- The first week of the prelims for S4,5 and 6 is almost complete and I’m pleased to report that the operational arrangements are running smoothly. The increasing numbers in the senior school led to us relocating our main venue to the upstairs Sports hall. Thanks to all for your support in reassuring pupils and best preparing them. At the conclusion of the prelim exams we will seek feedback on the arrangements so that we can continue to improve our provision.
- Thank you to all who donated supermarket vouchers for Children 1st. We have received the following thank you message from Caroline Libberton, who is our link at Children 1st in response to our total of £800 +
- “Thanks to the amazing generosity of James Gillespie's High School, children and parents in the local area will be able to experience the same joyful and happy Christmas as families less affected by adversity. Providing practical support through shopping vouchers gives families the flexibility to shop for the things that they want and need over the festive period. Thank you to every family that donated a voucher for their kindness and compassion this Christmas. All the team at Children 1st are hugely grateful for your support.”
- S6 pupils currently taking part in the South Africa project 2020 would greatly appreciate donations of books suitable for both primary and secondary students and filled pencil cases for our partner schools over in South Africa, as they have done for the last few years. Additionally this year, they will also be collecting any unused sporting equipment i.e. boots, running shoes, clothing etc. There is a box at the main school reception where donations can be put. All donations gratefully received.
Dates
- Over the next 2 Fridays at break times, Mrs Sturm, with the help of the ‘Wee Sleep Out’ pupils/elves, will be running bake sales to raise money to assist the various charities that are helping in the wake of the catastrophic bush fires in Australia. Funds raised will be channelled to help out the wildlife and people affected. We raised £262.77 in last Friday’s bake sale.
- The JGHS Parent Council would like to invite everyone from our school community to our next PC meeting on Tues 21st Jan @ 7pm in the Library in the Malala building. If you can't make the date our minutes are online at http://jghscouncil.btck.co.uk and if you have any topics you would like raised at future PC meetings please email us at jghscouncilcomms@gmail.com
- Police Scotland will be doing bike marking on Wednesday the 22/01/20 from 7.30am to 8.30am. Aim to arrive early to avoid missing this round of marking.
- This year’s Instrumental Instruction Parents’ Evenings will be across two nights – Wednesday 22 January & Thursday 23 January 2020. Parents have been sent the relevant details by email.
- S2 Parents' Evenings take place on 28 (Non practical) and 30 January (Practical) 2020. Appointments can be booked online now, an email was sent out to all S2 parents/carers on Tuesday.
- Well done to our winning S2 team who took part in the Construction and Built Environment Challenge, a competition run to encourage young people to consider careers in Engineering and Construction. A number of colleges and universities were involved in putting on challenges for our students, including well building, roof tiling and chimney building, surveying and designing future transportation. Our team performed admirably and were scored on team work, communication and how well they completed the challenges. Our winning team were awarded £300 for the department, a £20 amazon voucher and a trophy for our cabinet! Pupils involved were:
- Nora Alcock 2S3
- Luis Alexander 2T1
- Ollie Baynes 2W1
- Cami Dykstra 2S3
- Tom David 2L1
- Rona Fraser 2R2
- Jackson Gerrard-Ross 2R2
- Christopher Keerie 2S1
- Mazen Nabawi 2S1
- Lina Roy 2S3
- Best wishes to some young trad musicians who will be performing at James Gillespie's Primary as part of their Scots’ Fortnight on the 21st January. The pupils involved are:
- Kaishin Yao 1W2
- Veronika Finnick 1W2
- Mia Tarsia 1R2
- Tom Davis 2L1
- Morwenna Williams 3L1
- Pia Rogers 3L1
- Kate Harrold 3L1
- Emil Griffin 3L1
- Eimear McShea 3S1
- Vivianne Bachmann 3S2
- Hannah Treagus 3S2
- Matthew McKean 3T3
- Stella Bond 3R3
- Alaric Bromiley 3R3
- Louise Macleod 3R3
- Alasdair Scott 3R3
- Chirag Shetty 3R3
- Jasmine Tarsia 3R3
I take this opportunity of wishing all a lovely weekend.
Donald j Macdonald
Headteacher
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