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NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 19
Morning Meeting/Staff sheet – Monday 20TH May 2013
Champions Group –Alison MacDonald and Damian Heaneyspoke about their visit to Williamwood and Park Mains High Schools on Thursday and the discussions that took place the following day. These are being fed into the design brief for the new school.
PTs – Peter Bain requested updated homework statements to Christine Cameron by Monday and asked that departments also look at their Standards and Quality Information as this is now also submitted to HMIe. Tutor teachers were reminded to tackle the basics – ties, equipment, etc – during Period 1.
Class Observations – These need to be carried out and recorded in Departmental Minutes as they are required for HMIe for self-evaluation.
School Inspection – A Preparation for Inspection Meeting will be taking place to ensure everything is in place for a future Inspection.
S3 Profile – S3 tutors should encourage pupils to think about their best achievement this year.
School Show – Sam Martin thanked all those who offered VHS recorders for the show and said he now has the two he requires.
Clan Challenge – S1-S3 pupils will make their own music video to Bohemian Rhapsody with the top three winners being chosen by SLT. Please speak to Sam Martin or Suzanne Gilvray if you need any help. The video camera can be booked from the technicians.
S1/S2/S3 Electives – Tim Woodcock apologised in advance for disruption caused to classes this week due to electives being sorted out.
Tutor Class Feedback – Tim Woodcock requested that feedback be provided on the Tutor Class system by Friday.
Marathon – Tim Woodcock is running the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday and he reminded staffs who have not yet sponsored him that sponsor forms are available in school.
PUPIL NOTICES 20 – 26 MAY 2013
Highland Games
Any students who would like to try and learn some of the traditional heavy events from the Highland Games should attend the new after school club on Mondays on the rugby pitch with Mr Hamilton.
The Monday Gymnastics club has finished now until the start of the new session.
Calling all journalists and photographers
· Interested in a career in journalism?
· We are looking for roving reporters and photographers to help with a school newspaper and provide articles for the school website.
· Open to all year groups.
· Come to the library at 1.20 pm on Monday 27 May for more information.
S1 and S2 pupils who are interested in going to the Edinburgh Book Festival should see Miss Black or Miss Russell for more information.
Youth Games 2013 – Teams so far
Girls Football
Beth Danskin Leanne Morrison Selina Keppie
Olivia Nisbet Laura Ketchion Lucy Stewart
Evie Workman Katie Gillespie Kerry McLeod
Hockey
Olivia MacLeod Laura Campbell Sandra McAllister
Hannah Graham Anna Barrington Sophie Green
Fiona McLean Kayti McKinnon
Girls Rugby
Morven MacF-D Beth Menzies Jade Dowell
Ellen Barlow Megan Evans Heather Fothergill
Need at least one more player
We still need pupils to participate in:
· Softball, Tennis, Swimming and Badminton
More information in the PE Department
· Remember – the Youth Games are for CURRENT S1/S2 pupils.
· You can only participate in ONE sport.
· If you would like to try out for any of the following teams you must attend training NEXT WEEK after school on the following days:
Girls Football – Monday Boys Football – Monday
Softball – Tuesday Boys Shinty – Tuesday
Badminton – Tuesday Girls Rugby – Wednesday
Boys Rugby – Wednesday Athletics – Wednesday
Basketball – Wednesday ` Tennis – See Miss Pollock
Dance – see Mrs Gemmell Swimming – See Mrs Reynolds
We need over 120 pupils so please give it a go and try out.
S2’s this is your last year to bring back medals for Oban High School. We got 9/12 last year, this year we are going for 12/12!!!
REPEATED NOTICES
NO ROCK SOLID THIS MONTH
UNTIL THE EXAMS ARE FINISHED
Archery Club
· Archery has now moved outside to the rugby pitch after school on Tuesday.
· Meet up at the benches next to the pitch.
The Athletics club has started up on a Wednesday 3.45 pm till 4.45 pm after school for any year group.
We will be working on running, jumping and hurdling.
All young people (11-15 years) wanting to go along to the Iona Walking Pilgrimage Friday 7 - Sunday 9 June, please collect Booking/Consent Forms, Itinerary, Check List and Letter, from office by Friday 31 May.
For telephone bookings call Craiglodge Office 01838 200216 or Youth Office 01838 200347.
Completed and signed consent forms are a must to attend pilgrimage! See Denise or Oonagh in E3 during Friday lunchtime.
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
· Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday lunchtime until timetable changeover in June.
· Mrs Sharp's room, 1.20 pm, bring your lunch.
· We are very keen for those of ALL faiths and beliefs to come along to share their views.
SKI TRIP
Next payment of £75 is now due for the 2014 ski trip.
There are 4 places available.
Higher Geography Supported Study
Thursdays 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm
Standard Grade Geography Supported Study
Tuesdays 3.45 pm - 4.45 pm
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KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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Friday 26th April to Friday 7th June 2013
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SQA Exams
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Saturday 25th May 2013
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British Pipe Band Championships - Bathgate
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Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th June 2013
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P7 Induction Days
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Friday 7th June 2013
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S1 Reports Issued
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Friday 7th June 2013
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S6 Leavers Dinner/Dance – Corran Halls
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Wednesday 12th June to Saturday 15th June 2013
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We Will Rock You – School Show in Corran Halls
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Sunday 16th June to Friday 21st June 2013
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Battlefields Trip
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Thursday 20th June to Sunday 23rd June 2013
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English Trip to London
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Wednesday 26th June 2013
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Prize Giving – Argyllshire Gathering Hall
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Friday 28th June 2013
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School Closes at 1pm
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Saturday 29th June 2013
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European Pipe Band Championships - Forres
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Saturday 27th July 2013
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Scottish Pipe Band Championships - Dumbarton
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Thursday 8th & Friday 9th August 2013
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Summer Sensations
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Tuesday 13th August 2013
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In-Service Day
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Wednesday 14th August 2013
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In-Service Day
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Thursday 15th August 2013
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School Re-opens
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Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th August 2013
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World Pipe Band Championships - Glasgow
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Thursday 22nd August 2013
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Oban Games
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Friday 23rd August 2013
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Sports Day at Mossfield Stadium
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Saturday 31st August 2013
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Cowal Games - Dunoon
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Tuesday 8th – Friday 25th October 2013
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Laurinburg Trip
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Friday 11th October 2013
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School Closes at 3.40pm
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Monday 28th October 2013
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School Re-opens
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Friday 15th November 2013
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In-Service Day
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Monday 18th November 2013
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School Re-opens
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Friday 20th December 2013
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School Closes at 2.30pm
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Monday 6th January 2014
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School Re-opens
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Thursday 13th February 2014
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School Closes at 3.40pm
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Tuesday 18th February 2014
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In-Service Day
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Wednesday 19th February 2014
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In-Service Day
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Thursday 20th February 2014
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School Re-opens
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Friday 4th April 2014
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School Closes at 2.30pm
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Tuesday 22nd April 2014
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School Re-opens
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