28 January 2019

Year	Content                                                         Date 28.01.2019
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S2
S3	S3 BOYS’ FOOTBALL Any S3 Boys that are interested in playing school football should see Mr. Carruthers in the PE department ASAP.
S4
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S6
All years	**NEW ITEM** NEW 1st Minister’s Reading Challenge It’s back! And it’s our first one for 2019. February’s challenge starts on Friday … At any point during the month – including the February break - we are inviting pupils to email the school office with a photo of themselves reading at a famous landmark! If you’re going away pack your book and take a great pic. Include a bit of detail as to what you are reading and where you are and send it to admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk The photos will go on display in the library and there will be certificates and prizes at the end of the month.   Speak to Ms Brown in the library or Mrs Fairhurst in 1.25 for more details.  You will also find 1st Minister’s Reading Challenge bookshelf recommendation cards in the library to slot into any really good reads you come across this year.  **NEW ITEM** CROSS COUNTRY RACE Any pupils interested in running for James Gillespie's High School in the Hopetoun House Estate cross country running race please see Mr. Sievwright in the PE department. Deadline for entries is Thursday 7 February. GAELIC CONCERT– 31 JANUARY 2019 Join us for the first “Oidhche Òigridh” of 2019 which is a Gaelic Concert for children and parents on Thursday 31st January, 7-9pm at James Gillespie’s High School Theatre. A special night of Gaelic music and culture! Celebrated singer Mairi Macinnes will perform with our talented singers and musicians from both Taobh na Pàirce and S5/6 James Gillespie’s High School. This is a fundraiser; proceeds from this evening will go towards the oncology ward at the Sick Kids hospital in Edinburgh As well as a night of music, song and food, we have an array of tantalising raffle prizes for you to win, such as a night for two D, B & B at the Atholl Palace Hotel. Tickets £10 for adults (including cheese and wine) and £4 for young people (including cake and juice). Register at (or pay at the door):  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oidhche-oigridh-ceolcraic-is-caise-tickets-53541424843?aff=ebdssbdestsearch  Environment and Sustainability Group Interested in the environment and sustainability? - Join the pupil group in room 233 on Wednesday lunchtimes. All ideas and conversation welcome. Right now we are looking to upcycle old textbooks into Christmas decorations.