Update 19 May 2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 by hlangley

Important Information Out this Week: 

Monday 22 May is an In-Service day and the school is closed to all students except those sitting N5 Practical Cookery Exam.  S1 – S3 students will return to school on Tuesday 23 May

S1 and S2 Activities Week was a great success.  We are really proud of how well our students engaged with the range of activities offered.  They were a credit to the school.  We would like to thank the many community partners who supported us with the activities.

Our S3 students have had a fantastic Battlefields Experience and we are all looking forward to hearing about their adventures when they return.

SQA Exams

It is imperative that students do not take phones, smart watches, airpods or any other Wi-Fi enabled devices in to the examination hall/room.  These can be left in lockers or handed in to the main office.

Mobile Phone Consultation
We are carrying out a consultation with all students, staff and parents/carers around the use of mobile devices in school. Mobile Device Policy
We would appreciate it if you could spare 5 minutes to answer a few questions and share your views https://forms.gle/hwmHV2cxK7d3VZPB7
This survey will close at midnight tonight.

2023 Sports Awards – Thursday 22nd June

If your young person has sporting achievements out of school then please contact the school with the details and any photographs before end of May in order for them to be included in the ceremony

S3 Ceremony Date for the Diary – Thursday 1st June Afternoon

Please see the attached invitation to the S3 Ceremony BGE Ceremony Invite

Supporting Senior Study

Exam Booster Student Letter has been sent to all S4/5/6 students and their parents and carers.  It details national online resources to support study and our Grade Booster sessions which are planned for April and May.

S4 students who are sitting 3 or more exams and all S5 and S6 students are now on study leave and only expected in school on days they have exams or are attending a Grade Booster Session. Students who are in school for Grade Booster Sessions should sign in and out of school using the S6 Black Folder.

The new timetable for all students starts on Monday 5th June.

DUNBAR GRAMMAR SCHOOL COUNCIL

Please see the next dates for the DGSC meetings

  • Tuesday 23rd May 7 – 8.30pm in person – Focus is School Improvement Planning
  • Thursday 8th June 7 – 8.30pm online – Focus is Mobile Phone Review

Parents/Carers can simply come along to the May meeting at school.  If the would like to attend the June meeting they need to email parentcouncil@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk and a link will be emailed to them

The DGSC is a group comprising parents, the Headteacher, Deputy Head teacher and Teacher representatives, Pupil representatives, Local Councillors and Clerk. Meetings are open invitation and take place either in the school or online. See school emails for further information and consider attending to become involved with your school community.
This is not a fundraising group.
For further details e-mail: parentcouncil@dunbargrammar.elcschool.org.uk

Please see DGSC Minutes /parent-council-dgsc/

Student Information Slides  – 23-05-16 Plasma Info Sheet

What to do if you are worried about a young person

If you have any safeguarding or child protection concerns about any young person please contact one of the Designated Members of Staff (DMS) for Child Protection.
DGS Child Protection Poster

Brunton Summer School Brunton Summer School 2023

Career Opportunities

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