Contact Details
A reminder that if parents/carers change their contact details they should inform the school so we can update our records. This is especially important to ensure we have up to date emergency contact information.
Easter Holiday Study Spaces
Belhaven and St Anne’s have very kindly offered their church halls as spaces for Easter holiday study from Monday 8 to Friday 12 April. Volunteers from the churches will be there to supervise the students. Letters about this will be issued next week and students will be required to sign up in advance.
Raising Teens with Confidence
- There is a Raising Teens with Confidence course for parents and carers starting on Tuesday 30 April. Please see the attached for more details: Raising Teens With Confidence leaflet
Leavers’ Ceremony
This is being held on Friday 5 April for students from S4,5 and 6 who are leaving at the end of this session. Letters will go home with details next week.
Go4SET
The S2 Go4SET team (Lucy Thomson, Holly Finlayson, Callum Sands, Thomas Proudfoot, Catrin Smith and Emily Brown) were at Heriot-Watt University on Thursday 14 March for the regional Celebration and Assessment Day at the end of their 12 week project. The team performed brilliantly with positive feedback from the assessors regarding their model, response to questioning and the learning they had taken from their Torness visit.
The team all enjoyed the day and when asked for their thoughts on the project said that it was “good fun, a great opportunity and a valuable experience”.
Congratulations to all the team who were all awarded their Bronze certificates for the Industrial Cadet programme in recognition of their work.
Battlefields
The itinerary and kit list has been handed out: Itinerary
A reminder that the full balance is due to be paid by 29 March.
The Learning Resource Centre (Library)
Our new Learning Resource Centre will be available for senior students to use for study from 4-5pm Monday – Thursday. Students will need to sign in at the school office to use this facility.
Mathematics and Foreign Languages Competition
On Tuesday 5 March a number of our S4, S5 and S6 pupils took part in the international Mathématiques sans Frontières competition, which is run annually by the Académie de Strasbourg.
Our contestants put their heads together to solve a number of complex puzzles, one of which was completed in a foreign language. During the 90 minutes, the pupils showed immense talent and composure, putting their problem solving, team work and communication skills to the test.
Congratulations to all who took part and we look forward to hearing the results in June.
School of Rugby – Prosecco Afternoon Tea – Saturday 23 March
What better way to show your support than coming along to the School of Rugby’s inaugural Prosecco Afternoon Tea (3.00 – 5.00 pm) in Belhaven Church Hall. Tickets are great value at £10 and can now be purchased from the school office. Over 18s only.
If you are a budding baker or sandwich maker your donations would be greatly appreciated. Please get in touch via the Facebook event post or via school office.
S2 Activities Week
A reminder that the full balance is due to be paid by 29 March.
Other Information
- LEAPS S5 Parents’ & Carers’ Information Evening – this is on Wednesday 27 March 2019 7-9pm at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus (Riccarton). If you are a parent or carer of a LEAPS-eligible S5 pupil, and they are thinking about college or university, this event is for you. Find out more and register online: www.leapsonline.org/parents
Assemblies for Next Week
- Monday – S1 in Assembly Hall
- Tuesday – S2 in Assembly Hall
- Wednesday – S3 in Assembly Hall
- Thursday – S4 in Assembly Hall
- Friday – S5/6 in Games Hall
Dates for Your Diary
| Senior Students v Staff Rugby 7’s | Tues 19 March @DGS Rugby field KO 4.15 |
| Senior Students v Staff Hockey | Thurs 21 March @DGS Astro Tap Back 4.15 |
| Senior Students v Staff Football | Thurs 28 March @Hallhill KO 4.30 |
| Senior Students v Staff Basketball | Mon 1 April @DGS Main gym hall Tip off 4.15 |
| Duke of Edinburgh Awards’ Evening | Thurs 4 April |
| Leavers’ Ceremony | Fri 5 April |
| Break for Easter | Fri 5 April |
| Staff & Students resume | Tues 23 April |
| S6 Prefect’s Meal | Tues 23 April |
Education Maintenance Allowance
An EMA is a weekly payment of £30 paid directly to eligible young people who are continuing in post-compulsory education (i.e. beyond the age of 16). The deadline for EMA is fast approaching, 31 March. No applications for the 2018/19 school year can be processed after this date.
Application forms are available from: https://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/EMA or contact us below:
- Contact: Email: EMA@eastlothian.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01620 827 581
The Big Pedal 2019
The Big Pedal is a national competition to encourage school students to cycle to school. Last year DGS had over 12% of students cycling and we placed 3rd in Scotland for secondary schools.
As the weather gets nicer and the days get longer more and more pupils and staff are taking to their bikes for a blast of fresh air before school. The Big Pedal runs from March 25 until April 5 so now is the time to check out those bikes that have been in the back of the garage or shed all winter. Pump up the tyres and enjoy the sunshine!
If you live a bit closer to school you may wish to walk! This year for the first time all walking journeys will be counted too! So if cycling isn’t your thing you can still get take part and earn house points.
California 2020
Deposit cheques are ready for collection for students not attending California.
Invigilator Opportunities
Thank you to everyone who contacted the school regarding invigilating this session. Your details have been passed on to the SQA and you should hear from them over the next couple of weeks.