Wednesday, 7 December 2016

7 December 2016


Year
Content                                                         Date 07.12.2016
S1
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S1 choir rehearse every Thursday at lunchtime in S1.10 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
S2
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
S3
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S4
N5 History Assignment Write-Up
A reminder to all pupils that the Assignment write-up will take place this week in class.  Please arrive promptly to class.  Good luck!
Miss Kennedy
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09. 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S5
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S6
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
All
years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**NEW ITEM**
ATHLETICS
If you are interested in completing at the Scottish Schools Indoor Athletics Championships on the 1st and 2nd of February please see Dr Oudney in the Science department.
 

**NEW ITEM**
School Photographs
S1-S5 – If you have not already done so, please collect your school photograph from the Classroom Assistant’s office in Bruntsfield House ASAP.
Mrs Sinclair

**NEW ITEM**
School Cycle Champions
Get Gillespie’s Cycling – We are looking for pupils to help promote cycling in school and become a school ‘Cycle Champion’. If you enjoy cycling and want to help promote cycling in school pop by the PE base to note your interest with Mr. Scott by Friday 9th December.
 
Careers Appointments
In the Careers Room in the Library with Ailsa Morgan, Careers Adviser, Skills Development Scotland.
 
Wednesday 7th December
P3        11:05               Connor Hall    6W1
P4        12:05               Jamie Hedley  6W2
P5        13:45               Demi Leigh Mason     5R1
P6        14:45               Beth Moonie   6W1
 
Thursday 8th  December 
P2        09:40               Beth Sneddon 5T1
P3        11:05               Jasna Deas Mason 5K4
P4        12:05               Leigh Gallacher 5K4
13:00 – 13:45   Careers Drop-In
P5        13:45               Ruofa Ge       
P6        14:45               Alisha Hamid  5K4
 



CHRISTMAS APPEAL IN AID OF CHILDREN 1st
We have had a fantastic response to our Christmas appeal for Children1st.  Thank-you very much for the selection boxes that you have donated so far.  Tuesday 6th December is the last day of the appeal to allow time for Children 1st to organise and distribute the selection boxes.  Please make sure any further donations are handed in by this date.
Thank-you for your support,
 
Mrs Fallon
 
 
 

Monday, 5 December 2016

5 December 2016


Year
Content                                                         Date 05.12.2016
S1
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S1 choir rehearse every Thursday at lunchtime in S1.10 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
S2
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
S3
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S4
**NEW ITEM**
N5 History Assignment Write-Up
A reminder to all pupils that the Assignment write-up will take place this week in class.  Please arrive promptly to class.  Good luck!
Miss Kennedy
 
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09. 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S5
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S6
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 2 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
All
years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**NEW ITEM**
Careers Appointments
In the Careers Room in the Library with Ailsa Morgan, Careers Adviser, Skills Development Scotland.
 
Tuesday 6th December
P2        09:40   Milo Waddell  6T1
P3        11.05               Nittiya Srakaeo           5K3
P 4       12:05               Andrew Hadaway      6T1
P5        13:45               Danyal Iqbal   5L2
P6        14:45               Caitlin Roberston                    4T1
 
Wednesday 7th December
P3        11:05               Connor Hall    6W1
P4        12:05               Jamie Hedley  6W2
P5        13:45               Demi Leigh Mason     5R1
P6        14:45               Beth Moonie   6W1
 
Thursday 8th  December 
P2        09:40               Beth Sneddon 5T1
P3        11:05   Jasna Deas Mason       5K4
P4        12:05   Leigh Gallacher                       5K4
13:00 – 13:45   Careers Drop-In
P5        13:45               Ruofa Ge                    KAL 1
P6        14:45               Alisha Hamid  5K4
 


CHRISTMAS APPEAL IN AID OF CHILDREN 1st
We have had a fantastic response to our Christmas appeal for Children1st.  Thank-you very much for the selection boxes that you have donated so far.  Tuesday 6th December is the last day of the appeal to allow time for Children 1st to organise and distribute the selection boxes.  Please make sure any further donations are handed in by this date.
Thank-you for your support,
 
Mrs Fallon
 
 
 

Friday, 2 December 2016

2 December 2016


Year
Content                                                         Date 02.12.2016
S1
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S1 choir rehearse every Thursday at lunchtime in S1.10 - 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
STEM Club for s1 and s2 students will be starting on Wednesday 16th November and will run every Wednesday after school 3.45-4.30pm, in Lab 2 in science (Room 1.1) with Miss McKenna. Can all pupils that would like to be involved please come along!
S2
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
STEM Club for s1 and s2 students will be starting on Wednesday 16th November and will run every Wednesday after school 3.45-4.30pm, in Lab 2 in science (Room 1.1) with Miss McKenna. Can all pupils that would like to be involved please come along!
S3
CHOIR REHEARSAL
S2/3 choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1.08 - 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Junior Wind Band and Junior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S4
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09. 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S5
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
 
 
 
S6
CHOIR REHEARSAL
Senior choir rehearse every Wednesday after school in the theatre. Chamber choir rehearse every Wednesday at lunchtime in S1/09 - 3 weeks left until the Christmas Concert.
Senior Wind Band and Senior String Orchestra. A reminder that full attendance is required at these rehearsals or letters will be issued home for any absences.
All
years
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
**NEW ITEM**
CHRISTMAS APPEAL IN AID OF CHILDREN 1st
We have had a fantastic response to our Christmas appeal for Children1st.  Thank-you very much for the selection boxes that you have donated so far.  Tuesday 6th December is the last day of the appeal to allow time for Children 1st to organise and distribute the selection boxes.  Please make sure any further donations are handed in by this date.
Thank-you for your support,
 
Mrs Fallon
 
 
S1 – S5 School Year Group Photographs
Orders have arrived! Pupils can collect from the Classroom Assistants Office, Bruntsfield House during break or lunchtime.
Mrs Sinclair
 
Debating club notice: all year groups
Debating continues to take place in room 1.31 every Thursday lunchtime. All pupils are very welcome and bring your lunch.
No matter how experienced you are in public speaking and debating: it is a great way to develop critical thinking skills and your ability to construct an argument.
Mr Roskilly
Guitar Ensemble Rehearsals
Pupils who learn guitar with Mr McGeary are expected to attend guitar ensemble –rehearsals in S1.09 every Tuesday after school.