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NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 19

Morning Meeting/Staff sheet – Monday 20^TH 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

KEY DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Friday 26^th April to Friday 7^th June 2013	SQA Exams
Saturday 25^th May 2013	British Pipe Band Championships - Bathgate
Monday 3^rd to Wednesday 5^th June 2013	P7 Induction Days
Friday 7^th June 2013	S1 Reports Issued
Friday 7^th June 2013	S6 Leavers Dinner/Dance – Corran Halls
Wednesday 12^th June to Saturday 15^th June 2013	We Will Rock You – School Show in Corran Halls
Sunday 16^th June to Friday 21^st June 2013	Battlefields Trip
Thursday 20^th June to Sunday 23^rd June 2013	English Trip to London
Wednesday 26^th June 2013	Prize Giving – Argyllshire Gathering Hall
Friday 28^th June 2013	School Closes at 1pm
Saturday 29^th June 2013	European Pipe Band Championships - Forres
Saturday 27^th July 2013	Scottish Pipe Band Championships - Dumbarton
Thursday 8^th & Friday 9^th August 2013	Summer Sensations
Tuesday 13^th August 2013	In-Service Day
Wednesday 14^th August 2013	In-Service Day
Thursday 15^th August 2013	School Re-opens
Saturday 17^th & Sunday 18^th August 2013	World Pipe Band Championships - Glasgow
Thursday 22^nd August 2013	Oban Games
Friday 23^rd August 2013	Sports Day at Mossfield Stadium
Saturday 31^st August 2013	Cowal Games - Dunoon
Tuesday 8^th – Friday 25^th October 2013	Laurinburg Trip
Friday 11^th October 2013	School Closes at 3.40pm
Monday 28^th October 2013	School Re-opens
Friday 15^th November 2013	In-Service Day
Monday 18^th November 2013	School Re-opens
Friday 20^th December 2013	School Closes at 2.30pm
Monday 6^th January 2014	School Re-opens
Thursday 13^th February 2014	School Closes at 3.40pm
Tuesday 18^th February 2014	In-Service Day
Wednesday 19^th February 2014	In-Service Day
Thursday 20^th February 2014	School Re-opens
Friday 4^th April 2014	School Closes at 2.30pm
Tuesday 22^nd April 2014	School Re-opens

Newsletter Issue 16


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

Morning Meeting/Staff Sheet - Monday 13th May 2013

Champions Group –Alison MacDonald and Damian Heaney spoke 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.