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S6 Universities Summer Programme
Published by June 22nd, 2009 in College/University/Careers. 0 CommentsWell done to all S6 students who have signed up to take part in either the Kickstart of SET Summer Programmes at Edinburgh or Heriot Watt University. You will receive a letter in the next couple of days confirming your place and letting you know about transport arrangements. Anyone who has any queries should see Mrs Scott on Monday 22 June.
Grand total raised this morning from the dress down day:
£571.60
Superb! Many thanks everyone. The long long walk is tomorrow night, so think of us - Mrs Donaldson, Mrs Watson, Ms Russell and Ms Fulford
Like playing chess? Would like to learn to play chess? Why not join Shaun Dalrymple and Matthew Banks in the Library at Lunchtime.
HOUSE POINTS. WINNERS 2009.
Published by June 16th, 2009 in House Points, In-School and Uncategorized. 0 CommentsThe results of the resurrected House Points system 2009 are:
SETON: 5168
GOSFORD: 4225
GRANGE: 3511
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Congratulations to Mrs Robertson and Seton House, commiserations to Mr Stewart and Gosford, Mr McKay & Mr Main and Grange. The new House Cup will sit in Seton’s trophy cabinet for the coming year.
Well done to you all! A massive thank you to all the staff that helped re-start the House System this session. This year has only started the ball rolling - the coming year will see a new set of House Captains ready and eager to help you improve, maintain and perfect the system.
The task this year would not have been possible without all your hard work, and the achievements of all the pupils of Preston Lodge High School. Congratulations, and thank you.
43% of the Prizewinners attending the Prizegiving celebrations were from Seton House (29% for Grange, 28% for Gosford). 10 points were awarded for a Certificate of Distinction, 20 points for an Academic Prize. Getting both earned 30 points.
Dux of School Iain Richardson recieved a furthur 100 points for Gosford.
S4 Dux’s Brian Dickson (Go) and Neil Moyes (Se) were each awarded a furthur 50 points.
All pupils going to Alton Towers next week should attend a meeting in the Music Department (Mr Bishop’s room) on Thursday at 1.30. Your attendance is essential as final details of the trip will be given. Do not be late.
Are you easily scared? Then don’t come on this trip! There will be a trip to the Edinburgh Dungeons on Thursday 25th June for those who are not faint hearted. The cost is £7.50 to cover entrance and the train fare. Come and sign up with Miss Johnson (RME) or Miss Osborn (Drama) if you dare…!
Could all S6 pupils who are acting as tutors on the Primary 7 into S1 Summer Programme, please attend a short meeting at interval on Wednesday 17 June in C18.
D Scott
S2 Health Day - Looking Good, Feeling Great
Published by June 16th, 2009 in Uncategorized. 0 CommentsOur S2 pupils enjoyed a fantastic day of health and wellbeing activities in school on Tuesday 9 June. The day started with a motivational address from Don Ledingham, Director of Education and Children’s Services followed by a wake up session by our own Mr and Mrs Motivator (Mr Thomas and Mrs Pike). Pupils then participated in 5 sessions including:
Ø Aim … Fire - Archery
Ø And Relax … Meditation
Ø Pilates
Ø Belly Dancing
Ø Boogie in the Daytime - Dance Mats
Ø Fuel Food - Healthy Cooking
Ø Games for Fitness
Ø Herbal Medicine
Ø Keep to the Beat - Guitar Hero
Ø Kidd the Builder – Can you fix it - Problem Solving
Ø Mr McKay’s Martial Mayhem – Karate
Ø Spots, Skin and Sweat - Superdrug
Ø The Drugs don’t work - Drugs Advice
Ø You Booze, you lose - Alcohol Advice
A huge thanks to all staff who ran sessions and accompanied groups. We are also very grateful to Clare Demarco and her team from Superdrug, David Fenwick of the Integration Team, John Cowan of the Police, Audrey Cowan of ABEL, Val Minty, Juliet Mossson and Napier University for running sessions.
Trainee Chartered Quantity Surveyor with Thomson Bethune in Edinburgh. School Leaver with minimum of 24 UCAS points is being sought to follow a five year course to achieve BSc in Quanitity Surveying. Contact Iain R Marwick on 0131 220 1828 or email iainmarwick@thomsonbethune.co.uk.
Make your own seated figure with extras over two days = £7.50. Basic seated figure over one day = £4.00. To register, see Miss Marr or Mr Fulton with money.
The eco team have been working very hard and have now completed all criteria nessesary. Following their recent success they have been awarded the “Eco Schools Bronze Award”.
Congratulations to all !
On Saturday night Ms Russell, Mrs Watson, Mrs Donaldson and Ms Fulford are walking the Moon Walk in aid of breast cancer charities.
This Friday is a dress down day to raise money for this cause. So be brave and WEAR IT PINK! Go on boys … you know you want to …
Cost is £1 - please pay at registration on Friday.
