We are hosting an Afternoon Tea at West Church, Haddington on Saturday 1 December as part of our fundraising for our silver Duke of Edinburgh. We will be serving a range of sandwiches, delicious home baking and teas and coffees. There are 2 time slots available:

12.00 - 2.00 pm and 2.30 - 4.30 pm

If you would like a ticket please visit our Facebook page: Haddington D of E Group or e-mail us at haddingtongirls@gmail.com to let us know which time slot you would like and how many tickets you require.

Tickets cost £5 for adults and £4 for children under 12. We hope to see you there.

Thanks.

Isla Booth, Sophie Charbonnier, Catriona Dee, Charlotte Gray, Anna Horsburgh, Amanda Martin, Jenny Vischer

Crafty Corner are looking for your Festive Season ideas to decorate the Library this December. The next meeting of Crafty Corner is Monday 19th November, 1.20pm in the Library. All welcome.

Mrs Devonald, Mrs Dickson-Murray, and Mr Plain

There will be a brief assembly at registration for S5/S6 pupils on Friday 16 November 2018.  This will be to hear about My World of Work Pupil Ambassadors.

Of the 12 girls who signed up to this event unfortunately only 10 could be chosen. 10 names were randomly chosen by random name picker and the following have been selected. Can the below please come to Mr Moncrieff's classroom at break on Thursday 15th to collect a PC1 form.

• Ailsa Benson
• Abi McNeil
• Sophie Thomson
• Elma Ros
• Anna Wood
• Anna Meikle
• Hannah Pathirana
• Ellen Hunter
• Amber Washington-Mackay
• Iona Whellans

If for any reason someone cannot now make it please let Mr Moncrieff know immediately as there are two others who would like to attend.

On the 28th November there is a girls in to physics event that is being run by Preston Lodge. There are ten spaces available for this and it is a great opportunity.

The day includes workshops from:

• The University of Edinburgh - Rockets and streamlining
• Heriot Watt University - How materials behave in extreme cold  (also a sweet treat)
• RAF - team building
• Royal Observatory - Planetarium
• Open University - Engineering
• Dr Voge - LEDS and circuit boards
• EDF - Robotics

If you are interested in attending you need to give your name to Mr Moncrieff or Mr Taylor by the end of Thursday this week. There are only ten places available. There is no cost for the event itself, but if we need to get the bus then you will need money for that.

It’s time to start something amazing. Our Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme is a four-year programme which focuses
on the skills required to maintain our power stations. As well as the technical skills, we will also help you develop the attitudes and behaviours essential to the safe operation of our power stations. Upon completion, you’ll be awarded a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Certificate, you’ll also have attained a BTEC Level 3, with the potential
for further education such as a HNC.
The first two years are based at the National College for Nuclear, delivered through Bridgwater and Taunton College, Somerset. During this time you’ll undergo training in academic and workshop
environments to ensure you gain an excellent introduction to engineering and develop a strong skills foundation. Part of this programme also covers the development of life skills, like confidence and communication. You will return to Torness and join the maintenance team for years three and four. As you learn and develop, you will take home a salary which has the potential to grow as you gain experience. You will also have a generous holiday allowance, access to Company benefits such as a pension scheme and if you apply yourself, you have got a good chance of securing a permanent job at the end of it all.
What you need to apply:
• Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or Grade 4 and above in the new GCSE grading structure),
• National 5s or equivalent, including Maths, English and 2 of Science, Technical or Engineering
subjects
• If you have not completed your GCSE’s /National 5s at the time of applying, please use your
predicted results
• You’ll also need a talent for practical subjects
• Desire to learn and develop your skills
• A willingness to relocate as required
For more information and to apply, visit our website. Applications are open until 6 January 2019. We are holding an information day for applicants. Come along, find out more and meet the team at the Torness on  Saturday, 24 November
There will be four sessions on each day - 9:30, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:30.
Spaces are limited and you MUST book. Email: Gillian.Farquhar@edf-energy.com

All pupils and staff are invited to dress down for Children in Need this Friday 16 November 2018.

We ask that you bring a donation for Children in Need.

We look forward to seeing the sixth year dressed up!

Knox Trampoling Club starts back this Friday after school.

This club is always super popular so if you still want to attend this term, please collect a sign up letter from Mr Wands in the Active Schools Office by Wednesday. Places are given out on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

The latest newsletter from East Lothian Works for employment and training opportunities can be viewed here.

Edinburgh College have released details of their January 2019 Start Courses. You can find information about courses on the college's website.

A few of the swimmers selected for the EL Swim Meet on Thursday still need to compete the required paperwork.

If for any reason you are unable to swim, please let either Mr Wands or PE know as we will need to bring in another person to replace you.

Yr   Name

1    Jude Dunbar

1   Polly McKinlay

1   Abi Sear

1   Stella Stewart

2   Finlay Robb

2   Owen Williamson

2   Martin Imrie

2   Louisa Stodart

2   Robyn Cameron

2   Lauren Clark

3   Aidan Ballantyne

3   Finlay Ralston

3   David Graham

3   Lucia Bivar Sigurado

4   Isaac Ingram

4   Thomas Guy

4   Holly Cameron

4   Amelia Davidson

4   Julia Dale

5   Eve McBain

5   Charlotte Gray

5   Donald Bathgate

6   Max Leveque

6   Finlay Bathgate

6   Harry Cunningham

6   Lucy Ballantyne

6   Megan Watt

Following on from the Eco-Committee's assembly, don't forget to bring in your empty make-up packaging to the Terracycle box in Miss Laudi's room! Normally, make-up packaging can't be recycled by regional recycling processes, but thanks to this box, we can save it from going to landfill! Even if you only have one item, don't throw it in the bin! Bring it to this box instead! Together we can make a difference!

Accepted items: Lip balm & gloss tubes, Mascara tubes, Eye liner pencils, Eye liner cases, Eye shadow containers and palettes, Concealer and foundation packaging.

REMINDER: please ensure if you have been selected for the East Lothian Swim Gala (this Thursday - 15th Nov) you have handed your permission form and PC1 back to PE or Mr Wands by tomorrow.

Can S3 students attending the Forensic Science event on Monday (12th November) please look at the below list to see whether they will be attending period 1 - 3 or period 4 - 6.

Period 1 - 3

• Nathan McLaren
• Samuel Ward
• Katie Moore
• Jen Bagley
• Daniel Heald
• Thomas Collins
• Jamie Goan
• Jack Carroll-Robertson
• Aidan Ballantyne
• Jack McKinnel
• Kathryn Craig
• Katelyn Scott
• Tom Leach
• Josh Morgan
• Euan McInnes
• Joe Gill
• Logan Stewart
• Lewin McKenzie
• Cameron Pirie
• Reuben Pheonix-Hill
• Nathan McGuire
• Stuart Prentice

Period 4 - 6

• Fergus Cunningham
• Craig Milligan
• Nina Liddle
• Heather Mackinnon
• Calum Rettie
• Findlay Ralston
• Melissa Cuthbertson
• Amelia Hockey
• Kirsty Booth
• Bethany Ross
• Sally Greenshields
• Keir Scott
• Ryan Govan
• Gustas Skultinas
• Ryan Baikie
• Bonnie Barclay
• Livvie Matthews
• Liam Duncan
• Dana Harkess
• Dexter Finlayson
• Roman Rudyj
• Ewan McKinlay

The Library will be closed on Friday 9th November. Apologies for inconvenience caused.

B. Plain

We will be observing a one minute silence on Friday 9 November at 11.15am.  The bell will go at the beginning and end of the minute, thanks

Garleton Singers will be giving a performance of 'The Armed Man' at St Mary's Church on Sunday 11 November at 7.30 pm. Entry is free but any donations will be in aid of Poppyscotland.

All pupils who have signed up for the London 2019 trip please could you come along to a short meeting in Miss McBride's room at break time on Wednesday.

Saltire are advertising a volunteering opportunity through Engage Befriending, all the information you need is below :

Befriending Flyer

Shed Initiative

Shed Initiative Days/Times

Our Eco-Tip this week encourages everyone to use public transportation rather than driving their own car. Yesterday, members of the Eco-Committee and Green Team attended a climate change workshop where we learned about how carbon negatively impacts the atmosphere and leads to rising temperatures. We calculated our individual carbon footprints and learned that even small changes like using public transportation, car sharing, walking and cycling reduce how much carbon you add to the environment!

REMINDER: Junior Netball only this week (Wednesday) due to senior parent's evening. Please ensure that if you are playing against Ross High on Thursday, that you attend training tomorrow.

REMINDER: no rugby tonight - training day will return to Thursday as of this week. Please meet in the PE changing room corridor.

All Pupil Librarians are invited to attend a meeting in the library on Tuesday 6th November 2018 at 1.20pm. If you cannot attend this meeting, or if you wish to join the Pupil Librarian Team, please see Mr Plain.