June Newsletter

The June edition of the school newsletter is now available.

This will be added to the normal location on the school website after the summer break when normal access to the school website computer is again available.  Apologies for any inconvenience in the meantime.

2013 SUMMER ROCK SCHOOL

Weekly courses available throughout July for 11-16 year olds:
weeks commencing Monday 8th, Monday 15th and Monday 22nd July from 10.00 - 16.00 Monday to Friday.

These courses are run by working musicians who will be sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to help young musicians.
Learn guitar, bass or drums
Learn how to 'jam'
Play styles such as Rock, Pop, Blues and Funk Learn songs chosen by you Receive a recording of your gig as a momento

Cost: £200 per week includes lunch and soft drinks Spaces are limited so book now!
To reserve a space or for any enquiries email: summerrockschool@gmail.com Or call Jamie on 07900 633 172

Rock Night 2013

We are fortunate to hold this year's JGHS Rock Night at the

Liquid Rooms

 on 

Victoria Street 

on 

12th Sept. 2013 from 7.00 - 9.00pm. 

This concert will feature 12 bands and artists from S2 to S6 and everyone is invited to support them.

Sam McTrusty, lead singer of Twin Atlantic, will record a personal message for these up-and-coming bands of the future.

Tickets are priced £5 available from the door on the night. 

Doors open 6.30pm

Primary - Secondary Instrumental Instruction Policy

Primary - Secondary Instrumental Instruction Policy

This document give full details about the provision of Instrumental Instruction in JGHS.

DRAFT JGHS calendar for session 2013-14

The DRAFT JGHS calendar for session 2013-14 is now available

Please send any comments and feedback to Admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk by midday on Friday 21st June.

The draft version has been updated as at 20th June 2013.  Please feel free to submit further comments regarding these changes.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella - Catch-up vaccination program

It’s not too late to protect your child against Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

NHS Lothian is running a catch-up campaign for young people aged 10 to 17 years who have not received two doses of MMR vaccine.

Some young people missed out on the MMR vaccination when they were younger. Two doses of the vaccine are required to ensure protection.

Information has been sent to parents and guardians of children who are 10 to 17 years old whose health records show they may not have completed the full course of MMR vaccination. NHS Lothian is encouraging parents and guardians of these children to contact their General Practice to arrange MMR vaccination for their child. 

To find out more, visit immunisationscotland.org.uk, download the information leaflet or contact your GP.

Fighting for Peace

Following on from the recent presentation, below are the web links for the YouTube video and the Prezi about Fighting For Peace. 

Prezi http://prezi.com/fnfvwxo7dmd6/
Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7nYnjUW2Y

The Application form is also available.

JGHS Open Day Saturday 8th June

A reminder that the School is hosting an Open Day on Saturday 8th June 2-5pm.

Everyone is warmly invited to come and visit, enjoy a tour of the school, with teas and entertainments provided.

This will be the last chance to see the school in its current form before the bulldozers move in over the summer.

School Improvement Plan

The School Improvement Plan for Session 2013-14 is now available.

May Newsletter published

The May edition of the school newsletter is now available.

Active Schools Extra Curricular and Sports Membership

Due to decant preparation and packing this year’s activities will finish on Friday 7^th June. We look forward to welcoming all back for next year’s varied programme. Thanks again for your support throughout the year.