A huge thank you to all who have contributed to our Ukraine fundraising appeal. At the point of emailing, the total raised is £1,085 and rising. All donations via ParentPay.
The number of pupils testing positive for Covid over the past 7 days was 38 This is 1 more than last week and serves to remind us that COVID is still with us so we must remain vigilant. I am pleased to see so many of our students (80%+)continuing to wear face coverings in classrooms. This is helping to reduce levels of anxiety amongst those who feel vulnerable and assists in reducing the number who become infected with COVID and have to self- isolate. Given that we are still experiencing high numbers of positive cases within the JGHS community, I anticipate that we will be continuing with face coverings and all other mitigations until the Easter Holiday.
- Our
school counsellor is keen to accept donations for counselling resources
for JGHS and the local primaries. Examples include: Fidget toys,
Poppits, useable play doh, Kerplunk, Guess who, Frustration, Connect 4,
Uno, Dobble, Dominos, Jenga, Playing cards large plastic storage boxes and
any large storage bags. Any such donations gratefully received and may be
dropped off at reception.
- On
Wednesday of this week, a BBC film crew were with us to film Mr
Jennings, one of our Psychology teachers. The BBC are developing a
feature length documentary about his family’s contribution to medical
research into dementia. Their morning with us involved a film crew
accompanying him into school on Wednesday to observe him teaching a few
Psychology classes.
- We
will have a lost property stall just outside the forum next Friday,
25th March during break. Any items not collected will be donated to
charity. We have lots of keys so, if you have lost a set please come and
look.
- For
those who missed the teenage booster vaccine (for S3 upwards),
Child Health are arranging some mop-up clinics. Please call their office
on 0131 446 4082 to arrange an appointment. Students who missed the
vaccine will be recalled next year.
- An
urgent call for any outstanding HPV vaccine forms to be returned as
soon as possible please. Child Health cannot guarantee that there will be
sufficient time for self-consent on the day.
- A
reminder that the next Parent Council meeting is on Tuesday 22
March at 7pm. There will be an update on Active Schools
by our Active Schools Coordinator, Eliot Ambrose, and a presentation by
Faculty Head, Ashling Dolan, on the Maths curriculum. We will
send out the link before the meeting via the school email. Please
email the PC at jghscouncilcomms@gmail.com
by 12 noon on Monday if you have any questions or issues you would
like included in the Head Teacher’s update. For further information on the
work of the PC please see the PC website https://jghsparentcouncil.org/
where you can also find recordings of previous meetings.
- Wednesday
16th March was Young Carers’ Action Day. The aim was to raise
awareness about young carers nationwide and this year’s theme was
isolation. This theme was chosen by young carers to draw attention
to their situation which often leaves them unable to join in activities
enjoyed by their peers. This
link above gives information about young carers. Please contact Fiona
Oatman or Richard Sievwright for any further information. Admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk
- Covid protocols
- Please ‘phone or email the school to inform us if your child tests
positive for COVID. Include test date and whether it was a LFD (Home
test) or PCR.
- Anyone testing positive for a Lateral Flow Test (Home Test) should
immediately self-isolate in line with current Government Guidelines.
- Taking regular lateral flow tests and getting vaccinated are among
our best mitigations to limit the spread of Covid. You can find out where
to get lateral flow and PCR tests on the NHS website. The vaccination
booster programme has expanded, so you may now be eligible to book yours.
But, again, the NHS website has the information you’ll need.
- Please continue to access the NHS Guidance so that you will know when you should get tested for Covid19.
- If/when, there are changes to COVID mitigations affecting schools I will write to all members of our school community and give you
as much notice as possible.
- Easter
Basketball Camps
are as follows:
- S1&2
Camp
from 1-3pm each day
- On
Tuesday & Thursday Girls camp from 3-5pm
- Monday,
Wednesday
and Friday 3-5pm U16&18 camp
- you
can access all by following link below https://the-crags-centre.class4kids.co.uk/camps
- Congratulations
to:
- Seumas
Cross (S5)
who is currently performing in the King's Theatre with the Bohemians
Lyric Opera company in their production of Shrek -the musical , which was
postponed from March 2020. Following this, from the 7th-12th April he is
travelling to New York with the Theatre School of Scotland (TSoS) having
successfully auditioned to be part of a team chosen to represent Scotland
in the Tartan Day Parade on 5th Avenue . The TSoS students will be
leading the parade on Saturday 9th as well as performing at a civic event
hosted by the Scottish Government. The remainder of their time in New
York will be filled with theatre workshops on Broadway and attending
Broadway performances.
- Freya
Mowbray (S2), Dylan Daunt and Jessica Taylor (both S3) who have been selected
to represent Scottish Schools in the International Cross-Country Championships
at Pembrey Country Park (near Swansea), Wales on Saturday 26 March 2022.
- Clelia Ribeca (S3), Hanga Eory (Best in S4 year group) and Hugo Verity-Povoas (Best in S3 and in the School), who took part in the Intermediate UKMT Maths Competition a few weeks ago. All three pupils qualified for the Pink Kangaroo round and completed it yesterday. All pupils who took part in the competition are invited to get their certificate and results from Ms Dolan in 2.07 on Tuesday lunchtime at Maths Club.
- Dates:
- 22 March Parent Council meeting
- 6-7 April HPV vaccine
- 8 April Term ends at 12.55
- 25 April All resume
My quote for the week: "‘Spring will come and so
will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer’’. (A Krizzan)
Best wishes to all for a bright weekend packed with
sunshine.
Donald
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