Thursday 16 November2017
PUPIL BULLETIN Form Teacher please read aloud to pupils
SCHOOL RULE
CHEWING GUM BANNED FROM ALL AREAS OF THE SCHOOLMrs Mullen
Reminder – Please insist that all pupils enter and leave classrooms with their blazer on.Mrs Mullen
Reminder - Anumber of pupils havesevere nut allergy. It is imperative we maintain a NUT FREE CAMPUS
Thought for the week:
To know where you can find a thing is in reality the best part of learningPsalm 119 NIV
MORNING MASS This term, Fr Rafal will celebrate Mass in the Oratory on Mondays and Fridays at 8.20am
*DUKE OF EDINBURGHCould all pupils who are interested in taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme please attend a meeting in D101 at 1.35pm on Thursday 23rd November. Thanks L Masterton
*SILVER DUKE OF EDINBURGH award pupils. All current Silver Duke of Edinburgh award pupils must attend a meeting in D101 at 1.35pm today, 16 November. Thanks. L Masterton
*WORD WIZARD COMPETITION Any S1 or S2 pupil wishing to enter in to the Word Wizard competition please attend a meeting today (Thursday) in E104 (Mr Burns’ room) at 1:50pm. R Burns
ALL N5 CHEMISTRY STUDENTSOn the run up to the prelims, it is important to take every single opportunity to brush up on and perfect our answering skills. Please feel free to come along Wednesday lunchtime to E206 for support and challenges to help you do your absolute best in your prelim. I look forward to welcoming you there!
J C Hamilton
S1 LONDON TRIP – A FEW SPACES AVAILABLE!!There is still some spaces on the S1 London trip. Any pupil who would like to put their name forward for a place should see Mrs McPolin in PE ASAP. M McPolin
VOCAL GROUP MONDAY LUNCHTIMES
Vocal group numbers have been down for several weeks and in preparation for various Christmas events I need full attendance. E Trower
CHRISTMAS FAIR – Saturday 18 November 12-2pm. Tables available £10. Contact Hilary Kirby 07714981908 Parent Council
BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH PUPILS
All Bronze Duke of Edinburgh pupils MUST attend every Thursday session until they have been signed off by either Mr McGuinness or Miss McMillan. Any issues please come to the science staff room at break or lunch. N McMillan/M Mcguinnes
CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOW S1-S6
“Calling all dancers for this years’ Christmas dance show which will be open for all to dance in and only s1-s2 to watch Wed 20 December period 5 & 6, see Mrs McQueen to confirm entry into show this year.
LOST PROPERTY
Please remind pupils to check lost property at Janitors and PE Department for lost blazers, shoes etc.
S1/S2 HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework club for S1 and S2 every Wednesday & Thursday lunchtime in room F005. Please come along and bring your lunch. Teachers will be available to help with homework and study. E McLaughlin/N McCormick
SCHOOL CLUBS – SEE BELOW
Club / Arrangements / TimeMonday
History Club / F103 Mrs Hogarth / Lunchtime
S1 Art Club / Mr Reid / Lunchtime
Computing Club / C104 G McIntosh / Mondays 3-4pm
Science Club / F204 Mr Cox, Mr Hamilton / Lunchtime
Biology Study Skills S4 Pupils / Miss Finn / Mondays 3-4pm
Music Vocal Group / Music Department / Monday 12.50pm
Tuesday
S6 Language Club / Miss Lamb/Language Ambassadors / Lunchtime
Games Club / M Glen C102 / Lunchtime
BBC School News Report & Media Club / C104 Mrs Murphy/Miss McIntosh / Lunchtime
Wednesday
Oystercatcher Newspaper
/ Library / Lunchtime
Writers Club / E009 / Lunchtime
Homework Club – if you need space to study or help with homework / F005 – bring your lunch / Lunchtime
Drama Club – All pupils S1-S3 are welcome / Drama Studio / 12.40pm
Computer Games Club / C104 Mrs Murphy/Miss McIntosh / Lunchtime
N5 Chemistry Calculations Club / E206 / Lunchtime
Thursday
Film Club – Watch and review the latest movies. Access online Into Film resources / E001 / Lunchtime – All year groups
Homework Club if you need space to study or help with homework / F005 – bring your lunch / Lunchtime
Stepping Stones / Flexi Room / Lunchtime
Mobile App Inventor Club / C103 Mr Hamilton / Lunchtime
Friday
Debating Club / E010 / Lunchtime
Modern Languages for S1 pupils
Help with homework / E103 – bring your lunch / Lunchtime – S1
Film Club – Watch and review the latest movies. Access online Into Film resources / E001 / Lunchtime – All year groups
Pupils Alpha / Lunchtime
Girls Robotics Club / C103 Mrs Murphy / Lunchtime
Vinyl Record Club / E206 / Lunchtime
PE CLUBS
PE CLUBSLUNCHTIME / AFTER SCHOOL
MONDAY
Staff Fitness / Mr McGregor – Gym 1 / S1-S6 Netball – Mrs McPolin & Mrs McQueen – Games Hall & Gym 1
Badminton / Mrs McPolin S1-S2 – Games hall / S1-S6 Athletics – Luke Kirwan - Track
S1-S6 Boxing – Mr McGregor – Gym 2
S1-S6 – Girls Football – Michelle Turnbull - Pitch
TUESDAY
S1-S6 Boxing / Mr McGregor – Gym 2 / S1-S6 Dance – Mrs McQueen – Gym 1
S1-S6 Volleyball - / Mr Smith – Games Hall / S1-S6 American Football – Mr Milligan – Games Hall/pitch
S1-S6 Salsa Dancing / Mrs Barrois – Gym 1
WEDNESDAY
S1-S6 Dance / Mrs McQueen – Gym 1 / S1-S6 Gymnastics – Mrs Ramsey – Gym 1
S1-S2 Badminton / Mrs Polin – Games hall / S1-S6 Handball – Mr Smith – Games hall
Handball / 3.00-4.00pm Mr Smith
Hockey / 3.00-4.00pm Paul Lochrin – after 15.11.17
THURSDAY
S1-S6 Basketball / Mr Waddell – Games Hall
FRIDAY
S1-S2 Dodgeball / Mark – Games Hall / Staff Football – Pitch/Games hall
Staff Yoga (6weeks0 / Mrs McQueen – Gym 1