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Tuesday 01, December 2009
Graeme High School - Report 1/12/09 |
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Inter-House Quiz
A note to all pupils that the Inter-House Quiz started on Friday 27th November at lunchtime in Room 105. Groups of pupils from each house battled it out over a few rounds of general knowledge. The quiz takes place on the last Friday of every month. Make sure you see your form class prefect to sign up for this event. If you have any questions please contact Mr McLeod.
This Week's Inter-House Events
This week there are 3 Inter-House events taking place during lunchtimes. The events are:
Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December - S2 7-a-side boys Football
Wednesday 2nd December - Debating Tournament (Round 1)
Thursday 3rd December - The PS3 Challenge.
Target Points For Effort
This week staff have been asked to award extra TARGET points to pupils who demonstrate high levels of effort. This counts for every lesson. It is worth noting that this is a particularly important time for S4 as they sit their prelim exams. Ensure that you make your time in class count. These extra TARGET points should not stop you earning your regular points in class for giving your best, coming equipped and displaying a positive attitude.
S5/6 Pupils Entering the Labour Market in May/June 2010
Any S5/S6 pupils who do not wish to consider a full-time course of study and would like some advice and information on looking for work are welcome to attend an information session on Monday, 7th December during periods 3 or 4 in the library with Mr Smith (Careers Adviser).
Friday's Inter-House Scores!!
Well done to Morrison House who managed to top the scores in both of last Friday's Inter-House events. Not only did they come joint-first with Lockhart in the Movie Quote Quiz (the answer was of course Ghostbusters) but they also managed to defeat Lockhart in the team quiz at lunchtime. It should also be noted that Steele House did not even enter a team into the team quiz. Tut tut! Sort it out Steele Prefects!
Christmas Boxes
Each year we ask pupils to bring in items to fill a Christmas box which will be delivered to an elderly person living within the local area. These can be items that you already have at home or else something you may wish to buy that you think an elderly person would appreciate receiving in a box at Christmastime. Even if everyone were to bring in only one item, each form class box would be overflowing! Don't forget to bring in wrapping paper to wrap the box and a Christmas card to be signed by your form class. We sent out 65 boxes last year, so lets see if we send out more than 70 this year!
S1 Inter-House Football
Congratulations to S1 Steele House boys who secured a convincing victory in the S1 Inter-House Football tournament. Well done to all who took part, "good game, good game"! 1st place - Steele House (100 points), 2nd place - Morrison House (75 points) and 3rd place - Lockhart House (50 points).
Welcome To Mrs Harper
A warm Graeme High welcome to Mrs Harper, the School’s new Principal Teacher of English and Literacy. Mrs Harper will also be taking over Referral PT duties for Tutor Groups M11 to M15. The Head Teacher is sure that all pupils and staff in those classes and in the English Department are looking forward to working with Mrs Harper.
S5/6 Parents' Evening
Appointment cards and letters advising of the forthcoming Parents' Evening were issued to the S5 & S6 pupils this week. The Parents' Evening takes place on Monday 14th December, commencing at 4.30 p.m.
S6 Sports Leaders
A group of our pupils, who are following the Sports Leaders course, assisted in the Primary Cross Country event in Callendar Park on Tuesday. Pupils involved were: Lloyd Muir, Calum Rankin, Sarah Garioch, Laura Chisholm, Lauren Tapley, and Stephen Frew.
Ceilidh Band 'On The Road'
The pupils from our Ceilidh Band were out of school on Monday playing at Woodburn nursery. Taking part were: Becky Crichton, Ryan Wells, Alan Rattray, Aimee Rattray, Emma Tripney, Emma Miller, Caitlin Hordon, Jack Condie, Calum Baird and Duncan Swan.
Next Week's Inter-House Eventss
Next week there will be 3 Inter-House events taking place during lunchtimes. Pupils should see their House Prefects during form periods this week to sign up for these events. The events are as follows:
Wednesday 9th December - S3 Basketball Tournament (Games Hall)
Thursday 10th December - S5/6 Table Tennis Tournament (upstairs hall)
Thursday 10th December - Singstar Tournament (venue TBC)
Make sure you see your House Prefects and get signed up for these events by Monday 7th December.
Year Group Assemblies
Last week saw a series of assemblies for all year groups. The topics covered were:
S1 - What makes a good report card (explains the basics needed to succeed in school)
S2 - Introduction to course choices
S3 - Awards presented by Cala Home for a design competition. Awards went to: 1st - Aaron Harkness, 2nd - Grant Sheppard, 3rd - Holly Steele, Commended - Dylan Hunter and Emma Miller
S4 - Advice about prelims and the need to prepare for 'S' Grades.
S5/6 - Target Setting
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