Thursday 15th September

DAILY NOTICESThursday 15th SeptemberSports Notices
Monday lunchtime
Monday after school
Senior Boys Basketball
Tuesday lunchtime
Boccia (SFL)
Tuesday after school
Senior Girls Basketball
School of Basketball
Wednesday lunchtime
S1/2 Girls Hockey
Senior Boys Basketball
Wednesday after school
Senior Girls Football
S1-6 Dance Club (Starts 21st)
Thursday lunchtime
S1-3 Girls Football
Badminton Team Training
Thursday after school
Boys & S3 Girls Hockey
Senior Girls & Staff Jog Scotland
Gymnastic Club
S1-2 Rugby (permission required)
Friday lunchtime
S1-3 Girls Basketball
S1 Boys Indoor Football
Senior Boys Basketball
 
Friday after school
School Of Basketball
S3 Boys Basketball
S1-4 Shinty (permission slip needed)
Careers Notices
Careers Adviser in school Mon,Tues,Thurs & Fri – Drop in at lunchtime
Interested in a career in the Navy or Royal Marines and the job opportunities available? Give your name to Mr Straiton as soon as possible!
ILM Highland Alness are looking to recruit an Apprentice Joiner for their busy joinery team. You must be a reliable hard worker, keen to learn and willing to attend Inverness College on a block release basis to complete an SVQ Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery. Closing date is Friday 16th September. See your Guidance teacher for details.
S1 Notices
Respecting your School
Chewing Gum is not allowed within the building due to the damage that has been done through people leaving chewed gun in unhygienic places i.e. not a litter bin.  We have already had to replace some furniture due to damage.  The cleaners have also noted the high level of used gum that they have to clean from surfaces.  Therefore pupils should not be chewing gum anywhere in the school.  If you do not comply with this rule you will be reprimanded.
Have you lost a silver ring with a single clear stone? In the office for collection.
2017 School Snowsports Trip to the Italian Alps:
Could all of the pupils who have signed up for the Snowsports trip to La Thuile in the spring please attend a short meeting in the theatre on Friday lunchtime at 13.25pm for a short but important meeting with Mr Trinder. Any pupil unable to go for genuine reasons must see Mr Trinder in Guidance.
LGBTQ Club, Room 113 this Thursday lunchtime 12.45-1.40pm 15th September.
All welcome!
Bring your lunch and your friends!
Badminton players who gave their name to the PE department, training for you will be on Thursday lunchtimes 1pm Gameshall 1.
Scotland Rugby Trips Autumn Internationals and 6 Nations
Could all pupils interested in going to see Scotland v Argentina on Saturday 19th November and/or Scotland v Ireland on Saturday 4th of February please come to a brief meeting at break on Friday in Mr Wilson’s room (109).
Tickets for both games go very quickly so attending the meeting is essential to guaranteeing your place. Pupils who have a genuine reason for not being able to make the meeting (such as being at college on Fridays) should see Mr. Wilson TODAY at break.
Prayer Group
A Christian prayer group for students will be starting at lunchtimes on Mondays, meeting in Room 229. You will be made more than welcome. For any further information, please speak to Duncan Wiseman or Angus Macleod in 5th year.
Lockers are almost ready to be issued. A letter has gone out to all S1 pupils with information. There will be a £5 charge for all S1 pupils.
The i-kiosk is now ready to use. You can pre order a Grab & Go bag for your lunch. All you need is your pin, instructions are beside the kiosk. All orders are collected from Till 1.
The Creative Writing Club is on today (15th September) in Room 221 at 1o’clock. Come along armed with a pen (and a notebook if possible) and your imagination! Bring your lunch. This week’s exercise involves character inventing.
S1-S6 Dance Club starting Wednesday 21 September 3.30-4.30 in the dance studio with Miss Johnston.  All abilities welcome. 
I Can Lead Course for anyone 13+ – this is a one day fun course for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills in sport, this is for anyone 13+.  Taking place in Charleston Community Centre on Tuesday 11 October from 10-3pm – FREE.  Collect a booking form from PE.
Badminton Coaching Course for anyone 14yrs + - this is an introduction to badminton for anyone wanting to help with coaching FREE.  Give your name to PE if you’re interested.
Debating Club
The debating club will meet on Friday 16th September at 1pm in Mr Mackenzie’s classroom (Room 229).
S2 Notices
Respecting your School
Chewing Gum is not allowed within the building due to the damage that has been done through people leaving chewed gun in unhygienic places i.e. not a litter bin.  We have already had to replace some furniture due to damage.  The cleaners have also noted the high level of used gum that they have to clean from surfaces.  Therefore pupils should not be chewing gum anywhere in the school.  If you do not comply with this rule you will be reprimanded.
Have you lost a silver ring with a single clear stone? In the office for collection.
2017 School Snowsports Trip to the Italian Alps:
Could all of the pupils who have signed up for the Snowsports trip to La Thuile in the spring please attend a short meeting in the theatre on Friday lunchtime at 13.25pm for a short but important meeting with Mr Trinder. Any pupil unable to go for genuine reasons must see Mr Trinder in Guidance.
LGBTQ Club, Room 113 this Thursday lunchtime 12.45-1.40pm 15th September.
All welcome!
Bring your lunch and your friends!
Badminton players who gave their name to the PE department, training for you will be on Thursday lunchtimes 1pm Gameshall 1.
Scotland Rugby Trips Autumn Internationals and 6 Nations
Could all pupils interested in going to see Scotland v Argentina on Saturday 19th November and/or Scotland v Ireland on Saturday 4th of February please come to a brief meeting at break on Friday in Mr Wilson’s room (109).
Tickets for both games go very quickly so attending the meeting is essential to guaranteeing your place. Pupils who have a genuine reason for not being able to make the meeting (such as being at college on Fridays) should see Mr. Wilson TODAY at break.
Prayer Group
A Christian prayer group for students will be starting at lunchtimes on Mondays, meeting in Room 229. You will be made more than welcome. For any further information, please speak to Duncan Wiseman or Angus Macleod in 5th year.
Lockers are almost ready to be issued. All pupils who previously had a locker will be issued with a locker key. Prefects will come round House Groups to hand these out.
The i-kiosk is now ready to use. You can pre order a Grab & Go bag for your lunch. All you need is your pin, instructions are beside the kiosk. All orders are collected from Till 1.
The Creative Writing Club is on today (15th September) in Room 221 at 1o’clock. Come along armed with a pen (and a notebook if possible) and your imagination! Bring your lunch. This week’s exercise involves character inventing.
S1-S6 Dance Club starting Wednesday 21 September 3.30-4.30 in the dance studio with Miss Johnston.  All abilities welcome. 
I Can Lead Course for anyone 13+ – this is a one day fun course for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills in sport, this is for anyone 13+.  Taking place in Charleston Community Centre on Tuesday 11 October from 10-3pm – FREE.  Collect a booking form from PE.
Badminton Coaching Course for anyone 14yrs + - this is an introduction to badminton for anyone wanting to help with coaching FREE.  Give your name to PE if you’re interested.
Debating Club
The debating club will meet on Friday 16th September at 1pm in Mr Mackenzie’s classroom (Room 229).
S3 Notices
Respecting your School
Chewing Gum is not allowed within the building due to the damage that has been done through people leaving chewed gun in unhygienic places i.e. not a litter bin.  We have already had to replace some furniture due to damage.  The cleaners have also noted the high level of used gum that they have to clean from surfaces.  Therefore pupils should not be chewing gum anywhere in the school.  If you do not comply with this rule you will be reprimanded.
Have you lost a silver ring with a single clear stone? In the office for collection.
2017 School Snowsports Trip to the Italian Alps:
Could all of the pupils who have signed up for the Snowsports trip to La Thuile in the spring please attend a short meeting in the theatre on Friday lunchtime at 13.25pm for a short but important meeting with Mr Trinder. Any pupil unable to go for genuine reasons must see Mr Trinder in Guidance.
Any pupil interested in attending a professional performance of the opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and Eden Court Theatre on the evening of Tuesday Nov 1st please see Mrs McCulloch Rm124 sometime this week. The cost will be £9 (VERY cheap for an amazing experience!)
LGBTQ Club, Room 113 this Thursday lunchtime 12.45-1.40pm 15th September.
All welcome!
Bring your lunch and your friends!
Badminton players who gave their name to the PE department, training for you will be on Thursday lunchtimes 1pm Gameshall 1.
Scotland Rugby Trips Autumn Internationals and 6 Nations
Could all pupils interested in going to see Scotland v Argentina on Saturday 19th November and/or Scotland v Ireland on Saturday 4th of February please come to a brief meeting at break on Friday in Mr Wilson’s room (109).
Tickets for both games go very quickly so attending the meeting is essential to guaranteeing your place. Pupils who have a genuine reason for not being able to make the meeting (such as being at college on Fridays) should see Mr. Wilson TODAY at break.
Prayer Group
A Christian prayer group for students will be starting at lunchtimes on Mondays, meeting in Room 229. You will be made more than welcome. For any further information, please speak to Duncan Wiseman or Angus Macleod in 5th year.
Lockers are almost ready to be issued. All pupils who previously had a locker will be issued with a locker key. Prefects will come round House Groups to hand these out.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
Very important
All enrolment forms and money for Bronze and Silver DofE need to be handed in by the end of this week i.e. Friday 16th September, at the latest, to Mrs Crippin in Room 216.  Money and forms will be sent off next week.
The i-kiosk is now ready to use. You can pre order a Grab & Go bag for your lunch. All you need is your pin, instructions are beside the kiosk. All orders are collected from Till 1.
The Creative Writing Club is on today (15th September) in Room 221 at 1o’clock. Come along armed with a pen (and a notebook if possible) and your imagination! Bring your lunch. This week’s exercise involves character inventing.
S1-S6 Dance Club starting Wednesday 21 September 3.30-4.30 in the dance studio with Miss Johnston.  All abilities welcome. 
I Can Lead Course for anyone 13+ – this is a one day fun course for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills in sport, this is for anyone 13+.  Taking place in Charleston Community Centre on Tuesday 11 October from 10-3pm – FREE.  Collect a booking form from PE.
Badminton Coaching Course for anyone 14yrs + - this is an introduction to badminton for anyone wanting to help with coaching FREE.  Give your name to PE if you’re interested.
Debating Club
The debating club will meet on Friday 16th September at 1pm in Mr Mackenzie’s classroom (Room 229).
S4 Notices
Respecting your School
Chewing Gum is not allowed within the building due to the damage that has been done through people leaving chewed gun in unhygienic places i.e. not a litter bin.  We have already had to replace some furniture due to damage.  The cleaners have also noted the high level of used gum that they have to clean from surfaces.  Therefore pupils should not be chewing gum anywhere in the school.  If you do not comply with this rule you will be reprimanded.
Have you lost a silver ring with a single clear stone? In the office for collection.
2017 School Snowsports Trip to the Italian Alps:
Could all of the pupils who have signed up for the Snowsports trip to La Thuile in the spring please attend a short meeting in the theatre on Friday lunchtime at 13.25pm for a short but important meeting with Mr Trinder. Any pupil unable to go for genuine reasons must see Mr Trinder in Guidance.
LGBTQ Club, Room 113 this Thursday lunchtime 12.45-1.40pm 15th September.
All welcome!
Bring your lunch and your friends!
Any pupil interested in attending a professional performance of the opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and Eden Court Theatre on the evening of Tuesday Nov 1st please see Mrs McCulloch Rm124 sometime this week. The cost will be £9 (VERY cheap for an amazing experience!)
Badminton players who gave their name to the PE department, training for you will be on Thursday lunchtimes 1pm Gameshall 1.
Scotland Rugby Trips Autumn Internationals and 6 Nations
Could all pupils interested in going to see Scotland v Argentina on Saturday 19th November and/or Scotland v Ireland on Saturday 4th of February please come to a brief meeting at break on Friday in Mr Wilson’s room (109).
Tickets for both games go very quickly so attending the meeting is essential to guaranteeing your place. Pupils who have a genuine reason for not being able to make the meeting (such as being at college on Fridays) should see Mr. Wilson TODAY at break.
Prayer Group
A Christian prayer group for students will be starting at lunchtimes on Mondays, meeting in Room 229. You will be made more than welcome. For any further information, please speak to Duncan Wiseman or Angus Macleod in 5th year.
Lockers are almost ready to be issued. All pupils who previously had a locker will be issued with a locker key. Prefects will come round House Groups to hand these out.
Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)
Very important
All enrolment forms and money for Bronze and Silver DofE need to be handed in by the end of this week i.e. Friday 16th September, at the latest, to Mrs Crippin in Room 216.  Money and forms will be sent off next week.
The i-kiosk is now ready to use. You can pre order a Grab & Go bag for your lunch. All you need is your pin, instructions are beside the kiosk. All orders are collected from Till 1.
The Creative Writing Club is on today (15th September) in Room 221 at 1o’clock. Come along armed with a pen (and a notebook if possible) and your imagination! Bring your lunch. This week’s exercise involves character inventing.
S1-S6 Dance Club starting Wednesday 21 September 3.30-4.30 in the dance studio with Miss Johnston.  All abilities welcome. 
I Can Lead Course for anyone 13+ – this is a one day fun course for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills in sport, this is for anyone 13+.  Taking place in Charleston Community Centre on Tuesday 11 October from 10-3pm – FREE.  Collect a booking form from PE.
Badminton Coaching Course for anyone 14yrs + - this is an introduction to badminton for anyone wanting to help with coaching FREE.  Give your name to PE if you’re interested.
Debating Club
The debating club will meet on Friday 16th September at 1pm in Mr Mackenzie’s classroom (Room 229).
BFI Film Academy Highlands & Islands – Open for Applications
Are you aged 16-19?
Do you live in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland?
Want to meet other people like you who love movies, get to make your own short film and start out on a path that could lead to a career in the Film Industry?
If interested see your guidance teacher asap.
S5/6 Notices
Respecting your School
Chewing Gum is not allowed within the building due to the damage that has been done through people leaving chewed gun in unhygienic places i.e. not a litter bin.  We have already had to replace some furniture due to damage.  The cleaners have also noted the high level of used gum that they have to clean from surfaces.  Therefore pupils should not be chewing gum anywhere in the school.  If you do not comply with this rule you will be reprimanded.
Have you lost a silver ring with a single clear stone? In the office for collection.
2017 School Snowsports Trip to the Italian Alps:
Could all of the pupils who have signed up for the Snowsports trip to La Thuile in the spring please attend a short meeting in the theatre on Friday lunchtime at 13.25pm for a short but important meeting with Mr Trinder. Any pupil unable to go for genuine reasons must see Mr Trinder in Guidance.
Any pupil interested in attending a professional performance of the opera ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and Eden Court Theatre on the evening of Tuesday Nov 1st please see Mrs McCulloch Rm124 sometime this week. The cost will be £9 (VERY cheap for an amazing experience!)
LGBTQ Club, Room 113 this Thursday lunchtime 12.45-1.40pm 15th September.
All welcome!
Bring your lunch and your friends!
Badminton players who gave their name to the PE department, training for you will be on Thursday lunchtimes 1pm Gameshall 1.
Scotland Rugby Trips Autumn Internationals and 6 Nations
Could all pupils interested in going to see Scotland v Argentina on Saturday 19th November and/or Scotland v Ireland on Saturday 4th of February please come to a brief meeting at break on Friday in Mr Wilson’s room (109).
Tickets for both games go very quickly so attending the meeting is essential to guaranteeing your place. Pupils who have a genuine reason for not being able to make the meeting (such as being at college on Fridays) should see Mr. Wilson TODAY at break.
Are you interested in an opportunity to develop skills in Leadership and Coaching and Mentoring?
Do you want to learn transferable skills that you can use in Higher Education and the workplace?
Do you want to help younger pupils with their Literacy skills?
We have six places for training to be a literacy mentor.  You will be working with younger pupils by supporting their reading, writing, talking and listening in different curricular areas.  Places are allocated through an application process.
Find out more on Thursday 15th September at 1:10 in room 220 or see Miss Hiorns asap if you cannot attend on the day.
Prayer Group
A Christian prayer group for students will be starting at lunchtimes on Mondays, meeting in Room 229. You will be made more than welcome. For any further information, please speak to Duncan Wiseman or Angus Macleod in 5th year.
Lockers are almost ready to be issued. All pupils who previously had a locker will be issued with a locker key. Prefects will come round House Groups to hand these out.
The i-kiosk is now ready to use. You can pre order a Grab & Go bag for your lunch. All you need is your pin, instructions are beside the kiosk. All orders are collected from Till 1.
The Creative Writing Club is on today (15th September) in Room 221 at 1o’clock. Come along armed with a pen (and a notebook if possible) and your imagination! Bring your lunch. This week’s exercise involves character inventing.
S1-S6 Dance Club starting Wednesday 21 September 3.30-4.30 in the dance studio with Miss Johnston.  All abilities welcome. 
I Can Lead Course for anyone 13+ – this is a one day fun course for anyone wanting to develop leadership skills in sport, this is for anyone 13+.  Taking place in Charleston Community Centre on Tuesday 11 October from 10-3pm – FREE.  Collect a booking form from PE.
Badminton Coaching Course for anyone 14yrs + - this is an introduction to badminton for anyone wanting to help with coaching FREE.  Give your name to PE if you’re interested.
Debating Club
The debating club will meet on Friday 16th September at 1pm in Mr Mackenzie’s classroom (Room 229).