Next week an exhibition by Gathering the Voices about those who fled Nazi Europe and came to Scotland will take place in the school library. This organisation has gathered extensive testimony from those who came to Scotland. S3 pupils will have the opportunity to attend an assembly and many will visit the exhibition. Over the course of a couple of days we will also have speakers from Gathering the Voices working with some classes. Please visit their excellent website for more information. http://www.gatheringthevoices.com/
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Pupil Bulletin 7th October
Catch up with Mrs Hollywood and the soggy bottoms at Johnstone High. Congratulating all the pupils of Johnstone High for doing so well in our recent non-uniform day where you all helped to fill 51 crates with food.
There have also been lots of other things going on. Fund raising by out S6 for St Vincent’s Hospice and the nominations for the schools young ambassadors. We still plan on being an ‘active’ school and there are plenty of after school clubs looking for volunteers and recruits. Discover more by reading the bulletin in full by clicking on the link below.
Shared Reading: S6 Support Development of Positive Reading Culture
Over the course of the session, S6 pupils have developed partnerships with S1 and S2 pupils and are enjoying the shared reading experience.
By reading and discussing texts in an informal setting, both senior and junior readers are realising that there is nothing better than reading and discussing a good story.
The focus is reading for enjoyment and our young people are certainly enjoying the experience.
I would like to thank our S6 shared reading team for bringing such enthusiasm and commitment to our initiative.
Angela Haggerty
Literacy Development Coordinator
Pupil Bulletin 30th September
Lot’s to read about in this bulletin. Mrs Hollywood has been visiting all our related primaries with our Sixth years, spreading the good news about Johnstone High and its new school values chosen by yourselves. Johnstone High is also an ‘active school’ and our new ‘Active Schools’ coordinator Mr Johnston is keen to get involved, starting with a girls football team and hockey club. There are other extra curricular activities also announced alongside announcements abouts employability, careers and apprenticeships. Finally, drumroll please, the beginning of the School London trip. So make sure you read and catch up on the
History Nationals S4
On Tuesday 20th September all History S4 National 4/5 will sit an assessment on Free at Last. As part of their preparation/homework they must hand in a detailed revision pack that day.
History Supported Study
Nationals, Higher and Advanced Higher Tuesday after school.
Nationals Thursday after school.
All S4-6 in History are welcome.
S2 Ardentinny 27th-30th September.
A letter with final details, a kit list and two consent forms have been posted and will arrive soon.
Consent forms – once you receive these bring them back to Mr Fenwick immediately.
Rooms – at Friday the 2nd at the START of interval pupils please attend a meeting in Mr Fenwick’s room to pair yourself up with a room mate. Don’t miss this!
Information evening – remember on Monday 5th September at 7.30pm for parents and pupils.
Tuesday 27th – pupils go straight to the assembly hall.
Friday 30th – we will be back at 2pm and arrangements should made for your child to be collected.
Ardentinny 2016 Update and kit list.
There will be a meeting for parents and pupils about the trip to Ardentinny on Monday 5th September 2016. This will start at 7.30. Aiden Docherty will give an overview of the activities and take any questions. I have attached a kit list for your information. Kit List. Remember you can also use the Ardentinny website to find out more. http://www.ardentinnycentre.org.uk/ In August consent forms and final information will be sent home.
Change of Timetable – Important Announcement
Good afternoon,
Please note that the new Timetable will begin on Thursday, 19th May.
Pupils will be issued with their new timetables on Wednesday, 18th May at year group assemblies in the P.E. Games Hall on the following periods:
S1: Period 4
S2: Period 6
S3: Period 5
Please note that the current timetable will run as normal until the end of day on Wednesday and, as such, all pupils should remember to bring their usual materials/kit.
Mrs Hollywood,
Acting Head Teacher
Under 16 League Playoff Finals
Saturday 7th May saw the league playoff finals where Johnstone High’s section winning Under 16 team were looking to cap off a tremendous season with victory against an all-conquering St Ninian’s, who were fresh off a 5-0 victory in the Scottish Cup final the previous week.
This St Ninians group of boys have never failed to win a P and D league match since they started playing in S1 which emphasised the size of the challenge facing Johnstone. Furthermore, they have averaged 7 goals a game in the league this season and did not lose a single goal in regulation time.
To compound the difficulties faced by Johnstone, 4 regular starters were unable to play in the game for a number of reasons which left some frantic late call-ups just to be able to field a team on the team.
However, when the match got underway, it has to be said that Johnstone performed sensationally. St. Ninians certainly did the bulk of the attacking (with the wind at their back helping in this regard) in the first half but Johnstone defended brilliantly throughout the half.
A late penalty gave St Ninians a chance to open the scorign but the post came to the rescue of Johnstone on this occasion.
With just a couple of minutes to go, St Ninians did manage to score the opener. No fault of Irwin Gray in goals who had an inspirational match.
Into the 2nd half and Johnstone began to show more of an attacking threat. Sustained pressure saw a fine run by Steven Buchanan halted illegally in the box and a 2nd penalty was awarded.
Dylan Miller stepped up and a really cool finish saw the game level at 1-1. Dylan has managed to score in every game bar one this season.
This will probably be his last game for the school team as he heads to college next year, but Dylan should be very proud of the dedication, commitment and skills he has brought to the team this season.
The game wore on and Irwin Gray continued to excel with some astounding saves including one from the third penalty awarded in the match.
With the match scheduled to go directly to penalties in the event of a draw, Johnstone would surely look to be favourites in the event of such an outcome.
With less than 5 minutes remaining on the clock, St Ninians did manage the all important breakthrough to go 2-1 up, and with heads down a little, another goal arrived to leave the final score 3-1 to an excellent St Ninians side who are to be thoroughly congratulated.
The Johnstone High players should be very proud of their achievements throughout the season and especially on this day when not one player failed to put on an excellent performance. The medal ceremony saw both teams awarded the same medals, as the medals were a symbol of success in their league sections. No shield to take home – but the boys go home as winners for all their efforts this season.
Irwin Gray, Lewis Banaghan, Steven Buchanan and Dylan Miller put on season best performances, which says an awful lot considering how well the boys have performed throughout this campaign.
So some disappointment on the day, but the boys were told to keep their head up and look forward to what could be a very interesting season at Under 18 level. The bulk of this squad will be involved and will be very capable of making real progress both in the league and cup competitions.
