Rag Bag Collection

As part of a fundraising event NBHS are once again taking part in the ‘Rag Bag’ Textile Recycling Scheme – with a collection date of Wednesday 8th February 2012.

Every pupil will be issued with a Rag Bag on Wednesday 1st February 2012 to bring home to fill with any unwanted textiles, including all types of clothing, shoes, bags, hats, belts, towels, curtains and bed linen.  The school will receive a sum of money depending on how much is collected.  Please see www.rag-bag.co.uk for more information, including how the textiles will be used.

Bags to be returned to the School Office before the end of the day on Tuesday 7th February 2012.  Please note that NO bags will be accepted after this date.

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S5/S6 Prelims

The timetable for S5/6 prelims can be found below. Exams in English and maths take place on 17th and 18th of January but please note there is no study leave for this diet of exams  and all classes will run as normal.

All other subjects have prelim examinations during the week beginning 20th February (which can also be found below).  All S5 and S6 will be on study leave from Monday 20th to Friday 24th February inclusive.

prelim S5 and S6 Jan 12

S5 and S6 2012 prelims

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NBHS Burns Supper and Ceilidh

Friday 3rd February 2012

For parents and friends and S5 and S6 pupils

Tickets available from School Office
from Friday 13th January

Book now to avoid disappointment or book a table for 8–10

                                                           Adults             £17.00
                                                           S6                     £7.00
                                                           S5                    £5.00 (Ceilidh only)

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PTA 100 Club Winners

To view the 100 Club Winners 2011 please click on the following link 100 Club Winners 2011

If you wish to join the 100 Club please complete the 100 club application 2012

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Change in school uniform

Our Student Council recently issued a questionnaire to all pupils seeking their views on our school uniform. More than 750 pupils responded and one of the main requests was for black shirts to become part of the school uniform. We think this is a perfectly responsible request and therefore from January 9th 2012 all pupils have the choice of wearing either a black shirt or a white one.

For all more formal occasions, such as school photographs and participation in concerts, we will insist that white shirts are worn by all pupils. We would also ask that you support the school in insisting that your son or daughter does wear school uniform – black shoes, black trousers or skirt and a school tie at all times. Blazers should be worn by pupils in S5 and S6. I would like to point out that leggings are not part of our school uniform. Please, wherever possible purchase Fairtrade clothing for any items of school uniform.  Thank you.

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News Release: Consultation on new development plan

East Lothian Council is seeking the views of residents and others on future land-use and development in East Lothian as it prepares a new Local Development Plan.

The plan will eventually replace the East Lothian Local Plan 2008.

Councillor Barry Turner, the Council’s planning spokesman said: “The Council is interested in hearing the views of everyone with an interest in East Lothian. We want to know what aspirations you have for the way your area might develop over the next ten years or so, and what planning issues you think may need to be addressed in the new plan. Continue reading

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S2 with the world at their feet!

Well done to S2 yesterday! They rose to the challenge of recreating a map of the world at the back of the Law, out of nothing more than some sheets. Everyone showed great spirit and good team work skills!

Here are a few photos of the fun. Which continents can you recognise?
Miss Ritchie

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Careers

I have posted several pieces of information recently on the careers blog and you may be interested to know the BT have some Modern Apprenticeship vacancies and the details can be viewed at http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/01/20/bt-modern-apprenticeships/

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
mick.burns@sds.co.uk

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Cashless Catering

When using the internet for deposits to the Cashless Catering system the cut off time is 8.00am.  Therefore, provided the transaction takes place before 8.00am, the funds will be available later that morning.  Payments made after 8.00am on a Friday and before 8.00am on a Monday will be credited by 9.00am on Monday.

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Careers – Applying to College 2012

I have posted information at http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/01/12/college-applications-2012/ for any students thinking of applying to college for 2012 entry and have emailed this leaflet to all S5 and S6. The information is not exhaustive so please feel free to contact me if you require any additional advice or information.

The blog also has links for current vacancies with Pinocchios Nursery at Eskbank http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/01/13/pinocchios-nursery-modern-apprenticeship/

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
mick.burns@sds.co.uk

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Careers

I’ve posted the 2012 Jewel and Esk College Prospectus at http://edubuzz.org/careers/2012/01/06/jewel-and-esk-college-2012-prospectus/ and will continue to update on courses and employment oppotunities as necessary.

Mick Burns
Careers Adviser
mick.burns@sds.co.uk

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