Bathgate Academy Newsletter
Thursday 3rdMay, 2018
Head Teacher Update
New Timetables
New Timetables will be issued on Friday 4th May in the Staff Room:-
Period 3 – S2 & S3pupils
Period 4 – S1pupils – Reports will also be issued
Senior School Ties
A reminder for current S3 Pupils going into S4 – start of new timetable next week – Senior Ties are available for sale at the School Office at a cost of £5 each.
Tuesday 29thMay Friends of Chernobyl Visit
SCHOOL BAGS
Following the continued success of this event in recent years and the generosity of our staff and pupils we will once again be hoping to give our guests from Chernobyl a gift following their visit to Bathgate Academy in May. 21 school bags have been purchased and we now need 21 individuals, groups, class groups, groups of friends or individual staff members to take a bag and fill it with donations/gifts. The young people who visit Bathgate Academy have very little and their time in Scotland has a significant impact on both their physical and mental health.Over the last 4 years we have been able to give these young people a bag filled with goodies.It is an excellent way for them to start their 4 weeks in Scotland.Host parents regularly comment on the generosity of the pupils and staff at Bathgate Academy and the wonderful experience the children have during their day.So much so that in recent years we are the first visit for the Children on their month long stay in Scotland.
Further information can be found
If you or your group would like to get involved please pass a note to Mr McKay asap with the
-Individual/Group details
-1 named pupil who will meet our guests when they visit and be responsible for collecting group donations.
The individual or group will be given the name and age of the child to allow them to get age appropriate items.I member of the charity committee will then pass on the bag and arrange to collect.
Some suggestions of what you could donate for your visitor:
Books
Colouring books
Colouring pencils
Board games
Toys
Cards/Card Games
Toothbrush
Toiletries
Clothes (Tshirts, jumpers, joggers)
No Food or Perishables
If we can aim to have filled bags returned to Mr McKay by Fri 18thMay.
As always your support with this event and generosity is very much appreciated.
Charity Committee
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Library Use -For all students on exam leave/preparing for exams
Now that the exams are finally upon us, the library has very specific conditions of use. These conditions are to maximise your ability to find a quiet place for study and to get work done.
Please remember this is for YOUR BENEFIT so you can do well in your exams.
1 - The library is not a social area. This includes having personal conversations between bouts of work. It willdistract other people who have a right to quiet private study.
2 - The libraryis not a waiting room to be used between exams or to hang around until friends arrive.
3 - The computers are not for playing games or watching entertainment videos. You are expected to be working if you are in the library during exam time.
4 - The library cannot be used for collaborative study if it distracts other people from quiet study. You can arrange a classroom for this.
5 -Finally,be responsible and manage your breaks with respect to other peoples right to work. Do some quiet work then arrange to go to a social area to take a well earned break.
S3Fit for Girls Jumpstation Trip
Can anyone going on this trip make sure they meet at the games hall at thestartof Break on Thursday. If you have Jumpstation socks bring them with you or you will be required to buy a pair for £2 when we get there. Make sure you bring lunch with you as we cannot guarantee we will be back for the start of lunch.
S1-3 RUGBY CLUB *NEW*
A brand new rugby club will start this Wednesday 9th May for two weeks for all S1-3 boysandgirls. It will be after school from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. We have some rugby competitions coming up so are looking for pupils to get involved and play for the school team. If you have any questions please ask Miss Kedslie.
Drama Club to start Thursday 10th May for pupils in S1-3. Drama Room 2, lunch time. Bring your lunch!
Polar Academy
Can all Polar Academy pupils meet in English room 9 on Wed 2nd May at lunch time, 1.15 prompt. Please bring your lunch. Thanks Mr McKay
SQA Exams
FAO Pupils sitting exams in Bus Ed 4
Comp 3is now being used instead of Bus Ed 4 for exams. If Bus Ed 4 is on your exam timetable go toComp 3instead.
POLAR ACADEMY CHARITY
There are jars in most classrooms for any spare change to raise money for the Polar Academy. The pennies will be used to coverthe perimeter of the school astroturf. Please dig deep and get rid of all of your 1p, 2p and 5p pieces.
Thanks, The Polar Academy
Homework Hub - takes place on Wednesday and Thursday lunchtimes: 1:15 to 1:45 in Bus Ed Room 4. Come along and do some homework or check Show My Homework, We can also help you log in if you have forgotten how to. (Mrs Burns)
English Supported Study - "English supported study is on every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30 in English rooms 3&4. All seniors welcome!"