13 January 2016

Year	Content                                                         Date 13.01.2016
S1	**NEW ITEM**  JUNIOR CHOIR - will start rehearsing on Tuesday 26th January for the 'Spring Fling' concert in March. All pupils in S1 to S3 who performed at the Usher Hall are invited to join. New members also welcome. **NEW ITEM** TOOTHBRUSHES and TOOTHPASTES APPEAL for the South Africa Trip this February 2016. The S6 group heading to South Africa this February are looking for donations of Toothbrushes and Toothpastes to take over. During their visit to Charles Memorial primary, they hope to donate one toothbrush and toothpaste to each learner.  In the past a significant number of donations meant groups were able to provide these to the high schools in addition too. Donations can be brought to Ms I Molleson in 2.11 in the Art Dept. Thank you.
S2	**NEW ITEM**  JUNIOR CHOIR - will start rehearsing on Tuesday 26th January for the 'Spring Fling' concert in March. All pupils in S1 to S3 who performed at the Usher Hall are invited to join. New members also welcome. **NEW ITEM** TOOTHBRUSHES and TOOTHPASTES APPEAL for the South Africa Trip this February 2016. The S6 group heading to South Africa this February are looking for donations of Toothbrushes and Toothpastes to take over. During their visit to Charles Memorial primary, they hope to donate one toothbrush and toothpaste to each learner.  In the past a significant number of donations meant groups were able to provide these to the high schools in addition too. Donations can be brought to Ms I Molleson in 2.11 in the Art Dept. Thank you.
S3	**NEW ITEM**  JUNIOR CHOIR- will start rehearsing on Tuesday 26th January for the 'Spring Fling' concert in March. All pupils in S1 to S3 who performed at the Usher Hall are invited to join. New members also welcome. **NEW ITEM** TOOTHBRUSHES and TOOTHPASTES APPEAL for the South Africa Trip this February 2016. The S6 group heading to South Africa this February are looking for donations of Toothbrushes and Toothpastes to take over. During their visit to Charles Memorial primary, they hope to donate one toothbrush and toothpaste to each learner.  In the past a significant number of donations meant groups were able to provide these to the high schools in addition too. Donations can be brought to Ms I Molleson in 2.11 in the Art Dept. Thank you.
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All years	**NEW ITEM** SPRING FLING’ CONCERT REHEARSALS Rehearsals have now started for the Spring Fling Concert which once again takes place in Marchmont St Giles on Wednesday 16th March 2016 at 7.00pm. INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS Senior Wind Band                               Mondays after school                                                  B3 Junior Wind Band                               Mondays lunchtime                                                     B3 Clarsach Group                                  Tuesdays lunchtime                                                     B13 Senior String Orchestra                      Tuesdays after school                                                  B1 Junior String Orchestra                      Tuesdays after school                                                  2.02 Senior Guitar Ensemble                      Thursdays after school                                                B1 Junior Guitar Ensemble                      Fridays after school                                                    B1 Chanter Group/Pipe Band                  Thursdays after school                                                2.02 Percussion Ensemble                          Wednesdays lunchtime                                                B16 We encourage pupils who learn an instrument outside school to join any of the groups listed above – please attend the appropriate rehearsal or see Mrs O’Brien in the music department.                                                 CHOIRS FOR ‘SPRING FLING’ Junior Choir (S1 to S3)                                               Tuesdays lunchtime                 B1 Junior Choir will start rehearsals on Tuesday 26th January Chamber Choir (S4 to S6)                                          Thursdays after school                        B1 (Rehearsals already started for chamber choir)         Careers Appointments this week - S4 – S6 Thursday 19th November Periods 1 and 2 Learning Through Work Week  (Modern Apprenticeships) -guest speakers  - Malala Period 4           Rameesah Mohammed 5M1 – in Darroch Period 5           Schwan Jamil 6R1 – in Darroch Friday 20th November – In Malala library Period 2 Nye McAuley 6K3 - Malala South Africa Sports kit appeal: The group heading to South Africa are looking for sports kit to take over with them this February. Donations can include old football strips, boots, trainers or any other items of sports clothing. These must be in a suitable condition.  Donations can be brought to Miss Mackinnon in the PE base in Malala or to the office in Darroch. 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.