PUPIL NOTICES 27 NOVEMBER – 4 DECEMBER 2015
FILM CLUB
 Miss Seacord's Monday Film Club concludes the
action-packed thrilled Man of Steel on Monday 30
November.
 Bring your lunch - show starts at 1.15 pm.
 You will vote on a choice of three new action movies
for our next feature film.
 Make your voice heard!
 Attendance is fantastic so get your seat early in E6.
Apologies to all boy basketball players but due to teacher
meetings, basketball is cancelled this week.
Hope to see you all in two weeks. Mr McDonald
Manchester City Trip - Reminder for S1/S2 pupils
 There are not many spaces left, so if you want
to go on the trip and have still to hand in your
deposit, make sure you do so very soon.
 You can hand in deposits to the office or
directly to Mr Carswell on a Monday, Tuesday
or Friday.
 Remember, to go on the trip you must attend
all fundraising events.
DANCE
Performance Check for the Dance Show is on
Thursday 3 December P1, 2, 4 and 5.
All School of Dance Pupils and pupils who attend after school
dance groups must attend.
Register with your P1 class and then report to the PE Department
with PE kit.
Pupils will attend My Time and then report back after break.
See Mrs Gemmell if there are any problems.
Cycling club Spin Class on Thursdays at Fit4Less
3.50 pm to be ready for 4.00 pm start
Half an hour session - £3.00
BADMINTON
 School Badminton tournament is on Monday 21 December.
 You must pay £5 with your entry form.
 If you have handed in an entry form without the money this
must be paid now or you will not be included in the draw.
 Entries close on 10 December but please hand in as soon as
you can so that we can issue consent forms etc.
 No late entries will be accepted.
S3, S4, S5 AND S6 PUPILS - OBAN KNIGHTS
If you would like to be part of a brand new
American Football club come along to the main PE hall
at 1.30 pm on Thursday 10 December for a short taster
session.
No experience needed.
No matter your size, knowledge of the sport or fitness
level you just need an interest in ………………
AMERICAN FOOTBALL
Animal Welfare Club are planning a Cake Bake at break time on
Friday 11 December.
Donations from staff or pupils very welcome!
Proceeds to Argyll Animal Aid
REPEATED NOTICES
 The school has the opportunity to get tickets to
Scotland vs England (Saturday 6 February)
and Scotland vs France (Sunday 13 March)
in this year’s Six Nations.
 Any pupil wishing to attend one or both games
should see Mr Fairbairn in the PE Dept ASAP.
 Places will go on a first-come-first-served basis.
 Tickets are £20 and a coach will cost about the same but
depends on numbers.
S6 PUPILS - UCAS 2016
Any senior pupil who has not yet started their application
on the UCAS website should do so without further delay.
Any questions, see Mr Meekison ASAP.
The creative writing group are launching a
creative writing magazine.
I encourage people across the school to get involved and submit
their creative writing pieces.
Our theme for the first edition will be
'Creepy Tales' and we are hoping it will be launched in late
November.
There will be an electronic version available on the school website
(Mr Stringer).
Prepare for Christmas with an Advent Retreat at Craig Lodge
S5+
4 – 6 December
Letters and booking forms available from the school office
or come to A3 on Friday lunchtime. D Roberts
JOAN’S LUNCH CLUB
Mondays 1.20 pm in the Ossian/Fingal classroom
Games/Chat – All Welcome!
Girls’ basketball (S1-S6) is on a Monday.
Any level of experience /skill welcome!
SCHOOL SHOW
Rehearsal for full cast and new members after school
on Monday in PAD3 (Miss Forrest's music hut)
Supported Study for National 5/Higher English has begun on Monday after
school between 3.45 - 4.45 pm.
This will take place every other week.
Pupils are welcome to drop in for 5-10 minutes for quick help,
or can stay the whole time.
This will take place in Mr Stringer’s room.
Art club on Tuesday lunch time
for S1 and S2 pupils in A1
E Todd
Book Club - Tuesday at My Time in the Library
Rugby Training
Rugby Training takes place as follows:
Tuesday
S4, S5, S6
Wednesday
S1 & S2 Girls
Thursday
S3, S4, S5, S6
Fitness/Touch/Skills
Higher Psychology Supported Study
Wednesday Lunchtime - Mrs Sharp's room
Drum Club - Wednesday 1.20 pm in PAD 5
All welcome - Come and have a bash with the help of some
experienced S3/4 drummers
KIDS’ LIT QUIZ
Quiz Club is on WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIMES
(feel free to being your lunch) in Miss McIntosh’s room (E4)
for pupils who want to part in the Kids’ Lit Quiz.
The Kids’ Lit Quiz is an international competition
that celebrates reading!
You must be aged between 11 – 13 to take part in the competition.
Anime Club - Thursday lunchtime - E1 - Everyone Welcome
Volleyball
 Volleyball is on a Thursday 4.00 – 5.30 pm in the
Games Hall.
 There are coaches coming in to help run the club and
anyone is welcome.
 No experience needed!
Guitar Club - Friday 1.20 pm in Mr Robertson's room (PAD 4)
All welcome
Come and learn how to play or improve your existing skills
Debating Club is on a Friday at 1.15 pm in E4.
All year groups welcome.
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Assisi Animal Welfare group will be meeting in
Mrs Huddlestone's room at lunchtime every Friday.
Come along and discuss ways of raising awareness and fundraising for
animal charities both in the UK and overseas.
We will discuss topics ranging from greyhound racing to bullfighting
and testing products on animals.
Anyone with a love of animals is welcome.
Computer Free Fridays
PCs will be switched off Fridays at lunch time in the Library
FRIDAY PRAYER GROUP
A3 (Ossian Clan Room) - Lunch time - All welcome
Organised by Denise Roberts, Chaplain and Craiglodge Community
Girl’s Shinty will be on Fridays after school from 4-5 pm.
Any equipment needed will be provided for you.
All ages and levels of experience welcome!
HOMEWORK
Remember the library is open until 4.30 pm
All year groups are welcome to come and do homework.
Reminder
Everyone must have their cashless catering card for service in the
canteen and no money will be taken at the tills.
Students born between 1 March 1996 and 29 February 2000 MAY be eligible for an
EMA, depending on eligibility criteria, and an information flyer has been posted to
your home address.
EMA application packs are now available for students who wish to apply for
session 2015-2016 and these can be obtained from the school office, Argyll
House, all Area Offices and the Council web site. All completed application forms
are to be returned to EMA Section Argyll House, Dunoon PA23 8AJ.
Any student who requires further information regarding EMA please contact EMA,
Argyll House, Dunoon, 01369 708548.
At Oban High School forms can be collected from Mrs MacCallum.