FRIDAY 16 JANUARY
Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Cheesy Beano served with Chips and Chicken Fries all served at breaktime.
First Chances (Mrs Nessel)
ALL S5/6 pupils have a half period assembly with St Andrews Uni on Friday P1. Pupils who are signed up to First Chances will then remain behind for the rest of the period. Location – Library
S4 pupils WHO WANT TO GO TO UNIVERSITY have a half period assembly with St Andrews Uni on Friday P2. Pupils who are signed up to First Chances will then remain behind for the rest of the period. Location – Library
Pupils should register with class teacher first and then be sent to assembly location.
Assessment Arrangements (Mr Mooney)
Can any S5/S6 pupil who received Assessment Arrangements last year during the exams please pick up a timetable from Mr Mooney in B25 if you haven’t already done so.
Dress Down Day – Thank You! (Dr. Murray)
A huge THANK YOU from “Therapet”, to everyone who donated money on the “Dress Down Day” before Christmas. We raised £132.14. This will go towards an educational service to promote responsible dog ownership throughout Scotland. 🐶
S3 Battlefields Tour 2026 Meeting (Mrs Harrower)
If you are attending the Battlefields Tour 2026, can you please attend a meeting in C2 on Tuesday 20th January at 1.20pm. Attendance is essential as important information will be shared. If you are unable to attend, speak to Mrs Harrower ASAP.
Learning Ambassadors (Mrs Duckett)
📣 Become a Learning Ambassador! We’re looking for enthusiastic pupils who want to help make our school an even better place to learn. If you’re interested in taking on a leadership role and supporting others, this is your chance.
📱 Scan the QR code to apply. It only takes a few minutes.⏰
Medicine Conference (Mrs Smith)
Two-day conference for S3–S6 students who are interested in studying medicine.
📅 Dates: 21st–22nd February 2026
📍 Location: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Travel reimbursements will be available for students travelling to Edinburgh from other parts of Scotland.
This conference is coordinated by current resident doctors and medical students, with support from the University of Edinburgh, and is designed to provide students with an accessible and realistic insight into medicine and medical school.
The conference will include: Talks and panel sessions plus interactive workshops.
S5/6 London Trip (Mr Sanderson)
A space has become available for the S5/6 London Trip in June. If you are interested please come and see Mr Sanderson in B9 for any more information. Please express interest by Friday 16th January.
🌿 Community Notice – Please Read! 🚴♂️🗑️ (Mrs Duckett)
Opposite the school is The Den and the mountain bike tracks that many of you will know from the Middleden Mountain Bike Club. This area is a really special place – it even includes Scotland’s ONLY dual slalom track! 🏆🌄
Sadly, a huge amount of litter has been found there recently. Over the holidays, thousands of plastic bottles were collected from the paths leading to and from the Shell Garage. 🥤🚯
We’re asking all pupils to take greater responsibility for looking after our community and environment. 🌍💚 If you walk through The Den or use the bike tracks, please make sure you take your rubbish home or use the bins provided. Every small action helps protect this amazing space for everyone. 🙌✨
🧤🌱 Want to help? Join a litter pick!
Mrs Duckett will be organising litter‑picking sessions, and anyone who wants to get involved is very welcome. This could be especially useful for Duke of Edinburgh Award pupils looking for volunteering opportunities! 🥇🤝
Let’s work together to keep The Den clean, safe, and enjoyable for all! 🌲🚴♀️💫
Culture Month (Mrs Gibb)
Our country of the month for January is… Lithuania! When you see each other in classes and corridors, please greet each other by saying the word “hello” in that language: “SVEIKI”
Fact – Lithuania is one of the oldest languages in the world.
Word of the Week (Mrs MacKenzie)
Derelict
Definition: Derelict is a formal word that describes something that is no longer cared for or used by anyone. It can also describe someone who is negligent or who fails to do what needs to be done.
Example: The kids made sure to stay away from the spooky derelict houses in the neighbourhood on Halloween.
Rights of the Fortnight (Mrs Young)
Article 24: Mental Health
Fact: The 5 best ways to improve your wellbeing are: CONNECTING with others, Being ACTIVE, taking NOTICE and enjoying nature, LEARNING new things and HELPING other people.
MONDAY 19 JANUARY
Hot Meal:
