Phone Issues
We are currently experiencing issues with our telephone systems. Please contact the school through the email boxes as follows:-
Absence/Appointments – attendance@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk – please report absence before 0900
Pupil Support – pupilsupport@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
General Queries – admin@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
Or send an SMS through our Groupcall system on 07860 049053
Important Information Out this Week:
- Prelim timetable Please find attached the revised prelim timetable. Version 2 Prelim Timetable Should the planned days of Industrial Action during the prelim timetable go ahead, it is our intention to still run the prelims as published on those days wherever possible.
- S6 Show Our S6 students will be performing their Festive Show to all students on Monday 19th December. There will be a special performance for parents/carers and family members on Monday 19th December at 6.30pm. This is not ticketed event but any donations to the Prom fund can be made on the evening.
Student Dances – the cost is £3.50 and are available to buy through SchoolPay. Student names will be taken at the door as this is a non-ticketed event. Only students who have paid in advance will be allowed. Students in receipt of Free School Meals are not required to pay but must give their name in advance to Mr Sutherland. Please see the list of dates :-
S3/S4 Dance Monday 12th December 1830 – 2130
S1/S2 Dance Wednesday 14th December 1830 – 2100
Countdown To Christmas – please see the link below
STUDENT Countdown to Christmas 2022
Christmas Concert – the cost is £4 and this is paid through SchoolPay in the School Shop. This is non-ticketed also and purchasing through SchoolPay guarantees entry.
Christmas Lunch – Wednesday 14th December
Lunch will be served for S1 to S5 in the Bistro from 13:00 and costs £2.45. If your young person is entitled to Free School Meals please provide them with a snack for break as their entitlement of £2.45 would be used should they choose to have Christmas Lunch. The hub will be open for students not wishing to have Christmas Lunch. S6 Prefects will be served from 11:45 in the Bistro
Menu
Roast turkey and trimmings
OR
Cheese and potato leek pie with tomato and basil sauce.
Individual fruit trifle
Or
Ice cream tub
Water or 200ml carton juice included in the price
S6 Yearbook
The deadline for paying for the S6 Yearbook is Friday 3rd February 2023 and this costs £13.75 and is payable through SchoolPay.
Assembly
The plan for assemblies next week is
Monday – S1/2 in the Games Hall
Tuesday – S4 in the Games Hall with Mr McBride
Wednesday – Whole school online – Draw for the Head Teacher for the Day Raffle
Thursday – S5/6 in the Games Hall with Mr McBride
Friday – Whole School Online – The New Head Teacher Take Over assembly
Study Club/Extra Curricular Booklet Lunch & Extra Curricular Study Clubs
Student Information Slides 22-12-06 Plasma Info Sheet
Resident in East Lothian? Struggling with your household expenses because of the cost-of-living crisis? The Community Windpower Energy Fund can help! For more information or to make an application, visit: https://www.communityadvice.scot/
Cleaners Required
- Dunbar Grammar
- 20 – 30hrs per week Mon-Fri
- Term time contract
- Hourly rate £9.90
- Any successful candidates will be subject to a full PVG check.
Any interested parties should email phanney@fes-group.co.uk in the first instance.
Clubs and Study Support Information
- DGS Sports Clubs are open for booking please click on https://eastlothian.bookinglive.com/home/active-schools/active-schools-dunbar-grammar
- DGS are starting up a new Running Club on Friday mornings pre school. For details please use link below:https://eastlothian.bookinglive.com/home/active-schools/active-schools-dunbar-grammar/new-page-3/
How to apply or renew free school meals and school clothing grants
- https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210557/schools_and_learning/11899/free_school_meals_and_clothing_grants/2
- The form is here: https://eastlothian-Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
- If you have any queries or having difficulty completing the form please email freeschoolmeals@eastlothian.gov.uk
- If you would like information in your own language or format (e.g. Braille), please phone 01620 827199 or email publicinfo@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) applications are now open. Information and Guidance Notes are available on the website www.eastlothian.gov.uk/ema
Opportunities/Careers
- EL Works Vacancy newsletter 09122022
- Modern Apprenticeship information and Full and Part Time Jobs: SouthE Edin Opps (002)
- Edinburgh College website https://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- Career Help: https://www.edubuzz.org/midandeastvacancies/
- Christmas School Leavers – Information from Borders College Borders College
- Edinburgh College Media, Music and Sound open days in December – Booking Forms
- Milton Road: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-college-media-music-and-sound-production-open-day-milton-road-tickets-458575159647
- Sighthill: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-college-media-and-music-open-day-sighthill-tickets-458626844237
Other Information
- ELC Young Carers Service: Who is a Young Carer? | Young Carers | East Lothian Council
- How to apply or renew free school meals and school clothing grants: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/info/210557/schools_and_learning/11899/free_school_meals_and_clothing_grants/2
- Resources for Parents/Carers of Anxious Students
- Signalong Foundation Course 1- Jan-Feb 23 signalong flyer and application form On Line course
Senior Student Study Resources
- Scholar UK
- Achieve
- Please find attached information about e-Sgoil/NeLO Study Support Evening Webinars e-Sgoil Study Support Letter – 2022-23
- National E-Learning- Senior Phase (S4-S6).
- SQA website
Attendance
- Please email with a return date, or email each day: attendance@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk
Contacting teachers/Queries
