PUPIL BULLETIN Tuesday 6th December 2016

School Catchment Consultation The Moray Council is currently carrying out a consultation on proposals to vary the catchment areas of Bishopmill, Lhanbryde, Linkwood, Seafield and West End Primary Schools, Elgin Academy, Elgin High School, and Milne’s High School. The statutory consultation period last until Friday 20 January 2017. All pupils are entitled to be consulted. Detailed information and response forms are available on request from the school office. The information is also available on www.moray.gov.uk/rezoning

Film making competition! The Into Film: Into Space & Home project is now live and the competition is open to entries. Budding young filmmakers can enter this out-of-this-world competition by creating short films inspired by space exploration and Tim's stellar mission, so grab your phones, tablets, iPads, or cameras and start filming your space-inspired shorts! Please go to https://www.intofilm.org/films/filmmaking for lots of great resources to help you start filmmaking. The Into Film: Into Space & Home competition is organised into 12 and Under and 13 and Over age categories. Three entries will be shortlisted for each age category, and all entrants will receive a certificate and be entered into a lottery for the chance to attend a special UK Space Agency event. Complete submissions must be entered into the competition by 31 January 2017.

For full information and further support resources please see Mrs Bowley.

School Rugby - Wednesday after school 3.40 to 5.00 Change in PE. Any questions please see Mr Kelly

Christmas Lunch The canteen will be serving its Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 7 December 2016. To allow for this to run smoothly, lunchtime will begin at 12.30 for S1, 12.40 for S2, and normal times for S3-S5. S6 are asked to come from 1.05pm.

Eco Committee – meeting on Tuesday 6th December at 1.15pm in Mrs Shaw’s room to discuss the litter issue, bird boxes, insect houses and the eco code. For switch off fortnight we managed to save £300 which averages to £5000 in a year. Thank you to everyone who helped achieve this.

December’s Film Club Movie is The Maze Runner – showing next Monday, the 12 December, from 3.30pm in the library. This is free, open to all and bean bags are provided. Bring your own snacks.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see this sci-fi action thriller about a mysterious maze a group of boys are trapped in, with no way out. Based on the best-selling novel by James Dashner.

S1-S3

Live ‘N’ Learn - In September a company called Live’N’Learn worked with the entire S4, S5 and S6 year groups. The feedback was extremely positive. So much so that we have invited them back to do sessions with S3 on Tuesday 6th Dec. Arrangements for this are as follows:

S3 pupils in Gordon & Innes should report directly to the hall immediately after registration

S3 pupils in Moray & Seafield should report to the hall immediately after interval

S3 pupils in Randolph should report to the hall immediately after lunch

Please ensure pupils are made aware of the arrangements. AW

S1 Dodgeball Tournament - Thursday lunchtimes at 1pm in the games hall. An opportunity to make new friends, create your own teams and to win prizes. Remember to take your P.E kits, please come along.

Novelties Book Club – there is a meeting tomorrow, in the library, during lunchtime.

S4-S6

S4-6 Biology Study support Study support is cancelled this week due to staff meeting, will be on as usual next Tuesday

SDS Careers appointments Wednesday 7 December with Pearl Thatcher in G46

P2 Callum Farquhar P3 Bruce Burgoyne P4 Jodie Allen

Leavers Hoodie - All pupils wishing to purchase a ‘Leaver’s Hoodie’ must see Caitlin Gallacher with payment of £20/size by Monday 12th December. Once finalised, the order will be sent off to the company during the week to ensure we get the discount for early purchase. If this is a problem for anyone, please see Mr Webster.

S4 Girls - Sara Sheridan girls or those with an interest in writing for fun - Tuesday 6th December – 1.10 – G02. Could the pupils who attended the S3 Sara Sheridan event come to Mrs Forster’s class Tuesday lunchtime at 1.10 for a sharing of ideas and a discussion on writing? If you have written or thought of your 62 word object bring it along or just chat about what you thought it could be. Hoping that this can lead to informal and fun writing group in future. Mrs Forster

Senior Christmas Masquerade Ball – Wednesday 14 December 7.30 – 10pm

S5/6 Christmas dance tickets will be on sale form Monday 28th November, priced £5. The S6 social committee will be coming around registration classes so please have your money at the ready. The deadline for purchasing tickets is Friday 9th December. Tickets will also be available I Mrs Mays room (B53) on Thursday lunchtimes.

Seasonal job opportunities (Elgin Ice Festival) - Elgin Ice Festival is proud to be recruiting a selection of highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to be part of their dynamic team. The roles available are Box Office Assistants and Ice Skating Assistants. The positions are seasonal, part-time for a three week duration, with a 4 hour shift pattern based on a staff rota system. Closing date for applications is Thursday 8th December at 12pm. Interviews will be held from Monday 12th December. For further information and job application packs, please email