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             PUPIL NOTICES 3-9 SEPTEMBER 2010
 
 
SKI CLUB MEETING
 
Everyone going on the ski trip to Courmayeur in February 2011            should meet Mr MacPherson in the Garden Courtyard at 10.45 am                     on Friday 3 September.
 
 
Please note that the S4 Assembly will now change to every Monday at 10.45 am.
 
 
 
Young Scot Photographs - Monday 6 September
 
S4 pupils should report to the Assembly Hall at the following times to have their Young Scot photograph taken:
 
 9.30 am     4.1             9.45 am   4.2      10.00 am    4.3             10.15 am    4.4
10.30 am    4.5           10.45 am   4.6      11.15 am    4.7             11.30 am    4.8
11.45 am    4.9           12.00 pm   4.10
 
The Homework club is up and running Monday to Thursday in the Library. Various subject and general support is available to all pupils. 
 
 
Debating Club
 
We will be having a balloon debate in E8 on Tuesday 7 September at 3.45 pm.
Come along and see Indiana Jones, Lenin and a few mystery guests argue why they shouldn't be thrown from a hot air balloon into the plunging abyss below. 
All welcome.        Mrs Bryden
 
Politics Club
 
·       Thursday at 1.10 pm in the English Conference Room.
·       All welcome
 
This Friday, only pupils wishing to be school librarians will be allowed into the library at lunch time at 1.15 pm. Miss Black
Book Group
·        Any pupils interested in joining the book group please come to the library at 1.15 pm on Wednesday 8 September. 
·        The library will be available only to those wishing to join the book group on this day.
 
S3 - S5 History Students - Battlefields Trip June 2011
 
There will be a meeting on Friday 10 September at 1.25 pm in Room S4 for all pupils interested in going on this year's Battlefields Trip. 
 
Please note you must be currently studying history in order to apply for a place on the trip.
 
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
 
The performing arts department are delighted to announce that this year, we will be running a School Musical which will be performed in June 2011. We have chosen the fantastic musical,  "Little Shop of Horrors." All pupils are welcome to audition to be a part of the show.
 
There will be a meeting for all interested pupils on Monday 13 September in the School Hall at the end of the school day.
 
Pupils can be involved as actors, dancers or technical/stage crew.
 
This is a superb opportunity to be involved in the first School Musical to take place since the Hall was refurbished with its fantastic new technical equipment. We look forward to seeing you there.
 
Mr. Martin
 
Maths Experience to Disneyland Paris 
All deposits should be with Miss Johnstone TODAY (Friday 3 September)
 
 
Music Notices
 
Gaelic Choir – Monday at 1.20 pm and 3.40-4.40 pm
 
Choir – Tuesday at 1.20 pm in Miss Forrest’s room – Come along and give it a go!
 
Mod Solos – Wednesday at 1.20 pm in Miss McKerrell’s room
 
String Group every Thursday next to Miss Clark's room
Junior Strings (S1-2) 1.15 - 1.45 pm
Please collect a lunch pass next week from Miss Clark
Senior Strings (S3-6) 3.40 pm - 4.30 pm
 
 
The Guitar Club will be starting in Mr Robertson’s room this Friday at 1.15 pm.
All are welcome, even complete beginners, and guitars can be provided.
 
 
OBAN HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY
 
·        RUGBY TRAINING WILL BE TAKING PLACE EVERY WEEK AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
 
·        TUESDAY - S1 AND S2 BOYS RUGBY TRAINING, ALL WELCOME.
 
·        TUESDAY - GIRLS S1-S6, ALL PLAYERS WELCOME NEW AND OLD.
 
·        THURSDAY - S3-S6 BOYS TRAINING. ALL WELCOME.
 
·        CONTACT TRAINING ON THE GRASS UNTIL OCTOBER.
 
·        U16 AND U18 SCHOOL CUP FIXTURES BEFORE OCTOBER HOLIDAYS.
 
·        ALL PLAYERS SHOULD BE ATTENDING THE ARGYLL AND BUTE DEVELOPMENT DAY ON TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER. COLLECT CONSENT FORMS FROM THE OFFICE AND RETURN TO MR HAMILTON IN PE ASAP.
 
·        SEPTEMBER THE 26TH IS THE FIRST ARGYLL SCHOOL SHIELD COMPETITION, BEING HELD AT OBAN LORNE RFC.

Duke of Edinburgh Award
Open Evening and Registration.
 
If you or your friends are interested in doing your Duke of Edinburghs Award, come along, bring your parents, and find out more about it.
Atlantis Leisure
Wednesday 15 September
7.30 - 8.30 pm
Open to all from 3rd – 6th year
 
If you need further information telephone 01631 562013
 
PE
 
There are a number of Extra-curricular activities which are available to pupils this term: -
 
Monday
Netball - 3.45-4.45 - Games Hall
Volleyball - 4.45-5.45 - Games Hall
Shinty - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Junior Gymnastics - 3.45-4.45 - Gymnastics Hall
 
Tuesday
Girls Fitness Club - 3.45-4.45 - Gymnastics Hall
Junior Boys Rugby - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Girls Rugby - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Junior Girls Football - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Hockey - 3.45-4.45 - Games Hall
 
Wednesday
Junior Boys Football (S1-3) - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Badminton - 3.45-4.45 - Games Hall
 
Thursday
Senior Boys Football - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
S3-S6 Boys Rugby - 3.45-4.45 - Pitch
Basketball - 3.45-4.45 - Games Hall
Senior Gymnastics - 3.45-4.45 - Gymnastics Hall
 
Friday
Senior Basketball - 3.45-4.45 - Basketball Hall
 
If anyone has any questions about the extra-curricular programme they should ask a member of the PE Department.
 
 
S3 BOYS FOOTBALL
 
According to the SSFA calendar, out 1st Round Scottish Cup Tie is scheduled to be played before September 18. It is therefore very important, if you wish to be considered for selection, that you attend training on WEDNESDAY 8 SPETEMBER.
 
Please see Mr McCue in the PE Department for any further details/queries.
 
 
DANCE GROUP 2B on a Thursday is now full. There is another S2 session on a Tuesday.
Miss McGuire
 
 
FUN RUN
 
·        This year's fun run is on Thursday 30 September. 
·        All students will be invited to take part with forms being issued next week during tutor time. 
·        Consent and sponsor forms will be issued to all students who must take them home for parents to sign either giving their permission to take part or not. 
·        There will be a number of prizes for participants ranging from most money collected to best fancy dress, etc. 
·        This is a major event for the school and crucial to finance the many activities that take place across all subjects so the support of our student community is appreciated.
 
 
FREESTYLE FRIDAY
Starts on 3 September
At Atlantis Leisure
6.30- 9.00 pm
S1 - S6 pupils
Free entry to S1 pupils this week
 
 
H20 Rock Solid – PE Department – Every Wednesday Lunchtime