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SQA Timetables
Individualised timetables will be given out to S4-S6 students next week. Students have been asked to note that the start and finish times may differ from the formal timetable published by the SQA. If this is the case, it is the school timetable which is correct. Any student who loses their individualised timetable can check the examinations noticeboard each day.
Please note that there is no school transport on Friday afternoons and during the School Holiday on 21st May (Chemistry AH/Higher and N5 exam). Anyone requiring transport at these times should contact the school office to make arrangements by Tuesday 1st May.
S4-S6 Text Books
Please can S4-6 students return all textbooks to the library before Friday 27th April (next Friday). Students on study leave who require accessing any of their subject textbooks prior to the examination can borrow the textbooks through the librarian in the normal way up to the day of the examination.
Study Leave for S6 Students
We have agreed with S6 students that their last official day in school will be Friday 27th April. On this day there will be a variety of activities, including the Leavers’ Ceremony and Concert, to celebrate their time at Dunbar Grammar School. Letters were given to students on Thursday: S6 Leavers’ Letter. Any parents/carers of students who are leaving are requested to return the tear-off slip so that we can reserve a free ticket. Students will be asked to collect reserved tickets from the office from Wednesday 25th April.
Study Leave – S5/6 Students
Study leave for S5 and S6 students starts on Monday 30th April.
Any S5 and S6 student who wishes to study in school during this period must sign in and out at the school office for a minimum of half a day at the following times:
- Beginning of school day
- Lunchtime
- End of school day
Any student signing in to study is required to wear full school uniform.
Please note students who are coming in to school for an examination are not required to sign in or to wear school uniform. Equally, they should not wander around the school between examination papers, unless they have arranged a meeting with a member of staff. Please note also that members of staff may not be teaching in the same areas due to changes in timetable and development tasks, and it is, therefore, always advisable to make an appointment with members of staff in advance. Letters will go home with students next week.
Study Leave – S4 Students
For those S4 students taking 3 or more National 5 courses which involve an external examination, study leave starts on Monday 30th April.
Any student who wishes to study in school during this period must sign in and out at the school office for a minimum of half a day at the following times:
- Beginning of school day
- Lunchtime
- End of school day
Any student signing in to study is required to wear full school uniform.
Please note students who are coming in for an examination are not required to sign in or to wear school uniform. Equally, they should not wander around the school between examination papers, unless they have arranged a meeting with a member of staff. Please note also that members of staff may not be teaching in the same areas due to change in timetable and development tasks, and it is, therefore, always advisable to make an appointment with members of staff in advance. Letters will go home with students next week.
S4 Students Who are not on Exam Leave
They will be given a letter with more detail about the in-school programme next week.
Battlefields
We held a parent/carers’ evening on Thursday 19th April, at which a presentation was given by Mercat Tours International, along with the final details for those students heading off in the footsteps of the PALS brigade. If you were not able to attend the parent/carers’ evening, please pick up the information from the office.
Please note that the itinerary handed out on Thursday night included a Passport in the Packing Check List. This is not required as the students are on a group passport.
A medical form was handed out on Thursday evening, please ensure that it is completed and handed into the office by Friday 27th April.
PTA Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning
- 21st April 9.30am – 12.30pm
- Belhaven Parish Church Hall
- Admission free
- £3 for teas and home baking
Please come along and bring your friends on the 21st April and support our fundraising event. Admission is free with home baking, teas and coffee for £3.
Pocket money toys, candy floss, sweet stalls and glitter tattoos for sale too.
DGSC (Parent Council) Meetings
The next meeting is being held on Thursday 26th April at 7pm in the staffrooom, all parents and carers are welcome to attend. Agenda can be read here. Draft minutes from the meeting on 20th March can be read here: Draft Minutes
The Big Pedal is Back
The Big Pedal starts Monday April 23rd and lasts for 2 weeks. This is the time each year where we encourage students and staff to get their bikes out of storage, pump up those tyres and enjoy the spring weather while they cycle to and from school. Last year DGS finished 16th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland! For every day a student cycles to school for the 2 weeks of the competition they will get 1 house point. Staff will receive 10 house points for each day they cycle!
With building work still ongoing please take care when entering and leaving the school grounds on your bike and walk your bike once inside the grounds. Please also remember to lock your bike up while you are in school.
S1 Activities Week
S1 Activities Week this year will involve a range of activities within the school and the local area. There is no cost to parents/carers and details will be published shortly.
S2 Activities Week
We still have some S2 Activities Week payments outstanding, please can these be handed in ASAP.
Next Week Assemblies
- Monday – S3 assembly hall
- Tuesday – S4 assembly hall
- Wednesday – S6 assembly hall
- Thursday – S5 games hall
- Friday – S6 leavers ceremony
Dates for Your Diary
| S6 Prefects’ Meal | Wednesday 25th April |
| Leavers’ Ceremony | Friday 27th April |
| Study Leave S4 | Mon 30th April – Mon 4th June (new S5) |
| Study Leave S5/6 | Mon 30th April – Tues 5th June (new S6) |
| May Day Bank Holiday | Mon 7th May |
| In-Service Day | Tues 8th May |
| East Lothian Games | Thurs 10th May |
| Dragon’s Den | Fri 11th May |
| Battlefields Group 1 | Sun 13th – Fri 18th May |
| Battlefields Groups 2 | Mon 14th – Sat 19th May |
| S1 & S2 Activities Week | Mon 14th – Fri 18th May |
| School Holiday | Mon 21st May |
| New S5 Induction day | Tues 4th June |
| New S6 Induction day | Wed 5th June |
Please also see Information Sheets for our most up-to-date Information Sheet including updates on lunchtime and after-school clubs and:
- House Points Update
- The Big Pedal
- Stone Stacking
- S1 Interhouse Unihoc
- Trophies
- Apprenticeship opportunities
