BULLETIN (PUPILS) NO 21
31 JANAURY 2012
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S2 PARENTS’ EVENING and EDUCATION SCOTLAND FEEDBACK
The S2 parents’ evening and Education Scotland feedback sessions which
were postponed because of the snow last Thursday will now take place on
Tuesday 7 February. Please pass this information onto your parents.
Mr Nicholls
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FIFTH and SIXTH YEAR PRELIMS
The prelims for fifth and sixth year will take place over the next two weeks.
Please be aware that classrooms may be used for exams and to keep
noise to a minimum when moving around the school.
Mr Nicholls
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SENIOR FOOTBALL
Local derby league match against St Andrew’s Academy this Thursday
after school 4.15pm kick off. Football at its best!
Mr Nicholls
S1-S6
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TABLE TENNIS
Congratulations to Martin Perry for his 3rd place at the West of Scotland
Senior Open Championships. A fantastic performance for Martin, Well
done!
Mr Menzies
S1 SCIENCE PUPIL OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to the following pupils who have been awarded Science
Pupil of the Month for their class:A
B
C
D
E
F
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Emma Leighton (Gl)
Chloe McNicholl (Mo)
Cameron Lyle (Gl)
Bethany Furze (Gl)
Amy Bingham (Br)
Islay Morrison (Mo)
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H
J
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Callum Haining (Gl)
Cara Quinn (Mo)
Hayley Watt (Th)
Stephanie Dunne (Br)
Caitlin Reid (Th)
Rebecca Bell (Br)
Mr Downie
S4
S4 WORK EXPERIENCE
Can any pupil who has not yet handed in their work experience booklet
and / or expenses form to Mr Ramsay please do so as soon as possible.
Mr Ramsay
D NICHOLLS
HEAD TEACHER
31 JANUARY 2012
BULLETIN (PUPILS) NO 20
24 JANUARY 2012
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S2 PARENTS’ EVENING
Please remember that the second year parents’ evening takes place
this Thursday from 5.00 – 7.30pm.
Mr Nicholls
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EDUCATION SCOTLAND FEEDBACK
The Education Scotland parent feedback sessions take place this
Thursday (same evening as the second year parents’ evening) at 5.30,
6.00 and 6.30pm. Please ensure that you have passed the letter to your
parents.
Mr Nicholls
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ASSEMBLIES
The January year group assemblies take place at the following times
today Tuesday 24 January.
Period 1 Fourth Year
Period 2 Second Year
Period 3 Third Year
Period 4 First Year
Period 5 Fifth and Sixth Year
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Pupils should report to class before being escorted to the Social Area.
Mr Nicholls
S1-S6
ALTON TOWERS TRIP
Could all pupils going on the above trip please collect a letter from
Mrs Innes as soon as possible. It concerns payment of the next
instalment.
Mrs Innes
PAIRED READING CLUB
Just a reminder to all about the Paired Reading Club that meet every
Wednesday and Friday lunchtime. The club are looking for more
First and Second year readers who would be interested in coming along.
The Club are also looking for more Fifth, Sixth and staff volunteers.
S6
S3
DIP.TETANUS.POLIO CONSENT FORMS
Could all consent forms be returned as soon as possible to the school
office. Vaccinations will take place on Monday 30 January and
appointment times will be issued later this week. Thank you. Mrs McIntosh
S2-S6 HPV CATCH UP
The above will take place on Monday 30 January and appointment times
will be issued later this week.
Mrs McIntosh
D NICHOLLS
HEAD TEACHER
24 JANUARY 2012
BULLETIN (PUPILS) NO 19
17 JANUARY 2012
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S2 INFORMATION
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S2 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE INFORMATION EVENING
Pupils in second year should remind their parents to attend the very
important curriculum meeting on Wednesday evening starting at 6.00pm in
the Social Area.
Mr Nicholls
SENIOR PUPILS
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FOOTBALL
The senior boys are now leading their league section and with four games
left have a great chance of making it to the play offs. If you are interested
in seeing pure football and raw emotion, then come along to the synthetic
pitch today after school as the boys take on Barrhead High School. Kick
off scheduled for 4.30pm. Hope to see you there.
Mr Nicholls
S1 – S6 INFORMATION
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PUPIL DIARIES/PLANNERS
If any pupil needs a pupil diary/planner, please collect one from the school
office during intervals or lunch times.
Mrs Elliot
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SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE DRAMA/DANCE
Anyone interested in taking part in the Scottish Youth Theatre
drama/dance classes, please see information in the English corridor.
Suitable for all year groups.
Also anyone interested in taking part in auditions for Youth Music Theatre,
further information is available in the English corridor. All ages may apply.
English Dept.
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SKATEPARK VISIT
All pupils who were due to visit the East Kilbride Skatepark before
Christmas to meet with Andrew Mitchell Tuesday Interval in the PE
Classroom.
Mr Mitchell
BADMINTON
All badminton players that were due to play against Paisley Grammar
before Christmas to meet Andrew Mitchell in the Games Hall Tuesday
Lunchtime.
Mr Mitchell
PUPIL SPORTS COUNCIL
All members of the pupil sports council to meet with Andrew Mitchell on
Wednesday 25th January after school in the PE Classroom for the first
meeting of the year, if any other pupils wish to join the sports council then
leave your name in the PE Base.
Mr Mitchell
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BAKE SALE
Thank you to everyone who donated and bought cakes. We managed to
Raise £188.20 for the Disability Resource Centre, which will go a long
way. A special thanks to Hannah Martin from S2 for donating cakes.
S6/Mrs Sangster
BULLETIN (PUPILS) NO 18
10 JANUARY 2012
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S1 INFORMATION
S1 BOYS FOOTBALL
There is a 7 a-side tournament coming up soon. There will be a trial for
this on Wednesday after school. See the notice board in the social area,
the notice board in the PE corridor and Mr Wilson’s door for further
information.
Mr Wilson
S4 INFORMATION
Could all S4 Duke of Edinburgh pupils come and see Mrs A Gibson about
completion of the Award.
Mrs Gibson
S1-S6 INFORMATION
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EMA STUDENTS
S6 - please collect peer support registers from the school office for this
week.
All EMA students are reminded that self certs. are to be used for illness
only and not for doctor,dentist appointments or any other reason.
If you receive an EMA appeal letter please take it by the morning interval,
to the school office or your Pastoral Teacher.
Mrs Sangster
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INSPIRED? GET WRITING! CREATIVE WRITING COMPETITION 2012
This is an interesting competition which requires you to write in any way
you like, prose or poetry, a piece no more than 1,000 words long, inspired
by ANY artwork from the National Galleries of Scotland’s permanent
collection.
There are two categories Age 12-14 and Age 15-18. The closing date is
Friday 20th January, so entries should be with Mrs Kennedy in G010
before Monday 16th to make sure they arrive on time.
You can look at most of the collection online at www.nationalgalleries.org
for inspiration.
Mrs Kennedy
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SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD – CREATIVE COMPETITION 2012
All you have to do to enter is develop a piece of creative work that gets
across loud and clear the message that racism and sectarianism are not
welcome in Scotland. It could be:
Artwork, poetry, short story, creative writing, music, research project,
multimedia presentation, film.
Any entries need to be with Mrs Kennedy in G010 by 23 rd January, 2012.
Mrs Kennedy
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SPAIN TRIP
Can all pupils who have returned their forms for the Spain trip, please
hand in their deposit BY THE END OF THE WEEK – Friday 13 January.
Thanks.
Mrs Gillen
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SCHOOL SHOW 2012 – S1-S6
Calling all wannabe stars. Gleniffer High School presents back to the
80’s… the totally awesome musical!
If you are interested in taking part, please come along to an information
meeting in FO58 on Wed. 11 January at 12.45 pm. Auditions will take
place soon – don’t miss out!
Mrs Stewart
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LOST & FOUND
There has been a purse found with a considerable amount of money
inside. If you think this might be yours then please speak to Mr Ross the
janitor to claim. Thanks.
Mr Ross
D NICHOLLS
HEAD TEACHER
10 JANUARY 2012