18 February 2019

Year	Content                                                         Date 18.02.2019
S1	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	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	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	**NEW ITEM** PURPLE FRIDAY – 22ND FEBRUARY This is Friday is Purple Friday, which is a day to promote standing against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and to show our support for LGBTI equality This Year we are asking students and staff to wear something purple to show support for the LGBT+ community. We are also having a bake sale in the forum at bake time to raise funds for LGBT Youth Scotland. Any donations of baking or custom would be more than welcome. Environment and Sustainability Group *UPDATE* Interested in the environment and sustainability? - Join the pupil group in room 233 on Wednesday lunchtimes. All ideas and conversation welcome. This term we have designed posters for WWF Earth Hour competition and talked about how pupils can fight climate change. NEW 1st Minister’s Reading Challenge It’s back! And it’s our first one for 2019.February’s challenge started 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.