Friday 20 September

1. Thanks to all who gave us good notice of their child’s involvement in today’s ‘Climate Protest’ event in Edinburgh.
2. The latest information on JGHS ‘’Parents’ Social and Fundraising" can be found here.   We're also planning to include pupil-led fundraising, clubs, and events on the Facebook page, to help with building the sense of community. 
3. We are holding an settling in/social event for parents of our S1 on Thursday 26 September. The details are as follows and also message below -
1. Date: Thursday 26 September 2019
2. Time:  7- 9pm
3. Venue:      Forum (Malala Building)
4. Dress Code:    Casual
5. RSVP:        Friday 20 September by 12pm.
6. EMAIL:       admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk if you wish to attend so we can plan for the numbers. All welcome!
4. Following the redevelopment of our School website, our maths resources have moved. Please note that these are now available to pupils via Office 365.
5. Good luck to all those who are involved in next week’s (Gold)  Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
6. The Police attended on Wednesday morning and security marked 24 bikes. Pupils are asked to be vigilant in ensuring bikes are secured with a high quality lock.
7. It is recommended that pupil’s garments are marked with the individual’s name to allow us to return ‘lost items’ to the rightful owners. Lost property is located in the Welfare office.
8. Thanks for everyone’s support in ensuring that pupils arrive in good time for classes that start each day at 0840.All pupils should be on campus no later than 830.
9. Staff have raised concerns about some senior pupils’ attendance. We know from past experience that lateness to classes and/or poor attendance has a significant adverse impact on attainment. This will be followed up in the next week or two so that pupils causing concern are supported and clear in relation to expectations of all.

I wish all a lovely weekend and hope the sunshine prevails into next week.

Donald j Macdonald

Headteacher