FRIDAY 08 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, BBQ Chicken Fillet in a bun served with Oven Roasted Diced Potatoes or Pasta King Pomodoro Sauce served with Pasta & Garlic Bread.
Bullying Week (Mrs Gibb)
Monday 11th November to Friday 15th November is anti-bullying week. To recognise and raise awareness, our Peer Mediators will be in the War Memorial area on Tuesday and Thursday next week to discuss any concerns young people have in this area and to highlight the processes for reporting alleged bullying behaviour. Please pop along to see them if you have anything you would like to discuss.
Madrid Trip 2025 (Mr Spink)
Can those going to Madrid, next year, please attend an important meeting on Thursday (14th Nov) at 1:15, C14 – you can bring your lunch with you. If you will not be able to attend, please see Mr Spink asap!
S5/6 Lift Off Core Pupils (Miss Nessel)
You have a personal statement session in Miss Nessel’s room on Monday P6. Please bring along your draft/s so far. If you aren’t sure if this applies to you, see Miss Nessel.
Calculator Orders (Mr Cromb)
The Maths Department bulk calculator order has finally arrived. Sorry for the delay, it took a lot longer for them to get here than expected. If you ordered, and have already paid for a calculator, please see Mr Cromb in B1 to collect it. If your parents/carers indicated that they would like to purchase a calculator for you but haven’t paid for it yet, further information will be sent out regarding this. Once existing orders have been fulfilled, any surplus calculators will be made available for people to buy.
Tempest Photographs (Mrs Spence)
If you (or your parent/carer) ordered a photograph from Tempest, please collect it from the school office either during breaktime or lunchtime, or after school. Thank you.
Remembrance Day 2024 (Mrs Harrower)
The House Captains will be coming around classes, giving you the opportunity to donate money for a Poppy. There is no minimum donation and all money raised, will go directly to Poppy Scotland. Poppy Scotland help current members and veterans of the armed forces.
My World of Work Ambassadors S5/6 (Miss Akers)
This additional role will include spreading the word about MyWoW and the resources available to other pupils, parents and teachers. The ambassador programme is a great opportunity to build your CV and develop transferable skills. Please see Miss Akers or Mrs Davidson if you would like to be a My World of Work Ambassador.
Right of the Fortnight: Article 38 Protection in War (Miss Young)
As remembrance day approaches and we reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed forces across the world we will also think about many of the young people that have been affected by war across the world. For example, as the Israel Palestine conflict continues the number of young people effected continues to rise. Currently over 12,000 children have lost their lives since October 2023 as a result of this.
School Nursing Team
The school nurse drop in service runs in Meeting Room 1 every Friday at break time. You can see them for all issues health related. No appointment necessary
MONDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Crispy Dipper Fajita or Italian Chicken Meatballs served with Pasta Spirals
Mental Health Ambassadors (Miss Johnston)
Mental Health Ambassadors meeting in B15 at Lunchtime.
Rights Respecting Schools Group and Ambassadors (Miss Young)
Can all existing members and anyone keen to join come along to B14 and anyone who expressed interest in being an ambassador. The meeting will be about new projects coming up this year as well as discussing membership, badges and choice of meeting days. (feel free to bring lunch).
Calm Colouring Club (Ms Geddes)
If you are looking for a quiet space to enjoy your lunch and do a bit of colouring, then head along to A3 from 1:10pm every Monday lunchtime.
S1-S6 Badminton (Mr Harrower)
S1-S6 Badminton in the Games Hall on a Monday from 3:30-4:15.
S1-S6 Basketball (Mr Stewart)
Basketball for all year groups will be running on a Monday from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Japanese Club (Mrs Morris)
Japanese club will return on a Monday lunch time in C9 with Mrs Morris. Come along with your lunch and learn about the Japanese culture and language.
S1 Football (Mr Geissler)
S1 boys football training after school Monday (3.30-4.15pm). Meet in the PE department.
U15 Boys Football (Mr Mooney)
U15 Football will run on Mondays after school. All welcome.
Fitness Suite Mondays (Mrs Steedman)
Every Monday lunch time the fitness Suite will be open to all pupils S1-S6. Grab a quick lunch and come down to use the equipment, you can do whatever workout you like, some cardio or some weights, entirely up to you!
