PUPIL BULLETIN WEDNESDAY 23 MARCH 2016

Drama Class Displacements – Wednesday 23 March

Period 1 / 2.78 Seafield Drama – Miss Ogg / Class displaced to B51
Period 4 / 2.123 Moray Drama – Miss Ogg / Class displaced to B49
Period 5 / 1.123 Seafield Drama – Miss Ogg / Class displaced to B35
Period 6 / S3 Drama – Miss Ogg / Class displaced to B35

Book of Condolence We have put in place a Book of Condolence to remember Keiran. This is available at the school reception. We encourage anyone (who wishes to) to write a memory of Keiran or a tribute to Keiran in this book. Photographs and any other items would also be welcome. When complete, we will give the book to Keiran’s family. (DB)

S1 & S2 HPV, HPV Mop Up S3-S6 & MMR Vaccinations: Vaccinations will take place on Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 March – arrangements have been forwarded to registration teachers.

Drum lessons have become available for every one. You don’t have to be a musician, if you would like to give drums a try then ask for details in the music department. (Rob S)

3D Scanning Presentation – Wednesday 23 March 2016 – Period 4 – Assembly Hall

A presentation by Prof Laing of Robert Gordon’s University regarding 3D Scanning Techniques which have been used in the Castle to Cathedral to Cashmere project in Elgin. All students should report to their teacher to register at the start of period 4 and then make their way directly to the Assembly Hall. (KG)

Mr McAvinue, from the PE Department, will be our guest this week in Speaker’s Corner. This will be tomorrow (Thursday) in the Library.

Please support Mr McAvinue as he tells us all about football refereeing and his experiences as a referee.

KO is off at 1.20pm.

Easter Extreme Reading Challenge – DARE YOU! For the Easter holidays, we have launched our EXTREME READING CHALLENGE. Please hand in a photograph, to the Library, at the start of term, of yourself reading, in an unusual or strange place. Prizes will be awarded and we look forward to seeing both the books chosen to read and the extreme or unusual locations chosen for reading.

Novelties Book Club Meeting today and maybe a little Eggstra Easter fun too.

Egg-citing fun planned for lunchtime, in the library.

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S1-S3

Holland Trip Could all pupils going on the Holland trip please collect a parents information evening form. Forms will be outside G38 please sign to say you have collected. (KA)

S1 S2 rugby Match: There will bea match vs Gordonstoun this Wednesday at Elgin Academy kick off 4.00. Those interested should see Mr Kelly as soon as possible in G 13. (PK)

S4-S6

SDS Careers Appointments with Gayna England, Thursday 24th March, Room G42

P1 – Ryan Paterson, S6 P2 – Thomas Kesson, S4 P3 – Emma Carlton, S4

P4 – free for a drop in

Trainee Hair Stylist Vacancy LCTG are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, artistic individual to train in their salon. This is a full time Modern Apprenticeship position which would ideally suit a school leaver. Please apply in writing with a CV and covering letter for the attention of Alison or Penny to LCTG Hairdressing, 12 Batchen Street, Elgin IV30 1BH. Email or phone the salon for further enquiries. (CF)

Scholarship fund through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland

A scholarship fund has been set up through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland with the aim of removing the cost of a student loan preventing anyone from studying civil engineering. This is the result of a donation to the Institution by a retired solicitor. Four awards of £4000 per year for young people aged 21 and under living in Scotland are made to allow them to study in Scotland. The award is open to full-time or part-time students as well as apprentices or students on day or block release from an employer. Each successful candidate receives £4000 per year for a maximum period of four years. The closing date for applications is 31 March for courses beginning from September this year. Application forms and details can be found on the ICE Scotland website at www.ice.org.uk/near-you/uk/Scotland/awards#into_civilengineering

Register to Vote for 5th May Scottish Election Last summer the Scottish parliament passed an Act that allows 16 and 17 year olds to vote in the Scottish elections. If you are 16 by 5th May 2016 then you can vote. However you must register in order to receive a voting card. 15 years olds can register as long as they are 16 by May 5th. Posters will be issued during the course of this week via registration folders, giving you information on how to register. Use your vote! (Could register teachers please display posters in their room. Thank you for your help. (EH)

English Study Support Study support for N5 and Higher is available from all English teachers from now until the SQA exams. See your English teacher for further details. In addition to this, Mr Valentine is offering drop-in sessions on Tuesdays after school (from Tuesday 1 March, 3.30-4.30) for anyone with a specific query or question. (IV)

Maths study club: In addition to the weekly after-school maths study club that runs on a Thursday there will also be a National 5 maths study club running weekly in G39 after school on a Wednesday.

Come along and work on exam technique in order to prepare for the final exam.

S4-6 Biology Study Support Biology study support is available every Wednesday at lunchtime with Mrs Shaw orafter school from 3.25-4.25 with Mrs Gordon, Mrs Kerr and Miss Heptonstall for all Biology courses. Come along to the Biology department to get help with class work, access resources, to work on problem solving or data skills or to work on revision techniques and practice SQA past papers.

Chemistry Supported Study

Higher – Wed 3:30-4:30pm G27 Calculation Part 3 – Atom Economy and Enthalpy.

Nat 5 – Thurs 3:30-4:30pm G27 Everyday consumer products and energy from fuels.

Physics Revision Classes:

Monday - after school Nat 5 in G 13 & Higher in G11

Tuesday - Lunchtime N5 & H G 13

Thursday – after school Mixed N5 & H G13

Art & Design / Photography (S4/5/6): Practical study sessions will be starting after the long weekend. Monday to Thursday after school 3.20 – 4.30 for all levels. Mrs Templeton will also be available on Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes for anyone requiring support with their written work. Please use the sign in sheet in Mrs Templeton’s room when you arrive in the department. (KT)