21 December 2015

Year	Content                                                         Date 21.12.2015
S1	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	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	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** Tuesday 22 December – SKI TRIP Can all pupils going on the ski excursion 2016 meet in room 0.07 at the start of morning break to discuss the hotel room arrangements. Thank you Mr Digance Fairtrade Cafe Just to let you know it's Christmas week at the Fairtrade cafe- come and warm up with a filter coffee, hot chocolate or tea and treat yourself to a mince pie, lebkuchen or some home baking. Remember all our drinks are Fairtrade and cost 50p for filter coffee & hot chocolate and 30p for tea. We are behind the forum in the cyber cafe and open from 8am until 8.35am. Thank you. The Eco/Fairtrade group. 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. 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.   LOCKERS Locker forms are available from welfare, reception and school website. Return applications to welfare office.