22 April 2016

Year	Content                                                         Date 22.04.2016
S1	S1 – S3 Cricket Competition If you are interested in representing the school in the above event please speak to Mr Newall in the PE Department ASAP.
S2	S1 – S3 Cricket Competition If you are interested in representing the school in the above event please speak to Mr Newall in the PE Department ASAP.
S3	**NEW ITEM** S3 Tenerife Exchange Reminder: There will be a meeting this Friday (22nd) and next Friday (29th) at break in room 2.25. Anyone with any outstanding paperwork must bring it this Friday, if not before S1 – S3 Cricket Competition If you are interested in representing the school in the above event please speak to Mr Newall in the PE Department ASAP.
S4	SORRENTO TRIP S4 Italy trip – IMPORTANT Please make sure that you pay any outstanding payments by the end of April. You can give them to Mrs Carruthers, Mrs Harvey-Jamieson, or directly to Mrs Sinclair. Please also complete and hand in a Code of Conduct if you have not already done so. A place has become available on the trip. Any interested in going should come to see Mrs Carruthers in 2.28 in Malala as soon as possible to pick up information.
S5
S6
All years	Junior Pupil Voice There is a meeting on Friday 29 April, period 3 in the Library Word of the week by 3M2 Word: cantankerous (adjective) Definition: cross-grained, quarrelsome, bad tempered and uncooperative Synonyms: argumentative, contumacious, crabbed, dogged, head strong, intractable, unyielding, stubborn Context sentence: The toddler was being very cantankerous by refusing to put on her shoes. Use this fine word, correctly, in your spoken and written work this week to help develop your literacy skills. SCHOOL TENNIS Dear Pupils, Our school has been selected to be part of a pilot ‘school of tennis’ initiative which is a national project across Great Britain. As part of this, you will get the opportunity to participate in Tennis in both curricular PE and our extra-curricular club. Before this begins we would appreciate if you could complete a short survey on your tennis experience using the link below. http://www.sircsurveys.com/f/1026852/2c78/   This link has also been sent to your school email address. Any problems please speak to any member of the PE Department. Thanks in advance, Mr Newall The Spark Meetings for The Spark will now be every Thursday lunchtime from 1.15 p.m. in room 1.27. We are still accepting new members so please come along if you are interested. Miss Steer SHINTY CLUB Shinty club is back on and will start again on Monday 1st of February.  Meet outside PE base after school.  All welcome and equipment is provided. PUPILS OUT OF CLASS Pupils who attend a music instrumental lesson during PE are required to sign in at the school reception.  This will ensure that pupils are not marked as missing from class. Pupils that miss the PE bus to Meadowbank are to report to the school reception at the start of the period to ensure they are not marked absent.  CHESS CLUB As of Monday 1St February, I will be running a lunch time Chess Club in room 2.29.  The Chess Club is open to all levels, from absolute beginners to chess masters! Mr Maclaughland ATHLETICS CLUB Will commence on the 1st of February. We are always open to new members so if you are interested in trying or developing sprinting, running, jumping or throwing events please come along. There are a number of athletics events coming up: BLOG CLUB Blog club will run every Wednesday after school. If you want to learn how to make your own website using Wordpress, or advice about writing in any genre then come along – new members very welcome! We meet in room 1.27 before heading to the Sphere. Miss Steer 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 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 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.