PUPIL BULLETIN WEEK BEGINNING Tuesday 8th April 2018

ASSEMBLIES – St Joseph’s College Chapel

Wednesday 8.50 a.m. S2

Thursday 8.50 a.m. S1

School Rule reminders

Pupils MUST not cut through ICT Suite 5 to get to other classrooms. They should walk round it.

All S1 and S2 pupils are reminded that they MUST stay on campus at both morning break and lunchtime.

Pupils MUST not use mobile phones when using stairs . The staircases can be very busy at the changeover of classes and if you are not paying attention to those around you accidents may happen .

Pupils are reminded that a warning bell goes prior to the start of the school day at 8.50 am. For security reasons the gate on the path from Aldermanhill Road will be closed by 9am. Anyone arriving after this time must go to the front door of the school (Craig’s Road side) and sign in at the Office. Pupils should make every effort to be on time for school.

Ascension Day Mass

This will take place in St Andrews Church next Thursday the 10th of May at 9.30am. Any pupils who wish to attend will meet staff in the Assembly Hall at 8.50am to be registered. You will then be escorted to the Church. Please remember that full school uniform and excellent behaviour are expected.

Chaplaincy

This will resume this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in our Oratory. There will no food permitted in the Oratory. Please have lunch in the canteen first and then make your way to the Oratory for 1.15. Pupils cannot come and go from this and last entry is 1.25. Staff will be on hand to supervise.

Junior Netball

Junior Netball is on during lunchtime today 1.15pm - 1.45pm. It will run until Monday 21st May.

Scottish Schools Athletics

Scottish Schools Athletics entries are due by the 16th May. They take place on Friday 8th June and Saturday 9th June. Please see Miss Taylor for events list and qualifying standards.

EQUESTRIAN COMPETITION CLUB

Just a little reminder that ENTRIES close on Wednesday 9th May 2018 for the rescheduled Inter-Schools Show Jumping Event at Barstobrick on Sunday 20th May 2018.

Any last minute pupils wishing to take part please either email or text Miss Gibson as soon as possible.

S3 Prefects

S3 Prefects are asked to meet Mrs Ferguson on the Balcony on Friday 11 May period 5.

School Show T-Shirts

Thank you for all the orders for t-shirts. Just a reminder to those pupils who put in a late order to bring the payment to Miss Morrison.

School Ties

If you have not yet purchased your school tie for Baggy Trousers please pay £1.50 to Miss Edmonds as soon as possible.

Great opportunity to advertise for businesses

If any pupils have a family member that owns a business and would like to place an advert in the school show programme, please collect a letter from Miss Morrison in F4. If the business would be able to display a poster, please collect a poster from Miss Morrison.

Tickets

Tickets will go on sale shortly; they are priced at £8 adult; £5 concession and £20 family (2+2). A group call will be sent home when they are available.

Set Team

Can all members of the Set Team meet Mrs Docherty in the Art department on Thursday at 3.30pm to continue with the set work started.

Rehearsals

Tuesday - Full Cast, rehearsal with costumes 7 – 8.30pm

Wednesday - Full Cast, singing rehearsal 1.20pm in F2

Friday - ‘Just Another Day’ dance. See the School Show board outside room F2 to see if you are required.

School Band

School band will continue throughout May for S1, 2 and 3. Monday lunchtime in F1

Regional Youth Choir

Forms are available for the Regional Youth Choir. A great opportunity to join other singers from the region. Forms and information are available from Mrs Somerville and SMHW.

Confidence Booster Revision Sessions - Science & Technology

The following revision sessions are available for Biology, Chemistry & Technical subjects.

Subject / Level / Date / Periods / Teacher
Biology / N5 / Mon 14th May / 2 / Miss Powrie
Biology / N5, H Hum / Mon 14th May / 3 & 4 / Miss Stitt
Biology / N5, H & AH / Mon 14th May / 6 & 7 / Miss McCormick
Chemistry / H & AH / Wed 16th May / 6 & 7 / Mrs. MacGregor
Chemistry / N5 / Fri 18th May / 1 & 2 / Mrs. MacGregor
Graphic Communications / N5, H & AH / Tues 8th May / 6 & 7 / Mr. MacKellar
Design & Manufacture / N5 / Thurs 17th May / 1 & 2 / Mr. MacKellar
Practical Woodwork / N5 / Thurs 24th May / 1 & 2 / Mr. MacKellar