Thurs 30.8.12

ALL YEAR GROUPS

LOCKERS

Keys are ready for collection from the welfare office now.

Anyone still wishing to apply must hand in a form, to welfare, asap.

Wed 29.8.12

Year	Content                                                                                    29.8.12
S1	S1 PUPILS Pupils who wish to receive instrumental lessons in school must go to the meets at lunch time in B1. Tuesday: Cello/ Chanter/ Bagpipes/ Pipe Band Drumming Wednesday: Percussion (including drum-kit) Thursday: Guitar and Double Bass (Bass Guitar) CHOIRS: Please note All choirs will commence the week beginning 17th September. Please take a note of when the choir rehearsals are taking place: S1 Choir - Mondays Lunchtime - B2 S2/3 Choir - Tuesdays Lunchtime - B1 Senior Choir - Wednesdays after school - HALL This year James Gillespie's High School are going to the Usher Hall for the annual Christmas Concert.  Joining a band, ensemble, or choir will be beneficial for pupils who are writing their Personal Statements, and for younger pupils to enter into the spirit of JGHS.
S2	CHOIRS: Please note All choirs will commence the week beginning 17th September. Please take a note of when the choir rehearsals are taking place: S1 Choir - Mondays Lunchtime - B2 S2/3 Choir - Tuesdays Lunchtime - B1 Senior Choir - Wednesdays after school - HALL This year James Gillespie's High School are going to the Usher Hall for the annual Christmas Concert.  Joining a band, ensemble, or choir will be beneficial for pupils who are writing their Personal Statements, and for younger pupils to enter into the spirit of JGHS.
S3	CHOIRS: Please note All choirs will commence the week beginning 17th September. Please take a note of when the choir rehearsals are taking place: S1 Choir - Mondays Lunchtime - B2 S2/3 Choir - Tuesdays Lunchtime - B1 Senior Choir - Wednesdays after school - HALL This year James Gillespie's High School are going to the Usher Hall for the annual Christmas Concert.  Joining a band, ensemble, or choir will be beneficial for pupils who are writing their Personal Statements, and for younger pupils to enter into the spirit of JGHS.
S4
S5
S6
All years	ALL PUPILS All orchestras and bands are resuming rehearsals this week (week beginning 27th) in the music department. Wind Band: Mondays after school - HALL Senior Wind Ensemble (Possibly a jazz/funk orientated group) - Mondays at lunch time - B1 Transitional String Orchestra - Tuesdays after school - B1 Senior String Orchestra - Tuesdays after school - HALL Clarsach ensemble - Tuesdays/Fridays after school - B17 Pipe Band/Chanter Group - Tuesday's after school - B1 Guitar Senior Ensemble (Playing rock and pop tunes) - Thursdays after school - B3 Pupils receiving instrumental tuition in school should be attending one or more of these groups, and all newcomers are very welcome

Mon 27.8.12

Year	Content                                                                                    27.8.12
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
All years	Edinburgh Fencing Club are looking to invite the pupils of Gillespie’s to come and join our club. We already have one or two stars from your school fencing with us and we are keen to welcome more! Fencing is a fast, fun and competitive Olympic sport At EFC we aim to promote the sport of fencing to all, within a safe, professional and, above all, fun environment utilising the full skills of our dedicated team of very qualified coaches. We are the strongest fencing club in Edinburgh and have built a strong corps of fencers over the years - many of whom have represented Britain and Scotland. The club is very local, meeting at St Thomas of Aquins High, Chalmers Street. You can come along Wednesdays 1800-2100, and Thursdays 1900-2030. Your first session is completely free. Any pupil of secondary age is very welcome. Fliers for the club are available from the PE department and from Mr Watt in the English department. South Africa Trip 2013 Could all students going to South Africa please put your name down for the fundraising activities ASAP – a list is outside Mrs Sinclair’s Office in Warrender.

Thurs 23.8.12

Year	Content                                                                                    23.8.12
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
All years	AMENDMENT Guitar Ensemble/Club - Thursdays after school in B1. ROCK NIGHT - THURSDAY 6TH SEPT. Tickets are now on sale from the Queen's Hall box office or website, priced at £7.50. They will also be available from the box office on the night of the concert. This concert features bands from S2 to S6, a JGHS staff band and a former JGHS band called 'Blank Canvas' who performed at 'T in the Park' this summer. The event promises to be a great night out, son get your tickets now! ROCK NIGHT PERFORMERS URGENT - ALL performers MUST attend a meeting after school on Monday 27th August, or they will not be able to perform at this event. Edinburgh Youth Choir EYC is looking for new members to sing in a diverse, fun, non-auditioning choir for 14-24 years olds.  The choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings from 7pm -9pm.  For further information contact Miss Millar in the music department. Music Clubs and Societies All orchestras and bands will be commencing rehearsals next week (week beginning 27th) in the music department. Wind Band: Mondays after school - HALL Senior Wind Ensemble (Possibly a jazz/funk orientated group) - Mondays at lunch time - B1 Transitional String Orchestra - Tuesdays after school - B1 Senior String Orchestra - Tuesdays after school - HALL Clarsach ensemble - Tuesdays/Fridays after school - B17 Pipe Band/Chanter Group - Tuesday's after school - B1 Guitar Ensemble/Club (Playing rock and pop tunes) - Fridays after school - B3 Pupils receiving instrumental tuition in school should be attending one or more of these groups, and all newcomers are very welcome. CHOIRS: Please note All choirs will commence the week beginning 17th September. Please take a note of when the choir rehearsals are taking place: S1 Choir - Mondays Lunchtime - B2 S2/3 Choir - Tuesdays Lunchtime - B1 Senior Choir - Wednesdays after school - HALL This year James Gillespie's High School are going to the Usher Hall for the annual Christmas Concert.  Joining a band, ensemble, or choir will be beneficial for pupils who are writing their Personal Statements, and for younger pupils to enter into the spirit of JGHS. LOCKERS Locker keys are now ready for collection from the welfare office. LOST PROPERTY RECLAIM Friday 31st August, break time in the foyer

Mon 20.8.12

Year	Content                                                                                    20.8.12
S1	- Gaelic choir for S1 - S4 pupils. This IS A NEW AND AN EXCITING VENTURE AND IS open to all Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers. NO GAELIC OR SINGING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, JUST ENTHUSIASM. There will be an initial meeting AT THE START OF LUNCH on Wednesday 29th August in B1 for interested pupils. - S1 pupils who received instrumental lesson in Primary school should come up to the MUSIC department and meet their new teacher on the following days: Monday: Brass/Woodwind Tuesday: Clarsach/VIOLIN & VIOLA/Cello Wednesday: Percussion Thursday: Double-bass NB: S1 Clarsach players should meet Mrs Collins at the main office on Tuesday morning AT 8.30 and she will arrange your lesson times. - There are spaces for S1 INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS in woodwind, brass, cello, double-bass, percussion/drumkit and guitar. ALL PUPILS WILL BE ISSUED WITH LETTERS IN CLASS MUSIC THIS WEEK, AND THESE LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AT HOME BEFORE ATTENDING THE MEETINGS BELOW. Interested pupils should attend a short meeting in Music Room B1 at 1.15pm each day as follows: Monday 27th August: WOODWIND (clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, oboe, flute) BRASS:(trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, French horn) PIANO Tuesday 28th August: CELLO CHANTER/BAGPIPES PIPE BAND DRUMMING Wednesday 29thAugust: PERCUSSION (xylophone, marimba, timpani, snare drum, drum kit) Thursday 30thAugust: DOUBLE-BASS GUITAR (classical/acoustic)
S2	- Gaelic choir for S1 - S4 pupils. This IS A NEW AND AN EXCITING VENTURE AND IS open to all Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers. NO GAELIC OR SINGING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, JUST ENTHUSIASM. There will be an initial meeting AT THE START OF LUNCH on Wednesday 29th August in B1 for interested pupils.
S3	Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Group The first meeting of the year will be held on Thursday 30th August in the library at 4:00pm. Keep your eye on the noticeboard at the bottom of Warrender as the list of successful applicants will be posted towards the end of this week! There are other award groups available for anyone who was unsuccessful but is still keen to complete the award outwith the school so please see Miss Gray or Ms Campbell for further info if this applies to you. Miss Gray. - Gaelic choir for S1 - S4 pupils. This IS A NEW AND AN EXCITING VENTURE AND IS open to all Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers. NO GAELIC OR SINGING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, JUST ENTHUSIASM. There will be an initial meeting AT THE START OF LUNCH on Wednesday 29th August in B1 for interested pupils.
S4	- Gaelic choir for S1 - S4 pupils. This IS A NEW AND AN EXCITING VENTURE AND IS open to all Gaelic and non-Gaelic speakers. NO GAELIC OR SINGING EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, JUST ENTHUSIASM. There will be an initial meeting AT THE START OF LUNCH on Wednesday 29th August in B1 for interested pupils.
S5
S6
All years	LOCKERS Please could you inform pupils that; Locker forms are available from the school website, the welfare office and reception. They should be returned (with cheque/cash) to the welfare office by Wednesday 5th September - Could all pupils ensure they check their instrumental lesson times on the timetables outside B2, or to come up to the music department and speak to their instrumental teacher. LESSONS HAVE NOW STARTED. - The African Children's Choir are visiting JGHS on the 19th/20th September.  The children will be performing a concert on Wednesday evening in the school hall and workshops for pupil on Thursday periods 1-4.  The choir require host families during their stay with us at JGHS.  If you are interested in hosting children from the choir during their stay, or would like to be involved in the interactive workshops on Thursday 20th September please come to a meeting on Thursday 23rd August in B1 during lunchtime. JGHS offer instrumental tuition on a wide range of instruments to pupils from S1-S6. Each instrumental teacher comes into the school every week on selected days. Pupils come out of class to receive these lessons and the timetables are on a rota basis so as not to disrupt their learning from the same class each week. Pupils are required to seek permission from their class teacher to attend lessons by obtaining a signature in the instrumental sheet within their planner. This must be obtained at least three days prior to the day of their instrumental lesson although some pupils may seek signatures for lessons for the entire term. Due to it being the beginning of term, we would ask staff to be flexible with the procedure and allow pupils out of their classes for their instrumental lessons without prior warning up until the September weekend holiday.  This will give pupils a grace period to get to grips with their instrumental timetables. However, if pupils haven't asked for permission please remind them of the procedure so they will remember for future lessons.

Thurs 16.8.12

FAO all tutor teachers

LOCKERS

Forms are available from the welfare office and reception. They must be returned to the welfare office by 5^th September

FAO all S2 and 1m4, 1R4, 3M3, 4M3 tutor teachers

HPV IMMUNISATIONS – 21/09/12

Completed forms must be returned to the welfare office by Friday 31^st August

Any forms not issued need to be returned to welfare asap.

Timetable to follow.

Wed 15.8.12

Year	Content                                                                                    15.8.12
S1
S2
S3
S4	Duke of Edinburgh Award Could all pupils who did D of E in S3 attend a short meeting after school in the Library on Thursday 16th August– whether or not you intend to continue this session! Could all pupils who are interested in doing Silver Duke of Edinburgh (but who have not previously done Bronze) also attend this meeting and talk to Mrs Campbell.
S5	Duke of Edinburgh Award Could all Silver and Gold D of E students attend a short meeting after school in the Library on Thursday 16th August regarding Expeditions.
S6	Duke of Edinburgh Award Could all Gold D of E students attend a short meeting at Lunchtime in S4 on Thursday 16th August regarding cycling and walking Expeditions.
All years