15 April 2016

Year	Content                                                         Date 15.04.2016
S1	S1 Football Please note that the U13s Scottish Plate tie against Coltness will be held at Meadowbank on Tuesday 19th April, with a 4:00 KO. Pupils will be required to travel down on the PE bus at the beginning of P5 and have permission to be out of class P5&6. A bus will return pupils to the school after the match. The squad is: Joonhyuk Moon Liam Laverty Joe Munt Lawson McConnell Zoe Murray Matthew McCormack Luke Treanor- Taylor Joshua Ramm Taylor Ponting Dante Gargaro Mark Gibson Christian Robertson Christopher Fraser Callum Macpherson Jared Birch Aaron Wood If you can't play, please let Mr. Carstairs know immediately. 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	S3 Tenerife Exchange Meeting There will be a short meeting for all pupils involved in the Tenerife exchange this Friday (15th April) at break in 2.25. All pupils must attend. All payments should now have been made, if not, they must be made ASAP to Mrs Fraser in Bruntsfield House. Finally, any pupil who has not handed in passport details must bring them to the meeting on Friday. 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 Can all S4 pupils going on the History trip to Sorrento in June make sure that they have handed in all necessary paperwork (code of conduct, passport copies) and made all payments, as the final invoice is due at the beginning of May. Information about orders for hoodies to follow soon.
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S6
All years	**NEW ITEM** Current & Future Environmental Science students! The following event may appeal to all students interested in sustainability & fashion but will be especially useful for National 5 or Higher Environmental Science. True Cost movie at ECCI on Thursday 21st April with Makers Market and panel discussion? Discover how the current retail model affects our world now and into the future.  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pedal-powered-screening-of-the-true-cost-at-ecci-tickets-24290645976 Mr Stewart 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 Tennis Ambassadors If you would be interested in becoming a JGHS Tennis Ambassador then please speak to Mr Newall in the PE Dept by the end of the week. PUPIL COUNCIL MEETING FINAL Junior and Senior Pupil Council meeting Friday 15th April period 2 Venue – tba Attendance is essential – feel free to bring a cake to celebrate the occasion! 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.