JGHS News: October 2012

Wednesday 31 October 2012

Edinburgh and Midlothian Schools Swimming Championships

Edinburgh and Midlothian Schools Swimming Championships – Ainslie Park Leisure Centre

Huge congratulations to all pupils who represented the school, and themselves, superbly at Sunday’s Championships.

Below is a breakdown of our fantastic results, some of which qualify our pupils for the upcoming Scottish Championships.

Congratulations!

George Clough Gold (200m Breast) Gold (200m IM)

Jeremy Scott Silver (100m Free) Silver (200m Free)

Both of Jeremy’s times were exceptional and he was only just beaten by an older aged competitor.

Benjo Duheric Silver (200m Fly) Silver (100m Fly)

Hana Duheric Silver (200m Fly) Bronze (100m Fly)

Cara Elliot 5th (100m Free) 5th (200m IM)

Flavia Forbes 5th (200m Free) 8th (200m IM)

In the 200m Free Flavia placed 2nd of the S1 age swimmers.

Kitty Slater 11th (100m Free) 13th (200m Free)

A special mention to our Girls Relay Team, despite having to swim in the open age category (due to the girls being from different age groups) they came 4th, missing out on a bronze medal by 0.3 seconds. Flavia, as the youngest swimmer, did particularly well.

Congratulations again!

Discovery Youth Screen Award

Congratulations go to the following S4 media students who won the Discovery Youth Screen Award in Dundee. This is the second award their short film 'Evanessence' has won this year.

Max McLachlan
Samanatha Harrison
Ruairidh Graham
Lucy Gogoliuk

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Grants4Schools

Grants 4 Schools is the most comprehensive and up to date funding information service available to UK primary and secondary schools. Updated on a daily basis, Grants 4 Schools informs you about grant funding opportunities from the European Union, UK Government Agencies, the Lottery as well as Grant Making Trusts & Foundations.

Anyone; staff or students, who are looking for funding for example;

South Africa Trip
Gap Years
Help with Duke of Edinburgh (trips or equipment)
Hardship funding for school trips which enrich your school experience
Sports equipment grants etc etc

You need to go to the website www.grants4schools.info

You can get your login details by asking your Support for Pupils teacher.

This information will be available on

the school website
shared folder
Plasma TV screens in school
Parents forum network
Next years school planners

Hope you find this useful
Elayn O'Neil SfP

Tuesday 23 October 2012

School Photographs

Dear Parent/Guardian

School Photographs

Following requests from a number of parents we will be offering school photographs to pupils in S1, 4 and 6 on Wednesday 31 October.

We have arranged with Tempest Photography to photograph pupils in S1, S4 and S6. In addition to photographs of individuals, there will also be a group photograph of the entire S6. Some pupils may wish to dress more formally for their photograph.

Pupils in years 1, 4 and 6 who wish to be photographed with siblings who are currently at James Gillespie’s High School should write a note to Mrs Croll by Friday 26 October. Depending on demand these photographs may require to take place on a future arranged date.

An opportunity for other group photographs, e.g. Basketball, Chess, etc, will be offered later in the session.

Proofs of the individual photographs will be handed out, along with details of how to order and prices for each photographic package available, on Thursday 1 November at registration for S1 and S4.

The S6 will receive their proofs and order forms at PSE on Wednesday 14 November to allow time for printing of the whole year photograph. This will be displayed on the S6 notice board in the foyer to allow each pupil to make a decision on purchasing this as well as individual photographs.

We would hope to take the S6 photograph on the quad steps with the clock tower in the background as a memento of their years in the current school before the start of our new school construction. This is dependent on the weather!

The arrangements for the day will be overseen my Mrs Croll (Acting DHT).

Yours sincerely,

Janis Croll (Acting DHT)

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Tuesday 9 October 2012

Decant Information Evening Notes

Usher Hall Carol Concert

USHER HALL CAROL CONCERT – TICKETS GO ON SALE!!

Tickets for this spectacular concert will go on sale from Monday 22nd October, direct from the Usher Hall website or the box office.

Tickets are priced from £6 - £10.

Concert on Tuesday 18th December at 7.30pm

Enjoy a fabulous end-of-year concert with performers from schools in the city: James Gillespie’s High and associated primaries of James Gillespie’s, Sciennes, Tollcross, Preston Street and Royal Mile. There will be a wide range of music played and enjoyed during the evening including classical repertoire and ensembles, traditional Scottish music - such as the marvellous school pipe band, clarsach ensemble, accordions and Gaelic choir- as well as some rock and pop, and this wonderful evening is set to end with an impressive 400-strong choir finale! Hear what musical talent our city has to be proud of in this collaborative concert.

Click to download flyer.

RHIS examination in Elementary Food Hygiene

Congratulations to the following S3 & S5 pupils, who have passed the RHIS examination in Elementary Food Hygiene -

S5
Saba Shafiq
Rachel Paton
Willow Banks
Brandon Blair
Fiona Wort
Ruary Mitchell

S3
Forida Begum
Eva McLaren
Chloe Barron
Sameeha Iqbal
Amy Morrison
Rosa Tonks
Sophie Howden
Ryan Massey
Valerie Jimenez
Isla Pantoon
Ellis Shand
Namra Rizwan

The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate, is ideal for anyone involved in catering including 'high risk' areas (e.g nurseries and care homes), food retailing, food processing and other activities where a sound knowledge of food hygiene is necessary.