NEWSLETTER
MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2009
To all pupils
JIANZI CHALLENGE
Jianzi challenge will take place on Wednesday 30th September. Shuttle cocks are available
now and will be on sale each day from 1.20pm in the glass corridor (next to the main
entrance doors). The cost is £3 each and you are encouraged to purchase early as there
are limited supplies.
(MISS BASTABLE)
BATTLEFIELDS 2009
Could all pupils going on this year’s Battlefields Tour attend a meeting in Mrs Shipp's room
(SS4) at 1.30pm today Friday 18th September?
(MRS SHIPP)
SCHOOLS FANTASY LEAGUE 2009-2010
Calling all pupils, staff and parents/carers do you have the skill to topple last year's school
champion Mr. Dobbin? Here is your chance to prove that you are the best football manager
in the school. Buy your entry voucher for £3.00 and go online to pick your team. Challenge
your friends, win prizes online and improve your mathematics. (Mr. Wcislo maths 06).
(MR WCISLO)
FIFE ROAD RELAYS
There will be a run for 1st, 2nd, 3rd years on Wednesday 23rd September for the Fife Road
Relays. Meet at Astro Turf for 3.40pm. Everyone must attend if you wish to take part. See
Mrs Brigginshaw if you can’t make it.
(MRS BRIGGINSHAW)
GYMNASTICS
There will be a gymnastics Club starting on Thursday September 24th at 3.40pm. All
welcome both beginners and club gymnasts.
(MRS BRIGGINSHAW)
SKIING
A mobile phone was lost on the ski bus on Wednesday night. Please hand in to M12 if
found.
(MRS MACMILLAN)
CHRISTIAN UNION GROUP
Just a reminder – The Christian Union group will be on today. It will be lunchtime in MA 4.
All are welcome – food and drink will be provided.
(MR PATERSON)
S1
S1 FRENCH CATCH-UP CLUB
A reminder to S1 French pupils that Catch-up club will be on Tuesday at 1.20pm in L5.
Remember to bring your permission slip. If you need a new slip, speak to your Modern
Language’s teacher
(MRS MANSON)
S1/S2
STARTUP SCIENCE
Science and Technology Master class in partnership with St Andrew’s University
Four classes on Saturdays 10am – 12.30pm. All sessions are FREE.
14th November - Bagpipes and Electrons
21st November - Chemical Cluedo
28th November - It’s a wonderful life: Fossils and their stories
5th December - Human senses and the vision circus
See Miss Douglas in Biology 5 for an application form.
(MISS DOUGLAS)
S3
S3 FOOTBALL
A meeting will be held today at break for all those named in the S3 A team squad in Mr.
Hopcroft's room C2. Attendance is not optional as information regarding games will be
given. If you cannot attend let Mr. Hopcroft or Mr. Livingstone know.
(MR HOPCROFT/ MR LIVINGSTONE)
FUSION DANCE GROUP
A small number of places have been taken up by 3rd years on Wednesdays from 3.40pm
until 5.00pm. This group will now comprise of 3rd and 4th year pupils. Any 3rd year who
would like to put their name on a waiting list should see Mrs Lewis before Wednesday 23rd
September.
(MRS LEWIS)
S4-S6
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
The following pupils will be out of school all morning at the Golf Championships. Monday
periods 1- 4.
Tom Garft
Andrew Johnstone
Greg Dunsmore
Shaun O'Grady
Andrew Sutherland
Scott Powrie
Steven Moir
Calum Walker
Brian Breen
Scott Reynolds
4B2
4D10
5B6
5B6
4B8
4D4
5A1
5A8
4C9
5C10
Robbie Shepherd
Cameron Smith
Peter Ratomski
Mark Candlish
Michael Black
Alex Seaborne
Jordan Lamb
Euan Sutherland
Shannen McGuire
5B12
3D8
5A7
5A7
5A7
5C10
5D4
6C3
4B2
(MRS BRIGGINSHAW)
FUSION DANCE GROUP
Any 4th year who attended Fusion during their 3rd year but has not attended for the last 4
weeks should see Mrs Lewis BEFORE returning to the class. This is very important as there
is a limit on the number of pupils in the dance Studio.
(MRS LEWIS)
CAREERS INTERVIEWS
Friday 18th Sept with Barbara Austwick
9.10
10.10
11.10
12.10
Daryl Lightfoot
James Lightfoot
Nicole McCusker
Laura Allan
4A7
4B8
5C10
6B2
(CAREERS)
EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (EMA)
For the attention of pupils who are eligible to apply for an Educational Maintenance
Allowance. EMA applications will only be backdated to 17 August 2009 if the EMA unit in
Glenrothes receives the application by Wednesday 30 September 2009. If pupils submit
their application to the EMA unit after that date their EMA start date will be the date the
application is received.
(MRS SIM)
SENIOR FOOTBALL
Queen Anne laboured to a 1-1 draw against Lochgelly on Wednesday night. Missing 5 key
players through injury the team gave 100% but lacked match sharpness. The goal was
scored by captain Shaun Philp with a towering header. Training continues next Tuesday
after school on the grass. This special session will be led by a top DAFC coach to get us
firing on all cylinders ahead of the Scottish Cup tie on the 29th!
(MR FENTON/ MR LIVINGSTONE)
RETURN OF HIGHER/INTERMEDIATE ART & DESIGN/ PHOTOGRAPHY WORK
Any pupil who sat Higher or Intermediate 2 Art & Design, or Higher Photography last year,
and would like their work returned, must see Mr. Simpson in Art Room 2 BEFORE
THURSDAY.
(MR SIMPSON)
LONDON ART TRIP CANVAS COMPETITION
Pupils who attended the Art Department Trip in June/July 2009 were required to submit a
painted canvas based upon their experience. These canvases are to be displayed in the Art
Department corridor (downstairs) at lunchtime on Tuesday 22nd September, starting at
1.20pm. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments available.
(MR SIMPSON)
STAFF SECTION
LONDON ART TRIP CANVAS COMPETITION
Pupils who attended the Art Department Trip in June/July 2009 were required to submit a
painted canvas based upon their experience. These canvases are to be displayed in the Art
Department corridor (downstairs) at lunchtime on Tuesday 22nd September, starting at
1.20pm. All staff are invited to the viewing, where prizes will be awarded, and refreshments
available.
(MR SIMPSON)
FAIR TRADE COFFEE MORNING
Thank you to everyone who attended our Fair Trade Coffee Morning. You have helped raise
over £60 to be donated to ‘Fair Trade Gifts for Life’. Special thanks to Sheila Mulholland and
her team for their hospitality!
(MR MASSON)
JIANZI CHALLENGE
Are there any staff who would like to donate prizes for the Jianzi challenge of a Chinese
theme? Donations gratefully received by P Billington, or Gail, Elaine or Rhona (Support).
(P BILLINGTON)