12 May 2016

Year	Content                                                         Date 12.05.2016
S1	Active Schools Programme S1-S3 The sports programme for this term is now up and running. Information has been sent to parents with the programme and how to join the sports membership attached. The letter can also be accessed and downloaded from ‘Physical Education and Active Schools’ page on the school website or from the PE base. All clubs will run up to the week beginning 13th June. Tom Scott – Active Schools Coordinator 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	Active Schools Programme S1-S3 The sports programme for this term is now up and running. Information has been sent to parents with the programme and how to join the sports membership attached. The letter can also be accessed and downloaded from ‘Physical Education and Active Schools’ page on the school website or from the PE base. All clubs will run up to the week beginning 13th June. Tom Scott – Active Schools Coordinator 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	Active Schools Programme S1-S3 The sports programme for this term is now up and running. Information has been sent to parents with the programme and how to join the sports membership attached. The letter can also be accessed and downloaded from ‘Physical Education and Active Schools’ page on the school website or from the PE base. All clubs will run up to the week beginning 13th June. Tom Scott – Active Schools Coordinator 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.
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All years	**NEW ITEM** Edinburgh and Scottish Track and Field Championships The Edinburgh Track and Field Championships will take place on the Wednesday the 8th of June, while the Scottish will be on the 10th and 11th of June this year. If you are interested in being entered in an event then please see Dr Oudney in the Science department by the end of this week. Don’t forget you can always join the Athletics Club this term to get some training in before June! Word of the Week by 3M2 Word: susurrus (noun) Definition: a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper Synonyms: buzz, muter, drone Context: A soft susurrus was heard as the breeze passed through the trees. Thanks to 3M2 for a splendid word and context sentence. Think about this word as you rest under a tree on a warm spring day. Please send new words for next week by Friday. Active Schools Clubs update Cricket Club Cricket clubs starts this Thursday and will run up to 16th June at Carlton Cricket Club between 4-5pm. This club is open to boys and girls of all ages and abilities for skills coaching and fun games delivered by a Carlton Cricket Club Coach. To signup please return a completed Sports Membership letter, with payment, to the PE base. Gymnastics Club Gymnastics starts this Thursday and will run up to the 16th June at Meadowbank Sports Centre in the Gymnastics Hall between 4.15-5.15pm. Transport will leave from Lauderdale Rd after school to Meadowbank and return to the school at 6pm (Approx.). This club in open to boys and girls of all ages and abilities for a fun, inclusive skills coaching session delivered by a high level gymnastics coach. To signup please return a completed Sports Membership letter, with payment, to the PE base. 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.