University of Strathclyde are hosting an Engineering the Future for Girls event 19th - 23rd June 2017.

Employees from BP and BAM Nuttall and Researchers from the University of Strathclyde will engage you in a range of challenges that will inspire you to consider a career in engineering.
If you see yourself as an engineer of the future or have never considered engineering as a career option before, but want to find out more about it, then the Engineering the Future for girls week at the University of Strathclyde is just for you.

For further information click here

Please make your Guidance Teacher/Mr Flood aware of your interest in this opportunity.

Mr Plain on behalf of Mr Flood.

Congratulations to the S1 Football team on winning 8-0 in the first round of the East Lothian Cup against Dunbar.

Outstanding Consent Forms must be handed into the School Office at Registration TODAY.  If you are not planning to attend, please let the Office know.

You cannot attend if you have not submitted a Consent Form.

All S1 pupils attending the Outward Bound Residential should have received an important letter from their registration teacher. Please see Ms Brannigan if you didn't get one. Letters should be returned to Ms Orr or Mr Flood. Thank you.

Please could Italian Explorers 2017 attend another very brief meeting this coming Friday 3 March 2017 at break to collect some freshly printed letters and a Final Statement.

The next payment of £75 is due this Wednesday.  Thank-you to everyone who has already made this payment, and also to those who have made full excursion payment in advance.

Remember to register your raffle ticket on the green sheets!  Louisa and Holly, you haven't been forgotten!

On Thursday 9  March 2017, there will be a bake sale on during break time in the Social Area. This event is taking place in order to raise money to support the charities of Red Nose Day and StJohn's Hospital.  

The Eco-Committee will be meeting on Monday and Wednesday of next week at lunch time in Miss Laudi's room. All members are asked to attend these important meetings ahead of Eco-Week.

Arnold Clark is aiming to start its first female-only mechanic group in 2017. This will be open to all females that have achieved or working towards their National 4 or above in Maths, English and either a Science or a Technical subject in Scotland.

With this in mind they think International Women’s Day is the perfect opportunity to attract the right candidates. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women today. The day also marks a call to accelerate gender parity.

They are pleased to invite pupils to join them at their International Women’s Day Event, at GTG Training and Conference Centre in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th March 2017.

This exclusive event is aimed at young women aged between 16 and 19 to showcase opportunities that might previously have been seen as male-dominated.

It will be an excellent opportunity to gain a real insight into the roles they offer, with a series of workshops, practical tasks and the opportunity to meet successful female employees in the automotive industry.

There is limited availability for this event with only two sessions and 16 places on each. Each session will run for around three hours and the start times are 9am and 1pm, giving pupils a unique opportunity to experience life in the automotive industry.

As places are limited we urge you to confirm your attendance as soon as possible by completing the ‘secure your place’ form or contact Stephanie Mills on 0141 435 4490.

Please make your Guidance Teacher/Mr Flood aware of your interest in this opportunity.

B. Plain on behalf of Ms. J. Jones

Priority booking letters are available in the Music Department this week.

The system has changed this year and pupils and parents will now need to pay online for their tickets. Please get a letter for details on how to do this.

Deadline for priority tickets is Friday 10th March. Public booking will open week beginning 20 March.

We aim to give all S6 pupils an Employability Interview with an employer before they leave school.  The final sets of interviews will take place on Friday 3 and Friday 10 March.  This is for all S6 pupils who missed their interview in November and all UCAS pupils.  As such, the deadline for pupils to submit their CV and Covering Letter is Friday 24 February.  Please hand to your teacher on Thursday Period 1 or Friday Period 1.  Any concerns please see Mr Flood.

Last chance!  If you are interested in attending the Jobs Roadshow on Tuesday 28 February please give your name to Mr Flood or your Guidance Teacher by Wednesday 22 February.  Consent Forms will then be issued.

Have you lost a locker key?  One has been found in Business Education - see Mr D to reclaim.

This is a reminder that the 4th installement of £100 for the Paris Trip 2017 is due by Tuesday 28th February. Any issues please speak to Miss McBride asap,

There will be a meeting on Friday 24 February 2017 at break in the usual venue for Italian Explorers.  Attendance is essential (we also expect to see 2L1's leader there!).  If there are genuine reasons why attendance is not possible you must see Mr Wren as a matter of urgency.

Aberdeen Asset Management is now recruiting for an exciting opportunity on our apprenticeship programme in Edinburgh offices. As a business we understand that recruiting, developing and retaining the best people is fundamental to our ability to perform. Through our apprenticeship and other entry level programmes we look to identify talented individuals at the start of their career.

Our apprenticeship comprises of six rotations over two years in different departments across the business giving our apprentices a well-rounded view of the asset management industry and its related functions. Apprentices will complete rotations in teams within our Operations and Technology, Finance, Distribution, Corporate, and Risk divisions.

The skills and characteristics that we look for in our apprentices are:

• working towards or achieved 3 Scottish Highers or equivalent
• excellent communication skills
• ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with others
• flexibility and adaptability
• high motivation
• interests and experience outside of your studies eg. volunteering, sports, coaching/competing
• commitment to continual training and development
• willingness to learn about asset management industry

Candidates interested in this vacancy must complete the online application which can be found here. Please be aware you must complete the form in one session, you cannot save and return so we encourage you to prepare these offline first. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by our Recruitment and HR teams.

Please make your Guidance Teacher/Mr Flood aware of your interest in this opportunity.

Mr Plain on behalf of Ms. J. Jones.
 

The Eco-Committee will be meeting on Wednesday in Miss Laudi's room at lunch time. All members are asked to attend to finalize plans for our project. 

Can all Pupil Council and Sports Council members please attend a meeting in Ms Brannigan's room (RME 1) on Thursday this week (23rd Feb) at 1.30pm? Please let Ms Brannigan or Mr Wands know if you can't make it. Thanks. 

 Could all pupils taking National PE look for an update on Google classroom about homework over the holidays. For those who cannot access Google classroom please come down to the PE department by the end of the day.

Applications for Border College course starting in August 2017 are now open. Borders College is only 50 minutes away via the Borders Railway from Edinburgh Waverley.
Full course programme and apply online available here.

Mr Plain on behalf of Ms Leighton

Could all S1 and S2 pupils part of the girls football team meet Mr Elms at lunch time today (Thursday) a 1.45pm.

Come and enjoy the JERICHO’S new space at our new venue in Nungate and Haddington Community Centre Kirk View. Usual time – 7.15 – 9.15pm This week we will be making individual pizzas and valentines cards. All 12 – 16 year olds welcome. DON’T MISS IT – COME CHECK IT OUT. We will be closed on Saturday 18th February for half term.

The Green Team will be meeting today (Wednesday) at lunch time in Miss Laudi's room. There have been lots of requests to collect paper this week so the more students, the better!

Academy of Music are running a week long intensive course in Employability in the Music Industry week beginning 20th February and short course in Sound Production in March and April.

Employability in the Music Industry is aimed at those interested working in this field. The purpose of the course is to help candidates develop their understanding of the requirements of the workplace, focusing on the challenges and requirements of working in this fast-paced environment. In addition, participants will be given a broad overview of what it means to be an artist manager in the music industry. Following an interview on the final day of the course, successful candidates will have the opportunity to take up a 1 week work experience with a local music industry employer. Those who successfully complete this short program will be awarded a SQA Level 4 employability award and a level 6 Music Management module. You will also develop essential skills to help you gain employment in any area, including developing your confidence, communication skills and CV.

Short Course in Sound Production will run again in March and April 2017. Program gives hands on experience with Logic Pro X, microphones, MIDI recording and a host of other useful skills and knowledge that will help with home recording or set you up for further study in sound production. On successful completion, you will be awarded a BTEC Level 3 Award in Sound Production to evidence your new-found recording abilities.

For dates, further information and to apply click here, please also let your Guidance Teacher and/or Mr Flood if you intend to apply.

Mr Plain on behalf of Mr Flood.

The next payment for the S1 Activities week residential to Outward Bound is now due. Please pay the £50 online here if at all possible.  See Ms Brannigan if you have any issues or concerns. Thanks.