Pupil Bulletin Thursday 13 November 2014

PUPIL BULLETIN THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2014

Assembly Hall at Lunchtimes: We have recently been able to open up the hall at lunchtimes to provide more space for pupils. This has been a popular and successful move. However, there are times when this is not possible e.g. if the hall is being used or is set up for something else. Therefore, if you see that the partitions are closed, you should not use the hall at lunchtimes. If the partitions are open, then please feel free to use the hall. (DB)

Elgin Academy football : Under 13's and Under15's are both confirmed to play Banff away on Saturday morning (15th Nov). Senior game yet to be confirmed. Bus will be leaving Elgin Academy at 0800 (am!) on Saturday morning and will cost each person £4.50. This must be paid on or before Saturday morning or you will not be travelling! Please see Mr Roberston and Mr Kinnear for details of your respective squads. Thanks (MB)

Art Exhibition: Congratulations to the following pupils who have had their work selected for the Moray Art Pupils, Art & Design exhibition at Elgin library. The exhibition will run from Monday 10 November - Thursday 20 November. Please go along and have a look at the variety of Art work from all Moray Secondary schools. Apple Taylor (S1) Nicholas Wright (S1) Connor Muir (S1) Amy Munro (S1) Shannon Bitters (S3) Aaron Miele (S3) Tori Cruickshank (S4) Sian Gill (S4) Daniella Munro (S5) Inez Holliday (S5) Rhiann Tointon (S6) Josh Kemp (S6) India Arbuthnott (S6) Jazz Osborn (S6)

S1-S6 Fitness Club: If you would like to improve your fitness and health come along to Jordan and Daniel's Fitness Club on Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm. Just meet outside the Fitness Suite in your gym clothes. Thank you. (AD)

Tempest Photographs: Please return orders no later than Thursday 20 November. If you had a ‘family’ photograph taken, please collect your order form from the office. Thank you.

Glen Moray Male Voice Choir: If any of you wish to join a male choir this is a great opportunity. We meet Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm at Bishopmill Primary. All ages and voice ranges welcome. (I Sword, S6)

The Steamie - School Production: Reminder that rehearsals will still be running for dancers and actors on the days of inservice. Please come into school at 3.30pm Principal Actors - rehearals will take place every lunch time, for you only, in B57 Launch cast will be rehearsing after school on Wednesday 13th in B55

The Steamie - School Production: Tickets are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased from Mr Morrison in G41 from 1.10 - 1.30pm daily. £8/£6. Please get your tickets asap to avoid disappointment. (AO-L)

INFORMATION FOR S1-S3

S2 Timetables: Computer Science/Finance class rotation is next week. New timetables issued today.

Hockey Club: Don't forget Hockey Club is on this Thursday 5-6pm on astro pitch. All new members welcome! (SS)

S3 Residential Premier League Experience: Could all S3's who are interested in this trip please come to a meeting Thursday break in the PE department Games Hall. If you are unable to make it and are interested, contact Mr McAvinue in the PE dept. (PMacA) S3 - Modern Languages in the Workplace: All S3 pupils who are taking French are to attend a talk in the hall on Friday 21st November period 6. Pupils should go to class to register first, then go with their teachers to the hall. Please take bags and jackets too. Guest speakers from different businesses and politics will be talking about the importance of modern languages in the workplace. All pupils taking Skillforce instead of French should register with their teacher then make their way to Mr Tsotsi in room B27. (LL)

S1 MidYis Testing: This will take place on Thursday 13 November.  Those in S1 – 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3, should report to the hall directly after registration. Pupils should ensure that they have a pen, pencil and rubber. Pupils will return to class during period 2.  Those in S1 - 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8 should report to the hall directly after interval. Pupils should ensure that they also have a pen, pencil and rubber. Pupils will return to class during period 4.

INFORMATION FOR S4-S6

S5/S6 Christmas Dance: The theme that received the most votes for this year’s Senior Dance was ‘Masquerade’. Wearing a mask is not at all compulsory but if you are needing help finding one please get in touch with Ross Cumming. The dance will take place on 16 December in the evening. Tickets will be £5 each and this includes all your food and drinks. Tickets will begin to be on sale every Monday and Tuesday with someone coming to your registration class. Thank you! (R Cumming, S6)

Seasonal Vacancies at Asda: For more information in regard to part-time, seasonal employment please visit www.ASDA.jobs/hourly (CF)

RGU(Gray's School of Art): Two additional "Open Events" are being held in support of those individuals applying for next year's entry. Prospective students will be able to ask questions regarding application to courses at Gray's, employability and see a range of entry portfolios. For more info / to register contact [email protected] (CF)

S6 Yearbook: Please could all S6 sign up for the yearbook. The code and website are on the S6 social area board. The Yearbook will cost £15 and the first payment is the deposit. If you do not wish to buy a Yearbook please tell your House representative so you can be taken off the list – Gordon (Ruth Ballantyne), Innes (Callum Morrison), Moray (Kaitlin Baker/India Arbuthnott), Randoph (Kate McIntosh/Annie Lakeman), Seafield (Drew Scott/Josh Kemp). Payment can be done all at once or in 3 payments of £5. All S6 wishing to buy a Yearbook have to have paid at least £5 by the end of this term. The money will be collected during registration. The deadlines for payments are – Friday 12 December (1st payment), Friday 6 January (2nd payment), Friday 27 March (last payment). Out of the 100 S6 pupils only 40 have signed up so far so please sign up as soon as possible.