pupil notice

6 January 2009

Canoe Club

Canoe club starts again tonight at Aqualibrium from 8pm till 9pm as usual. Meet in the foyer of Aqualibrium at 7.45pm.

BT Apprenticeship Scheme

   
The 2009 BT Apprenticeship Scheme is now open until 19th January!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

5 January 2009

Barnardo’s Bear

Congratulations to Mr harrow who won Barney with ticket number 10. I will send a cheque to Barnardo’s for £100.  Thanks to all contributors.

BT Apprenticeship Scheme

The 2009 BT Apprenticeship Scheme is now open until 19th January!

19 December

Arrangements for Friday 19 December

Period 1: As normal (Choir and Concert Band rehearsal in Hall).
Period 2: As normal for Upper School (S4 – S6) (Concert Band may be required in Music department –see information circulated by the department.)
Lower School (S1 – S3) report to classes then taken to Hall once registered. Service approx. 10.20 – 10.50.
Interval: 10.55 – 11.30 (1st bell 11.25). 
Period 3: 11.30 – 12.30
Upper School (S4 – S6) report to classes then taken to Hall from 11.50. Service approx. 11.55 – 12.25
Lower School (S1 – S3) will remain in classes for the whole period.
Lunch 12.30 – 1.15 (1st bell 1.10 – pupils go to Period 5 classes).
Period 5:  1.15 – 1.30.  Go to Pd 5 classes and wait to be called to hall.
1.30 – 2.30:  Christmas Extravaganza; Dismissal 2.30 (or at end of Extravaganza if earlier).

End of Term - Concert Band and Choir Rehearsals

All members of the school Concert Band and choir are reminded to attend rehearsals for end-of-term services during Periods 1 & 2 today.  Rehearsals will take place in the school Assembly Hall.

House Assemblies

House assemblies are cancelled this week.

Barnardo’s Bear

Congratulations to Mr harrow who won Barney with ticket number 10.  I will send a cheque to Barnardo’s for £100.  Thanks to all contributors.

BT Apprenticeship Scheme

 
The 2009 BT Apprenticeship Scheme is now open until 19th January                                                                                    

18 December

Christmas Concert

The staff of the Music and Drama Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took part in the school Christmas Concert on Tuesday evening, as well as those who put in lots of work behind the scenes, for their contribution towards making it such a successful event.
Thanks also to class teachers for allowing pupils out of their timetabled lessons in order to attend rehearsals.

End of Term - Concert Band and Choir Rehearsals

As detailed in the published end-of-term arrangements for Friday, please note that the school Concert Band and Choir will rehearse for the end-of-term services during Periods 1 and 2 on Friday, and will perform at said services later that day.  All band and choir members should report to the Assembly Hall immediately after registration.

House Assemblies

House assemblies are cancelled this week.

Art Club & Drum and Bass Club

Art Club and Drum and Bass Club are now finished for the year.  They will both resume in January.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

17 December

Thank You

The Support for Learning Department would like to thank all pupils and staff who supported their Christmas Fayre on Tuesday.  The Dept in now closed for Christmas - only joking!  Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

Eco-School Trash Lottery

From Monday the Eco-Team are carrying out another trash lottery.  Even if you don’t win a prize you can help make the school a more pleasant place by putting rubbish in the bins.

Rag Bag

The next Rag-Bag collection will be on Wednesday, 25th February.  If you get new stuff over the Christmas holidays, don’t throw away any old clothes, shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen because you can help the environment, support people in developing countries and add to the school fund by keeping them aside.  Rag-bags and collection details will be issued in the new term.  Thanks to all of you have contributed to Rag-Bag this year!
Cathy

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

House Assemblies

House assemblies are cancelled this week.

Art Club & Drum and Bass Club

Art Club and Drum and Bass Club are now finished for the year.  They will both resume in January.

Lost Property

If anyone has lost a mobile phone or a watch, please see the office.

Christmas Cake Display

The S5, S6 Christmas Cake display will be set up in Home Economics, Room G10, on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday the 17th December. Anyone wishing to view cakes the room will be open during lunchtime both days. S5 and S6 with cakes may wish to organise transport for their cakes for Wednesday after school.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

S1 Science Club

The science club is on Wednesday Lunchtime at 13:10 in room 2.8. The following pupils have permission to be let out 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

16 December

Student Council Meeting

As last week’s meeting was cancelled there will a meeting at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 16th December

Eco-School Trash Lottery

From Monday the Eco-Team are carrying out another trash lottery.  Even if you don’t win a prize you can help make the school a more pleasant place by putting rubbish in the bins.

Rag Bag

The next Rag-Bag collection will be on Wednesday, 25th February.  If you get new stuff over the Christmas holidays, don’t throw away any old clothes, shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen because you can help the environment, support people in developing countries and add to the school fund by keeping them aside.  Rag-bags and collection details will be issued in the new term.  Thanks to all of you have contributed to Rag-Bag this year!
Cathy

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

House Assemblies

House assemblies are cancelled this week.

Art Club & Drum and Bass Club

Art Club and Drum and Bass Club are now finished for the year.  They will both resume in January.

Lost Property

If anyone has lost a mobile phone, a pair of glasses or a watch, please see the office.

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Canoe Club

There will be no Canoe Club this evening.  Canoe Club starts again on Tuesday 6th January at 7.45pm, Aqualibrium.

Christmas Concert Rehearsals (Hall)

Period 2           Intermediate Choir
Period 4           Concert Band
Lunch time 1.10 Intermediate Choir
Period 5           Senior Choir
Period 6           S2 Song writers

Christmas Cake Display

The S5, S6 Christmas Cake display will be set up in Home Economics, Room G10, on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday the 17th December. Anyone wishing to view cakes the room will be open during lunchtime both days. S5 and S6 with cakes may wish to organise transport for their cakes for Wednesday after school.

Badminton

The final of the senior boys singles will take place in the Hall on Wednesday 17 December. 
Please note there will be no more courts available for play from now until after the holidays, when the Level Doubles Competitions will begin.

16 December

Student Council Meeting

As last week’s meeting was cancelled there will a meeting at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 16th December

Eco-School Trash Lottery

From Monday the Eco-Team are carrying out another trash lottery.  Even if you don’t win a prize you can help make the school a more pleasant place by putting rubbish in the bins.

Rag Bag

The next Rag-Bag collection will be on Wednesday, 25th February.  If you get new stuff over the Christmas holidays, don’t throw away any old clothes, shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen because you can help the environment, support people in developing countries and add to the school fund by keeping them aside.  Rag-bags and collection details will be issued in the new term.  Thanks to all of you have contributed to Rag-Bag this year!
Cathy

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

House Assemblies

House assemblies are cancelled this week.

Art Club & Drum and Bass Club

Art Club and Drum and Bass Club are now finished for the year.  They will both resume in January.

Lost Property

If anyone has lost a mobile phone, a pair of glasses or a watch, please see the office.

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Canoe Club

There will be no Canoe Club this evening.  Canoe Club starts again on Tuesday 6th January at 7.45pm, Aqualibrium.

Christmas Concert Rehearsals (Hall)

Period 2           Intermediate Choir
Period 4           Concert Band
Lunch time 1.10 Intermediate Choir
Period 5           Senior Choir
Period 6           S2 Song writers

Christmas Cake Display

The S5, S6 Christmas Cake display will be set up in Home Economics, Room G10, on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday the 17th December. Anyone wishing to view cakes the room will be open during lunchtime both days. S5 and S6 with cakes may wish to organise transport for their cakes for Wednesday after school.

Badminton

The final of the senior boys singles will take place in the Hall on Wednesday 17 December. 
Please note there will be no more courts available for play from now until after the holidays, when the Level Doubles Competitions will begin.

15 December

S6 Students

Would all S6 students please meet in the Conference room at 1.30pm on Monday 15th December for a quick meeting.  W. Crossan

Christmas Lunch

Reminder to pupils that the Canteen will have their Christmas lunch on tomorrow.  You can still go even if you have not previously indicated that you would like to have your Christmas lunch. 

Student Council Meeting

As last week’s meeting was cancelled there will a meeting at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 16th December

Eco-School Trash lottery

From Monday the Eco-Team are carrying out another trash lottery.  Even if you don’t win a prize you can help make the school a more pleasant place by putting rubbish in the bins.

Rag Bag

The next Rag-Bag collection will be on Wednesday, 25th February.  If you get new stuff over the Christmas holidays, don’t throw away any old clothes, shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen because you can help the environment, support people in developing countries and add to the school fund by keeping them aside.  Rag-bags and collection details will be issued in the new term.  Thanks to all of you have contributed to Rag-Bag this year!
Cathy

Missing Library Books

The pupils listed below have overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/8. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils.  Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.

Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/8. 

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm   Please also allow them to rehearse Monday period 4.
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

12 December

S6 Students

Would all S6 students please meet in the Conference room at 1.30pm on Monday 15th December for a quick meeting.  W. Crossan

Christmas Concert Rehearsals

Please allow Intermediate choir to rehearse their Concert programme Friday Period 3 and lunchtime 1.10.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Healthy Me

The final Healthy Me of the term will be held in the Assembly Hall on Friday of this week.  The theme is “Are you ready for Christmas?”  Various outside agencies will be setting up information on Complementary Therapies, skincare, drugs and alcohol.  There will be the opportunity to take part in activities and also to listen to (and take part in) Percussion sessions with Jamie Kennedy.

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

Missing Library Books

The pupils who have overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/8. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils.  Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.
Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/8. 

11 December

S6 Students

Would all S6 students please meet in the Conference room at 1.30pm on Monday 15th December for a quick meeting.  W. Crossan

Please Note

All students intending to leave school at the end of this term – Friday 19 December, must collect a leaving form from the school office.  The form must be completed and submitted to your Head of House by Wednesday 17 December at the very latest. If you are leaving school, you can’t legally be employed until after the statutory leaving date, which is 19 December.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Christmas Concert Rehearsals

Please allow Intermediate choir to rehearse their Concert programme Friday Period 3 and lunchtime 1.10.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

S2 Song Writing Competion

Congratulations to all S 2 music classes.
You presented a total of twenty three original songs.
The winning team was from 2C
Their song will be performed at the Christmas Concert where they will be presented with the Kenneth Gilchrist Memorial Trophy.

Young Scot Cards

Young Scot cannot supply replacement cards till the end of January.  If you need a replacement they will supply a temporary white card with your details on it. Once new cards are available you will be able to swap your temporary card for a new card.
Mr Crossan has a list of those who have ordered and paid for replacements and these people will be eligible to buy school dance tickets.

Healthy Me

The final Healthy Me of the term will be held in the Assembly Hall on Friday of this week.  The theme is “Are you ready for Christmas?”  Various outside agencies will be setting up information on Complementary Therapies, skincare, drugs and alcohol.  There will be the opportunity to take part in activities and also to listen to (and take part in) Percussion sessions with Jamie Kennedy.

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

Lost school bag

A black and grey Nike school bag was lost from the boys’ cloakroom four weeks ago and is still missing.  If anyone has taken it by mistake please return it to Mr Gallagher. The owner will be very pleased to have it back and will exact no retribution.  If you know anything about the bag please let Mr Gallagher know.

Missing Library Books

Pupils should return overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/8. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils. Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.
Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/8. 

10 December

Young Scot Cards

Young Scot cannot supply replacement cards till the end of January.  If you need a replacement they will supply a temporary white card with your details on it. Once new cards are available you will be able to swap your temporary card for a new card.
Mr Crossan has a list of those who have ordered and paid for replacements and these people will be eligible to buy school dance tickets.

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

Lost school bag

A black and grey Nike school bag was lost from the boys’ cloakroom four weeks ago and is still missing.  If anyone has taken it by mistake please return it to Mr Gallagher. The owner will be very pleased to have it back and will exact no retribution.  If you know anything about the bag please let Mr Gallagher know.

Missing Library Books

The pupils listed below have overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/8. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils.  Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.
Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/8. 

Student Council

There will be a meeting of the Student Council at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 9th December.
All members must attend.

Choir

Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

9 December

Young Scot Cards

Young Scot cannot supply replacement cards till the end of January.  If you need a replacement they will supply a temporary white card with your details on it. Once new cards are available you will be able to swap your temporary card for a new card.
Mr Crossan has a list of those who have ordered and paid for replacements and these people will be eligible to buy school dance tickets.

Charity Raffle

S6 pupils are running a raffle for “Barney”, the Barnardo’s Bear.  Tickets are £1 each to get a chance to win a cuddly teddy bear.  The person who buys the lucky square wins.  Proceeds will go to Barnardo’s, a well respected Children’s charity that has been helping over 13,000 vulnerable children every year in Scotland.  S6 will sell squares in the foyer at interval and will take the raffle to register classes in the mornings. 

Lost school bag

A black and grey Nike school bag was lost from the boys’ cloakroom four weeks ago and is still missing.  If anyone has taken it by mistake please return it to Mr Gallagher. The owner will be very pleased to have it back and will exact no retribution.  If you know anything about the bag please let Mr Gallagher know.

Missing Library Books

The pupils listed below have overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/8. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils.  Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.
Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/8. 

Student Council

There will be a meeting of the Student Council at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 9th December.
All members must attend.

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

8 December

Please Note

All students intending to leave school at the end of this term – Friday 19 December, must collect a leaving form from the school office.  The form must be completed and submitted to your Head of House by Wednesday 17 December at the very latest.

Young Scot Cards

Young Scot cannot supply replacement cards till the end of January.  If you need a replacement they will supply a temporary white card with your details on it. Once new cards are available you will be able to swap your temporary card for a new card.
Mr Crossan has a list of those who have ordered and paid for replacements and these people will be eligible to buy school dance tickets.

Lost Property

If anyone has lost a scarf or a chain please see the office.

Lost school bag

A black and grey Nike school bag was lost from the boys’ cloakroom four weeks ago and is still missing.  If anyone has taken it by mistake please return it to Mr Gallagher. The owner will be very pleased to have it back and will exact no retribution.  If you know anything about the bag please let Mr Gallagher know.

KINTYRE SCHOOLS PIPE BANDS

Mr Steven McWhirter will not be in school today for drumming lessons.

Missing Library Books

The pupils listed below have overdue library books. They should return the book or the replacement cost to the school librarian by Friday 12/12/08. Letters with details have been issued to all the pupils.  Pupils who fail to do return the book or pay the replacement cost will not be permitted to take part in school extra curricular activities such as the school dance or school outings.
Another set of letters has been issued on 5 December for other pupils who have overdue books.  They will also forfeit the right to take part in school arranged activities if they do not return the books by 12/12/08. 

Student Council

There will be a meeting of the Student Council at 1.10 pm in the Conference Room on Tuesday, 9th December.
All members must attend.

Chef School

This is our last session of 2008.  A very big thank you to all who helped at chef school this year, staff and pupils.  A special thank you to Lovisa Emilsson, Catherine Scott Dodd and Natasha Lee the team leaders!

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

Download the music Rota here

5 December

Please Note

All students intending to leave school at the end of this term – Friday 19 December, must collect a leaving form from the school office.  The form must be completed and submitted to your Head of House by Wednesday 17 December at the very latest.

Young Scot Cards

Young Scot cannot supply replacement cards till the end of January.  If you need a replacement they will supply a temporary white card with your details on it. Once new cards are available you will be able to swap your temporary card for a new card.
Mr Crossan has a list of those who have ordered and paid for replacements and these people will be eligible to buy school dance tickets.

Kintyre Schools’ Pipe Bands

Hopefully Mr Steve McWhirter will be here this coming Monday to tutor drumming.  Rota is attached and displayed in the usual places.  I’ve left the rota the same as last week.

Highland Parish Badminton

Badminton Club is cancelled tonight, and will resume in the New Year

ICT CHALLENGE

Any pupil interested in competing in an ICT creative challenge to help reduce illegal downloads, copyright infringements etc please come along to a short meeting at Friday interval in room 1.7.  Fantastic prizes to be won!  Mrs McGeachy

MAKI - Volleyball Competition

The MAKI volleyball competition takes place next Wednesday afternoon in the Victoria Hall. Campbeltown Grammar School are the current joint holders of the overall MAKI sports league trophy and we will therefore need to field two good volleyball teams for this event.
Any pupil in S5 and S6 interested in participating in this competition must attend the PE department on Friday afternoon for some practice and to work out the teams for Wednesday.

Lost Property

There are various pieces of lost property in the office, if it is not claimed by Friday then it will be give to the Charity Shop.
Scarf, a watch, various pieces of jewellery, glasses, keys, and an inhaler

4 December

Displaced class

Would Mr Lowe’s S3 Geography class please remember to go to Mr Wilson’s room period 3
as there is an exam in Mrs Casey’s room.

Kintyre Schools Pipe Band

Band Practice CANCELLED tonight. I McKerral

ICT CHALLENGE

Any pupil interested in competing in an ICT creative challenge to help reduce illegal downloads, copyright infringements etc please come along to a short meeting at Friday interval in room 1.7.  Fantastic prizes to be won!  Mrs McGeachy

MAKI - Volleyball Competition

The MAKI volleyball competition takes place next Wednesday afternoon in the Victoria Hall. Campbeltown Grammar School are the current joint holders of the overall MAKI sports league trophy and we will therefore need to field two good volleyball teams for this event.
Any pupil in S5 and S6 interested in participating in this competition must attend the PE department on Friday afternoon for some practice and to work out the teams for Wednesday.

S5/6 Supported Study

S5/6 Supported Study Classes begin on Monday, 1st December.  Each class will last for one hour (3.45 to 4.45).  Classes will take place until 11th December.  There will be no classes during the last week of term.  Supported Study will resume again on 5th January for two weeks.
If you require a bus pass you should ask your supported study teacher.
Please see list for those classes which have been cancelled as there are fewer than two applicants.

Christmas Cards

Pupils will be coming around classes to sell Christmas cards Wed, Thurs, Fri this week.  Four for £1.00 25 for £5 Please buy them all. C. Oman

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Lost Property

There are various pieces of lost property in the office, if it is not claimed by Friday then it will be give to the Charity Shop.
Scarf, a watch, various pieces of jewellery, glasses, keys, and an inhaler

3 December

S5/6 Supported Study

S5/6 Supported Study Classes begin on Monday, 1st December.  Each class will last for one hour (3.45 to 4.45).  Classes will take place until 11th December.  There will be no classes during the last week of term.  Supported Study will resume again on 5th January for two weeks.
If you require a bus pass you should ask your supported study teacher.
Please see list for those classes which have been cancelled as there are fewer than two applicants.

Christmas Cards

Pupils will be coming around classes to sell Christmas cards Wed, Thurs, Fri this week.  Four for £1.00 25 for £5 Please buy them all. C. Oman

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

S1 Science Club

The Science Club is on Wednesday Lunchtime at 13:10 in room 2.8.

Lost Property

There are various pieces of lost property in the office, if it is not claimed by Friday then it will be give to the Charity Shop.
Scarf, a watch, various pieces of jewellery, glasses, keys, and an inhaler

2 December

Christmas Cards

Pupils will be coming around classes to sell Christmas cards Wed, Thurs, Fri this week.  Four for £1.00 25 for £5 Please buy them all. C. Oman

Resource Centre

Due to S4 Prelims taking place in the Resource Centre, access will be limited. Opening times will be as follows:
Monday’s 1st, 8th and 15th December -  Lunchtime S1 only
Tuesday 9th December -  Lunchtime S1-S6 (closed 2nd December)
Thursday’s 4th and 11th December -  Lunchtime S1-S6
These are subject to change
Please remember that books should still be returned by the due date given.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

1 December

PIPE BAND

Practice for drummers in school for the next 3 Mondays nights.  Juvenile drummers please attend 4.30 - 6.00pm and novice drummers 6.00 - 7.30pm.

Resource Centre

Due to S4 Prelims taking place in the Resource Centre, access will be limited. Opening times will be as follows:
Monday’s 1st, 8th and 15th December - Lunchtime S1 only
Tuesday 9th December - Lunchtime S1-S6 (closed 2nd December)
Thursday’s 4th and 11th December - Lunchtime S1-S6
These are subject to change
Please remember that books should still be returned by the due date given.

Healthy Me

To coincide with World Aids Day there will be an extra helping of ‘Healthy Me’ today (Monday) in Rm G10 at lunchtime.  Come along to keep up to date with information on HIV and AIDS.

Kintyre Schools’ Pipe Bands

Mr Steve McWhirter will be tutoring drumming for the next few Mondays.  Rota is attached
and displayed in the usual places.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

The music rota can be downloaded here.

28 November

Kintyre Schools’ Pipe Bands

Mr Steve McWhirter will be tutoring drumming for the next few Mondays.  Rota is attached
and displayed in the usual places.

Healthy Me Feel Good Friday

Come along to the Assembly Hall on Friday lunchtime to celebrate St Andrews Day with music, song and dance.  See KEPT with the Red Hot Chilli Pipers on stage at Glasgow Fruit market, take part in a massive Strip the Willow, listen to the wonderful voice of Hannah McGuiness and a set from a KEPT mini band.  As a finale - which member of staff will be belting out 500 miles by the Proclaimers? Not to be missed!
L Millar

URGENT - Please READ to all S5 and S6

SRU Rugby Coaching Course
The rugby coaching course scheduled for today (Friday) has had to be cancelled due to the coach having sustained a back injury. The course will be re-scheduled and this information will be given to you as soon as possible.
Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note the Jog Scotland Workshop this afternoon is still on.

Fire Doors

The Fire Doors are there to prevent the spread of smoke and flames if there were to be a fire. It means the doors have to be quite heavy, with strong springs. Make sure you open them or hold them open ONLY USING THE HANDLES.  DO NOT hold the edges of the doors with your fingers, or try to stop them closing by holding the edges, as this creates the risk of injury.

CHILDREN IN NEED

Can anyone who still has money to donate to Children in Need, please give it to the school office no later than lunchtime, Friday 28th November.  Thanks.

27 November

Kintyre Youth Forum Project

Come along to KYES to find out more about joining the local youth forum on Thursday 27 November 7pm till 9pm.  Free mince pies and hot chocolate.

S4 prelims – Seating Lists

The seating lists for the Prelim Exams starting on Monday of next week are now posted in the foyer.  Pupils should check that they have been allocated a seat for each exam and a seat number for the exams being held in the Gyms.  M Casey

All S5/6 pupils

Solent Peoples Theatre will visit the school on Thursday 27th November to present a theatre workshop activity called “Meet the Wiltons”.  It is a Financial Inclusion Project, sponsored by the Scottish Government.  The project is lead by Argyll and Bute Community Housing Association and is about person finance.
It comprises a play followed by a workshop activity.  Pupils will complete a questionnaire at the end of the workshop. 

It will involve S5/6 as follows: Theatre event in CGS Assembly Hall
9.50 till 12:00 Session 1 Register groups 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 and 6.4
1.45 till 3.35 Session 2 Register groups 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 6.2
Pupils involved in session 1 will be excused their period one class at 9.45 and should go straight to the hall.  Those involved in this session will have the morning break as usual.  All pupils will go to period 4 classes as normal. 

Fire Doors

The Fire Doors are there to prevent the spread of smoke and flames if there were to be a fire. It means the doors have to be quite heavy, with strong springs. Make sure you open them or hold them open ONLY USING THE HANDLES.  DO NOT hold the edges of the doors with your fingers, or try to stop them closing by holding the edges, as this creates the risk of injury.

Litter

Pupils who go to the town at lunchtime are again reminded that they must put all litter in the litter bins provided at various points between Main Street and the School.  Pupils identified as having dropped litter will be banned from going to the town at lunchtime.

Path down the grass slope

The mud path down the grass slope opposite the main entrance must NOT be used a route to or from the town. This area is OUT OF BOUNDS and anyone found using it will incur a punishment.

CHILDREN IN NEED

Can anyone who still has money to donate to Children in Need, please give it to the school office no later than lunchtime, Friday 28th November.  Thanks.

Lunchtime Badminton

Students should not require to ask out early in order to play lunchtime badminton matches.
If there are any exceptions to the rule, I will issue the player(s) with a note.  Thank you, A Millar

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

26 November

S4 prelims – Seating Lists

The seating lists for the Prelim Exams starting on Monday of next week are now posted in the foyer.  Pupils should check that they have been allocated a seat for each exam and a seat number for the exams being held in the Gyms.  M Casey

All S5/6 pupils

Solent Peoples Theatre will visit the school on Thursday 27th November to present a theatre workshop activity called “Meet the Wiltons”.  It is a Financial Inclusion Project, sponsored by the Scottish Government.  The project is lead by Argyll and Bute Community Housing Association and is about person finance.
It comprises a play followed by a workshop activity.  Pupils will complete a questionnaire at the end of the workshop. 

It will involve S5/6 as follows: Theatre event in CGS Assembly Hall
9.50 till 12:00 Session 1 Register groups 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 and 6.4
1.45 till 3.35 Session 2 Register groups 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 6.2
Pupils involved in session 1 will be excused their period one class at 9.45 and should go straight to the hall.  Those involved in this session will have the morning break as usual.  All pupils will go to period 4 classes as normal. 

Fire Doors

The Fire Doors are there to prevent the spread of smoke and flames if there were to be a fire. It means the doors have to be quite heavy, with strong springs. Make sure you open them or hold them open ONLY USING THE HANDLES.  DO NOT hold the edges of the doors with your fingers, or try to stop them closing by holding the edges, as this creates the risk of injury.
Litter
Pupils who go to the town at lunchtime are again reminded that they must put all litter in the litter bins provided at various points between Main Street and the School.  Pupils identified as having dropped litter will be banned from going to the town at lunchtime.

Path down the grass slope

The mud path down the grass slope opposite the main entrance must NOT be used a route to or from the town. This area is OUT OF BOUNDS and anyone found using it will incur a punishment.

CHILDREN IN NEED

Can anyone who still has money to donate to Children in Need, please give it to the school office no later than lunchtime, Friday 28th November.  Thanks.

S4

The Tree of Knowledge exam preparation workshop which was postponed from 14th November take place on Wednesday (26th November).
4.1 and 4.2 registration classes should report to the back gym immediately after registration on Wednesday and will remain until the end of period 3.
4.3 and 4.4 registration classes will report to the back gym at the start of period 4 and will remain there until the end of period 6. 
Break and lunchtimes will be as normal.

Skills For Work Pupils

Skills for Work pupils to attend Tree of Knowledge presentation. 4.1 & 4.2 pupils to go to core classes for period 4, classes 4.3 & 4.4 go to their placement from 11:05 until 11:45 ensuring they are back at CGS for period 4 in the Assembly Hall.

Lunchtime Badminton

Students should not require to ask out early in order to play lunchtime badminton matches.
If there are any exceptions to the rule, I will issue the player(s) with a note.  Thank you, A Millar

CARDIO COMBAT

The last Cardio Combat session of the year will take place on Tuesday 25th November at 4pm - come along and give it a try!

Sports Hall Athletics

The Kintyre contest for the Sports Hall Athletics is on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown starting at 12.30pm. Entries will be taken from 12.00 noon, entry £1.00.
Trophies and Medals will be presented for overall winners.

School Badminton Competitions

A reminder to those who still have to play games in the early rounds of the singles competitions - you are holding us back!!!  In addition, with the onset of S4 prelims in just under 2 weeks, I would really like any games involving S4 students to progress as quickly as possible.  Thank you.  A Millar

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

25 November

Fire Doors

The Fire Doors are there to prevent the spread of smoke and flames if there were to be a fire. It means the doors have to be quite heavy, with strong springs. Make sure you open them or hold them open ONLY USING THE HANDLES.  DO NOT hold the edges of the doors with your fingers, or try to stop them closing by holding the edges, as this creates the risk of injury.

Litter

Pupils who go to the town at lunchtime are again reminded that they must put all litter in the litter bins provided at various points between Main Street and the School.  Pupils identified as having dropped litter will be banned from going to the town at lunchtime.

Path down the grass slope

The mud path down the grass slope opposite the main entrance must NOT be used a route to or from the town. This area is OUT OF BOUNDS and anyone found using it will incur a punishment.

Canoe Club

Canoe club is cancelled this evening due to the S1 parent evening.

CHILDREN IN NEED

Can anyone who still has money to donate to Children in Need please give it to the school office no later than lunchtime, Friday 28th November.  Thanks.

All S6

All S6 to attend a special workshop led by ex-Olympic ski champion Andy McKechnie in the Assembly Hall period 2 Tuesday 25 November.  Mr Wilson

S4

The Tree of Knowledge exam preparation workshop which was postponed from 14th November take place on Wednesday (26th November).
4.1 and 4.2 registration classes should report to the back gym immediately after registration on Wednesday and will remain until the end of period 3.
4.3 and 4.4 registration classes will report to the back gym at the start of period 4 and will remain there until the end of period 6. 
Break and lunchtimes will be as normal.

Lunchtime Badminton

Students should not require to ask out early in order to play lunchtime badminton matches.
If there are any exceptions to the rule, I will issue the player(s) with a note.  Thank you, A Millar

All S5/6 pupils

Solent Peoples Theatre will visit the school on Thursday 27th November to present a theatre workshop activity called “Meet the Wiltons”.  It is a Financial Inclusion Project, sponsored by the Scottish Government.  The project is lead by Argyll and Bute Community Housing Association and is about person finance.
It comprises a play followed by a workshop activity.  Pupils will complete a questionnaire at the end of the workshop. 

It will involve S5/6 as follows: Theatre event in CGS Assembly Hall
9.50 till 12:00 Session 1 Register groups 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 and 6.4
1.45 till 3.35 Session 2 Register groups 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 6.2
Pupils involved in session 1 will be excused their period one class at 9.45 and should go straight to the hall.  Those involved in this session will have the morning break as usual.  All pupils will go to period 4 classes as normal. 

CARDIO COMBAT

The last Cardio Combat session of the year will take place on Tuesday 25th November at 4pm - come along and give it a try!

Sports Hall Athletics

The Kintyre contest for the Sports Hall Athletics is on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown starting at 12.30pm. Entries will be taken from 12.00 noon, entry £1.00.
Trophies and Medals will be presented for overall winners.

School Badminton Competitions

A reminder to those who still have to play games in the early rounds of the singles competitions - you are holding us back!!!  In addition, with the onset of S4 prelims in just under 2 weeks, I would really like any games involving S4 students to progress as quickly as possible.  Thank you.  A Millar

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

Download the music rota here

20 November

All S5/6 pupils

Solent Peoples Theatre will visit the school on Thursday 27th November to present a theatre workshop activity called “Meet the Wiltons”.  It is a Financial Inclusion Project, sponsored by the Scottish Government.  The project is lead by Argyll and Bute Community Housing Association and is about person finance.
It comprises a play followed by a workshop activity.  Pupils will complete a questionnaire at the end of the workshop. 

It will involve S5/6 as follows: Theatre event in CGS Assembly Hall
9.50 till 12:00 Session 1 Register groups 5.1, 5.2, 6.3 and 6.4
1.45 till 3.35 Session 2 Register groups 5.3, 5.4, 6.1 and 6.2
Pupils involved in session 1 will be excused their period one class at 9.45 and should go straight to the hall.  Those involved in this session will have the morning break as usual.  All pupils will go to period 4 classes as normal. 

CARDIO COMBAT

The last Cardio Combat session of the year will take place on Tuesday 25th November at 4pm - come along and give it a try!

Pupils on stage area without permission

Pupils are not allowed onto the stage in the assembly hall at times other than lunch time unless they are engaged in a permitted activity supervised by staff.  There has now been damage to two of the stage diner tables because of pupils misbehaving.  Those not obeying this instruction will be dealt with severely.

Please Read to all S5/S6

Young Leaders Sports Programme
SRU - Rugby Foundation Course
The Rugby SRU Coaching course is on this Friday 21st November and next Friday 28th November in the afternoon in school. Attendance both weeks is essential to do the course. Meet in PE at 1.30pm on Friday prepared to work both indoors and outdoors.

Sports Hall Athletics

The Kintyre contest for the Sports Hall Athletics is on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown starting at 12.30pm. Entries will be taken from 12.00 noon, entry £1.00.
Trophies and Medals will be presented for overall winners.

School Badminton Competitions

A reminder to those who still have to play games in the early rounds of the singles competitions - you are holding us back!!!  In addition, with the onset of S4 prelims in just under 2 weeks, I would really like any games involving S4 students to progress as quickly as possible.  Thank you.  A Millar

Missing

A black jacket has gone missing from the boys changing room at PE on Wednesday 12 November.  If anyone knows of it’s whereabouts, please contact the school office.

Anti-bullying Week

This week is anti-bullying week.  Over this week and next you will be talking about bullying at assemblies and in PSHE.  There will be a display of poems which Miss Brown’s 11 class have made up on bullying.  The suggestions box next to the office will be available especially for any comments about bullying.  If you are being bullied or know of someone who is you can place a comment in the suggestions box and your note will be read confidentially by a member of the SMT.  Alternatively you could tell your Guidance Teacher or an adult you trust.

BT apprenticeships

There are 34 BT apprenticeships available in Scotland next year and recruitment starts in mid-December ‘08 through to mid-January ‘09 exclusively through the http://www.bt4me.co.uk website.  Register on the site for Club BT and BT will keep in touch with all applicants, before offering places in April at their Hub Days.

Campbeltown Grammar Parent Teacher Student Association

The above newly formed group will have its first meeting at 7.30 pm on Thursday 20th November in the staff common room.  The group is a sub committee of the Parents Council.  Please come along and support us. All parents, teachers and students are welcome. 
Our aims are twofold:  to forge closer relationships between parents, teachers and pupils and to fund raise for the numerous activities and departments with which the pupils of CGS are involved.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Hannah McGuiness Karen Semple Megan Hill Louise Mitchell
Ashley King Megan Fortune Laura Cameron Heather Lazarus Mikeala Brown Nicola Gilmour Lorna Black Jennifer Kelly
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

19 November

SKI TRIP

The last instalment of £100 MUST be paid to Mrs McGeachy TODAY or you risk losing your place on the trip.  If this is a problem please see Mrs McGeachy immediately.  However, there is no rush in handing in forms issued at last week’s meeting - they will be collected along with consent forms, EHIC cards and passports in January.

Pupils on stage area without permission

Pupils are not allowed onto the stage in the assembly hall at times other than lunch time unless they are engaged in a permitted activity supervised by staff.  There has now been damage to two of the stage diner tables because of pupils misbehaving.  Those not obeying this instruction will be dealt with severely.

Please Read to all S5/S6

Young Leaders Sports Programme
SRU - Rugby Foundation Course
The Rugby SRU Coaching course is on this Friday 21st November and next Friday 28th November in the afternoon in school. Attendance both weeks is essential to do the course. Meet in PE at 1.30pm on Friday prepared to work both indoors and outdoors.

Sports Hall Athletics

The Kintyre contest for the Sports Hall Athletics is on Sunday 30th November 2008 in the Victoria Hall, Campbeltown starting at 12.30pm. Entries will be taken from 12.00 noon, entry £1.00.
Trophies and Medals will be presented for overall winners.

School Badminton Competitions

A reminder to those who still have to play games in the early rounds of the singles competitions - you are holding us back!!!  In addition, with the onset of S4 prelims in just under 2 weeks, I would really like any games involving S4 students to progress as quickly as possible.  Thank you.  A Millar

Missing

A black jacket has gone missing from the boys changing room at PE on Wednesday 12 November.  If anyone knows of it’s whereabouts, please contact the school office.

S1 Science Club

The science club is on Wednesday Lunchtime at 13:10 in room 2.8.

Anti-bullying Week

This week is anti-bullying week.  Over this week and next you will be talking about bullying at assemblies and in PSHE.  There will be a display of poems which Miss Brown’s 11 class have made up on bullying.  The suggestions box next to the office will be available especially for any comments about bullying.  If you are being bullied or know of someone who is you can place a comment in the suggestions box and your note will be read confidentially by a member of the SMT.  Alternatively you could tell your Guidance Teacher or an adult you trust.

BT apprenticeships

There are 34 BT apprenticeships available in Scotland next year and recruitment starts in mid-December ‘08 through to mid-January ‘09 exclusively through the http://www.bt4me.co.uk website.  Register on the site for Club BT and BT will keep in touch with all applicants, before offering places in April at their Hub Days.

Campbeltown Grammar Parent Teacher Student Association

The above newly formed group will have its first meeting at 7.30 pm on Thursday 20th November in the staff common room.  The group is a sub committee of the Parents Council.  Please come along and support us. All parents, teachers and students are welcome. 
Our aims are twofold:  to forge closer relationships between parents, teachers and pupils and to fund raise for the numerous activities and departments with which the pupils of CGS are involved.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

18 November

S1 Science Club

The science club is on Wednesday Lunchtime at 13:10 in room 2.8.

Anti-bullying Week

This week is anti-bullying week.  Over this week and next you will be talking about bullying at assemblies and in PSHE.  There will be a display of poems which Miss Brown’s 11 class have made up on bullying.  The suggestions box next to the office will be available especially for any comments about bullying.  If you are being bullied or know of someone who is you can place a comment in the suggestions box and your note will be read confidentially by a member of the SMT.  Alternatively you could tell your Guidance Teacher or an adult you trust.

BT apprenticeships

There are 34 BT apprenticeships available in Scotland next year and recruitment starts in mid-December ‘08 through to mid-January ‘09 exclusively through the http://www.bt4me.co.uk website.  Register on the site for Club BT and BT will keep in touch with all applicants, before offering places in April at their Hub Days.

Campbeltown Grammar Parent Teacher Student Association

The above newly formed group will have its first meeting at 7.30 pm on Thursday 20th November in the staff common room.  The group is a sub committee of the Parents Council.  Please come along and support us. All parents, teachers and students are welcome. 
Our aims are twofold:  to forge closer relationships between parents, teachers and pupils and to fund raise for the numerous activities and departments with which the pupils of CGS are involved.

Kintyre Schools Pipe Band

Kintyre Schools Pipe Bands uniform night 6.30pm at C.G.S

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

17 November

Lost

A pink Helly Hansen jacket has gone missing from the Girls Clockroom. There are pink gloves in the pockets. If you have any information please contact Miss Cameron.

ICT Hothouse Challenge

Do you fancy winning a trip to Microsoft Headquarters in Seattle, or Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston?
The hothouse challenge is a national competition for young people with big ideas. If you can think of an idea that uses Information technology to solve a problem or provide a service then you could win one of these prizes.
Campbeltown Grammar won this competition 3 years ago and Mr Cosgrove wants to get back to Microsoft again. So, if you are interested to find out more, please attend a meeting in the Technical Department on Monday 17th Nov at 1:15.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

Download here

14 November

Children in Need

This is a list of what is going on over the course of the day on Friday

Morning, 11.15 – lunch

Deal or no Deal, Mr Wilson and Mr Hamilton – Canteen £1
Guess the baby/toddler (teachers and pupils) – Paula Galbraith, Alison McKerral and Craig Edwards – Foyer, 50p
Portraits, Mr Lewis and Mrs Oman – Assembly Hall £1
Silent Disco, Jillian Ogilvie – English, Mr Bryce’s room £1.50
Guess the bear’s bday (£1) sweeties are in the jar (50p) Hazel McDonald - Foyer
Hand massaging, Liz Kennedy (KADAS) and Alana McDonald – Assembly Hall, 50p
Face Painting, Ashley King – Foyer, 50p
Guitar Hero, Charles McFadyen– Assembly Hall, 20p per shot or 50p for three
Nintendo Wii, Natasha Pajak and Ewan Millar – Assembly Hall £1
Xbox, Ryan McDonald, Lewis Shaw, Nathan Currie, Jonathon Barbour and Alec Pirie – English, Mr Corr’s room £1
Guess how many balloons are in Jennifer’s car, Jennifer McCormack – Outside 50p
Mrs Casey’s Stalls (try your luck) – Assembly Hall 20p
Various games in the Science department eg. Mr Walker’s music quiz £1
Activities in PE department eg. Basketball challenge various prices
French Café, Mrs MacAnerny, Mr Dessans and Mr Lowe – Home Ec
Chocolate Fountain, Nicola Gilmour – Foyer £1
Leg waxing (pay money to pull a strip off) – Assembly Hall 50p per strip
Possibly a smoothie stall?? Rosie Dreghorn – Foyer
Ice cream parlour, Learning Support – LS Base £1
Remote Control Tanks, Mr Baxter – History £1
Water Biscuits, Megan Hill – Foyer
Alastair MacPhail is doing photography during the day.

Afternoon, End of lunch – End of Day (in Assembly Hall) : Donations at door of Hall
Slave Auction, no more than 20 mins hopefully

Game Show – 6 teachers vs 6 pupils
Teachers: Miss McLaughlin, Mrs MacAnerny, Miss McGeachy, Mr Dessans, Mr Watson & Mr MacDonald
Pupils: Gregor McFadyen, Lewis McFadyen, Debbie Brown, Ben Ballantyne, Laura Campbell and Ruth Sempl
Rosie Dreghorn and Ewan Millar are hosts of this show J

Talent Show is the last event of the day eg. :
Surprise act J
Spice Girls
Bands
Solo Guitarist – David Haddow
Singers
Possibly Highland dancers

Scholastic Book Club

The deadline for the Scholastic Book Club is Monday 17 November. If you would like to order any books please return your money and the form to the Resource Centre by Monday.

Please Note

There will be no Ceilidh Band rehearsal today (Friday 14th).

Please Note

Mrs Ashall’s piano pupils please note – no lessons Friday PM and Sat AM.

Lost

A pink Helly Hansen jacket has gone missing from the Girls Clockroom.  There are pink gloves in the pockets.  If you have any information please contact Miss Cameron.

ICT Hothouse Challenge

Do you fancy winning a trip to Microsoft Headquarters in Seattle, or Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston?
The hothouse challenge is a national competition for young people with big ideas. If you can think of an idea that uses Information technology to solve a problem or provide a service then you could win one of these prizes.
Campbeltown Grammar won this competition 3 years ago and Mr Cosgrove wants to get back to Microsoft again. So, if you are interested to find out more, please attend a meeting in the Technical Department on Monday 17th Nov at 1:15.

Chef School

Chef school is back on Monday 1st of December and Monday 8th December. The theme is ‘Getting ready for Christmas’.  The names of pupils signed up for this class are on wall outside G10. If anyone is unable to come on these nights please see Miss Woodrow ASAP and we will offer your place to someone else.
At the moment there are two places available if anyone wishes to add their name see Ms Woodrow.

Annual Data Checks

Can the following pupils please come to the office at registration to pick up there annual data check form.
Jonathan Mogie (6.1) Benjamin Ballantyne (6.3) Stacey Dunn (6.3)
Laura McKellar (3.1) Clayne McCallum (3.4) Max Burn (4.3)
Daniel Brown (4.3) Robyn Ferns (4.4)

Please Note

Intermediate Choir Thursday and Friday

13 November

Children in Need

This is a list of what is going on over the course of the day on Friday

Morning,11.15 – lunch

Deal or no Deal, Mr Wilson and Mr Hamilton – Canteen £1
Guess the baby/toddler (teachers and pupils) – Paula Galbraith, Alison McKerral and Craig Edwards – Foyer, 50p
Portraits, Mr Lewis and Mrs Oman – Assembly Hall £1
Silent Disco, Jillian Ogilvie – English, Mr Bryce’s room £1.50
Guess the bear’s bday (£1) sweeties are in the jar (50p) Hazel McDonald - Foyer
Hand massaging, Liz Kennedy (KADAS) and Alana McDonald – Assembly Hall, 50p
Face Painting, Ashley King – Foyer, 50p
Guitar Hero, Charles McFadyen– Assembly Hall, 20p per shot or 50p for three
Nintendo Wii, Natasha Pajak and Ewan Millar – Assembly Hall £1
Xbox, Ryan McDonald, Lewis Shaw, Nathan Currie, Jonathon Barbour and Alec Pirie – English, Mr Corr’s room £1
Guess how many balloons are in Jennifer’s car, Jennifer McCormack – Outside 50p
Mrs Casey’s Stalls (try your luck) – Assembly Hall 20p
Various games in the Science department eg. Mr Walker’s music quiz £1
Activities in PE department eg. Basketball challenge various prices
French Café, Mrs MacAnerny, Mr Dessans and Mr Lowe – Home Ec
Chocolate Fountain, Nicola Gilmour – Foyer £1
Leg waxing (pay money to pull a strip off) – Assembly Hall 50p per strip
Possibly a smoothie stall?? Rosie Dreghorn – Foyer
Ice cream parlour, Learning Support – LS Base £1
Remote Control Tanks, Mr Baxter – History £1
Water Biscuits, Megan Hill – Foyer
Alastair MacPhail is doing photography during the day.

Afternoon, End of lunch – End of Day (in Assembly Hall) : Donations at door of Hall
Slave Auction, no more than 20 mins hopefully

Game Show – 6 teachers vs 6 pupils
Teachers: Miss McLaughlin, Mrs MacAnerny, Miss McGeachy, Mr Dessans, Mr Watson & Mr MacDonald
Pupils: Gregor McFadyen, Lewis McFadyen, Debbie Brown, Ben Ballantyne, Laura Campbell and Ruth Semple
Rosie Dreghorn and Ewan Millar are hosts of this show J

Talent Show is the last event of the day eg. :
o Surprise act J
o Spice Girls
o Bands
o Solo Guitarist – David Haddow
o Singers
o Possibly Highland dancers

Please Read Out

Any pupil who did not receive their Children in Need letter please collect one from the office.

IMPORTANT SKI TRIP MEETING

The ski trip meeting for parents and pupils will be held at 6pm this Thursday (13th November) in the school canteen.  If you cannot attend the meeting please see Mrs McGeachy at registration or interval for important documentation.  Please note that the last instalment of £100 is now due.

ICT Hothouse Challenge.

Do you fancy winning a trip to Microsoft Headquarters in Seattle, or Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston?
The hothouse challenge is a national competition for young people with big ideas. If you can think of an idea that uses Information technology to solve a problem or provide a service then you could win one of these prizes.
Campbeltown Grammar won this competition 3 years ago and Mr Cosgrove wants to get back to Microsoft again. So, if you are interested to find out more, please attend a meeting in the Technical Department on Monday 17th Nov at 1:15.

Deal or No Deal

CGS’s very own ‘Deal or No Deal’ - with our very own mysterious ‘Noel Edmonds’ - is taking place on Friday at 11.15 in the canteen.
We are looking for both pupils and staff to take part - give your names to Mr Wilson ASAP to be in with a chance.

Children in Need

On Children in Need day there will be a silent disco in Mr Bryce’s room.  If you want to participate please take in your ipod or mp3 player.  Entry will be £1:50.

S5/6 Supported Study

Please complete your Supported Study application and return it by Friday 14th (at the latest) November to your registration teacher.

Chef School

Chef school is back on Monday 1st of December and Monday 8th December. The theme is ‘Getting ready for Christmas’.  The names of pupils signed up for this class are on wall outside G10. If anyone is unable to come on these nights please see Miss Woodrow ASAP and we will offer your place to someone else.
At the moment there are two places available if anyone wishes to add their name see Ms Woodrow.

French Cafe

You are invited to come along to the French Cafe on Friday 14th November, raising money for Children in Need. Come along and enjoy a baguette, croissant and crepe in an ” ambiance chaleureuse” .

Please Give Blood

Please Give Blood in the Victoria Hall on Thursday 13th November between 2:30PM – 3:45PM & 5:15PM -7:30PM.  Over 17’s only

Annual Data Checks

Can the following pupils please come to the office at registration to pick up there annual data check form.
Jonathan Mogie (6.1) Benjamin Ballantyne (6.3) Stacey Dunn (6.3)
Laura McKellar (3.1) Clayne McCallum (3.4) Max Burn (4.3)
Daniel Brown (4.3) Robyn Ferns (4.4)

Please Note

Intermediate Choir Thursday and Friday

12 November

IMPORTANT SKI TRIP MEETING

The ski trip meeting for parents and pupils will be held at 6pm this Thursday (13th November) in the school canteen.  If you cannot attend the meeting please see Mrs McGeachy at registration or interval for important documentation.  Please note that the last installment of £100 is now due.

ICT Hothouse Challenge

Do you fancy winning a trip to Microsoft Headquarters in Seattle, or Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston?
The hothouse challenge is a national competition for young people with big ideas. If you can think of an idea that uses Information technology to solve a problem or provide a service then you could win one of these prizes.
Campbeltown Grammar won this competition 3 years ago and Mr Cosgrove wants to get back to Microsoft again. So, if you are interested to find out more, please attend a meeting in the Technical Department on Monday 17th Nov at 1:15.

Deal or No Deal

CGS’s very own ‘Deal or No Deal’ - with our very own mysterious ‘Noel Edmonds’ - is taking place on Friday at 11.15 in the canteen.
We are looking for both pupils and staff to take part - give your names to Mr Wilson ASAP to be in with a chance.

Children in Need

On Children in Need day there will be a silent disco in Mr Bryce’s room.  If you want to participate please take in your ipod or mp3 player.  Entry will be £1:50.

S5/6 Supported Study

Please complete your Supported Study application and return it by Friday 14th (at the latest) November to your registration teacher.

Chef School

Chef school is back on Monday 1st of December and Monday 8th December. The theme is ‘Getting ready for Christmas’.  The names of pupils signed up for this class are on wall outside G10. If anyone is unable to come on these nights please see Miss Woodrow ASAP and we will offer your place to someone else.
At the moment there are two places available if anyone wishes to add their name see Ms Woodrow.

French Cafe

You are invited to come along to the French Cafe on Friday 14th November, raising money for Children in Need. Come along and enjoy a baguette, croissant and crepe in an ” ambiance chaleureuse” .

Please Give Blood

Please Give Blood in the Victoria Hall on Thursday 13th November between 2:30PM – 3:45PM & 5:15PM -7:30PM.  Over 17’s only

Children in Need

Children in Need is on Friday 14 November.  First two periods are normal.  £2 for non-uniform.  Lots of exciting activities including leg waxing, Talent Show, Generation Game, Silent Disco, Deal or No Deal, stalls will be around the school and much, much more! Be there and bring all the money you have!

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

11 November

Student Council

There will be a meeting of the student council at 1:10pm in the Conference Room.  All members must attend.  Pupils are allowed out 5 minutes early from period 4 class at the discretion of their teachers.

S5/6 Supported Study

Please complete your Supported Study application and return it by Friday 14th (at the latest) November to your registration teacher.

Please Note

Novice & Juvenile Pipe Band practices cancelled tonight.

Chef School

Chef school is back on Monday 1st of December and Monday 8th December. The theme is ‘Getting ready for Christmas’.  The names of pupils signed up for this class are on wall outside G10. If anyone is unable to come on these nights please see Miss Woodrow ASAP and we will offer your place to someone else.
At the moment there are two places available if anyone wishes to add their name see Ms Woodrow.

French Cafe

You are invited to come along to the French Cafe on Friday 14th November, raising money for Children in Need. Come along and enjoy a baguette, croissant and crepe in an ” ambiance chaleureuse” .

Please Give Blood

Please Give Blood in the Victoria Hall on Thursday 13th November between 2:30PM – 3:45PM & 5:15PM -7:30PM.  Over 17’s only

Children in Need

Children in Need is on Friday 14 November.  First two periods are normal.  £2 for non-uniform.  Lots of exciting activities including leg waxing, Talent Show, Generation Game, Silent Disco, Deal or No Deal, stalls will be around the school and much, much more! Be there and bring all the money you have!

Children in Need

Mr Lewis is coming to school dressed as Lanky Red Riding Hood on Children in Need Day, assuming his sponsorship hits £100.  If you would like to sponser please see Mr Lewis in the Art Dept.

Glasgow Film Theatre Trip - Tuesday, 11 November

Could all pupils involved to attend a short meeting in Room 3.6 at morning interval this morning, Friday, 7th November.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

10 November

Please Give Blood

Please Give Blood in the Victoria Hall on Thursday 13th November between 2:30PM – 3:45PM & 5:15PM -7:30PM.  Over 17’s only

Children in Need

Children in Need is on Friday 14 November.  First two periods are normal.  £2 for non-uniform.  Lots of exciting activities including leg waxing, Talent Show, Generation Game, Silent Disco, Deal or No Deal, stalls will be around the school and much, much more! Be there and bring all the money you have!

Children in Need

Mr Lewis is coming to school dressed as Lanky Red Riding Hood on Children in Need Day, assuming his sponsorship hits £100.  If you would like to sponser please see Mr Lewis in the Art Dept.

Glasgow Film Theatre Trip - Tuesday, 11 November

See attached sheet for pupils who will be taking part in a trip to Glasgow on Tuesday, 11 November.
Could all pupils involved to attend a short meeting in Room 3.6 at morning interval this morning, Friday, 7th November.

Important Choir Changes

Intermediate Choir – Wednesday and Thursday this week only
Senior Choir – Monday and Tuesday

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

Download here.

7 November

Important Choir Changes

Intermediate Choir – Wednesday and Thursday this week only
Senior Choir – Monday and Tuesday

ACTIVE ME

This week’s Healthy Me session will be focusing on exercise so come along to the assembly hall or the outside playground on Friday lunchtime to test your fitness and to join in with some of the fun activities for Active Me.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a ceilidh band rehearsal this Friday, 7th November with Miss Morley in the music department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards will start up again this coming Monday 10th November in the PE Dept at 3.45pm.  All pupils in S1 & S2 are welcome to come along and sign up for the awards which looks at a variety of aspects of health and sport.  Thanks L. Owen

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Merchant Navy Careers Awareness Day.

The above event will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 15 November.  For more information, please see the notice board outside the Resource Centre (Library).  A Millar

6 November

ACTIVE ME

This week’s Healthy Me session will be focusing on exercise so come along to the assembly hall or the outside playground on Friday lunchtime to test your fitness and to join in with some of the fun activities for Active Me.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a ceilidh band rehearsal this Friday, 7th November with Miss Morley in the music department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards will start up again this coming Monday 10th November in the PE Dept at 3.45pm.  All pupils in S1 & S2 are welcome to come along and sign up for the awards which looks at a variety of aspects of health and sport.  Thanks L. Owen

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Merchant Navy Careers Awareness Day

The above event will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 15 November.  For more information, please see the notice board outside the Resource Centre (Library).  A Millar

S1 – S3 Registration Classes

Thank you to all who contributed.  A cheque for £72 has been sent to Tearfund.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

5 November

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards

Argyll & Bute Health and Sports Awards will start up again this coming Monday 10th November in the PE Dept at 3.45pm.  All pupils in S1 & S2 are welcome to come along and sign up for the awards which looks at a variety of aspects of health and sport.  Thanks L. Owen

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Merchant Navy Careers Awareness Day.

The above event will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 15 November.  For more information, please see the notice board outside the Resource Centre (Library).  A Millar

S1 – S3 Registration Classes

Thank you to all who contributed.  A cheque for £72 has been sent to Tearfund.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

4 November

S4 XL Group

Would all S4 XL Group please go to Mr Murphy’s room on the Maths floor at period ONE TODAY

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Merchant Navy Careers Awareness Day

The above event will take place in Glasgow on Saturday 15 November.  For more information, please see the notice board outside the Resource Centre (Library).  A Millar

S1 – S3 Registration Classes

Thank you to all who contributed.  A cheque for £72 has been sent to Tearfund.

Art Club

Art Club is cancelled next Tuesday 5th November.  It will resume as normal on the 12th.

3 November

IMPORTANT NOTICE - SKI TRIP MEETING CHANGE

The Ski Trip Meeting for parents and pupils with Ski Supreme has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 13th November at 6pm in the Canteen.  All pupils and parents should attend to receive an important information pack.  If you cannot make it please see Mrs McGeachy.  In addition, the last instalment of £100 is due on the same date.

Thank You

A big thank you to everybody, pupils and staff, who participated in the cake sale last Thursday. It was a great success again. It was our last one however you have all contributed in making this trip possible.

Lost

One Black LG mobile phone lost some time during the school dance – could be outside – please contact Mr Farren if you find it. J. Farren

Found

If anyone has lost an inhaler please see the office.

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Art Club

Art Club is cancelled next Tuesday 5th November.  It will resume as normal on the 12th.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Music Rota

Download the rota here.

31 October

Annual Data Checks

Can all pupils who have not already done so please hand there data checks into the office ASAP please.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a ceilidh band rehearsal this Friday, 31st October with Miss Morley in the music department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

Art Club

Art Club is cancelled next Tuesday 5th November.  It will resume as normal on the 12th.

S1 to S3 Tear Fund Appeal

Thanks to all those registration classes that have already contributed to the Tear Fund, Burkina Faso Appeal. There is still time for other registration classes S1 to S3 to contribute.  A small donation from each pupil (50p each) can raise enough from a class to feed a child for one week.  If you pass any money raised to Mrs McDonald in the school office I will collect it at the end of this week (31 October 2008) and send it off to the appeal.  Some posters made by 1.4 are being put up around the school.
Mr Gallagher

29 October

School Dance

The Halloween Dance is this Thursday.  7:30pm kick-off.  Doors close 8:15pm.  £3 per ticket, to be paid with your Young Scot Card at break & lunchtime.  Tickets on sale every day.  It will be banging therefore you must attend.  No excuses!!  Money goes toward Children In Need.  6th Years.

SCHOOL BADMINTON COMPETITIONS

Remember, Thursday lunchtime is the deadline for entries to the school badminton competitions.

S1 to S3 Tear Fund Appeal.

Thanks to all those registration classes that have already contributed to the Tear Fund, Burkina Faso Appeal. There is still time for other registration classes S1 to S3 to contribute.  A small donation from each pupil (50p each) can raise enough from a class to feed a child for one week.  If you pass any money raised to Mrs McDonald in the school office I will collect it at the end of this week (31 October 2008) and send it off to the appeal.  Some posters made by 1.4 are being put up around the school.
Mr Gallagher

Cake sale is back for one last time!

It will take place on Thursday 30th October in the foyer at interval and lunch time. The usual cakes will be available, priced at 30p and 50p. Remember to bring cash on that day as you cannot pay with your young scot card. See you there!

Inter-House Competition

Inter House competition starts on Wednesday after school in the PE department. Competition this term will be in badminton and table tennis.
House Captains and Vice Captains please ensure your House group is represented both at junior and senior level.

Choir

The Senior Choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm
Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

28 October

Resource Centre

The Resource Centre will be closed today. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Cake sale is back for one last time!

It will take place on Thursday 30th October in the foyer at interval and lunch time. The usual cakes will be available, priced at 30p and 50p. Remember to bring cash on that day as you cannot pay with your young scot card. See you there!

Athletics Club – Cross Country Running

The athletics club – cross country starts back on Tuesdays after school in the PE department. Please bring hat, gloves and old PE kit! All most Welcome to come along.  Thanks Mr McQuaker

Inter-House Competition

Inter House competition starts on Wednesday after school in the PE department. Competition this term will be in badminton and table tennis.
House Captains and Vice Captains please ensure your House group is represented both at junior and senior level.

School Christmas Card Competition

Well done to this year’s winner, JODIE HANNAH, S2.
Runners up were Caitlin Millar and Paul McGougan.  Third place went to Caroline Logan and Brendan Wilson.  Cards will be on sale soon!!

School Badminton Competitions 2009

PLEASE NOTE: 
Entries are now being taken for all 2009 competitions:  Junior (S1-S3) Boys and Girls Singles; Senior Boys and Girls Singles; Junior and Senior Boys and Girls Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 
If you would like to enter any of the events, please give your name to Mr McQuaker or Miss McLean of the PE Dept (during your PE classes).

PLEASE NOTE:  The final date for entries into the school badminton competitions is
LUNCHTIME ON THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER.  The singles draws will be made at lunchtime on that day.

Please see notice board (or me) for other details.  Thank you, A Millar

Students Council

There will be a meeting of the students’ council in the conference room on Tuesday 28th of October at 1.10pm. All members should attend. Teachers may allow students out early for lunch at their own discretion.

27 October

Please Note

Could all pupils involved in the Carradale Concert this evening please see Mrs.Ashall during registration this morning.

Athletics Club – Cross Country Running

The athletics club – cross country starts back on Tuesdays after school in the PE department. Please bring hat, gloves and old PE kit! All most Welcome to come along.  Thanks Mr McQuaker

Inter-House Competition

Inter House competition starts on Wednesday after school in the PE department. Competition this term will be in badminton and table tennis.
House Captains and Vice Captains please ensure your House group is represented both at junior and senior level.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a Ceilidh Band rehearsal this Friday, 24th October with Miss Morley in the Music Department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

School Badminton Competitions 2009

PLEASE NOTE: 
Entries are now being taken for all 2009 competitions:  Junior (S1-S3) Boys and Girls Singles; Senior Boys and Girls Singles; Junior and Senior Boys and Girls Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 
If you would like to enter any of the events, please give your name to Mr McQuaker or Miss McLean of the PE Dept (during your PE classes).

PLEASE NOTE:  The final date for entries into the school badminton competitions is
LUNCHTIME ON THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER.  The singles draws will be made at lunchtime on that day.

Please see notice board (or me) for other details.  Thank you, A Millar

Students Council

There will be a meeting of the students’ council in the conference room on Tuesday 28th of October at 1.10pm. All members should attend. Teachers may allow students out early for lunch at their own discretion.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4pm – beginners welcome.  Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff!

Choir

The Intermediate Choir will meet Monday and Tuesday at 1.10pm

Music Rota

Download the rota here.

24 October

Athletics Club – Cross Country Running

The athletics club – cross country starts back on Tuesdays after school in the PE department. Please bring hat, gloves and old PE kit! All most Welcome to come along.  Thanks Mr McQuaker

Inter-House Competition

Inter House competition starts on Wednesday after school in the PE department. Competition this term will be in badminton and table tennis.
House Captains and Vice Captains please ensure your House group is represented both at junior and senior level.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a Ceilidh Band rehearsal this Friday, 24th October with Miss Morley in the Music Department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

Drama Club

Drama Club will commence next Monday.

Healthy Me

Healthy Me in room G10 on Friday 24 October.  Teenage MOT this week.  F Semple

School Badminton Competitions 2009

PLEASE NOTE: 
Entries are now being taken for all 2009 competitions:  Junior (S1-S3) Boys and Girls Singles; Senior Boys and Girls Singles; Junior and Senior Boys and Girls Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 
If you would like to enter any of the events, please give your name to Mr McQuaker or Miss McLean of the PE Dept (during your PE classes).

PLEASE NOTE:  The final date for entries into the school badminton competitions is
LUNCHTIME ON THURSDAY 30 OCTOBER.  The singles draws will be made at lunchtime on that day.

Please see notice board (or me) for other details.  Thank you, A Millar

S4 Supported Study

A reminder that Supported Study starts on Tuesday.  Lists will be posted in the foyer.  You will also be given back your application forms so that you can check what you have chosen.  Please check for any marked with a red cross as this means that we may have had to change the session you have chosen in order to balance out numbers. 
If you require a bus pass tell your teacher who will then complete one for you. Bus passes will be checked carefully by bus drivers and passes with any unclear or shortened names will be rejected.
Make sure that you are present for all the sessions you have signed up for.  If you are persistently absent without good reason a letter will be sent to your parent.

Students Council

There will be a meeting of the students’ council in the conference room on Tuesday 28th of October at 1.10pm. All members should attend. Teachers may allow students out early for lunch at their own discretion.

23 October

Leckie & Leckie Books

All pupils who ordered Leckie & Leckie books please collect from Mr Casey’s office at morning interval on Thursday 23 October.

Ceilidh Band

There will be a ceilidh band rehearsal this Friday, 24th October with Miss Morley in the Music Department at 1.10pm. Anyone who plays an appropriate instrument who wants to play some Scottish music please come along!

Drama Club

Drama Club will commence next Monday.

Healthy Me

Healthy Me in room G10 on Friday 24 October.  Teenage MOT this week.  F Semple

School Badminton Competitions 2009

PLEASE NOTE: 
Entries are now being taken for all 2009 competitions:  Junior (S1-S3) Boys and Girls Singles; Senior Boys and Girls Singles; Junior and Senior Boys and Girls Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 
If you would like to enter any of the events, please give your name to Mr McQuaker or Miss McLean of the PE Dept (during your PE classes).
Please see notice board (or me) for other details.  Thank you, A Millar

S4 Supported Study

A reminder that Supported Study starts on Tuesday.  Lists will be posted in the foyer.  You will also be given back your application forms so that you can check what you have chosen.  Please check for any marked with a red cross as this means that we may have had to change the session you have chosen in order to balance out numbers. 
If you require a bus pass tell your teacher who will then complete one for you. Bus passes will be checked carefully by bus drivers and passes with any unclear or shortened names will be rejected.
Make sure that you are present for all the sessions you have signed up for.  If you are persistently absent without good reason a letter will be sent to your parent.

Please Note

The Resource Centre (Library) will be open to all pupils during Tuesday and Thursday Lunch periods from this week.

Science Club

Pupils may be allowed out of class 5 minutes early at the teacher’s discretion.

Choir

The Senior choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm

22 October

School Badminton Competitions 2009

PLEASE NOTE: 
Entries are now being taken for all 2009 competitions:  Junior (S1-S3) Boys and Girls Singles; Senior Boys and Girls Singles; Junior and Senior Boys and Girls Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 
If you would like to enter any of the events, please give your name to Mr McQuaker or Miss McLean of the PE Dept (during your PE classes).
Please see notice board (or me) for other details.  Thank you, A Millar

S4 Supported Study

A reminder that Supported Study starts on Tuesday.  Lists will be posted in the foyer.  You will also be given back your application forms so that you can check what you have chosen.  Please check for any marked with a red cross as this means that we may have had to change the session you have chosen in order to balance out numbers. 
If you require a bus pass tell your teacher who will then complete one for you. Bus passes will be checked carefully by bus drivers and passes with any unclear or shortened names will be rejected.
Make sure that you are present for all the sessions you have signed up for.  If you are persistently absent without good reason a letter will be sent to your parent.

Eco-Club

The Eco-club will take place at 3.35 PM on Wednesday this week.  All old and new members welcome.

Please Note

The Resource Centre (Library) will be open to all pupils during Tuesday and Thursday Lunch periods from this week.

Science Club

The science club will be starting today (Wed 22nd) at 13.10 in room 2.8 ( Mr Walker’s Lab) any interested S1 are welcome to attend.  G. Walker

Choir

The Senior choir will meet Wednesday and Thursday at 1:10pm

Sudoku Club

The Sudoku Club is on in Room 1.2.  Pupils of all year groups are welcome.

21 October

Art Club

Art Club is cancelled 21st October.  Will resume on the 28th.

S1 to S3 Registration Classes

If you want to help, please bring in 50p each pupil during the week 21 October to 24 October (after the October break) and give it to your Registration Teacher.  Register teachers will pass the class money to the school office on Friday 24th October.  It will be sent to Tear Fund to help people in Burkina Faso which suffers from drought and food shortages.

Intermediate Choir

Intermediate Choir today at 1.10 pm.  Pupils may be released 5 minutes early from class at teacher’s discretion.

CARDIO COMBAT

Combat will not be on today but resume next Tuesday at 4pm until the December prelims.  Beginners welcome.

Music Rota

You can download the music rota here.

9 October

S1 to S6

Kilbrannan Assembly is cancelled Thursday 9 October so that pupils can be involved in the collection on Jeans for Genes day,

Jeans for Genes Day – Thursday 9th October

One pound for just jeans and school sweatshirts.
Two pounds for full non uniform
Money will be collected at registration by the 6th years.  All students will get a sticker for participating.

Young Scot

Offering cardholders free transport and free access to Leisure Centres 6th October to 17th October – see notice board for information

Eco-Schools

The next Eco-Schools meeting will take place on Thursday at 1.10 p.m. in the Conference Room instead of today (Wednesday) at 3.35pm

Art Club

Art Club is cancelled 21st October.  Will resume on the 28th.

Drum and Base

Drum and Bass club will not be on this week.  It will resume as normal after the holiday.

S1 to S3 Registration Classes

If you want to help, please bring in 50p each pupil during the week 21 October to 24 October (after the October break) and give it to your Registration Teacher.  Register teachers will pass the class money to the school office on Friday 24th October.  It will be sent to Tear Fund to help people in Burkina Faso which suffers from drought and food shortages.

Out of Bounds

The school chimney is to be taken down during the holiday.  Scaffolding is going to be put up starting on Wednesday of this week. Do not go to the back of the Technical or Music blocks or into the area at the Boiler House at ay time during this work.

Cakes for Sale

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the cake sale on Friday, it was a great success. The next sale will be on Thursday of this week at interval and lunchtime. Remember that you cannot pay for the cakes with your Young Scot Card and that you need cash. There will be new cakes, along with the popular ones everybody likes. They will all be priced at 30p or 50p as usual. See you there !

S3 – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Those enrolling in the award please attend a meeting in Mr Baxter’s room on Wednesday 8 October at 7pm.  It is important that you are there to arrange your Physical Activity, Skill and Volunteering sections.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Would all those who are interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme please bring in completed enrolment form 1 plus £11 to Mrs Robertson (room 27) during registration or morning interval before Thursday 9th October. Mrs Robertson.

Smoking in Girls’ Toilets

A number of girls have been smoking in the girls’ toilets between classes. This is against the law as well as being against the school rules.
Those caught smoking inside the buildings can be prosecuted and fined. If this practice continues the girls’ toilets will be locked other than at intervals and lunchtimes.
Pupils should not go to the toilets or the cloakrooms between classes in any case, but should go straight from one class to the next. Staff have been instructed to monitor late-coming to classes and to refer to House Heads anyone arriving late particularly if they smell of smoke.

Music Rota

Download rota here.

8 October

Tennis

Would all pupils who attended Tennis on Friday 3rd October please come to the school office at morning break.

S1 to S6

Kilbrannan Assembly is cancelled Thursday 9 October so that pupils can be involved in the collection on Jeans for Genes day,

Eco-Schools

The next Eco-Schools meeting will take place on Thursday at 1.10 p.m. in the Conference Room instead of today (Wednesday) at 3.35pm

Drum and Base

Drum and Bass club will not be on this week.  It will resume as normal after the holiday.

S1 to S3 Registration Classes

If you want to help, please bring in 50p each pupil during the week 21 October to 24 October (after the October break) and give it to your Registration Teacher.  Register teachers will pass the class money to the school office on Friday 24th October.  It will be sent to Tear Fund to help people in Burkina Faso which suffers from drought and food shortages.

Out of Bounds

The school chimney is to be taken down during the holiday.  Scaffolding is going to be put up starting on Wednesday of this week. Do not go to the back of the Technical or Music blocks or into the area at the Boiler House at ay time during this work.

Future Chef

Congratulations to Natasha Lee S3 for winning the Future Chef

Cakes for Sale

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the cake sale on Friday, it was a great success. The next sale will be on Thursday of this week at interval and lunchtime. Remember that you cannot pay for the cakes with your Young Scot Card and that you need cash. There will be new cakes, along with the popular ones everybody likes. They will all be priced at 30p or 50p as usual. See you there !

Lost

One white and clear umbrella missing from cloakroom-  Please let office know if you find it. J. Stewart

S3 – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Those enrolling in the award please attend a meeting in Mr Baxter’s room on Wednesday 8 October at 7pm.  It is important that you are there to arrange your Physical Activity, Skill and Volunteering sections.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Would all those who are interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme please bring in completed enrolment form 1 plus £11 to Mrs Robertson (room 27) during registration or morning interval before Thursday 9th October. Mrs Robertson.

Jeans for Genes Day – Thursday 9th October

One pound for just jeans and school sweatshirts.
Two pounds for full non uniform
Money will be collected at registration by the 6th years.  All students will get a sticker for participating.

Young Scot

Offering cardholders free transport and free access to Leisure Centres 6th October to 17th October – see notice board for information.

Smoking in Girls’ Toilets

A number of girls have been smoking in the girls’ toilets between classes. This is against the law as well as being against the school rules.
Those caught smoking inside the buildings can be prosecuted and fined. If this practice continues the girls’ toilets will be locked other than at intervals and lunchtimes.
Pupils should not go to the toilets or the cloakrooms between classes in any case, but should go straight from one class to the next. Staff have been instructed to monitor late-coming to classes and to refer to House Heads anyone arriving late particularly if they smell of smoke.

7 October

Student Council

All members of the Student Council should attend a meeting in the Conference Room at 1.10 pm on Tuesday 7th October. C. Cameron

Future Chef

Congratulations to Natasha Lee S3 for winning the Future Chef

Ceilidh Band Rehearsal

here will be a ceilidh band rehearsal on Tuesday 7th October at 1.10pm in the music department with Miss Morley. Anyone who plays an instrument they feel would fit into the band is welcome to come along and play some scottish music.

Out of Bounds

The school chimney is to be taken down during the holiday.  Scaffolding is going to be put up starting on Wednesday of this week. Do not go to the back of the Technical or Music blocks or into the area at the Boiler House at ay time during this work.

Intermediate Choir

Pupils may be released from lesson 5 minutes early at the discretion of the teacher.  If your name is omitted from this list please see me at 1.10 p.m.

Cakes for Sale

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the cake sale on Friday, it was a great success. The next sale will be on Thursday of this week at interval and lunchtime. Remember that you cannot pay for the cakes with your Young Scot Card and that you need cash. There will be new cakes, along with the popular ones everybody likes. They will all be priced at 30p or 50p as usual. See you there !

Lost

One white and clear umbrella missing from cloakroom-  Please let office know if you find it. J. Stewart

ABSCB - Argyll & Bute Schools’ Concert Band course

will be held 11th to 17th February 2009. Argyll and Bute Council’s Music Service is pleased to invite applications for the above course from all S1 to S6 pupils whether they have lessons in school or privately, whose permanent residence is within the Argyll and Bute area and who play the following instruments:
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, French Horn, Tenor Horn, Cornet, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium, Tuba, Eb Bass, Bb Bass, Percussion and String (Double) Bass.
A minimum standard of playing of approximately Grade IV is expected, but promising young players who have not quite achieved this are also welcome to apply.  Application forms are in the Music Block. Auditions will be held in school during November/December. If you would like any more information please talk to Ms Lawson, Mr Stewart or Ms FitzGibbon. 

S3 – Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Those enrolling in the award please attend a meeting in Mr Baxter’s room on Wednesday 8 October at 7pm.  It is important that you are there to arrange your Physical Activity, Skill and Volunteering sections.

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Would all those who are interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme please bring in completed enrolment form 1 plus £11 to Mrs Robertson (room 27) during registration or morning interval before Thursday 9th October. Mrs Robertson.

Jeans for Genes Day – Thursday 9th October

One pound for just jeans and school sweatshirts.
Two pounds for full non uniform
Money will be collected at registration by the 6th years.  All students will get a sticker for participating.

Cardio Combat

Cardio Combat is in Gym 1 every Tuesday at 4 p.m.  Beginners welcome. Suitable for all levels of fitness – pupils and staff.

Young Scot

Offering cardholders free transport and free access to Leisure Centres 6th October to 17th October – see notice board for information.

SKI TRIP

All orders to buy or hire ski clothing must be given to Mrs McGeachy by Monday 6th October.  Anyone who did not make the meeting earlier in the week please see Mrs McGeachy for an important letter.

Smoking in Girls’ Toilets

A number of girls have been smoking in the girls’ toilets between classes. This is against the law as well as being against the school rules.
Those caught smoking inside the buildings can be prosecuted and fined. If this practice continues the girls’ toilets will be locked other than at intervals and lunchtimes.
Pupils should not go to the toilets or the cloakrooms between classes in any case, but should go straight from one class to the next. Staff have been instructed to monitor late-coming to classes and to refer to House Heads anyone arriving late particularly if they smell of smoke.

3 October

Cake Sale

There will be a cake sale organised at interval time and lunch time in the foyer on Friday 3rd October in support of the Higher French trip to Paris. Come along and enjoy a crepe, a wee slice of cake or a flapjack. Bon appetit !
Chef School will start again after the October holiday. Watch the R2 for future dates

Lost

One white and clear umbrella missing from cloakroom-  Please let office know if you find it. J. Stewart

Futurechef

Pupils involved please report prompt to the Home Economics department at lunchtime.
Good luck everyone. A. Woodrow

Springboard Tourism Challenge

All S3 will be off timetable & participating in the Springboard Tourism Challenge on Monday 6 October. After Registration pupils are to go to the Assembly Hall where they will be given further instructions.  Mr Wilson

Jeans for Genes Day – Thursday 9th October

One pound for just jeans and school sweatshirts.
Two pounds for full non uniform
Money will be collected at registration by the 6th years.  All students will get a sticker for participating.

WORK EXPERIENCE CLASS 4.1

Parental consent forms MUST be handed personally to Miss Brown today.
Failure to do so will mean that placement is withdrawn! M Brown - Pupil Support

Young Scot

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