PUPIL BULLETIN TUESDAY 11NOVEMBER2014

Assembly Hall at Lunchtimes: We have recently been able to open up the hall at lunchtimes to provide more space for pupils. This has been a popular and successful move. However, there are times when this is not possible e.g. if the hall is being used or is set up for something else. Therefore, if you see that the partitions are closed, you should not use the hall at lunchtimes. If the partitionsare open, then please feel free to use the hall. (DB)

Remembrance Assemblies: Assemblies will be held today as follows:

Period 1 – S5/6

Period 2 - S2

Period 3 – S4

Period 4 – S3

Period 5 – S1

Period 2 will end at 10.40am, with period 3 starting at 10.55am. This will allow students to be in class and settled in time for the 2-minute silence at 11.00am.

Tempest Photographs: Please return orders no later than Thursday 20 November. If you had a ‘family’ photograph taken, please collect your order form from the office. Thank you.

Mr Barnett’s 7-Up: Pupils should report directly to Mr Barnett’s office on the specified day at 8.45am. Pupils do not need to go to registration first – they will be registered at the meeting. Pupils should consider the question “How am I supported in developing a ‘growth mindset’?”

Wednesday 12 November 2014

Chloe Young 2R5

Codi Maguire 2I6

Dallas Ross 2S3

David Connolly 2M1

Emily Clarke 2G1

Erica Dawson 2G2

Ewan Ball 2I2

Battle of the Books Quiz: If you would like to be in a team, competing against other teams, including the staff team, as part of the Book Week Scotland events, please see your House Leaders this week and ask them about it. (ST)

Glen Moray Male Voice Choir: If any of you wish to join a male choir this is a great opportunity. We meet Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm at Bishopmill Primary. All ages and voice ranges welcome. (I Sword, S6)

The Steamie - School Production: Reminder that rehearsals will still be running for dancers and actors on the days of inservice. Please come into school at 3.30pm

Principal Actors - rehearals will take place every lunch time, for you only, in B57

Launch cast will be rehearsing after school on Wednesday 13thin B55

The Steamie - School Production: Tickets are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased from Mr Morrison in G41 from 1.10 - 1.30pm daily. £8/£6. Please get your tickets asap to avoid disappointment. (AO-L)

INFORMATION FOR S1-S3

S1 MidYis Testing: This will take place on Thursday 13 November.

  • Those in S1 – 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, should report to the hall directly after registration. Pupils should ensure that they have a pen, pencil and rubber. Pupils will return to class during period 2.
  • Those in S1 - 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8 should report to the hall directly after interval. Pupils should ensure that they also have a pen, pencil and rubber. Pupils will return to class during period 4.

S1 & S2 Novelties Book Group – Books, Hunger Games and Pizza: Make sure you are at the meeting tomorrow for news of the shortlist of the Grampian Book Awards AND news of the Library trip to see Mockingjay Part 1, the third Hunger Games film. Cinema first and Scribbles afterwards to share opinions. Meet at 1.10pm in the Library. (ST)

S2 Interhouse Badminton: Wednesday lunch 1pm start. All entrants will get house points. Sign up at the PE department. (RS)

S2 Personalisation and Choice: The following students have not yet handed in their personalisation form. Could they please be returned to your register teacher no later than Wednesday 12November. (KJG)

Rana Bedawi, Josh Black, David Connolly, Jack Cooney, Dylan Davidson, Sasha Goodall, Destiny Gourlay, Curtis Horne, Chloe Main, Regan McHardy, Timmy Miller, Ryan Roebuck, Lauren Smith, Dana Strathdee, Thomas Stratton.

Four forms have been returned with no name on them – if your name is on the list above but you have handed in your form can you please see Mrs Grant as soon as possible in G21. (KJG)

S1/S2Christmas Craft Club: If you are interested inmakingsome Christmas Craftspleaseregister your interestwith MrsBurpittin G27 by the end of the day on Wednesday.Theclub can either run a Wednesday after school3:30-4:30 or a Friday lunchtime.The club will run on which day suits the most people and will cost between £1 and £3 depending on the craft each week. (NB)

INFORMATION FOR S4-S6

S6 Year Assemblies: Will be held on Wednesday 12 Novemberduring registration in the canteen. Pupils and staff should go straight to the canteen and register. All pupils should be seated together in their registration class.

S6 House and Depute Leaders: Please remember the meeting at interval in the library today. (ST)

Senior Football: Home game versus Buckie on the astro pitch after school on Wednesday. Kick off 4.30pm (approx). This is aLeague / North of Scotland double header.Full squad list outside Mr Baker's room (G23). Can all players check that they are able to play and let Mr Baker or Mr MacAvinue know of any issues immediately. Thanks (MB).

S5/S6 Careers Fair - Wednesday 12 November: Reminder this event happens in the school hall all day, there will be several other secondary schools visiting throughout the morning. Our slots are pm as follows:

Period 5 for all S5 pupils

Period 6 for all S4 pupils

S6 and college pupils/parents should attend after school.

Please register your class and take them along to the hall at their allocatedtime slot - pupils have been encouraged to go and talk to the employers and source information on the variety of jobs and careers available as well as access routes. Thank you for your support and apologies for any disruption. (LB)

Community Involvement Group: There will be a meeting for the community involvement group in the Meeting Room on Tuesday 11 November at 1.15pm. The group is: Hannah Hewitt, Cameron Gow, Catherine Westwood, Devon Conti, Gemma Edwards, Abbie Bell and Jasmine Robertson. Please be there on time. Thanks. (MMcD)