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Wednesdays 4pm–6pm
in the Group Work room
To join the FILMCLUB collect a Parental
consent form (PC1) from Ms McLuckie
This week’s film is:
SUFFRAGETTE12
College Strike – Thursday 17 March
This affects academy classes as follows:
Creative Industries, year 1 and 2
Thursday classes that are held at either Edinburgh or West Lothian College will be cancelled Thursday classes that are held at Queen Margaret University will go ahead as normal or
directed self study
Food Science & Nutrition year 1 and 2 All classes cancelled
Health & Social Care all classes
All classes cancelled
Hospitality & Tourism year 1 and 2 Thursday classes that are held at either Edinburgh or West Lothian College will be cancelled
Thursday classes that are held at Queen Margaret University will go ahead as normal
You will need to put your imagination into overdrive! Create something that could only be in
our dreams: fantasy creatures, unbelievable locations or something bizarre.
Dreams have no limits…
Pens, pencils, oil pastels, chalk, collage – the medium is up to you!
Earn house points
for taking part.
Entries
accepted until
Easter break
• Please see the Examination Noticeboard for class lists
• Students are asked to please check that their name is
on the list for the subjects they have chosen
• A few of the sessions were oversubscribed
• Apologies to those students who were unable to be placed
in a session
EASTER REVISION - IMPORTANT
Want a leavers’ hoodie? If you are an S6 and you would like a leavers’ hoodie could you please hand in an envelope with your name and class on it, with your chosen size
(S, M, L, XL), nickname (make sure they are appropriate) and a payment of £21.
The payment needs to be in by Tuesday 22nd March 2016 as order needs to be placed before the Easter Holidays!
£21 Your chosen
nickname across
back
Guests from the faiths of Islam and Buddhism will be taking assemblies next week
S4 Monday-Buddhist
S5/6 Tuesday-Muslim
S1 Wednesday-Muslim
S2 Thursday-Muslim
S3 Friday-Buddhist
Interfaith Assemblies next week 14th-18th March.
Apprenticeship opportunities within The Royal Bank of Scotland
Location: Multiple locations in Scotland Apprenticeship qualification: Professional Banker Certificate (Chartered Bankers Institute) at level 2 or 3 Minimum qualification requirements: 2 National 5’s at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications. Salary: £13,169 - £16,625 per annum Vacancy Overview Each role will be based in a variety of areas across the business. Job descriptions can be found on the Get My First Job website (please see link below). DON’T MISS OUT ON THE AMAZING OPPORTUNITY, APPLY NOW To apply: Please register and apply via www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk, RBS vacancies can be found by searching for ‘The Royal Bank of Scotland’. We currently have hundreds of vacancies available to view and apply for at www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk. Should you require any further information, advice or guidance please email [email protected] or call the apprenticeships team on 0203 131 5165. For further information in regards to qualifications, apprenticeship vacancies and summer school, please visit: www.bpp.com/apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships, Edinburgh Castle Historic Education Scotland
Deadline: 25 March 2016 at 12:00 Historic Environment Scotland is offering 9 school leavers the opportunity to join the team at Edinburgh Castle on a two-year Modern Apprenticeship
Fixed Term Contract; April 2016 to March 2018.
Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most popular paid visitor attraction, welcoming around 1.5 million visitors annually. Modern Apprentices are required in the three areas in the castle, tasks will include:
Admissions : Provide a world class welcome and direct visitors as appropriate upon their arrival at Edinburgh Castle, sell appropriate tickets and products
to all walk up visitors, and ensure all vehicles entering the castle and parking on the esplanade have the appropriate approval
Guiding: Welcome and assist visitors on their way around the castle, work on both indoor and outdoor posts throughout the castle, oversee the security, and cleanliness and tidiness of the various apartments throughout opening hours
Retail: Carry out the daily operational duties of the shop as requested by the supervisor or retail management, maximise trading income through selling
and upselling appropriate merchandise, process sales, whilst ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and carried out accurately and efficiently, and ensure that high standards of shop hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times
The Modern Apprentices will spend the first three months in all three areas taking part in a thorough and detailed induction of the castle, after which they
will each be placed in one area where they will stay for the remainder of the contract unless stated otherwise. At this point, the Modern Apprenticeship qualification will commence.
You will undertake a Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations (SCQF Level 6) delivered by Rewards Training. Ideally we are looking for National 5s,
Intermediates including Maths and English, and/or Higher Grades.
Salary: £16,000; Pay range: £16,000 - £17,114; Contract: Two Year Fixed Term Contract; Location: Midlothian
For further information, please contact [email protected] (Joanne Paton), or call 01315576500, or visit https://www.rewardstraining.com
The deadline is Friday 25 March 2016 at 12:00.
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT 2016
VACANCY INFORMATION
East Lothian Council
Apprentice Joiner x 2, Apprentice Plumber x 2, Apprentice Electrician x 2, Apprentice Painter x 2
Each apprentice will be paid an annual salary of £12,099.82 during the first year of the apprenticeship (plus any pay awards) which will be increased each year of the remaining 3 years.
PLEASE SEE GUIDANCE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Applications will be advertised on My Job Scotland Website
on Friday 4 March
with a closing date of Sunday 20 March
www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
Weekend Workers at Dunbar Garden Centre
We are looking for two new weekend workers, one person to work
on a Saturday and another to work on a Sunday. The role will mainly involve till work, pricing stock & helping customers,
therefore heavy lifting will be required at times. No previous experience is required as training will be given, however good
customer service is essential. To apply for this role please write to the Garden Centre manager
and include an up to date CV detailing any previous work experience, contact details and any qualifications. Please either
email this to [email protected] or hand it in at the garden centre tills. (Please state which job you are applying for
with your application).
Bronze Training Dates
Bronze training starts again on : 13th April –
3:50pm to 4: pm in M13.
SCOTTISH ELECTION HUSTINGS TUESDAY 22nd MARCH
PERIOD 1 + 2 in the Hall.
Candidates standing for East Lothian in the upcoming Scottish Election will be participating in a debate and
taking questions from students. The debate will be chaired by Glen Campbell from the BBC.
There will also be regional candidates attending who will have stalls set up and available for questions.
All those eligible to vote are greatly encouraged to come along.
For further information see the Modern Studies department.
Fairtrade Fortnight
We will be running a stall at lunchtime on Thursday 10th and Thursday 17th March.
The stall will sell Fairtrade items and will also include our Tacky Tombola.
S5 Biology and Chemistry Work Experience July 25th to July 29th
Science Insights is an exciting new work experience programme designed to give a real insight in to research and work in biological sciences. Activities include: • Shadowing researchers in the lab • Tours of a range of scientific facilities • Presentations and discussions on a range of topics including ethics in
research, the use of animals and various career paths • Opportunities to meet current UoE students • Skills sessions to help with future university applications
For more information see Mr Davies or visit www.scienceinsights.ed.ac.uk
THE SCHOOL RUN! WHERE?
Meet at the Playingfields
WHEN? Every Friday morning at 8am
(starting Friday 22nd January)
WHAT? A mile run (twice round the cross country route)
WHO? Open to everyone (including staff)
WHY? To keep fit, have fun and to try and beat your time each
week.
There will even be some house points up for grabs!
(If you have any questions please see Mia Wyatt in 1C5 – T6 or Mr Scott)
Is this you?
‘I can come up with solutions no one else has thought of and I think fast on my feet.’
‘I know what I want to say, but I can never find the right words.’
‘ ‘I have the right ideas, but I can’t get them down on paper.’
Pop in and learn some coping strategies
Monday 4 – 5pm in SFL
(See Mrs Park for more info)
Dyslexia Support Group
Come to Spanish Club
Native speaker or absolute beginner? Come and have some
fun, learn to speak a little Spanish or enjoy a conversation,
game or film Interested? Thursday lunchtimes T6
Mr Morrison
Come along and get help with: Homework Past Papers Class Work Revision
Every Monday after school in M9 Every Tuesday after school in M7 for N5 only
Every Thursday lunchtime M4
Come along and get help with: Homework Past Papers Calculations Class Work
Every Thursday Lunchtime in M9 for all year groups.
Physics Drop-in Sessions
For all year groups
Wednesday lunchtimes in M5 Thursday after school in G7
