WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and gravy or Tomato and basil pasta.

College Applications (J Davidson)
Thurs, Pd 3 – any in S4 interested in applying for Sept, fulltime courses should register with their teacher (study skills, RE, SE or PE) and then come to B16/18.
Tues-Fri lunchtime – anyone any in S5/6 interested in applying for Sept, fulltime courses should come to B16/18 from 1:15pm.

SHE Scotland Programme (Mrs Kerek)
All participating in the SHE Scotland Programme this term should attend sessions on Wednesday afternoon – S2’s period 6 and S3’s period 7 in the IT Hub.

S2 Football (Mr Geissler)
The S2 boys football match v Madras today has been cancelled. Training is on today for those selected in the squad (including reserves) only after school. Meet in the PE department for a 3:30pm start.

MVP Mentors (Mrs Dempsey)
MVP Mentors meeting on today at 1:15pm in B17.

Fashion & Textiles Study Support (Mrs Donaldson)
No study support today, will resume next week.

Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips (Mrs Duckett)
Fife Festival of Music Permission Slips must be returned to the music department as soon as possible please. Hand in to Mrs Simpson or Mrs Duckett if you are participating in Choir, String Group, Wind Band and/or Guitar Club.

No Ties Girls Football (Mrs Steedman)
Every Friday at lunch time we will be doing no ties girls football where you can come down to the games hall for a game of football. You do not need a change of PE kit, just tie off and play (but if you want to get changed you can)! All girls of all ages and all abilities are invited along! This will now be instead of training after school on a Tuesday!

S2 & S3 Public Speaking Competition (Miss Osborne)
Please see Miss Osborne in B17 as soon as possible if you are interested in taking part in a public speaking competition. The topic that you will be discussing is: “Society believes everyone should be thin and beautiful”.

S3 Engineering the Future for Girls Programme – Strathclyde University Summer School (Dr Black)
This programme is run by Strathclyde University to promote careers in Engineering for girls. Strathclyde University are running an in-person summer school this year (5 – 8  June 2023). You will get the opportunity to work with university and industry professionals and learn about the various careers paths that engineering can lead you to. If you are interested, please speak to either Dr Black (A6) or Miss Tennant (A7) for more information about the application process. Applications are open and the closing date for applications is Monday 6 February.

S6 Yearbook (Miss Lipton)
Final call for S6 Yearbook submissions! Payment needs to be made before Friday 17 February.

Bowling with LEAP Sports (Dr Murray)
February is LGBT History Month and to mark that LEAP Sports have organised a bowling competition on Sunday 12 February at Tenpin Falkirk. It’s for aged 14+ – if you fancy being part of it see Dr Murray in A4!

S6 Leaver Hoodies (Mrs Rae)
S6 Leaver Hoodies can now be paid for on iPayimpact. They are priced at £22 and this includes nickname and a huge choice of colours. All payments to be in by 16 February. Please come and talk to Mrs Rae if you have any questions or there are any barriers to you being able to pay for a hoodie.

DYW Padlet (Mrs Whyte)
This is now the time of year when employers start to look for apprentices/ employees. Recent feedback from employers have said that alongside qualifications they are looking for “A person that is willing to learn and go that extra mile. Someone who has an interest and cares about the work they do.” Could that be you?

Apprenticeships and job adverts are being added to the Padlet all the time including currently Diageo, Babcock, EDF and Lloyds Banking Group.

TODAYS STANDING NOTICES

Guitar Lesson (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.

S1-S3 Maths Support Group (Mr Jones)
Need help with maths homework? Stuck on something you’ve looked at in lessons? Come along to the S1-S3 maths support group, every Wednesday lunchtime (1:05-1:40pm). Bring your lunch, bring your questions.

Guitar Ensemble (Mrs Simpson)
The Guitar Ensemble will take place on Wednesday lunchtime in E13.

S3 & Senior Netball (Mrs Steedman)
All S3 pupils and Senior pupils (S4, S5 & S6) interested in playing netball this year, training will be afterschool every Wednesday from 3:30-4:15pm.

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY

Hot Meal: Soup of the day, Steak mince and potatoes or vegetable curry.

Piano and Upper Strings Lessons (Mrs Simpson)
Lessons are on today in the Music department. You can find your time on Teams or on the department timetable board.

S2-S4 Music Lunch Club (Mrs Duckett)
This now takes place in E10 every day of the week, except Wednesdays.

String Group (Mrs Simpson)
The String Group will take place on Thursday lunchtime in E13.

Calm Colouring Lunch Club (Ms Geddes/Miss Millar)
If you would like a calm space to have lunch and do a bit of colouring, with the option to chat through any questions with our Mental Health Ambassadors, then this is the club for you! Head along to A3 (Science) where Miss Millar and Ms Geddes will have all the resources you need to chill out and recharge for the afternoon ahead. Today from 1:10pm.

Art Club (Mrs Donaldson)
The club will have different projects to take part in such as creating artwork for displays, competitions and seasonal activities. Bring your packed/cold lunch to D15, Art Department 1pm, Thursdays.

S1 & S2 Netball (Mrs Steedman)
Training will be afterschool every Thursday starting this week from 3:30-4:15pm.

Film & Media Study Support (Mr McPherson)
Film and Media study support for S3 is on today after school in Studio 1.