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Home Ec Highland Show Trip

There will be a short meeting for anyone attending this trip with Home Ec today at break time in F2.14.

Attendance is compulsory.

Mrs Garlick

Wimbledon Summer 2019

Anyone interested in going to Wimbledon in Summer 2019 should attend a meeting in Mr Hamilton’s room (G218) today at break.

Mr Hamilton

Bake Sale

Pupils will be running a bake sale on Thursday 21 June at break to raise money for next years History Club.

Miss McIntyre

S6 Yass Students

There will be a meeting P3 in Room G2.21 on Wednesday. All YASS students should report directly to the room at this time.  Anyone who is unable to attend this meeting should see Miss Bones as soon as possible.

Miss Bones

SPORTS DAY

A reminder to all competitors to come dressed in PE kit.  All pupils must go to their period 1 class to register then athletics competitors only should come down to PE, sign in and warm up.  The rest of the school should make their way down to the athletics track at the start of period 2. Please dress in house colours and for the weather.  Burgers and ice cream will be on sale – bring money!

Barcelona Exchange

Any pupils from any year group who are interested in taking part in this exchange in October 2018 should come to Madame Riffaut’s class today at lunchtime for more information.

Highland Show Thursday 21 June

There are still spaces available for this trip next Thursday. Open to all S3-S6 pupils. If interested, see Miss Garlick for more information.

Junior Prize Giving

All current S2-S4 pupils who have been nominated for a prize at the Junior Awards Ceremony tomorrow evening should attend a short rehearsal at the following times this afternoon:

S1 Prize Winners (current S2) 2.40pm

S2 Prize Winners (current S3) 3pm

S3 Prize winners (current S4) 3.15pm

It is essential that all prize winners attend at the correct time slot.  Any pupils who is unsure if they should attend should check the list at the ballerina today.

Thanks, Mrs Hogg

S2 Creative Dalkeith Project

After the success of last week’s S2 Creative Dalkeith project; the Art department would like to congratulate every group for the innovative and creative designs produced.  Staff and pupils have voted and we can now announce the winning entry.

We are pleased to announce that there were two groups in particular who stood out and impressed the voters resulting in a tie for first place.  The winners of Creative Dalkeith 2018 are the following pupils;  Jodie Telford, Becca Forrest, Amy Kristofferson, Emma Paul, Luke Cormack and Bailey Paterson.  Massive congratulations to every team who participated in the event; it was a very difficult decision to select a winning team.  Could the winning pupils please come to Mrs Kyle’s art classroom today at break to receive your prize.

Mrs Kyle

Collection of Clay work

All S1 (now S2 pupils) who have painted their clay in Art and Design can collect their clay work today at break or at the end of the school day to take home.

Mrs Kyle

Peer Supporters

Please would all the Peer Supporters come for a meeting with Mrs Kelly at lunchtime today (1.30pm) in Mr Hamilton’s room G2.18.

Mrs Kelly

Music – Jr Awards Ceremony

Could all the pupils who are involved in performing at the junior awards ceremony this Wednesday, please come to the music department at break time today?

Music Dept.

Silver DofE

Could all Silver Duke of Edinburgh participants please attend a meeting today at lunchtime in Mr Duncan’s room.

Mr Duncan

Art Club

No art club today at break or lunch.  All clubs will be back on tomorrow.

Art Dept.

Sports Day 2018

Students are reminded that all relay teams must be entered by Tuesday.

Lists detailing who has qualified for event finals are displayed next to the ballerina.

PE Dept

Are you ready to Rock?

Our fantastic school show, School of Rock is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast!  The show will be on the 20^th, 21^st and 22^nd of June.  Tickets cost £5 and are available from the school office. Get yours quick before tickets are sold out!

Expressive Arts

1

The programmes for school of rock are being sent to print this weekend.

You must see Miss Wood TODAY if you still need to check your name is spelled correctly and isn’t missing.

This is the final day for chorus members to see Miss Wood about costume before we assume you have left the cast.

2

All new S2 pupils who have painted their clay in Art and Design can collect their clay work today at break or at the end of the school day to take home.

Mrs Kyle

3

After the success of last week’s S2 Creative Dalkeith project; the art department would like to congratulate every group for the innovative and creative designs produced.  Staff and pupils have voted and we can now announce the winning entry.

We are pleased to announce that there were two groups in particular who stood out and impressed the voters resulting in a tie for first place.  The winners of Creative Dalkeith 2018 are the following pupils; Jodie Telford, Becca Forrest, Amy Kristofferson, Emma Paul, Luke Cormack and Bailey Paterson.  Massive congratulations to every team who participated in the event; it was a very difficult decision to select a winning team.  Could the winning pupils please come to Mrs Kyle’s art classroom today at break to receive your prize.

Mrs Kyle

4

Are you ready to rock?  Our fantastic school show, School of Rock is fast approaching and tickets are selling fast!  The show will be on the 20th, 21st and 22nd June and cost £5 from the office.  Get yours quick before tickets are sold out.

Expressive Arts.

Peer Supporters

Peer supporters are reminded that they have a training session with Ms Preston period 6 and 7 today. This will take place in G224 (Ms McEvoy’s room).

Ms Preston

Junior Awards Ceremony

The Junior Awards Ceremony will take place in the assembly hall on Wednesday 13 June at 7pm. Parents of prize winners will be notified by text by the end of this week and names of winners will be displayed at the ballerina.