Anais Bliault 3I

PUPIL BULLETIN WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2014

Mr Barnett’s ‘7-Up’: The following students should report to Mr Barnett’s office at 8.45am on the day stated. Please do not go to registration – you will be registered at the meeting. During September, we are asking students the question “If you could do one or two things to improve Elgin Academy, what would they be?”

Wednesday 17 September 2014 Amar Sahota 3I Amber Lees 3G Anais Bliault 3I Andrew Little 3I Andrew Rawding 3S Bailey Mone 3R Ben Reaich 3R

Friday 19 September 2014 Graeme Bethune 5R Holly Carmichael 5R Inez Holliday 5G Innes Mackay 5R Isidora Harris-Tebeni 5G Jack Williamson 5M Jacqualine Bannigan 5G

Jeans for Genes Day: This Friday (19th) is Jeans for Genes day. To raise money for children with genetic disorders, please wear jeans along with your school uniform and make a donation during registration. Please note that this is jeans only, normal school uniform must otherwise be worn.

Warhammer Club: Warhammer Club is now Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes in room B45. New members welcome. (CY)

Rocket Club: Can all members who have not give their Rocket Club money to Mr Gray, do so asap. Thanks (R Gray, G25, Chemistry)

Debating Club: The Debating Club are playing Just a Minute in G12 at 1 pm on Thursday 18 September. If you think you'll be able to talk for one minute without hesitation, deviation or repetition on subjects such as The Worst Day of My Life or How to Bath a Dog or My Favourite Teacher. Even if you don't want to speak and just want to listen you are more than welcome to enjoy the fun. See Drew Scott S6 for further information. (JH, EH, SS)

ML Corridor: This week the Modern Languages Department is delighted to welcome an assistant teacher from Germany. She will be working in Elgin Academy every Thursday from now until Easter with pupils learning German from S1 to S6. Some of our Higher German pupils Anja, Carly and Emma have chosen this week's tune, Get Lucky auf Deutsch by Alexi Bexi. Hope you all enjoy! Thanks to all the pupils and teachers who have suggested tunes they would like to hear. Please keep the tunes coming and pass your suggestions to any Modern Languages teacher. Merci. Danke. Gracias. (LL)

INFORMATION FOR S1-S3

S1 & S2 Novelties Book Group: Group will meet today at 1.10pm in the library. (ST)

Ski Trip: Meeting next Monday 22nd September at 1.10pm in B16 for S2/3. Those that can’t attend must see Miss Morton beforehand. (KM)

S2 MidYis Testing: The S2 Mid Yis Testing will take place in the assembly hall on Wednesday 17 September 2014.  Those students in S2 5/6 should report to the hall directly after registration and they will return to class during period 2.  Students in S21/2/3/4 should report to the hall directly after break time and they will return to class during period 4. All students should bring a blue or black pen, a pencil and rubber with them. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. (KJG)

INFORMATION FOR S4-S6

Year Assemblies: Assemblies will be held as follows. S5 – Thursday 18 September Pupils and staff should go straight to the Assembly Hall on their allocated day and register their class in the Hall. All pupils should be seated together in their registration class.

S6 Advanced Higher trip to Aberdeen University Library: A reminder to those who are going on this trip to hand in signed forms and money to Mrs Toonen by Tuesday. (ST)

S6 Fundraising Committee: Meeting in B21 this Thursday lunchtime (18th) at 1:15. Thanks. (SN)

Apprenticeship Opportunity: ST Building company in Forres is looking for a 16/17 year old apprentice Carpenter & Joiner. If you are interested candidates either email admin@stbuild.co.uk or to contact Gillian Mackenzie CITB Apprenticeships Officer on 07770231761.

Elgin Youth Cafe Job Vacancies: Elgin Youth cafe are currently looking to recruit four young people to join their hospitality team, working within the Bar & Kitchen areas of the cafe during evening openings. They must be 16 years of age or older and will be employed on 4 month contracts. They will work between 7 & 10 hours a week and are currently paid £4/hour. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 23 September. For more information and/or would like copies of the job description and application, please contact Iain Sneddon on 548300 or email at iain.sneddon@elginyouthcafe.org. Thanks