will leave at 4pm from Lauderdale street and returns at 6pm. Anyone interested or who would like more information please see Dr Oudney (Science). S5-6 only- If any S5 or S6 would be interested in helping with athletics club on a Monday night, please speak to Dr Oudney in Science. This is a great chance to gain experience in coaching and teaching. 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: 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.