30 January 2019

Year	Content                                                         Date 30.01.2019
S1	**NEW ITEM** SKI EXCURSION 2029 JGHS is proud to offer a ski excursion to pupils currently in years S1-S3, and the opportunity to learn or develop their ability to ski by going aboard.  The resort for 2020 will be ‘Sestriere’ in Italy to provide a varied experience to those who have been on a previous ski excursion. Parents have been emailed the note of interest letter that explains the full excursion package. A paper copy can also be collected from the Design, Engineering and Technology staff base or speak to Mr Digance in the same department.  It is important to judge the interest very early for the tour operator; therefore, the closing date is 12.00 on Friday 1 March 2019. Mr Digance
S2	**NEW ITEM** SKI EXCURSION 2029 JGHS is proud to offer a ski excursion to pupils currently in years S1-S3, and the opportunity to learn or develop their ability to ski by going aboard.  The resort for 2020 will be ‘Sestriere’ in Italy to provide a varied experience to those who have been on a previous ski excursion. Parents have been emailed the note of interest letter that explains the full excursion package. A paper copy can also be collected from the Design, Engineering and Technology staff base or speak to Mr Digance in the same department.  It is important to judge the interest very early for the tour operator; therefore, the closing date is 12.00 on Friday 1 March 2019. Mr Digance
S3	**NEW ITEM** SKI EXCURSION 2029 JGHS is proud to offer a ski excursion to pupils currently in years S1-S3, and the opportunity to learn or develop their ability to ski by going aboard.  The resort for 2020 will be ‘Sestriere’ in Italy to provide a varied experience to those who have been on a previous ski excursion. Parents have been emailed the note of interest letter that explains the full excursion package. A paper copy can also be collected from the Design, Engineering and Technology staff base or speak to Mr Digance in the same department.  It is important to judge the interest very early for the tour operator; therefore, the closing date is 12.00 on Friday 1 March 2019. Mr Digance S3 BOYS’ FOOTBALL Any S3 Boys that are interested in playing school football should see Mr. Carruthers in the PE department ASAP.
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All years	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  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.  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. 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.