S2 Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening
A reminder of the S2 Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening for parents/carers and students, which is on Tuesday 31 January 2012, 7.00 -8.30pm in the Assembly Hall. At this meeting we will give an update on all matters pertaining to Curriculum for Excellence and in particular information to do with the S3 curriculum and possible subject options.
Prefect Photograph
The S5/6 prefect photograph will take place on Wednesday 1st February. Ties and blazers please.
DGS Sports
Last Friday was a day of highs and lows for DGS sports with our U14 boys’ football team, who despite leading for the whole match, dropped a goal at the very last minute (some say after the final whistle should have gone!). Unfortunately there were no further goals in the 10 minute each way extra time leading to penalties – pot luck as all would agree. The boys unfortunately were unlucky losing 1-3 on penalties against Robert Gordon College of Education (the last 16 of the Scottish Cup U14).
The highs came with our U18 rugby team beating Knox Academy 22 – 14 in an enthralling contest in the Scottish Regional Bowl Final. They will now progress to playing against the finest from the Scottish Borders.
Well done to our U14 girls’ basketball team making the quarterfinals of the Scottish Cup for the first time ever, after a convincing 48 – 14 win over Graeme High School of Falkirk.
Congratulations to all the students representing Dunbar Grammar School and good luck to the U14 Girls’ Basketball team in the quarter final and to the U18 Rugby team against Scottish Borders.
School Handbook 2012-13
The Dunbar Grammar School Handbook for 2012-13 has been uploaded onto our website, and can accessed through the Parental Information page: Parental Information
S1 Dalguise Trip
A reminder that the 3rd payment instalment of £50 for this trip was due on Thursday 26th January.
Please could any outstanding payments be sent to school as soon as possible. If you need to discuss this please contact Miss Thrower. Cheques made payable to “East Lothian Council” please.
Owl Boxes
S3 students witnessed the installation of owl boxes at a local caravanning site. In a joint venture with Lafarge, students made the boxes to house owls in East Lothian. The project was inspired by the Countryside Ranger service and hopes to bring bird-watching and students together to promote awareness of environmental issues such as habitat depletion.
Shown from left to right are the students:- Andrew Bell, Euan McIntosh, Lewis Martin, Niall Harding, along with representatives from East Lothian Countryside Ranger’s
service and LaFarge.
S3 Battlefields Trip
The fourth payment for this trip is due on Tuesday 7 February 2012. Again, cheques made payable to “East Lothian Council” please.
Please could any outstanding payments be sent to school as soon as possible. If you need to discuss this, please contact Mrs B Leslie in the school office.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Please see the attached for details on apprenticeship opportunities:
Dates for Your Diary:
| S2 CfE Information Evening | Tues 31st January |
| S5/6 Prefect Photograph | Wed 1st February |
| S3 Modern Studies Trip to Scottish Parliament | Fri 3rd February |
| S2 Parents’ Consultation Evening | Wed 8th February |
| RME/RO Day | Wed 29th February |
ELC Quality Improvement Officer Evaluation 1
Two Quality Improvement Officers visited the school on 16th November 2011. This involved discussions with Senior Management and teachers, and included visiting a number of classes. The report can be seen at: Dunbar Grammar Evaluation Visit 1 Report – 161111
Management Structure Review
Dunbar Grammar School along with the other 5 secondary schools are currently undergoing a management structure review. P Raffaelli presented proposals pertaining to Dunbar Grammar, and was asked by the committee to post these proposals so the Parent Forum could see these. I would like to stress at this stage that these are only proposals and are subject to change. Dunbar Current and Proposed Oct 2011 V1
Changes to School Calendar
Please note that there have been some updates made to the school calendar: Copy of Calendar-version-6-11-January-2012
We will endeavor to keep this as up-to-date as possible, but if you notice any discrepancies, we would appreciate the feedback!
East Linton Bus Service
We have been requested by the Transportation Department to remind parent/carers of the following information:
The East Linton buses are due to leave East Linton at 8.10am. However it has been agreed that students would wait for 15 minutes, until 8.25am, before leaving the bus stop to allow for any problem. Thereafter, they should wait for the next service bus or return home and, if possible, contact Andrew Mclellan who is responsible for this service at East Lothian Council on 01620 827 700 if they are any issues with this service (alternative numbers: 01620 827303/01620 827660/01620 827367/01620 827737). Alternatively, we have also asked to be informed immediately at the school of any problems and should therefore have information for parent/carers after 8.25am if they prefer to contact us.
Xmas Card Recycling
This is your last chance to give your old Christmas cards to students to bring in to receive House Points. The more cards students collect, the more House Points they get!!
Library Books
All library books borrowed last term are now due back. Check your bags, bedrooms, bookshelves and get your books back to the library. If you’ve not finished reading a book – ask for the loan to be renewed.
If you have overdue books you will not be allowed to borrow any more until you return the overdue ones. Miss Johnston will keep books aside you would like to borrow until you return the overdue item(s). We are having to do this because so many people are forgetting to bring books back. If you are told by your register teacher that you have an overdue book and you think this is not the case speak to Miss Johnston or Ms Steele. If you don’t, the book stays on your record and you may be billed for a replacement.
