PUPIL BULLETIN MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 2014

School Production – The Steamie: Congratulations! The following pupils have been selected to perform in the school production. An excellentaudition was had by all. Pupilsshould now check ‘TheSteamie’ notice board outsideB57 for notices about rehearsals/info etc. Thank you. (AO-L)

Group 1

KirstyBlair, Erin Stringer, Shona Cumming, Lindsey Elliot, SophieFinlay, Cara Robertson, CarlyJohnson, Beth Carmichael, Mhairi Maclean, Rhea Fraser, EmilyClark, Bethan Robertson

Group 2

MatthewHamilton, Kirsty Anderson, Megan Edwards, GrantOgg, Sopie Wink, Jasmine Robertson,

Fern Beattie, Aaron Reaich

European Day of Languages - Friday 26 September; Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Girls and Boys! Guten Abend, bonsoir, wie geht's? Comment ca va? Do you feel good? We bet you do when you read this! Several activities and events have been planned forthis Friday, including:

Speak To Me – Staff will wear badges askingYOU to speak tothem in a foreign language. Ifyou speak in French, German or Spanish to a member of staff, they will signyour planner.There will be a European prize for the pupil who speaks to the most teachers and collects the most signatures.

European food and music in the canteen at lunchtime and breaktime.

AND...... our own Eurovision Contest in the Library at Lunchtime with Euro singers:four fabulous singers competing for the top prize.Judges will be Mr Davidson, Mr MacWhirter, Mrs Watson and Miss Macphail.In charge will be Mr Clark.Do Not miss this EuroFun event, full of fantastic music, costumes and prizes. Willkomen, bienvenue, welcome to a fabulous European Day of Languages. (ST)

S3 & S4 - A Brand New Book Group: Taking reading to a whole new level. With author interviews, quizzes, book week events and awesome competitions and The Scottish Book Awards, we've got it all! Beginning this Wednesday after school, from 3.30 – 4.15pm. In the Library with Mrs Toonen and Mrs Havinden. Good chat and good fun guaranteed, as well as great reads. If you are interested, please see Mrs Toonen for more information and to sign up. (ST)

Fitness Club: Fitness Club with Jordan Bitters and Daniel on Thursday every week from 3:30pm – 5pm. Bring a PE kit and a pen or pencil. Meet in the fitness suite at 3:30pm. Open to all pupils and staff.

(J Bitters 5I)

Show my Homework: Whenpupils and parentsaccess the site for the first time,they need to 'changethe password' and click on 'update details' beforebefore theywill be able to view homework etc. (AW)

Rocket Club: Many thanks toall members who have paid so far.Can all otherrocket club members bring their money to Mr Gray ASAP. The Exterminator 900 foot altitude rocket will arrive in 3/4 days with extra motors and altitude measurer. Many thanks for your time and help. (R Gray, Chemistry, G25).

Library at Lunchtime on Monday: The library will be closed at lunchtime on Monday. Open as usual on Tuesday. (ST)

PE Valuables: There have been a few instances recently of items going missing from the PE changing rooms. Please ensure you hand all valuables in to the PE base before you get changed at the start of the period. (MM)

TheSteamie - School production Dec 2014: Please check thenotice boardsoutside MrsOgg's room, regularly for information regarding the production. RehearsalsareeveryTues& Wed 3.30-5pm in B57.Thank you to all pupils who haveauditioned so far. All pupils who have been cast as dancers and actors will be named on the board. IfI have not spoken to you to issue a performance contract, then you have not been selected at this stage, however, we will be running a second round of casting after theOctober break, where we would look to use some of the pupils who have already auditioned -we will keep you posted. Thank you so much to everyone. (AO-L)

INFORMATION FOR S1-S3

S2 Rotation: Art/Drama/Music rotations start today. New timetables are issued for S2.

S1 Library at Lunchtime: The Library is closed at lunchtime today. Open as usual tomorrow. (ST)

S1 and S2 Novelties Book Group: Will meet in the library on Wednesday at 1.10pm. The Grampian Book Awards list on the library door, so make sure you read the blurbs and let Mrs Toonen know your top six. (ST)

S1 Cookery Club: Club will run on Tuesday at 3.20pm - 4.20pm Please sign up in the Home Economics Department ASAP. It will cost £1.00 and you should bring a container. (KA)

Ski Trip: Meeting next Monday 22nd September at 1.10pm in B16 for S2/3. Those that can’t attend must see Miss Morton beforehand. (KM)

INFORMATION FOR S4-S6

Career Planning Appointments with Skills Development Scotland – Monday 22 September:

11:00 Darron McKinnon 6M 11:55 David Mitchell 6M 1:40 Paula Clark 6M

2:30 Courtney Campbell 6M

S6 Timetables: Timetables have been issued in reg folders today for updating. Can all pupils please update their timetable with their study periods and hand back to the office. No S6 student should have a blank period on their timetable.

H Biology Highland Wildlife Visit: All H Biology S5/6 pupils attending the visit to the Highland Wildlife Park should attend registration on Friday then go to the bus area at the start of Period 1. (RG)

Level 2 Dance Leaders Course: This course has now been cancelled due to a lack of numbers. If you have any questions, please come and see Mrs McDonald. (MM)

S6 Advanced Higher Aberdeen University Trip: All those going on the Aberdeen University Trip must attend a meetingtomorrow, Tuesday the 23rd of September, at 1.10pm in the library as there will be important information shared. If you can not attend, then please see MrsToonen or Mr Abenheimer.

Please remember forms and money for the trip on 7 October. These must be handed to Mrs Toonen by tomorrow. (ST)

S5/S6: Could anyonealready on the Peer Supportand Coaching Committee or interested in joining please attend a short meeting TODAY at 1:10pm in B42? If you have any questions or cannot attend please see Khodi Anderson, S6.