10 December 2015

Year	Content                                                         Date 10.12.2015
S1	Instrumental lessons – for S1 will be suspended this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the Narnia project. Please check with the Music department for the timings of your lesson next week. 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 B1 (Mrs O'Brien's room). The choir will be performing in the Christmas concert at the Usher Hall on 17th December so full attendance at all rehearsals now is required. 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 B1 (Mrs O'Brien's room). The choir will be performing in the Christmas concert at the Usher Hall on 17th December so full attendance at all rehearsals now is required. 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	**NEW ITEM** Table Tennis Coaching after school today Due to unforeseen reasons, this club is cancelled tonight but will resume next week, 17 December. JGHS Christmas Concert Final Rehearsals          All pupils must ensure that they arrive at their appropriate                         rehearsal time at least 15 minutes before the start. WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER (Marchmont St. Giles – enter via glass extension) (8.30am  Set up wind bands) 8.45am    Senior Wind Band                                           11.45     Finale Item (S2/3/senior choirs/orchestra) 9.15           Junior/Senior Wind Band                             12.30     Training/Senior String Orchestra 9.30           Pipe Band                                                      1.00        LUNCH 10.00       Chamber Choir                                                1.45        Senior String Orchestra 10.15        Senior Choir                                                    2.15        Guitar Ensemble                              11.15        S2/3 Choir                                                       3.00        Clarsach Ensemble                                                                        THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER (Usher Hall – enter via backstage door on Cambridge Lane)) (8.30am  Set up wind bands) 8.45am    Senior Wind Band                                         12.15     Finale Item (S2/3/senior choirs/orchestra) 9.15           Junior/Senior Wind Band                            1.00        LUNCH (Readings) 9.30           Pipe Band                                                     1.30        Training/Senior String Orchestra 10.00        Chamber Choir                                              1.45        Senior String Orchestra 10.15        Senior Choir                                                  2.15        Guitar Ensemble                              11.00        S2/3 Choir                                                      3.00        Clarsach Ensemble & Gaelic singers         11.30        P7/S1 Choir                                                     3.40              END JGHS Christmas Carol Concert tickets Christmas Concert tickets are on sale directly from the Usher Hall box office and website from £6 - £10. They can also be purchased from a link on the front page of the school website. BENE Christmas Card Competition - design and/or create a Christmas Card. Entry S1 – S5, Donation (50p recommended) to enter, all donations go to aid Syrian Refugee crisis through Save the Children. Hand all entries to your registration or PSE teacher by Friday 18 December or put it in the ‘Christmas Card Competition’ box - make sure to add your name and registration class! Prizes for the winner and runner up!! Careers Drop-In On Thursday lunchtime in the Library, the Careers Advisor will be available to talk to about careers, apprenticeships and education.  Open to all year-groups, no appointments needed! Word of the week from 1M2 Preponderate (verb) Meaning: Be greater in number, influence, or importance Synonyms: predominate, rule, dominate, prevail, outnumber Context sentence: The advantages preponderate over the disadvantages. THE JGHS SCHOOL SHOP - will be open from Wednesday 2 December in the Cyber Cafe on the ground floor.  The shop will be open every break selling loom bands, pencils, rubbers, pens, sharpeners and Santa hats. JGHS CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE USHER HALL   Thursday 17th December 2015  7.00pm Tickets are now on sale priced from £6 - £10 available directly from the Usher Hall box office and website. Please come along and support all JGHS pupils who will be performing in this and enjoy the concert - it's a festive treat one week before Christmas! 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 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 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. Club FilmG (s1-s6) Club FilmG is a club for fluent Gaelic speakers in 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.