<p>PUPIL BULLETIN THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2014</p><p>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?” 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</p><p>The Steamie - School production Dec 2014: Please check the notice boards outside Mrs Ogg's room, regularly for information regarding the production. Rehearsals are every Tues & Wed 3.30- 5pm in B57. Thank you to all pupils who have auditioned so far. All pupils who have been cast as dancers and actors will be named on the board. If I have not spoken to you to issue a performance contract, then you have not been selected at this stage, however, we will be running a second round of casting after the October break, where we would look to use some of the pupils who have already auditioned - we will keep you posted. Thank you so much to everyone. (AO-L)</p><p>Library Assistants: Please attend a meeting today (Thursday) in the library at 1.20pm. Thank you. (ST)</p><p>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. </p><p>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)</p><p>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)</p><p>INFORMATION FOR S1-S3 </p><p>Miss Newbould's S3 French Pupils: All pupils who still have tests to sit or finish off please see Miss Newbould at lunchtime today. Pupils include- Amar Sahota, Bethan Carrington, Fiona Reuss-Newlands, Sophie Simpson, Stuart Reid, Melanie Cox, Andrew Rawding and Rhona Masson. If you cannot attend, please see Miss Newbould ASAP. Thanks. (SN)</p><p>U15s Football: Elgin Academy U15s will play Banff Academy at home this coming Saturday, 9.30 KO. Please report to the school PE department changing rooms at 8.50. Please bring suitable footwear. (PMcA)</p><p>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) INFORMATION FOR S4-S6</p><p>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. </p><p>S6 Advanced Higher Pupils: Please remember forms and money for the Aberdeen University trip by Tuesday. Hand into Mrs Toonen in the Library. Thank you. (ST)</p><p>S6 Fundraising Committee: Meeting at lunchtime today (Thursday) in B21 at 1:15pm. Thanks. (SN)</p><p>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 [email protected] or to contact Gillian Mackenzie CITB Apprenticeships Officer on 07770231761. </p><p>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 [email protected]. Thanks</p>