Amnesty International will be relaunching this Monday 1November 2021 in Mrs Montgomery's room. Everyone is welcome to find out more about human rights around the world. I look forward to seeing you there and we can get involved in the latest campaigns. :-) Come along at lunchtime to find out more.
L Montgomery
All pupils are welcome to join the Dance Club, run by Kaci Smith in S6, taking place on Thursday lunchtimes in the small gym.
No experience is needed to join, and pupils can bring their own lunches - a change of clothes is optional.
Anyone wanting to join the Senior Choir - led by Madelaine in S6 - can come down to Ms Martin's room in music on Monday lunchtimes, starting 1 November 2021.
The Poppy Scotland Team will be visiting classes next week (w/c 1 November 2021). Remember to bring your donations to receive a Poppy to support Poppy Scotland and the work that they do.
The poppy has been a symbol of Remembrance for nearly 100 years, a symbol of the sacrifices made by our Armed Forces, both at times of war and in their peacekeeping duties.
Money raised is used to provide support to the Armed Forces community in six key areas: Financial Support, Advice, Employment, Mobility, Housing and Mental Health. All money raised in Scotland is spent in Scotland.
There will be a short meeting of the Poppyscotland team in M.11 at the start of morning interval today.
Today is intersex awareness day. Intersex is a general term used for a variety of situations in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't fit the boxes of “female” or “male.” Click on this link to find out about what it is like to be intersex. Amnesty International also has some information about some myths that exist about people who are Intersex.
LGBT+ ALLIES GROUP
The latest Job Vacancies 22 October 2021 from East Lothian Works are now available.
Speak to Mr Flood for more information.
Please note: Ms Borwick's registration area for PE has moved to the social area as of Tuesday 26th October. Please do not come through PE, and instead meet in the social area prior to changing.
Block Choices (October)
Please note, that you should still register with your timetabled class teacher before going to your allocated changing room and then the area of choice. The option you select will continue through until the end of November. Please turn up to PE with a full change of kit, and no phones in the teaching spaces.
Monday Period 1 and Thursday Period 3
Option 1: Indoor Football (1/2 Games Hall)
Option 2: Mixed Games (1/2 Games Hall)
Option 3: Wellbeing (Small Gym)
Monday Period 5 and Tuesday Period 1
Option 1: Indoor Football (1/2 Games Hall)
Option 2: Mixed Games (1/2 Games Hall/Small Gym)
During periods 6 and 7 on Thursday 14 October 2021, some pupils will be asked to attend a group mentoring session with members of our pupil leadership team. Both your registration teacher and period 6 or 7 teacher will let you know if you are being asked to attend any of these small group sessions and also confirm the time and room you should attend. The sessions will only last 15 mins and you should return directly to class when the group session has finished.
These groups have been highlighted following information on your recent tracking report.
Mrs Falconer
The girls under 15's have their first football match tomorrow (Wednesday 13 October2021) at the 3G at 4:30 pm. Come down to support! We are looking for a few more maroon Haddington FC strips for the game tomorrow, if anyone has some that we can borrow. Can you bring them in tomorrow.
Thanks,
Miss Stobie
The latest Job Vacancies from East Lothian Works are now available.
Speak to Mr Flood for more information.
Would you like to be one of the first to read the new books shortlisted for the Scottish Teenage Book Prize?
This year's books are:
The Infinity Files by S.M.Wilson
Fin & Rye & Fireflies by Harry Cook
The Infinite by Patience Agbabi
If you are in S1-S3 and would like to take part, ask Ms Fry in the library for details.
There will be a bake sale on Thursday 14th October 2021 to help to fundraise for S6 Young Enterprise Group. A variety of cakes and bakes will be sold in the social area at break (and possibly lunch) so don't miss out!
We hope you can all come along to enjoy some great cakes!
There will be a meeting for the Senior football team in the Food Court Classroom at the start of morning interval today, Friday. We have a game against North Berwick High School next Thursday.
Can all S3 pupils please ensure they complete the block choice form that has been assigned on Google Classroom by Wednesday 13 October 2021.
Google Classroom Code for those that require it: 5sk3hkw
On a Monday Lunchtime Girls Touch Rugby will be running in the Games Hall starting on Monday 11 October 2021.
The session will be all about getting everyone active while playing fun games.
Are you a future Engineer?? The University of Edinburgh is offering the chance to find out more about engineering by offering interactive talks with university staff and students.
See the flyer for more information.
The LGBT+ ALLIES group will have a meeting in M.9 today (Wednesday 6 October 2021) at 1:30 pm.
Miss Stobie
During recent weeks the PE changing rooms have been left with the next class being unable to use them due to food or juice spillage. Could you please ensure that no food or drink (except water) is consumed in the changing rooms to ensure all classes can get changed in a clean space.
There will be a short meeting during interval today (Tuesday 5 October 2021) to discuss plans for the robotics club. The meeting will take place in Mr Blair's classroom.
New members always welcome!
If you cannot attend please find Mr Blair to get an update!
The latest job vacancies from East Lothian Works are now available.
Speak to Mr Flood for more information.
Reminder - meeting on Wednesday 6 October 2021 in T2.8 after school. Be ready to let us know if you need to borrow any kit and to let us know of intended travel arrangements.
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