Brechin High School Notes for August 24
BRECHIN High's many pupils have returned to the school after their summer break. The first school notes of the 2006/07 session are as follows:-
New Session
On Monday, August 14, staff returned after the summer holiday and a number of new colleagues joined us. Ms Donna McCreery, covering for Ms Nicol currently on maternity and Ms Amy Anderson, has joined the English department. Ms Liz Wallace, originally from Limerick and having taught recently in the Isle of Man will be teaching Modern Languages. In the History Department, we have two new teachers, Mr Paul Kelly and Ms Linda Nicholson. Ms Julie Gilmour, originally from Dumbarton, has joined the Art & Design Department and Ms Tracey Johnston will be teaching Physical Education. Finally, we welcome Louise Clark as our new library assistant. Over the summer, Mrs Jan Doughty has left to take up a teaching post in Dundee and Mrs Karen Matthew has joined the Support for Learning department at Webster's High School in Kirriemuir. We will also have the services of a drama worker, Ms Alison Muir working 2.5 days per work in the school and shared with Arbroath Academy.
Brechin Community Schools Partnership - Radio Tay Roadshow
The Brechin Community Schools Partnership are planning a major event to bring together local organisations and clubs that offer a service or support to children and families in the local community. The event will be held in Brechin High School on Saturday, September 23, 2006. It will provide an excellent opportunity for local organisations to publicise what is on offer to young people. Radio Tay will broadcast information in the week running up to the event and will be present on Saturday, September 23. It is also intended to have a range of fun activities for younger children. The school's Pupil Council will have a key role in planning the event. Local organisations should now have received an invitation. If any organisation requires further information, or did not receive an invitation, they should contact Steve Dempsey at Brechin High School, telephone 622135 or Helen Wallace at the Damacre Centre telephone 623491.
The Community Roadshow at Brechin High School will also have a book fair to raise funds for the school Library Resource Centre. A wide range of materials will be available for purchase and leaflets will be sent home before the fair so that parents and friends can browse at their leisure. There will be activities and competitions for younger children. More details to follow.
Extra Curricular Activities
The PE staff are offering a range of clubs, starting this week:- (lunchtimes at 1.10pm, after school from 4pm – 5pm)
Monday lunchtime – Badminton (all years); Monday after school – Senior Boys U16 Boys Football; Thursday lunchtime – Volleyball (all years); Thursday after school – U14 Boys Football; Thursday after school – Hockey (all welcome).
School Library Resource Centre
Books for the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books are available from the Library Resource Centre (LRC). Readers need to read three books and then vote for their favourite. Please see LRC staff for more details. Books for the long list Angus Book Award 2007 are also available from the LRC. Volunteers should see LRC staff as soon as possible.
Book Club
Please note the first meeting of the new session will be next Thursday at 12.45 in the LRC. New members welcome, please remember to bring a packed lunch.
Young People's Health in Angus
Young People's Health Workers provide a confidential health service to all young people in Angus, including those less than 16yrs old. We currently provide health drop-ins on a Monday 5-6 at the Minor Injury Unit within Brechin Infirmary and the Damacre Centre on a Wednesday 4-5pm. The school nurse also provides a health drop-in within the nurse's room at school each Monday 12.45-1.40pm. The Young People's Health Worker for the Brechin area is Bonnie Troup and she is based within Brechin High School. Look out for a 'Drop-in Display' in the library soon.
Maths Happy Puzzle
The school have booked 'The Happy Puzzle' Company to work with S1 pupils on Wednesday 6 September. The workshop is designed to help pupils see the relevance of maths to everyday life. Making Maths Fun! To ensure parents do not miss out, there will be a parents' information evening presented by the 'Happy Puzzle' for pupils in S1 and S2 on Tuesday, September 5. Invitations will be posted home this week. Come along and have some fun!
Computing facilities
As part of the school's on going programme to upgrade and replace PCs, fifty three new machines are now in place at the start of the new session. In addition, six more teachers have an interactive whiteboard to support the learning process. As part of our School of Ambition plans, we intend to install a digital projector in every teaching area in the school.
Canteen
The canteen has been redecorated over the summer holiday and new floor covering also laid. The colours are bright and yes, they have been chosen by pupils! The canteen now serves a range of healthy options at lunchtime as part of the 'Hungry for Success' programme. New furniture and a salad bar are also planned and should be up and running by the October holiday.
Toilets
The refurbishment of the girls' toilet on the bridge is now completed…well nearly…we just await the mirrors. The colours are bright and tiles look fantastic. The group of S4 girls involved in this development are to be commended for their excellent choice. Brechin High School pupils making real decisions to improve the facilities in their school.
The Bulb Man
It is that time of year again. The PTA will be organising the flowering bulb campaign to raise money for PTS funds. Colour order forms will be posted home this week:
Information to parents
This week we will be posting home the following items to parents:
* Pocket size calendars with term and holiday dates
* Copies of pupil timetables for pupils in S1
* BulbMan flowering bulb catalogue
* Happy Puzzle invitation to parents of pupils in S1 and S2
Key Dates in September 2006:- Tuesday 5, Happy Puzzle, Parents' Maths Workshop S1/S2; Wednesday 6, Happy Puzzle, S1 maths workshop; Monday 11, S4 work experience; Friday 15, Photographer S1, S4, S6 and Prefects; Wednesday 20, Tree of Knowledge, S1 pupils; Thursday 21, Tree of Knowledge, S4 pupils Parents' workshop 7.30 pm; Friday 22, Tree of Knowledge, S5 pupils; Friday 29, Last day of term.
Key Dates in October 2006:- Monday 2, Holiday starts; Friday 13, Holiday ends; Monday 16, Term starts.
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Thursday 09 February 2012
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