Melrose House Assembly

Melrose House Assembly will take place on Thursday 20th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

City Wide Pupil Voice

Can the pupils please involved meet on Wednesday 19th at break about City Wide Pupil Voice Meeting.

St John’s Medical Society – CDT room

For anyone in S4- S6 interested in studying medicine beyond school. The group plans to meet every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:20 pm – 2pm.  The first session will take place on 18/2/25 Feel free to come along to meet others and join the conversation.

Lunchtime Clubs in CDT – Expectations

If you attend a lunchtime club in CDT, please follow these rules:

1. Food & Eating

Packed lunches are allowed to be eaten in the room

No food or drink should be consumed beside the computers from the canteen or shops the CDT Department and should not be eaten in the room or the CDT corridor.

2.   Room Setup & Furniture

(desk and computer chairs) must be returned to their original positions after use.

Diagrams on each desk indicate where chairs should be placed.

3.   Bin

Ensure that all rubbish is placed in the bin.

Library

The library will be closed after school on Wednesday 19th February. There will be no Manga club.

S1 Football Team

Can the S1 pupils involved come to the gymnasium at break on 19th February for a short meeting.

SPAR Cup

Can S3-S4 girl footballers please meet in D8 at breaktime on Wednesday 19th February to discuss the upcoming SPAR Cup. Thanks.

Tayside Contract- 19 February 25 -Chinese Buffet Day

Chicken Curry / Quorn Beef/ Chow Mein

Chilli Pepper Chips/ Egg Rice/ Mini Spring Rolls

Pancakes with pineapple and syrup drizzle

Art and Design News

All work for both expressive and design folios should be submitted by 22nd March at the latest to be ready to send off to the SQA,

Lunchtime drop-ins run every day. Check in with teachers for study support availability.

New Clubs

Hello, we are looking to start new clubs in term 4. Please fill out the very short survey to let us know what clubs you'd like to attend.

Thanks - Active Schools Coordinator 

Sports Leadership Academy

I am pleased to say the Sports Leadership Academy 2025 is now open for bookings. 

The Sports Leadership Academy is a programme that supports young people to develop their skills and experience in sports coaching and officiating. The programme is a partnership between Active Schools, Secondary Schools across Angus and Dundee and D&A College. The aim is to give young people from Dundee and Angus the opportunity to gain qualifications and practical coaching experience, enhancing skills for life and work. Through these partnerships we are able to offer these qualifications at a heavily discounted rate. If you are a pupil in S3 or above (during the current academic year) and are interested in developing your leadership skills through sport, we would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for a range of sports coaching and physical activity courses. All courses can be found on the attached booklet.  As a reminder all pupils are required to complete 10 hours of volunteering with Active Schools, this can be done over the school holidays, within your secondary school or in a local primary school. Contact the Active Schools Coordinator

Basketball Club

As a reminder, PE kit must be worn in order to participate. Anyone who insists on playing football will be removed.

Young Carers

Young Carers Group for S1-S2 young people will run Wednesday 19th period 6 in Melrose 1. See you all there! – PSW

Peer Education

Some S2 young people will be involved in our Peer Education/Healthy Transitions Programme on Thursday 20th February at St Joseph’s RC Primary School. Can the young people involved please meet at the school office for 1.20pm. Thank you, PSW

S6 Dance- 30 May 2025

Please make your menu choices by Friday 28 March for the S6 Dance. Tickets cost £45. Payments made on Parent Pay and can be made in instalments.

College Applications

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open. It is extremely urgent that applications be completed and submitted now.

Please come along to the library at lunchtime on Friday 21st February to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Badminton Club

Badminton Club – There will be no badminton club on Tuesday 25th February due to the S3 Parents Night. Can pupils who are storing badminton Rackets and badminton footwear under my desk please collect them. I am happy for them to be dropped off on a Tuesday morning on the day of badminton club but must be taken home at the end of the day.

Pupil Voice Meeting

Could all Pupil Voice Representatives please attend a meeting in the Drama Studio at the beginning of period 4 on Thursday 20th February.

New Clubs

Hello, we are looking to start new clubs in term 4. Please fill out the very short survey in MCI to let us know what clubs you'd like to attend.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

S5 Core Lift Off – Wednesday 26th February

Could pupils please come and collect their permission slips/class release the Guidance Base before Wednesday please. Thank you.

World Book Day Poster Competition

World Book Day is on Thursday 3rdMarch. The theme this year is “Read Your Way”.

Design a poster promoting World Book Day and its theme, on A4 paper (landscape or portrait – hand drawn or digitally).

Try and incorporate your preferred way to read - on a chair, in a den or at a table - a book, comic, graphic novel or audiobook. Just read your way!

Please submit posters to the library by Wednesday 5th March.

Look out for more World Book Day activities coming soon …

Badminton Reminder

Can the pupils who have signed up for the competition this Sunday please make sure they attend on time at 9.45am-2pm at DISC. If you are under 16 you will need an adult with you. This competition in £8. Please arrive with the correct money if possible.

Reminder- Free Lunch in H.E

Would you be interested in a free lunch in H.E? On Monday 10th February we have the lovely Dundee Bairns arriving with a selection of food items for you to create your own packed lunch! This can be eaten in the department. You can then have some fun rating the healthy or not so healthy choices you have made 😊 Please come and speak to H.E if you would like to sign up. Limited places available.

SCIAF Committee Meeting

Could everyone involved in the SCIAF Committee please meet in M1 at lunchtime on 10th February. Bring your lunch along.

S6 Dance - 30 May 2025

Please make your menu choices by Friday 28 March for the S6 Dance. Tickets cost £45. Payments made on Parent Pay and can be made in instalments.

St John’s Culture Festival 2025

Can all pupils who have signed up and are still to complete factsheets/pictures, please attend the business studies department on Monday 10th February at lunch.

We are missing fact sheets for Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Can all pupils who are taking part in the fashion show please meet in the PE Hall straight after school for a quick run through.

Art and Design News

All work for both expressive and design folios should be submitted by 22nd Marc h at the latest to be ready for sending off to the SQA. Lunchtime drop-ins are on every day, check-in with teachers for study support availability.

Badminton Club

Club will finish sharp at 4.30pm on Tuesday 11th February. Please arrange to be collected early.

Badminton Competition

Can all pupils who asked about the Competition at DISC on Sunday 23rd February, please collect a consent form. These must be returned by the end of the day on Tuesday 11th February. Remember if you are under 18, you will need an adult with you and its £8. 9.45am – 2pm.

U16 Football

Can the pupils involved please meet in Room B2 at breaktime on Monday 10th February discuss an upcoming Caira Trophy fixture.

St John’s Medical Society

For anyone in S4- S6 interested in studying medicine beyond school. The group plans to meet every Tuesday lunchtime from 1:20 pm – 2pm in CDT.  The first session will take place on 18/2/25. Feel free to come along to meet others and join the conversation.

Attention S4-S6 pupils!

Are you Bilingual? Can you fluently read, write and understand another language? You may be able to gain an extra qualification… if you are prepared to do the preparation and study in your own time! There is an information support meeting in Morgan Academy, Wednesday 12th February at 4.30pm for those of you who would be interested in this opportunity. Please also let Guidance know if you have signed up for this opportunity!

Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP)

Could all mentors please come to D2 period 1 on Tuesday 11th to plan for visiting PSE classes. This includes last year’s group.

Library

The library will be closed before school on Wednesday 12th February.

St John’s Culture Festival

St Johns Culture festival will take place this Thursday 13 February.  There will be a display of stalls in the hall from P1-P4, followed by a cultural fashion show at lunchtime. Every year group should visit the hall with their teachers at the times indicated below. Young people should leave their belongings in the classroom.

The fashion show is a seated event in the main hall and will take place at 12.50 during lunchtime and entrance will be on a first come, first served basis.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster OR totebag. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 11 - feel free to bring your lunch.

Gold Leng Medal 2025

Would all pupils who intend participating in this year’s Competition please attend a short meeting on Wednesday 12th February at 1pm in Music 2.

New Clubs

Hello, we are looking to start new clubs in term 4. Please fill out the very short survey in MCI to let us know what clubs you'd like to attend. Thanks - Active Schools Coordinator 

Debate Club

Come along to Debate Club to learn about new topics and skills, and meet new people! Every Tuesday lunchtime in J4.

SCIAF BAKE SALE

There will be home baking being sold at lunch time on Thursday 13th February. Items will cost 50p/£1. Please bring cash if you are interested in purchasing any baking and supporting our SCIAF fundraiser.

Young Carers

Young Carers Group for S1-S2 young people will be on 12th February , period 6 in Melrose 1. Please feel free to come along and join in! Thank you - PSW

Chess Candidate Tournament

The games need to be played on Thursday 13th February at chess club. If you do not attend but your opponent does, then they will automatically go through to the next round.

Netball

Well done to the S1-S2 netball team who competed in Dundee schools’ tournament on Monday night! Marie bagged the prize for best defender on the night. Thanks Susan, for organising.

S3 Pupils – Kings Trust App Development Event

Please remind the pupils involved to attend Dunkeld 6 straight after break to take part in this event.

Basketball Club

Thanks to everyone who attended basketball club, it was the biggest turn out so far! With it being so busy there wasn’t much time for each team to play to remedy this, everyone needs to react to instructions quicker to make the most use of the time available. As a reminder, PE kit must be worn in order to participate.

S6PSE Class

Please report to Balmerino 3 – Tuesday Period 1.

Leng Medal Silver Medal

Thank you to all pupils who took part in the Leng Medal competition on Friday. The St John’s winner was Alisha from S1.

PE Pupils of the month

Well done to the pupils for their efforts and attitudes in PE. Keep up the excellent work. Pupils were announced at Morning Check-In.

Chess Candidate Championship

Please come to chess club on Tuesday 4th or Thursday 6th at lunchtime if you’ve not already signed up for this year’s Candidate Championship. The winner of this tournament wins the right to play current champ to become St John’s Chess Champion!!! Don’t miss out!

SCIAF Committee Meeting

Could everyone involved in the SCIAF committee please attend a short meeting on the 4th Feb at the start of MCI in the staff room.

S1 Football team

Can all pupils who were involved in last week’s game return their full strips to the PE Department ASAP ahead of this week’s game.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster OR tote bag. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 11 - feel free to bring your lunch.

St John’s Culture Festival 2025

On 13 February 2025 we plan on hosting our first ever Culture Festival, with the aim of celebrating the diverse range of cultures in our school community.

Can all pupils who have signed up please attend the business studies department both Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th February during lunchtimes this week so that we can work collaboratively to create the information sheets/quizzes for our stalls. We look forward to seeing you then.

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run for all S1-S2 young people Wednesday 5th Feb period 6 in Melrose 2. It would be great to see as many S1-S2 Young Carers as possible at group, please feel free to come along and join us!

Computing Science Pupils of the Week

Well done to the young people mentioned in Morning Check-in for their behaviours and efforts in Computing Science over the past week. Keep smashing it!

Masses and Devotions

There will be no Mass on Wednesday 5th in the morning, but Mass is back on Friday 7th. Rosary etc. is all just as usual.

Caritas S6

Could all S6 Caritas candidates please come to a meeting in M3 at 1pm tomorrow Thursday 6th? I’ll give you an update on what needs to be completed to gain your award. If you cannot come to the meeting, please come and speak to me this week about next steps.

Free Lunch in H.E

Would you be interested in a free lunch in H.E? On Monday the 10th February we have Dundee Bairns arriving with a selection of food items for you to create your own packed lunch! This can be eaten in the department. You can then have some fun rating the healthy or not so healthy choices you have made. Please come to H.E if you would like to sign up. Limited places available.

Debate Club

Come along to debate club on Tuesday at lunchtime in J4 to learn about new topics and skills and meet new people!

Dunkeld House Assembly

Dunkeld House Assembly will take place on Thursday 6th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

S6 Dance- 30 May 2025

Please make your menu choices by Friday 28 March for the S6 Dance. Tickets cost £45. Payments made on Parent Pay and can be made in instalments.

Basketball Club

Basketball club starts again Wednesday 5th February in the games hall 3-4pm. P.E. kit must be worn.

Art and Design News

All work for both expressive and design folios should be submitted by 22nd March at the latest, ready for sending off to the SQA. Lunchtime drop-ins every day. Check in with teachers for study support available.

Library

The library will be closed after school on Friday 7th February.

SCIAF Committee Meeting

Could everyone involved in the SCIAF Committee please meet in M1 at lunchtime today. Bring your lunch along.

S4-S6 Bilingual Pupils

Can you fluently read, write and understand another language?

·                                  You may be able to gain an extra qualification… if you are prepared to do the preparation and study in your own time!

·                                  Scan the QR code in MCI for more information and complete the Online Form by the end of the week!

·                                  There is an information support meeting in Morgan Academy, Wednesday 12th February at 4.30pm for those of you who would be interested in this opportunity.

·                                  Please also let Guidance know if you have signed up for this opportunity!

S5/6 Burns Supper – Friday 7 February 2025

A gentle reminder that our Burns Supper will take place on 7 February in our assembly hall.  Tickets will be £7.50; this has been added to Parent Pay. The last day for payment for the Burns Supper is Friday 31st January. 

S6 Dance – Friday 30 May 2025

Our S6 Dance will take place on Friday 30 May 2025 in the Invercarse Hotel, please save the date.  Tickets will be £45.00, this has been added to Parent Pay to allow everyone to pay by instalment, if you wish.  All payments should be made by Friday 2 May 2025 when we will be finalising numbers with the Invercarse.

YPI Charity Fair

The school’s charity fair is taking place today 27th January 2025, in the small gym between 10.30 and 12.30. We have 23 different local charities attending. All young people are invited to the fair at interval time where you will be able to meet with charities, find out about the work they do in the community and volunteering opportunities which are available.

St John’s Culture Festival    

On 13 February 2025 we plan on hosting our first ever Culture Festival, with the aim of celebrating the diverse range of cultures in our school community.

On this day we would encourage young people and staff to wear clothes associated with their culture.  We plan on hosting stalls in the school hall with information, photos, games and possibly foods from the different countries represented in our school.  We also plan on holding competitions and a fashion show to showcase and celebrate the different cultures represented here in St John’s.

We would like to invite any pupils or staff who would like to be involved and participate in the event to attend a meeting this Thursday 30th January at lunchtime in D9 at 12.45pm.  This can include helping with a stall, making posters for the event, helping with the fashion show, music playlists and much more.

We look forward to seeing you then.

S5/6 pupils and Rights Respecting Group

Linked to UNCRC articles 2 (no discrimination), 7(name and nationality) and 30 (minority culture, language and religion)

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster OR tote bag. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 11 - feel free to bring your lunch.

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run for all S3-S6 young people Tuesday 28th January, period 6 in Melrose 2.  It would be great to see as many S3-S6 Young Carers as possible at group, please feel free to come along and join us! Thank you

U15 Football

The young people involved have been selected to play in the U15 league games against Morgan on 5th February and Craigie on 11th February. Please come to the PE base to collect a consent form. Any issues please let me know. Thanks.

New S1/2 Rugby Club

We have a new exciting Rugby Club starting on Monday 3rd Feb. Every Monday lunchtime Dundee Rugby Club will be in to deliver lunchtime rugby sessions to S1/2 pupils. Pupils who already play rugby are welcome to attend to support the coach and new players. There will be an opportunity to take part in a Secondary Schools festival if we have a team. Any questions please see the Active Schools Coordinator.

Leng Medal 2025

There will be a meeting and rehearsal time on Monday 27th January in Music 2 @ 13:35 for pupils intending to compete in this year’s silver or gold competitions. Please click on this link for further information: The Sir John Leng Trust.

Leng Medal 2025- last reminder for Silver Competition

There will be a final rehearsal on Thursday 30th January in Music 2 @ 12:45 for pupils competing in the Silver competition.

Burns Night

As we missed out on this due to the storm, here’s a little poem to cheer you up from 1D3.

Rabbie’s Journey 

In Scotland, the land

Of mountains and rain

A poet wrote of

Love and pain.

Come sun or frost,

Deep in thought

He got lost,

Rhymes of lovers

 and thistles,

making good folk whistle.

And with his pen, and a view

Of the highlands…..

He made his own

incredible island.

A POEM BY 1D3 TO CELEBRATE OUR NATIONAL POET

Debate Club:

Critical Thinking: Sharpen your analytical skills.

Public Speaking: Build confidence in presenting ideas.

Research Skills: Enhance your ability to gather information.

Teamwork: Improve collaboration with others.

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills and meet new people! Tuesday lunchtimes in room J4.

UNCRC Articles – 12 (respect for the views of the child),13 (freedom of expression).

Badminton Competition

Badminton players are invited to take part in a competition on Sunday 23rd February 2025. 9.45am-2pm at DISC. Pupils should be under 18 and will be placed in either beginner, intermediate or advanced category. Cost is £8 each. Pupils under 16 should be accompanied with an adult. For more information see PE. Thanks 

Joan Markie and Richard Smith Scholarship

Could all Dundee University UCAS applicants please attend a short presentation in the Drama studio period 3 Friday 31st January?

Basketball Club

Basketball club will start again next Wednesday 5th February from 3-4pm. Remember to bring your PE kit as it must be worn when participating.

Careers Drop In

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now and it is urgent that applications be completed and submitted very soon. If you are thinking about going to college next year it is very important that you apply now. Please come along to the Library at lunchtime on Friday 31st January to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Career Appointments

Career’s Appointments will be held in the Career base, past the main office and next to the medical suite. A list of appointments is available during Morning Check-in. Can you please register then head down

Photographs

Any S1 DFC or SFA players who missed out on school photos earlier in the year, please go to Music 2 on Friday 31st January at 11am to have your photograph taken. Thank you.

S1 Football

Can the S1 football pupils please attend a short meeting in the gym today Friday 31st January at break.

Culture Festival 2025

Senior pupils and the Rights Respecting School group are planning a day to celebrate the different cultures across our school in February. They would like to gain a greater understanding of our school community and invite you to complete a survey in morning catchup.

All responses are anonymous but there is an opportunity to include your name at the end, should you wish to support them on the lead up to the event or the event itself.

Linked to UNCRC articles 2 (no discrimination), 7(name and nationality) and 30 (minority culture, language and religion)

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster OR totebag. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 11 - feel free to bring your lunch

Careers

S2 appointments from P1-5 will be re-scheduled due to the English Prelim.

Football

National Trophy Quarterfinals

Senior Boys meet at Whitton at 11.45 on Tuesday 28th

U15s meet at Whitton at 11.45 on Thursday 30th

Senior Girls meet at Morrisons Car Park at 08.45 on Monday 3rd Feb.

Senior Boys National Trophy Quarterfinal v. Aberdeen City, Tuesday 28th January, kick-off 1.00 at Whitton

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run for all S1-S2 young people today period 6 in Melrose 2. It would be great to see as many S1-S2 Young Carers as possible at group, please feel free to come along and join us!

Thank you.

S5/6 Burns Supper – Friday 7 February 2025

A gentle reminder that our Burns Supper will take place on 7 February in our assembly hall.  Tickets will be £7.50, this has been added to Parent Pay.

S6 Dance – Friday 30 May 2025

Our S6 Dance will take place on Friday 30 May 2025 in the Invercarse Hotel, please save the date.  Tickets will be £45.00, this has been added to Parent Pay to allow everyone to pay by instalment, if you wish.  All payments should be made by Friday 2 May 2025 when we will be finalising numbers with Paul at Invercarse.

Employment Opportunity – Volunteer Swim Teacher
Route 1 - a pathway to employment - 6 spaces available

•   Pupils who are 16yrs

•   Complete a swim test - testing suitability for an NPLQ

•   staying in Dundee to study or looking to work with Active Dundee as a Swim Teacher

•   Can commit to volunteering 1 evening or sat/sun morning

Route 2 - volunteering to support Learn to Swim - approx. 6 spaces

•   Pupils who are 15yrs

•   Complete swim test - testing suitability for in water support for participants

•   Can commit to volunteering 1 evening or sat/sun morning

Looking for 2 pupils who are interested in either role – apply by Friday 24th January!

Careers Drop In

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now and it is urgent that applications be completed and submitted very soon.

If you are thinking about going to college next year it is very important that you apply now. Please come along to the Library at lunchtime on Friday 24th January to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Careers Lunchtime Drop In

Career lunch time drop in- anyone who needs help with last minute applications should come see the Careers Adviser in the library at lunchtime on Thursday (23/01/2025).

Leng Medal 2025

There will be a meeting held on Friday the 17th of January at 12:50 in Music 2 for pupils interested in competing in this year’s Silver or Gold competitions. Please click on this link for further information: The Sir John Leng Trust

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster OR totebag. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 11 - feel free to bring your lunch

Basketball Club

Just in case anyone hasn’t noticed, the games hall is currently being used for exams, basketball club will resume once they are finished.

Badminton Club

Badminton Club is cancelled for 2 weeks due to the games hall being used for prelims.

Join our Eco group

We are currently decorating our display board to show off our eco- related tasks. If you like drawing, colouring and designing please come along and help. Thursday lunchtime in Jedburgh 1. All year groups welcome!

Crochet Club

A crochet club will be starting on Wednesday lunchtime in the S6 lab (all year groups welcome). There will be some materials provided but you can bring your own materials too. Packed lunches may be eaten in the room, but no hot food. First come first serve basis, open to the first 8 pupils who arrive. Any questions please speak to Pupil Support.

Cyber Explorers Careers Day -2x9 (2J3)

Unfortunately, the trip for the above event has been cancelled.

Are you worried about the upcoming exams? 

Would you like support to develop strategies, calming techniques, grounding techniques?  Would you like a booklet?  Would you prefer to meet either on a 1.1 basis, a small group, or would you prefer a booklet?  For more information, please speak with PSW. 

Yearbook Photos

Could the pupils involved please get their yearbook photo taken this Friday lunchtime in the Drama Studio. Please be on time as we are on a tight schedule! Thank you

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run period 6on Wednesday 15th January in B4 for all S3-S6 young people. All young carers in S3-S6 are welcome to come along.

Peer Education

Peer Education will run on Thursdays after school in the library at 3-4.15pm for all young people involved.

Careers Drop In

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now and it is urgent that applications be completed and submitted very soon.

If you are thinking about going to college next year it is very important that you apply now. Please come along to the library at lunchtime on Friday 17th January to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Marist Brother Visit to St John’s

Brother Brendan, who some of you will know, and Brother PJ McGowan from Dublin will visit our school on January 7th 2025. Leigh Ellis will be with the Brothers, she is the Director for Marist Education, and has responsibility for our Marist Leadership programme.  Staff, please feel free to pop into the Conference Room when they are scheduled in there, to say hello and introduce yourself.

Prelim Timetables

Prelim Timetables will be available as soon as possible – unfortunately there has been issues with the photocopier. Please bear with us as we try and resolve this. Remember, digital copies are available online in your Microsoft Teams. We will also be emailing the Timetable to Parents and Carers on Friday afternoon so they know what exams are on and when.

Assessment Arrangements Prelim Timetables

Young people who have assessment arrangements who do not have their personalised timetables should attend the Supporting Learners Staff Base (between the library and Learning Centre) after break at the start of P3. This may impact when people attend classes for the start of the lesson. Please do not mark them as late if they have been working with Supporting Learners.

LIFT OFF – Wednesday 8TH January
S6 SESSION 3: Taking the Next Steps – PERIOD 1, CDT 3
Any S6/S5 pupils who are applying for Higher Education this year are welcome to come along.

December’s Bedrock Success

Please share this success with all BGE classes. Bedrock improves literacy outcomes for the whole school.

This month, students made a 24% improvement overall.  This is a fantastic result. Please encourage students to do their Bedrock homework every week – it is making a difference!

1D4 - Mrs. Crighton & Mrs. Mannion were last month’s top performing class and scored a combined total of 3049 points. The average points per student in this class was 102. The average points scored per student for the whole school was 48. Well done!

2D1 - Mrs. Marr made the most progress this month, with 85% improvement.

S1,S2 and S3 Core PE

Reminder that all S1-S3 Core classes are on cross country for the next 3 weeks. Please bring appropriate warm clothes, old trainers and a plastic bag for your trainers. Any staff that have extra plastic bags please send them to PE. Thanks

Badminton Club

Badminton Club tomorrow will be for S4 N5 Pupils only to prepare for badminton assessments.

Badminton club will then be off for two weeks as the games hall is being used for prelims.

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills and meet new people! Tuesday, lunchtime, Room J4

UNCRC Articles – 12,13, and 14.

Cosy Tea in HE

Cosy Tea’s in H.E has been a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, eat a hot meal and join in fun activities. We start again on Tuesday 14th January. There are lots of exciting visits lined up for the new term. Please come along and join us, we love to welcome new members. Pop along to see me in H.E if you would like to know more.

Young Carers Group

Young Carers Group for S1 and S2 young people will run on Wednesday period 6 in Melrose 2.

College Applications

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now and it is urgent that applications be completed and submitted very soon.

If you are applying to go to college next year it is important that you do this now. Please come along to the library at lunchtime on Friday 10th January to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Dryburgh Athletic U14s Girls – Recruiting Now  

We are recruiting Girls born -

2011, 2012 & 2013 for our 2 U14s sides for the new 2025 season.

Come & join our Fun, Friendly sessions - No previous experience necessary.

We are also recruiting at other age levels too - 

- 2016s & 2017s for a NEW U10s team

- 2011s, 2012s & 2013s for our U14s 

- 2015s for our U10s

- 2017s - 2018s - 2019s - 2020s for our U8s

- Women’s players for our SWFL East Development side (age 15 upwards) 

Contact dryburghgirls@gmail.com for more info or message any of our social media accounts 

https://m.facebook.com/dryburghgirls/

https://twitter.com/Dryburghgirls

https://www.instagram.com/dryburghgirls/

S6 PSE – Today Period 1

All S6s who have PSE on Tuesday period 1 today are asked to go to M3 RE room for the presentation from Dundee & Angus College that was cancelled last week.

Art and Design Prelim – Tuesday 17th December

All N5 and Higher pupils should attend MCI then go to the Art Department for SQA practical prelims.

Library

The library will be closed after school on Tuesday 10th December due to the S4 parents’ evening.

LIFT OFF/ Core S4 Campus Day 17th December

All LIFT OFF S4 core pupils will be attending Dundee University all day on Tuesday 17th December for a Campus Event.  S4 pupils are aware of all the details and arrangements. Buses will pick up pupils from school at 9.40am returning to school at approximately 3.30pm. School uniform must be worn. Lunch is provided but pupils may want to bring water or a snack if needed.

Discover STEM Day – 16th December, Dundee University

Pupils have signed up for this opportunity, please inform the University if you are not able to still attend. Thanks

Career Appointments

Career’s Appointments will be held in the Career base, past the main office and next to the medical suite. S2 please register first and then come at your allotted time, thank you.

U15 Football

There is a league game on Tuesday 17th against Grove. 1.45pm kick off at Whitton Park. Please come and collect a consent form.

Christmas card appeal

The deadline for Christmas cards for the Clement Park Care Home is fast approaching. Please hand in any remaining cards to B5 before the 13th of December!

Christmas Fayre 2024   

Our annual Christmas fayre will take place this Friday 13 December in the main hall. Let’s celebrate and get into the festive spirit, with plenty of cake and candy, sweet treats, jewellery and crafts to purchase.   Payments for goods and treats are made with cash at the fayre. There will also be fun festive games, a photo booth and various raffles to enter with fabulous prizes including Dundee and Dundee United memorabilia. We look forward to seeing you there!

India Village Committee.

Links to UNCRC Articles 24, 30 and 31

Christmas Jumper Day

Friday 13th December will be Christmas Jumper Day. Donations can be made on ParentPay and all proceeds will go to our India Village Fund.

MVP

The young people involved will be out of class completing MVP training on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please meet at St Peter & Paul’s Church hall at 8:45am on Wednesday.

SSVP Food Collection

Each MCI class should now have received their box for their donations. Donations can include items such as UHT (long life) milk, cereal, biscuits, tea, coffee, noodles, tinned meats such as ham/corn beef etc, beans, tins of mince/chicken curry etc, tinned rice pudding/custard etc, tinned fruit and toiletries.

If you can donate, then please do. Your generosity will make a huge difference to people struggling with poverty related issues this Christmas.

For the attention of all pupils in S4, S5 and S6

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now. If you are considering applying to go to college next year it is important that you do this soon. Please come along to the Library at lunchtime on Friday 13th December to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together. 

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills.

Current topic: Was it justified to drop the atomic bombs on Japan at the end of the Second World War?

UNCRC Articles – 12,13, and 14.

Young Carers

There will be no young carers group this week due to the Christmas cinema trip on Wednesday 11th December. Please remember if you do not return your consent form for the trip by 9th December you will not be permitted to come along. If you have returned you forms and are taking part in the Christmas cinema trip, please meet at Cineworld at 1.10pm sharp today. You must make your own way to the cinema and home at the end of the trip. Thanks, PSW

S6 Helpers - St Mary's Lochee 

Thank you to our S5/6 for supporting the staff, young people and Parent Council at Friday's Christmas Fayre.  Parents who are on the Parent Council were full of praise for you, when I was at Mass yesterday. Mrs Curran sent the following message on Friday evening

“Your pupils were incredible. They are just amazing and really feel part of our team. They did a brilliant job today.”

Thank you for your leadership and for being a credit to our school, again, you have made us very proud.  

I hope you all have a lovely day. 

Christmas Lunch - Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th December

Menu

Roast Tukey in Gravy with Chipolata Sausages

Steak Pie

Quorn fillet in Gravy with Quorn Sausages (Ve)

Carrots

Peas

Roast Potatoes

Christmas Cupcake

Football Kits

Still waiting for kits back.

Timekeeping

#achieving #UNCRC Article 28 Access to Education

To ensure the best learning experience and to help you attain at the highest level, it is vital that you are on time to school and classes. Ensure you are ready to learn by being on time to all your classes. Catch-ups are being issued for interval if you are late to class. Persistent late-coming will result in further communication home and a lunch-time catch-up on a Thursday.  Please do not waste your time. Focus on your learning and getting the most out of each day. If you have any problems with timekeeping which you need help with, please speak to an adult in school who can help.

Mass for the Immaculate Conception

There will be a Mass in the Chapel at 8.20am on Monday 9th December for the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. All Welcome

Advent Confessions

Fr Malcom is in on Friday 6th December for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (AKA Confession). Going to Confession is the perfect way to prepare spiritually for the coming of the Lord at Christmas. Confessions will be in the conference room next to the chapel on Friday lunchtime. Entry via the chapel. Speak to your RE teacher for more details.

SSVP Food Collection

Each MCI class should now have received their box for their donations. Donations can include items such as UHT (long life) milk, cereal, biscuits, tea, coffee, noodles, tinned meats such as ham/corn beef etc, beans, tins of mince/chicken curry etc, tinned rice pudding/custard etc, tinned fruit and toiletries.

If you can donate, then please do. Your generosity will make a huge difference to people struggling with poverty related issues this Christmas.

FAO All S5 and S6 pupils

In order to have S5 PSE for the next two weeks please go to the classes allocated on Tuesday period 1 and Friday period 4.

Pupil Voice Reps

Date:                    Wednesday 4th December

Period:                  P3

Location:           Drama Studio

Literacy Leaders

Could the literacy leaders please come to a very short meeting in room -L6 on Tuesday 3rd December during break. Thank you!

S1-S3 Bedrock

Please share this information with your S1-S3 classes and praise them for their efforts. Can you also please encourage them to complete 2 Bedrock lessons every week. It is a brilliant tool for improving vocabulary and will benefit every subject.

20% of pupils scored between 40 and 80 points in this month

40% of pupils scored 80 or more points in this month

This month, students made a 20% improvement overall.

Alisha scored 682 points - the most in the school! Well done, Alisha!

Nikola made the most progress with 844%. Well done!

Words learned this month include:

discern, voracious. teem. imperative, foreboding, fend, overt, grope, epitomise, journey.

Book Shop

Don’t forget that our latest Scholastic Book Club is now online at https://schools.scholastic.co.uk/st-johns-dd3/digital-book-club or use the QR code. There are hundreds of fantastic children’s books to choose from, and every £1 you spend on this month’s Book Club will earn 20p for our school in Scholastic Rewards. Please place your order online by December 5th, 2024.

Library

The library will be closed after school Tuesday 3rd Decembre due to the S5/6 Parents’ Evening.

‘Brrr Basket’ Raffle

The Marist leaders have created a brilliant ‘Brrr basket’ that will be raffled off in aid of the India Village project. Your Marist Leaders will be coming around during MCI for you to buy a raffle strip or you can buy one at the Christmas Fayre. It will be £1 a strip for a chance to win the basket containing: a blanket, a gingerbread mug, a Christmas cup, hot chocolate, fluffy socks, candles, elf plushie, and more! 

S1 boys football team

Can all pupils who were involved in the game later last week hand in their full strips to the PE Department ASAP.

Can all S1 boys in the football team please come to the small gym at breaktime Wednesday 4th December.

U14s – Grove Academy vs. St John’s RC High School

Please release the pupils involved at 1pm for lunch.

U15 Girls East Region – East vs West

Katie, Sophie and Fearne have been selected.

Friday 6th December, 12pm KO (meet at 11.15am).

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow, G42 0BY

Senior Girls National Trophy – Fife vs Dundee

Girls have been selected to play against Fife on Thursday 5th December. The venue is Kelty Hearts and kick off 12pm. Meet at Morrisons for 9.30am (estimated return 4pm).

U15 National Trophy

Boys have been chosen to play for the U15 team against Forth Valley on Tuesday 3rd December at Stenhousemuir, kick-off 1.00.  Players should meet at Morrisons for 10.00.

S4 Football

Please can the pupils involved meet in Room J2 at break time on Wednesday 4th December to discuss next week’s Scottish Shield tie.

U15 and U18 Girls Football Kits

I have had no kits back yet from those who played in last week’s fixtures. Please return them as soon as possible, thank you!

Peer Education

Can all young people that are involved in this year’s Peer Education programme please meet at the start of period 5 in B5 on Tuesday 3rd December. All young people involved in the programme must attend. Thank you PSW

Cosy Tea in HE – Dundee Science Centre Visit

Would you be interested in joining us on the 3rd of December for a visit from the Dundee Science centre. Come and take part in activities and get a free cosy tea! Only 10 spaces available- first come, first served. If you want to sign up contact the H.E Department as soon as possible.

Badminton Club

Badminton Club is cancelled for the next 2 Tuesdays due to S5/6 parent night and S4 parents’ night the week after. Club will begin the 1st week back after the Christmas Holidays

Christmas card appeal:

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please come to B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th of December.

Young Carers

Young Carers group will run for all S1-S2 young people on Wednesday period 6 in Melrose 5. Can all Young Carers that would like to be involved in the Christmas Trip to Cineworld please bring their consent form back to me as soon as possible. If you have not received a consent form for the trip and would like one, please ask me. Thank you, - PSW

S6 India Village - Jewellery

Would the people who put their names down for jewellery making please come to CDT 3 on Wednesday lunchtime. Please arrive by 1pm.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills.

Current topic: Was it justified to drop the atomic bombs on Japan at the end of the Second World War?

Tuesday Lunchtime J4

For the attention of all pupils in S4, S5 and S6

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now. If you are considering applying to go to college next year it is important that you do this soon. Please come along to the library at lunchtime on Friday 6th December to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Career Appointments

Career’s Appointments will be held in the Career base, past the main office and next to the medical suite. For S2 can you please register first and then come at your allotted time, thank you.

Christmas Fayre 2024  

Our annual Christmas fayre will take place next Friday 13 December in the main hall.

Let’s celebrate and get into the festive spirit, with plenty of cake and candy, sweet treats, jewellery and crafts to purchase.   Payments for goods and treats are made with cash at the fayre.

There will also be fun festive games, a photo booth and various raffles to enter with fabulous prizes including Dundee and Dundee United memorabilia.

More details will follow next week regarding timings for each year group. We look forward to seeing you there! India Village Committee

Links to UNCRC Articles 24, 30 and 31.

Kinder Bouquet

For a chance to win the amazing Kinder bouquet, S6 Marist Leaders will be selling raffle tickets during MCI and at the Christmas Fayre.  Raffle tickets cost £1 for a strip. Good Luck!!

St Mary’s RC Primary, Lochee, Christmas Fayre

Friday 6 December 2024

Young people have kindly volunteered to help at the St Mary’s Christmas Fayre, on Friday 6th December.  These young people have permission to leave school at 12.00 pm to get lunch and arrive at St Mary’s for 1.00 pm. Would all young people involved please meet me in the Social Area at the end of MCI so I can give you important information.

S6 Yearbook Photos

Could the S6s in Melrose House please arrive promptly to the Drama studio today, 6th December, at lunchtime to get their yearbook photos. Thanks! The Yearbook Committee

MVP

Could all young people completing their MVP training on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th please return your consent forms ASAP. Thank you!

Balmerino House Assembly

Balmerino House Assembly will take place tomorrow, Thursday 28th November. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Timekeeping

To ensure the best learning experience and to help you attain at the highest level, it is vital that you are on time to school and classes. Ensure you are ready to learn by being on time to all your classes. Catch-ups are being issued for interval if you are late to class. Persistent late-coming will result in further communication home and a lunch-time catch-up on a Thursday.  Please do not waste your time. Focus on your learning and getting the most out of each day. If you have any problems with timekeeping which you need help with, please speak to an adult in school who can help.

Conversations on the Priesthood

Bishop Andrew McKenzie, Fr Jim Wall and Fr Malcolm Hutchison are hosting a discussion evening for anyone who is considering a vocation to the priesthood.

When: Sunday 1st December at 7pm

Where: St Andrew’s Cathedral Hall, Nethergate, Dundee

If you are interested, please speak to Mr Cecil, Fr Ken or Fr Malcolm for more details.

Requiem Mass

The Mass this Friday will be a Requiem Mass for all the faithful departed from the family of St John’s and all the souls on the November lists. Mass will be at the usual time of 8.20am.

Christmas card appeal

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please go to B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th of December.

Book Week Scotland

The winners of the Book Week Scotland competitions are:

-S2 Dundee Interschool Literary Competition – St John’s Team

-Book character plate – Tutor class competition - 5J1

-Book character plate - Individual competition – Migel

-Who’s behind the mask – Tutor class competition – 6D1

-Who’s behind the mask – Individual competition – Olly

Please come to the library to collect your prizes. Thank you to everyone who took part in the activities last week.

For the attention of all pupils in S4, S5 and S6

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now. If you are considering applying to go to college next year it is important that you do this soon. Please come along to the library at lunchtime on Friday 29th November to see Career Advisers Andrew and Robbie for help to get organised.

India Village Christmas Fayre Meeting

Can all pupils and staff involved in the organisation of the Christmas Fayre please attend a meeting in D9 at 1.45 this Tuesday 26th November at lunchtime.

S2 Career Appointments

Can you please show your slip to your class teacher and come at your allocated time. Career base is next to the Medical Suite.

RESPECT Anti-Bullying Week Acrostic Poem Winners

Our RRS pupil group looked through all the entries and there were lots of thought-provoking poems.  The group selected Nairne as the winner and a 5th year pupil who wishes to remain nameless in second place.   (See both poems below) Please come up to business to collect your prizes. (RRS Links to Article 2 No Discrimination and Article 12 Respect for Children’s Views)

Rights Respecting Schools Meeting

Can our RRS Pupil Committee Members please attend a meeting in D9 this Wednesday 27th November at lunch time.   We will start around 12.45, we have a few new members, and it would be a good idea to introduce everyone.  Any pupils who would like to join (particularly S1-S3), please come along.

S6 Timetable Update

There is a change to timetables as of TODAY, Monday 25th November. S6 Core RE will now be during period 6 instead of 7.

FAO 6E Core RE class

As per our conversation yesterday, I can confirm that the new class arrangements will begin today, Wednesday 27th November. Please go to J2 period 3 for your RE lesson.

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills.

We are deciding our new topic this week!

S1 Sewing Club – cancelled today

S1 sewing is cancelled today, 26th November. It will be back next week!

Bachelor of Science in Sport

Any S5/6 students interested in applying for a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Fitness can attend the information evening being held at the RPC next week, Monday 2nd December 5.30pm-7.00pm. You must register to attend. For any further info you can speak PE staff.

City Wide Pupil Voice Reps

Can the pupils involved please meet in D8 TODAY at break.

S1-S3 Pupils

Can you please encourage the young people in your tutor class to complete the (super quick) survey? Thank you, the Numeracy Inquiry Group.

Champions Board

The Champions Board group will run today, Tuesday 26th November period 7 in Melrose 1 for all young people involved. Thank you PSW

Young Carers

The Young Carers group for S3-S6 will run period 6 on Wednesday in Melrose 2. Thank you, PSW

U16 Football

Can the pupils involved please meet in Room J2 at the start of break, Tuesday 26th of November.

Library

The library will be closed after school Wednesday 27th November and Thursday 28th November. It will be open for the Peer Ed group only on Thursday after school.

Library

The library will be closed at breaktime and lunchtime today, Thursday 28th November.

Manga Club

Apologies, there will be no Manga Club after school Wednesday 27th November

Medical Room Toilet

Please be reminded that the toilets next to the medical room are only to be used by pupils with an agreement in place. The office has a list of pupils who are allowed to use this, provided by Guidance. If your name is on the list, the office staff will give you access, otherwise please use the main toilets.

Badminton Club

Badminton Club is cancelled for the next 2 Tuesdays, 26th November and 3rd December due to S5/6 parent night and S4 parents’ night the week after. Club will begin the 1st week back after the Christmas Holidays. Thanks

Basketball Club – 27TH November

Basketball club will not run today due to a staff meeting. Apologies for any inconvenience!

Bingo Raffles (for School Fund)

We are delighted to announce the winners of the raffles organised by our Pupil SLT

Dundee FC signed ball – Adam

Dundee United FC signed shirt – Mr JP Cecil

Food Hamper – Lilly

Well done to all our winners.

Thank you to Stephen Wright, for the signed DFC ball, Mr Stewart for the signed DUFC shirt and to all staff who kindly donated raffle prizes.

MVP

Could the pupils involved please meet on Friday 29th November period 4 to plan the MVP course. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Cosy Tea in HE – Dundee Science Centre Visit

Would you be interested in joining us on the 3rd of December for a visit from the Dundee Science centre. Come and take part in activities and get a free cosy tea! Only 10 spaces available- first come, first served. If you want to sign up come see the H.E Department as soon as possible.

S6 Yearbook Photos

Could S6’s in JEDBURGH HOUSE please come to the Drama studio this Friday lunchtime (29th) to get their yearbook photo taken. Please arrive on time to ensure we can take everyone’s photo before the bell Any issues, please speak to the Yearbook committee.  Look forward to seeing your best faces!

Growth Mindset in Higher Business Management

Higher Business Management were learning the importance of quality yesterday and had to show a growth mindset to create hats which were of a good enough standard to sell. Some were more receptive to the challenge than others. Well done everyone, we all got there in the end.

Senior Girls National Trophy – Fife vs Dundee

Lyla, Millie and Maisy have been selected to play against Fife on Thursday 5th December. The venue is Kelty Hearts and kick off 12pm. Meet at Morrisons for 9.30am (estimated return 4pm).

Celebrating Success

Well done to Emily & Lucie who came first in the U14s Duos down in Birmingham at the SOAR Super Weekend! (Street Dance)

Melrose House Assembly

Melrose House Assembly will take place on Thursday 21st. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Happy Book Week Scotland!

There are fun activities running throughout the week.

S2 Dundee Interschool Literacy Competition

Can the pupils representing St John’s who are coming to Grove Academy on Tuesday morning please come straight to the school library at 8.45am.

Design a Book Character plate

Last year the spoons were a great success. This year I would like each tutor group to design a Book Character using a paper plate. Could each tutor class please collect a paper plate from the library. Individual entries will also be accepted. Entries must be submitted by the end of Friday 22nd November. Class and individual prizes to be won!

Book Week Scotland - Design your own bookmark

We have received a donation of some beautiful wooden bookmarks for you to draw on your own designs. Available to collect from the library.

Who’s Behind the Mask!

Guess the teacher reading behind the mask. There will be tutor class and individual prizes. Quiz sheets can be collected from the library.

Entries must be submitted by the end of Friday 22nd November. Class and individual prizes to be won!

Book Swap

Hand in a book and collect a token for the Book Swap. See the Librarian for more details. The Book Swap will be open from Tuesday 19th until Friday 22nd November.

U15 Girls vs Blairgowrie High School

Wednesday 20th November, 13:30 kick off

Can the pupils involved please be excused from their Period 4 class at 12:25 on Wednesday. They are to have their lunch then meet at PE changing rooms for 12:50. If anyone cannot play, please let staff know as soon as possible.

U15 Girls East of Scotland Trial

Pupils have been selected to attend the final trial, which takes place Wednesday 20th November 4.30pm-6pm, Viewforth High School.

If this means they now cannot play in Wednesday’s Scottish Shield game.

U15 Girls Game – CANCELLED!!

Today’s game against Blairgowrie High Schol has been called off due to a frozen pitch. Pupils are to attend their Period 5 and 6 classes as normal now. Can all U15 and U18 girl footballers please attend a short meeting at breaktime Wednesday 20th November in D8 to discuss fixtures.

Christmas card appeal

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please come to B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th of December.

Interested in Modern Studies?

Abertay University would like to invite as many senior school pupils and college students to join in their Annual Christmas Modern Studies debate which will be held on Tuesday 17th December from 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm at the latest.

The topic this year is proportional representation and electoral reform to tie into the Higher Modern Studies curriculum. 

The debate will be Chaired by Dr Jason Annetts, Head of Department, Social and Applied Science.   Dr Donncha Marron and Dr Wallace McNeish will be debating this topic and there will be an opportunity for audience questions and perspectives.  A vote will be taken by mobile phone before and after the debate.

If you would be interested to attend, please give your name to staff in the Guidance Base asap. Thank you.

Health Drop In

Wednesday 20th November 12.30 -1.20pm, in the Foyer (beside the blue boxes), & the Impact Room, over lunch.  There may not be tables for everyone due to space.  If any senior pupils are available to help, please send them to the impact room.  If you are free to help, please pop down and support us.   Come along and meet with partners, have a look around the stalls and chat with various organisations.  The smoothie bike will be back!  PSW.

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills.

Current topic: Should pupils be required to wear a school uniform?

Careers Fair (All year groups)                                                                                                    

On Thursday 21st November we will have a selection of employers in to talk about careers in the care sector. Some of these include Barnardo’s, social work, Dundee and Angus College.  If you are interested in a career in this sector, volunteering or would like to find out more, please come along to the H.E department from 12.20.  More Information on job roles available below.

Are you kind, caring and compassionate? Find your perfect job role Job roles

Timetable Update:

FAO S6 pupils– there is a change to some of your timetables as of Monday 25th November. S6 Core RE will now be during period 6 instead of 7.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Swimming success

Further congratulations to Matthew who won 5 golds and a silver at the club championships at the weekend, setting 5 new personal best records!! Well done Matthew!

Champions Board

Champions Board will run on Tuesday 19th, period 7 in Melrose 1. Thank you – PSW

Young Carers

Young Carers group will run for all S1 and S2 young people on Wednesday 20th, period 7 in Melrose 2.  All young carers in S1 and S2 are welcome! Thank you – PSW

Peer Education

Peer Education will run on Thursday 21st after school in the school library for all young people involved. Thank you – PSW

LIFT OFF S6 CORE

Personal Statement Workshop today period 1 in CDT 3.

College Applications – FAO all pupils in S4, S5 and S6

College applications for courses starting in August 2025 are open now.

If you are considering applying to go to college next year it is important that you do this soon. Please come along to the Library at lunchtime on Friday 22nd November to see the Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Sounds of St. John’s Radio: Riddle of the Week!

What has many keys but cannot open a single lock?

The answer will be revealed on the school radio on Friday afternoon. Good luck!

Eco- educators group

The next meeting of the Eco- educators group is Thursday 21st November in Jedburgh 1 at lunchtime. Pupils from all year groups welcome!

We are currently working on decorating our evidence board so if you are artistic, creative and if you care about making the school a better environment for us all to work in, please come along.

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers - Recruiting Now!

• Are you between 13 and 16 years of age? Do you want to make positive impact in your communities?

• Police Scotland are looking for young people of all backgrounds/personalities to join their Youth Volunteers.

• See the poster on the Guidance Base door!

Conversations on the Priesthood

Bishop Andrew McKenzie, Fr Jim Wall and Fr Malcolm Hutchison are hosting a discussion evening for anyone who is considering a vocation to the priesthood.

When: Sunday 1st December at 7pm

Where: St Andrew’s Cathedral Hall, Nethergate, Dundee

If you are interested, please speak to Mr Cecil, Fr Ken or Fr Malcolm for more details.

Literacy Leaders

Can all those who signed up to become literacy leaders please attend a short meeting at lunchtime on Wednesday 13th November in L6. You are welcome to bring your lunch with you. It is really important that you attend if you can.

Book Week Scotland 18th November 22nd November

BWS is nearly here. There will be lots of activities taking place around the school please keep your eyes on the Daily Bulletin.

Book Swap – Book Week Scotland

Do you have any books in good condition that you think other pupils may wish to read? Bring 1-3 books you would like to swap and get a token from the librarian to then use to swap for another books. Please bring books into the library by Monday 18th November to get your tokens to use at the Book Swap. The Book Swap will run from Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd.

Library

The library will be closed after school today, Monday 11th November.

Christmas card appeal

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please come to B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th of December.

Interested in Modern Studies?

Abertay University would like to invite as many senior school pupils and college students to join in their Annual Christmas Modern Studies debate which will be held on Tuesday 17th December from 1.45 pm to 3.30 pm at the latest.

The topic this year is proportional representation and electoral reform to tie into the Higher Modern Studies curriculum. 

The debate will be Chaired by Dr Jason Annetts, Head of Department, Social and Applied Science.   Dr Donncha Marron and Dr Wallace McNeish will be debating this topic and there will be an opportunity for audience questions and perspectives.  A vote will be taken by mobile phone before and after the debate.

If you would be interested to attend, please give your name to Guidance Base asap. Thank you.

Anti-bullying week

Day one of Anti-bullying week Monday 11th November 2024 

Please show this film to all pupils during MCI 

https://youtu.be/gkCfq3xsrsM

National Odd Sock day to highlight diversity. Come to D1 at lunchtime to take part in the design a pair of odd socks competition. #chooserespect #diversity 

Day two of Anti-bullying week Tuesday 12th November 2024

Please use the worksheets provided in MCI to design a #respect acrostic poem.   There will be a prize for the winning entry!!  Please hand these to D9 once complete.

Come to D9 at lunchtime to complete this or create some Anti-bullying bunting. #respect #UNCRC

Day three of Anti-bullying week Wednesday 13th November 2024

MCI Activity - Please complete the Anti-bullying survey.

Come to the social area at lunchtime to design an anti-bullying brick for the display wall. #chooserespect 

Cocoa Creatives S3-S6

Monday – Wednesday from 8am in the Music Department. Prepare, practice, perform. Get your hot drink and breakfast to set you up for rehearsals.

Celebrating St. John’s RC HS Successes

Football

Congratulations to Fearne Smith who made her debut for the Scotland U16’s Girls against Ireland last week. Outstanding achievement Fearne well done!

Swimming

Congratulations to Matthew Leisegang who won 2 Bronze and a Silver medal in the recent Tayside Schools Swimming Competition. Matthew’s excellent performances mean he has also been selected for the Nationals in January. Well done, Matthew!

Kickboxing

Congratulations to Mikella Inglis who won a Bronze medal at the World Championships in Portugal competing for Scotland. Well done!

Select Football - National Trophy Games at Kelty

The players involved should meet on Wednesday 13th November at Morrisons Car Park on the Forfar Road at 8.45 :

U15 Fife v. Dundee, kick-off 11.00

Senior Fife v. Dundee, kick-off 1.15

It is an all-day trip and we hope to be back in Dundee for around 4.30pm.  

The Seniors can watch most of the U15 game before getting changed and the U15s will watch the Senior game once their game has finished.

It is an astroturf surface at Kelty so players need boots for astroturf, a copy of the completed consent form if they have not already done so and bring something to eat for lunch.

S1 football team

Can the boys involved please come for a short meeting in the small gym at breaktime today Monday 11th November.

Can I please ask that all boys who were involved in the game last week, bring their full strips to the PE Department as soon as possible.

CyberFirst Girls Competition

Can the S2 girls involved attend a quick meeting with Mr Bratton and Mr Smith in D6 at lunchtime 1:45pm today:

Senior Pupils and Staff Quiz

Thank you to everyone who came to our quiz on Friday!  We were so happy with the number of seniors and staff who turned up! Well done to our winners – Miss Brown, Miss MacLean, Mrs MacPhail, Miss Miller, Miss Sheach and Mr Snee!

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to HE S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Cosy Teas in HE

Remember it’s cosy Teas in H.E tonight, Tuesday 13th November. Looking forward to seeing you.

Champions Board

Champions Board will run on today at the start of period 7 in Melrose 1 for all young people involved.

Young Carers

Young Carers group will run on Wednesday period 6 in Melrose 5 for all S3-S6.

Career Appointments

Careers Appointments are in the Career Base which is located past the Main Office and next to the Medical Suite. Pupils, please register and then head down.

U16 Football

Can the pupils involved please meet in Room J2 at the start of break today, Wednesday 13th November. 

Jedburgh House Assembly

Jedburgh House Assembly will take place tomorrow, Thursday 7th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Senior Pupil Helpers - P6/7 Open Evening

Could all those who have signed up to help at the P6/7 Open Evening please attend a short meeting at 1.50pm in Melrose 5 today, Monday 4th November?  If you haven’t yet signed up, but would like to help, please either use the link on TEAMS, or come and see me.

Champions Board

Champions Board will run on Tuesday 5th November during period 7 in Melrose 1. – PSW

Young Carers Group

Young Carers Group will run on Wednesday 6th November during period 6 in Melrose 2 for all S1-S2 young people.

All young carers in S1 and S2 are welcome.

Thank you, – PSW

Cosy Tea in HE

Hello everyone in the Cosy Tea in H.E group. Remember we are meeting tomorrow after school. Lauren will be there to provide activities. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Anti-bullying and Rights Respecting Members Meeting 

Could all Rights Respecting and Anti-bullying club members please come to room D9 at lunchtime on Wednesday 6th November to confirm our Anti-bullying week plans. Thank you

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

Debate Club

Come along to debate club Tuesday lunchtimes in J4 to learn about new topics and skills.

Current topic: Should pupils be required to wear a school uniform?

Christmas card appeal

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please pop into B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th of December.

Senior’s (S5/6) and Staff Quiz

On Friday 8 November the Senior Marist Leaders are hosting a Movie Themed Quiz! This will be in J13 at 12:45. Teams of 4 – 6 people. Scan the QR code to add your Team Name and Team members. Appropriate Team Names only please! Please scan the QR code to enter your teams!

Lead 2025

The Dundee Active Schools team are delighted to launch our brand-new leadership, coaching and officiating programme – LEAD 2025.

This is a 12-week intensive sports leadership, coaching and officiating course open to pupils S4-6 attending a Dundee School. This course will provide pupils with the knowledge and experience to enable them to lead/assist with the delivery of sport and physical activity. It will also provide pupils with experience in personal development and life skills. The course will run for 12 weeks from 9th January – 27th March, 3.30-6.00pm at St Paul’s Academy.

 Closing date for applications is Friday 8th November 2024.

Health Drop In

Wednesday 20th November 12.30 -1.20pm, in the Drama Studio.  Come along and meet with partners, have a look around the stalls and chat with various organisations.  The smoothie bike will be back!  PSW.

U16 Football

The pupils involved should attend a meeting today Monday 4th November at break in Room J2 to discuss our upcoming league fixture v Harris Academy.

Eco- educators

The staff eco group are setting u p a pupil group to make positive changes within the school to help the environment. We are looking for pupils from all year groups and the tasks we do will involve a little bit of thinking and some artwork. We are having our first meeting on Thursday 7th November in J1 at 12.40. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Look forward to seeing you there!

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Cocoa Creatives S3-S6

Monday – Wednesday from 8am in the Music Department. Prepare, practice, perform. Get your hot drink and breakfast to set you up for rehearsals.

Senior Boys Football Team

The pupils have been selected to represent St Johns RC High School Senior football team on Thursday 7th Nov in the League against Grove Academy at Whitton Park, with a kick-off at 1.45pm. The pupils will not be in their period 5 and 6 classes, but if you require them to complete any work, they will make up the time. 

Brother Brendan (Marist Brother) Visit

Brother Brendan will visit St John’s today Tuesday 5th November.

Girls Football

The girls Have been selected for the first game v. Forth Valley next Tuesday 12th November at Whitton, kick-off 1.30.  Girls should meet at Whitton at 12.20 with their consent forms filled in, please collect one if you do not have one.

S1 All-You-Can-Do-Club is BACK

Join us Wednesday 6th November in D11 to relax, try some board games, draw, play on the computers, make new friends, improve Growth Mindset and increase Family Spirit.  The club will be running every Wednesday lunchtime until the end of term. Hope to see you there!!!! S4 Marist Leaders.

Anti-Bullying Week 2024

Monday 11th November is the start of Anti-bullying week 2024 and is national odd sock day to highlight diversity. All students and staff are encouraged to wear odd socks to school that day. #chooserespect #diversity 

Confessions

Fr Malcolm will be in this Friday 8th November lunchtime to hear Confessions. Please speak to your RE teachers for more details.

Library

The library will be closed after school on Monday 11th November.

S1 football team

Can I please ask that all boys who were involved in the game earlier this week bring their full strips to the PE Department as soon as possible. Thanks

Select Football

National Trophy Grames at Kelty

The players involved should meet next Wednesday 13th November at Morrisons Car Park on the Forfar Road at 8.45.

U15 Fife v. Dundee, kick-off 11.00

Senior Fife v. Dundee, kick-off 1.15

It is an all-day trip and we hope to be back in Dundee for around 4.30.  

The Seniors can watch most of the U15 game before getting changed and the U15s will watch the Senior game once their game has finished.

It is on astroturf surface at Kelty so players need boots for astroturf, a copy of the completed consent form if they have not already done so and bring something to eat for lunch.

If you need a consent form please collect one as soon as possible.

College applications - For the attention of all senior pupils.

College applications for courses starting in January are open now.

If you are considering possibly leaving school at Christmas, please drop-in to the library at lunchtime on Friday 8th November to see the Career Advisers for help to get organised.

Career Appointments

Careers Appointments are in the Career Base which is located past the Main Office and next to the Medical Suite. Please register in class and then come down.

S6 Hoodies

Can the S6 pupils come to J12 to order their S6 hoodies. Thanks.

S5/6 Geography Fieldwork Trip – Friday 8th November

The S5/6 students involved will be absent from school on Friday 8th November from P3-6 as they will be undertaking fieldwork for their Nat 5/Higher Geography Assignments. 

S2 – Dundee Literacy Quiz

Would you like to represent St John’s at the Dundee Literacy Quiz in November? Please pop in to the Library today.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join Miss Donachie and the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together. 

Cosy Tea in HE

Hello! If you have been lucky enough to receive an invitation to the Cosy Tea in H.E please remember it starts tomorrow (Tuesday after school). Please come straight to H.E where you will beme. We have a guest speaker joining us. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Ambassadors 

Members of our school’s Rights Respecting School Group have been working to help pupils learn about their rights and raise awareness of the rights of others.  They recently attended our S1 Freshers Fayre, handing out leaflets, making young people aware of the charter and promoting our achievements to date. 

We would like to increase the number of young people in our group, we are looking for pupils from S1-S6.  We are to hold a meeting in D9 next Wednesday (30th) lunchtime at 12.45pm.  Please come along and join us if you would like to find out more information.  It would be great if you could be part of our team, helping to organise fun whole school events which represent the rights of everyone!

U18 Girls vs Woodmill High

Can the pupils involved please meet at breaktime in D8 28/10/24 Can I also ask that those who played in last Thursday’s fixture please hand kits back ASAP. Thanks.

New Clubs

Tuesday Lunchtime girls only basketball with Jamie Bell, an Abertay student. All year groups welcome 

Thursday lunchtime football club with Fraser from Abertay 

This is for males and females in S1-3 

Career Appointments

 Careers Appointments are in the Career Base which is located past the Main Office and next to the Medical Suite. If pupils could register with their class and then make their way down. Times are available at Morning Check-In.

S3 Football

Please excuse the pupils involved from class at 12 o’clock on 28/10/24 to participate in a school game. Players should have their lunch before meeting in the changing rooms at 12:30. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Champions Board

Champions Board will run on Tuesday 29/10/24 at the start of period 7 in Melrose 1. Thank you,  PSW

Christmas card appeal

The Mini Vinnies are organising a Christmas card appeal to write Christmas cards to residents at Clement Park Care Home. If you would like to write one, please go to B5 for a card and the name of the resident. The deadline for cards is the 13th December

Debate Club

Come along to debate club to learn about new topics and skills.

Current topic: Should pupils be required to wear a school uniform?

Tuesday Lunchtime Room J4.

All Saints

Friday 1st November is the Feast of All Saints. It is a Holy Day of Obligation so we will all have the opportunity to go to Mass.

Please go to your classes to be registered at the times below and then leave your coats and bags and come quickly to the assembly hall for Mass.

Period 1: All of S1 and 4D1, 4J2, 4M1, 4M3 and 4J1

Period 2: All of S5/ S6 and 4D2, 4D3, 4J3, 4J4

Period 3: S2 and S3

Dundee University Visit – 31 October 2024 (periods 5 & 6)

We have lecturers from Dundee University visiting the department next Thursday 31 October periods 5 & 6.  This session is intended for young people who are considering studying a Business or Accounting based course at university.

Library Assistants – Last session

Could last year’s library assistants please return their “Librarian” badges to the library. Many thanks

Library Assistants

Could the pupils involved please come to the library at breaktime on Wednesday 30/10/24. Many thanks

Anti-bullying club 

Could all Anti-bullying club members please come to D9 room at lunchtime on Wednesday 30/10/24 to help with Anti-bullying week planning. Thank you

India Village Christmas Fayre 2024

A reminder that we are to hold a planning meeting at 1.45pm in D9 today, Tuesday 29 October.  This meeting is for all staff and S6 pupils involved.  Remember all updates can be found on our Team!

Poppy Scotland – Remembrance Day:

Please share the PowerPoint below ‘Why Wear a Poppy’ with your tutor classes.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster for Halloween. It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch!

Sounds of St. John’s Radio – Song Requests Form

Please use this QR code to suggest a song for the Marist Leaders to play on the radio, known as ‘The Sounds of St. John’s’.

S1 Football Team

Can all individuals who represented St John’s earlier this week in the Scottish cup please return their full strip to the PE Department by the end of this week.

For the attention of all senior pupils

College applications are now open for courses that start in January.

If you are considering possibly leaving at Christmas, please drop-in to the library at lunchtime on Friday 1st November to see Career Advisers for help to get organised.

S4 Geography Fieldwork – Thursday 31st October

Reminder to the following S4 students who will be absent from school Periods 1-4 on Thursday 31st October to undertake fieldwork for their Nat 5 Geography Assignments.

-Please go to Morning Check In as normal on Thursday 31st.

-At the start of Period 1 come to your Geography class (Jedburgh 1) to register and collect data gathering sheets/clip boards etc.

-Please wear school uniform, sensible shoes and bring a coat.

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run today 31/10/24 at the start of period 6 for S3-S6 young people. Can everyone please meet at M5 RE classroom.

Abertay Engineering Event

Could the pupils involved please come today 1/11/24 at some point to discuss arrangements for Monday 4th November.

Assemblies Monday 21st October:

S1 and S2 – 8.55am – 9.20am

S3 and S4 – 9.20am – 9.45am

S5 and S6 – 9.45am – 10.35am

Supporting Learners/Pupil Support Workers room move

Please note that the support for learning teachers and the upstairs pupil support workers have swapped rooms.

All pupil support workers now work in the office in the Iona corridor.

The support for learning teachers now work in the office in Melrose corridor, next to the Learning Centre.

Pupils are still welcome to pop into the new support for learning office to check their timetables if they wish.

S6 Hoodies

The company which supplies us with hoodies will visit the school on Tuesday 22 October during P1 for you to try on the hoodies and select your sizes and colours. You can have a name on the back of the hoodie but if this is a nickname it has to be sensible!! Dunkeld and Melrose pupils should come to the social area at the beginning of Period 1 and Jedburgh should come along at 9.20. Please only come to the social area at your allocated time.

S1-S3 Book Chat

Fancy a wee chat about books. Why not join the book club? Starting after the holidays on a Tuesday night after school, 3.50pm- 4.30pm in the library. I hope to see you there.

S2 – Dundee Literacy Quiz

Would you like to represent St John’s at the Dundee Literacy Quiz in November? Please come to the Library by Monday 28th October.

Wanted! Library Assistants – S1-S6

Would you like to help in the library? I would like to build a team of library assistants to help with shelving books, preparing books and displays. Please write a short paragraph explaining why you would like to join the team, including your availability throughout the week. Please hand it in to the library by Monday 28th October. Many thanks

S1 Football Team

Could all individuals selected please come to the small gym hall at interval today to collect their consent forms to represent St John’s in the first round of the Scottish Cup later this week.

U15 Shield

Can the pupils involved please meet in D8 at breaktime today 21/10/24 to discuss Thursday’s game against Forfar Academy.

Debate Club

Everyone is welcome to attend Debate Club in J4 every Tuesday lunchtime. Come along and learn about new, interesting topics and get involved in fun debates with your classmates!

LIFT OFF – S5 CORE

Just a reminder that LIFT OFF will be in this Wednesday 23rd October, Period 5 for the S5 Core Presentations – this will be in CDT 3 as usual. Pupils involved are aware of times etc.

St John’s Culture Festival

Before the holiday we ran a competition for the creation of an exciting name and logo for our St John’s culture day to take place in February 2025.

We would like to thank everyone for your entries, they were judged and voted for by a panel of pupils and staff. We would like to give a huge congratulations to Tanushree who designed our winning logo.  The panel were impressed with the creative design, name and slogan.  There will be more information on our Culture Festival and how you can become involved very soon!!

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

CHAMPIONS BOARD

For all young people who are involved in Champions Board it will run period 7 22nd October in Melrose 1.

Thank you, PSW

YOUNG CARERS

Young Carers will run on Wednesday 23rd October during period 6 for all S1 and S2 young people. All Young Carers in these year groups are welcome. Thank you, PSW

S3 Football

Could the pupils involved please meet in the dance studio at break time today 22/10/24 to collect consent forms for the Scottish Cup tie. The game is on Monday 28th, 2PM kick off at Whitton Park versus Grove.

Career Appointments

Careers Appointments are in the Career Base which is located past the Main Office and next to the Medical Suite. Please check lists at morning check-in.

Macmillan Coffee Morning – 31st October 2024

All staff and young people in S5 and S6 are warmly invited to share in our school’s Macmillan coffee morning – Jedburgh’s House Charity. Can young people who are attending please complete the QR code link to a form to allow us to cater appropriately and take account of people’s dietary requirements and food allergies and intolerances.

Cost for young people to attend is £5 payable via ParentPay. If you are having financial difficulty at the moment can you please speak to your PT Guidance about this and how we can best support you to attend. There will also be raffles which members of the committee will be selling during MCI this week and next.

Please complete the Form by Friday 25th October 2024.

I look forward to seeing you all there.

U18 Game vs Woodmill High

Can S2-S6 girl footballers please meet in D8 at breaktime today 23/10/24 to discuss next Wednesday’s game against Woodmill High School.

Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Ambassadors 

Members of our school’s Rights Respecting School Group have been working to help pupils learn about their rights and raise awareness of the rights of others.  They recently attended our S1 Freshers Fayre, handing out leaflets, making young people aware of the charter and promoting our achievements to date. 

We would like to increase the number of young people in our group, we are looking for pupils from S1-S6.  We are to hold a meeting in D9 next Wednesday (30th) lunchtime at 12.45pm.  Please come along and join us if you would like to find out more information.  It would be great if you could be part of our team, helping to organise fun whole school events which represent the rights of everyone!

Rights Respecting Group

Health Drop In

Wednesday 20th November 12.30 – 1.20.  In the main hall over lunch break.  School partners, information, advice, smoothie bike, come along and get involved in your school community! 

S4 Geography Fieldwork – Thursday 31st October

The S4 students involved will be absent from school Periods 1-4 on Thursday 31st October as they will be undertaking fieldwork for their Added Value/Nat 5 Geography Assignments.

NEW CLUBS

Tuesday Lunchtime girls only basketball with J Bell, an Abertay University student. All year groups welcome 

Thursday lunchtime football club with Fraser from Abertay University This is for males and females in S1-3.

UKMT Senior Challenge

Congratulations to our senior pupils who obtained bronze awards for the United Kingdom Maths Trust senior challenge. Well done.

Balmerino House Assembly

Balmerino House Assembly will take place tomorrow, Thursday 26th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

S1 Assembly

There will be no S1 Assembly the last week of term. S1, please go to your class on Tuesday 1st October.

City Wide Pupil Voice

Can the pupils involved please meet in D8 on MONDAY 23 Sept at interval for a short discussion. Thank you

S5-Leadership weekend

Emails were sent out last week for the Glenshee Leadership Weekend. For those offered a space-can you please make sure you make a payment on ParentPay and fill out the Parental form on Microsoft Forms (included in email) if you are attending. This need to be done by 1st October

Yearbook and Hoodie Committee

Interest in this year’s Yearbook and Hoodie Committee has been overwhelming. Several pupils have been asked to make another committee choice. Thank you for your cooperation

S1J3 – Retreat Day at St Peter & Paul’s – Thursday 26th

After morning check-in please go to the library.  I’ll see you there

Computers in CDT

Lately, we’ve had some issues with equipment being stolen or damaged, as well as computers being unplugged or moved around the room. These actions affect everyone’s learning experience. To prevent this, we’ve introduced some new steps to keep things safe and running smoothly:

•   Seating plans for all classes.

•   Regular checks of equipment by teachers.

•   You’ll be asked to check your equipment at the start of each period to make sure everything is in place and undamaged.

It’s important to know that the local authority IT Department tracks who logs into each computer, and this information is time-stamped.

Why This Matters: We need everyone to take responsibility for looking after the equipment. When we respect the space and resources, we all benefit from a positive environment where technology is ready to help with lessons, projects, and even fun activities. Taking care of our equipment isn’t just about following rules—it’s about creating a space where everyone feels proud and valued, knowing they’re contributing to something bigger. Let’s work together to keep things running smoothly!

India Village Committee

Could the members of the India Village Committee meet for a short introduction meeting at 1pm on Wednesday 25th September in D9.

If any other S6 pupils would like to be involved in the planning of this year’s Christmas Fayre please join us.

Culture Day Competition

As many of you will be aware a group of pupils and staff are organising a future culture day for our school. We are running a competition for the creation of an exciting name and logo for our event.

Brief: Create an exciting name and logo for our future culture day. The logo should include our school badge as well as represent the many cultures we have in our school. It is your chance to get creative and show your artistic skills. All submissions should be handed to D9 by the end of day Monday 30 September. All entrants will be judged and voted for by a panel of pupils and staff. Good luck!!

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

Safe Space

The last Friday of every month, share your talents in our safe space! An opportunity for you to invite your own audience into your performance!

S1 - The All You Can Do Club

The S4 Marist Leaders are hosting a Club for S1's, consisting of board games, arts and crafts, Videogames and Music/Movies. This will be hosted every Wednesday until the end of term in D11 at lunchtime. Can’t wait to see you there!

S2 – Healthy Transitions (aka Peer Ed!)

Last week all S2 PSE classes received a talk about this project.  If you would like to apply, please come to the Guidance Base where we have paper copies of the application form.  If you missed the talk, but want more information, speak with your Guidance Teacher.  The closing date is Friday 27th September.

Senior’s Maths trip to Dundee University Wednesday 25 September

An afternoon exploring the beauty and importance of mathematics. The programme includes opportunities to hear what mathematicians love about maths, find out more about why the maths you study in school is important, and meet and chat with university maths students. This event also offers a taste of what it might be like to go to university and an opportunity to find out more about maths-related careers. Pupils are to make their own way to Dundee University and meet at the Dalhousie Building, Old Hawkhill at 1.50pm and will be dismissed at 4pm and expected to make their own way home

Library Books

If you have borrowed a book this term, please return it by Friday 4th October unless you have made a special arrangement to borrow it over the holiday. Many thanks

FAO 1D3

Due to unforeseen circumstances the retreat you were due to go on Tuesday 24th September will have to be postponed. Your RE teacher will let you know about the new arrangements as soon as possible. Sorry for the disappointment. Please just go to your classes as normal.

Literacy Leaders

Can the pupils who have volunteered to be literacy leaders attend a meeting on Friday 27th September in L6 at lunchtime? Feel free to bring your lunch with you.

Pupils Senior Leadership Team Bingo Night

Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 7.00 pm, SS Peter and Paul Church Hall, Byron Street, Dundee S5/6 pupils and staff, our Pupils SLT is currently organising a bingo night in aid of school funds.  Entry tickets cost £1.00; this includes entry into a star prize which is a luxury food hamper.  Tickets should be purchased using Parent Pay, S5/6 pupils and staff, please encourage family members to join us too. Thank you for your support, Pupil SLT

Champions Board

Champions Board will run Wednesday 25th September period 7 in Melrose 1. Thank you, PSW,

Young Carers

Young Carers group for S1-S3 will run on Wednesday 25th, period 6 in Melrose 1. Thank you, PSW

Debate Club

Everyone is welcome to attend Debate Club in J4 every Tuesday lunchtime. Come along and learn about new, interesting topics and get involved in fun debates with your classmates!

Wellbeing Warriors

A reminder that the Wellbeing Warriors club is on Wednesday 25th September in Iona 11 in H.E. Come along and join us! All welcome.

S1 Football Team

If you were involved in the football match vs St Paul’s last week and have not already handed back your kit, can you please have this handed back to the PE Department by the end Friday 27th September. Thank you!

Chess Open Round 1

The remaining games displayed on the club board must be played on Thursday 26th September at Chess Club (lunchtime M3) or you will be eliminated from the tournament. If you turn up (by 12.50pm at the latest) but your opponent does not, you will go through, and they will be eliminated from the tournament.

S1 Sewing Club

Come along to the S1 sewing club to design and sew your own monster for Halloween!

It runs every Tuesday lunchtime in Iona 9 - feel free to bring your lunch! The club is first come, first served so if you want to join make sure you come along quick.

St John’s Maths and Numeracy Challenge

Monday 30th September 5, 6 and 7 1M1, 1M3, 1M4, 1J3.

Please come straight to the main hall at the beginning of period 5.

Tuesday 1st October Period s1,2 and 3 1D1, 1D3, 1D4, 1J1

Please come straight to the main hall at the beginning of period 1.

Get ready for teamwork and a variety of challenges. Which S1 Tutor class will be our Numeracy Champs?

Many, many thanks to the PE staff for use of the hall.

Modern Studies Trip

The pupils involved will be absent from class on Wednesday 25th Sept as they are attending a Modern Studies Conference.

Girls U15 Shield

Can S1/2 girl footballers please meet in D8 at breaktime on Friday 27th September to discuss our upcoming game.

Anti-bullying/ Peacemaker club

All year groups and staff welcome. Come along and help to plan this year’s Anti-bullying activities. D1, lunchtime, every Thursday.

S3 Select Football

The boys involved have been chosen to play in the Dundee Select team on Tuesday 1st October and will be out of school from 11am. Players should meet at Whitton for 11.45. Please collect a consent form.

St Vincent de Paul Group

We’ll have a final meeting for this term in M3 at 1.40pm on Monday 30th September. Please make sure you’ve paid in all your remaining sponsored walk money into Parent Pay by then.

Expressive Arts Faculty

Monday - Lunchtime String Group and Choir

Tuesday - Seniors only practice

Wednesday - Lunchtime Guitar Group and Nat 5 Dram Rehearsals

Wednesday - After school Wind Band

Thursday - Lunchtime String Ensemble

Thursday - After school Musical Theatre Group

Friday - Lunchtime (all IMS pupils)

Friday - After school Senior Wind Ensemble

Melrose House Assembly

Melrose House Assembly will take place tomorrow, Thursday 19th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Lockers

Thank you for your patience as we arrange for new keys and the new locker system. We now have keys for the first 50 lockers, and the first 50 people who signed up now have a £10 locker fee available for payment in their ParentPay. Once you have made payment for your locker, please see the Business Manager who will provide you with your key. All other keys should be available within the next week. Thank you

Desperately Seeking Literacy Leaders!

We are looking for senior pupils (S6) who would like to assist with our S1&2 reading groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our young learners and at the same time, use these hours to gain a ‘Saltire Award’. Once we have enough volunteers, I will organise a meeting. Thank you!

Future Chef

Could the pupils involved please come to Iona 13 in Home Economics Friday 20th September Periods 3+4 to take part in the future chef competition.

Future Culture Day

As a Rights Respecting School we wish to celebrate the wide range of diversity and heritage in our school community.

We have been approached by a group of senior pupils, who are interested in creating a day to celebrate the different cultures and languages across the school.  Ideas could include wearing traditional outfits, bringing in traditional foods and listening to music from different cultures.

We are to hold our second meeting in D9 at 1.40pm on Tuesday 17th September to discuss this further.  We would like to invite any pupils or staff who would be interested in engaging and helping to organise this valuable event.

Anti-bullying/ Peacemaker club

All year groups and staff welcome. Come along and help to plan this year’s Anti-bullying activities. D1 lunchtime, every Thursday.

Chess Club

Chess Club is on every Tuesday and Thursday lunchtime in M3. If you signed up for the Open Championship you need to play your game by Tuesday 24th September or you will forfeit your match.

Caritas Award

Could everyone who is doing the Caritas Award please come to a meeting in M3 on Monday 23rd September at 1.40pm.

S1 Football Team

Thank you and well done to all the boys who attended the second trial on Monday. As discussed at the trial, the team selected is not permanent and can change throughout the school year for each game.

S1 SPAR Cup

Can S1 girls who are available to play in the SPAR Cup Tournament at Craigie High School on Thursday 26th September 3.30-5pm please come to D10 (top floor) breaktime 18th September.

U15 Football

The first game of the season is on Wednesday 25th September vs Monifieth. The game is at home and is a 4pm kick off. Please meet in the PE department after school.

U15 Dundee Select Trial

Congratulations to the footballers who have been selected to represent Dundee this season. Your first match is 1st October – more info to follow.

Senior Select Football – Venue Change

The young people involved will be out of class from 11:30 on Wednesday 18th September to represent the city vs Forth Valley. Please meet at CRAIGIE ASTRO no later than 12:30 for a 1:45 kick off.

Under 16s Craig Brown Tournament

Congratulations to Ethan who won player of the tournament recently in the Under 16’s Craig Brown Tournament held in Aberdeen. This is a great achievement as the Dundee team were up against Celtic, Rangers, Newcastle and Motherwell. Well done to all the boys involved!

Badminton and Volleyball Clubs

Badminton club and Volleyball Club are cancelled on Tuesday 17th after school due to a whole school staff meeting. It will be on a usual next week.

Young Ambassadors for 2024/25

We are proud to announce that Ethan and Millie are our Young Ambassadors for 2024/25. Both pupils are excited to attend a workshop later this month to learn how to communicate with other pupils and coaches as well as encourage others to join our sports clubs. Millie and Ethan will be organising events throughout the year with Active Schools. Well Done and we are excited to have you on board with Active Schools

Champions Board

Champions Board Group will run on Tuesday 17th, period 7 in Melrose 1. Thank you, PSW

Young Carers

Young Carers Group for all S3-S6 young people will run on Wednesday 18th September period 6 in Melrose 2. Thank you, PSW

S1 - The All You Can Do Club

The S4 Marist Leaders are hosting a Club for S1's, consisting of board games, arts and crafts, Videogames and Music/Movies.

This will be hosted every Wednesday until the end of term in D11 at lunchtime. Can’t wait to see you there!

Safe Space

The last Friday of every month, share your talents in our safe space! An opportunity for you to invite your own audience into your performance!

Expressive Arts Faculty

Monday - Lunchtime String Group and Choir

Tuesday - Seniors only practice

Wednesday - Lunchtime Guitar Group and Nat 5 Dram Rehearsals

Wednesday - After school Wind Band

Thursday - Lunchtime String Ensemble

Thursday - After school Musical Theatre Group

Friday - Lunchtime (all IMS pupils)

Friday - After school Senior Wind Ensemble

Prefects

Please allow prefects who are on duty to leave class 5 minutes early where relevant.

Jedburgh House Assembly

Jedburgh House Assembly will take place tomorrow, Thursday 12th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Portakabin Building Works

Works to create our new classroom spaces will begin this morning and will continue for a number of weeks. Please be aware that this is a live working building site. The contractors are our guests and should be treated with respect. Nobody should go near any of the Heras Fencing which will be put up around the site and all pupils should stay clear of any site equipment. Whilst the works are ongoing, please adhere to the following:

To travel to PE, do so through dining hall. When Exiting PE, go out the side door and through the corridor which will be created between the building and the Heras fencing. When accessing the football pitches from the foyer you must go around the building site. When accessing the football pitches from PE, please go through community entrance doors.

Hospitality and Tourism Trail - Wednesday 11th September 2024

The Travel and Tourism students involved will be attending this event at The Discovery, Dundee Science Centre and The Apex Hotel.

Please meet in the Dining Hall at 8.45 on Wednesday 11thSeptember.

Senior Team-building Weekend

If you would like to note an interest in this weekend, please complete the MS Form by Friday 13 September 2024.

Desperately Seeking Literacy Leaders!

We are looking for senior pupils (S6) who would like to assist with our S1&2 reading groups. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of our young learners and at the same time, use these hours to gain a ‘Saltire Award’. If you are interested, could you please sign up. Once we have enough volunteers, we will organise a meeting. Thank you!  – English Dept

Future Chef

All recipes must be handed in to Home Economics by the end of today – 11th September if you wish to take part in the competition.

Future Culture Day

As a Rights Respecting School we wish to celebrate the wide range of diversity and heritage in our school community.

We have been approached by a group of senior pupils, who are interested in creating a day to celebrate the different cultures and languages across the school.  Ideas could include wearing traditional outfits, bringing in traditional foods and listening to music from different cultures.

We are to hold our second meeting in D9 at 1.40pm on Tuesday 17th September to discuss this further.  We would like to invite any pupils or staff who would be interested in engaging and helping to organise this valuable event.

Debate Club

Debate Club is on every Tuesday at lunchtime in J4. Bring your lunch along and get ready to debate! Everyone is welcome to attend.

S1 Boys Football Team

A massive thank you and well done to all the boys who came along to the trial earlier this week. The boys have now been selected for a second trial. At the second trial, I would also like to invite any Dundee or SFA boys who are interested. The second trial will take place after school on Monday the 9th of September on the outdoor pitches. As spoken about at the trial, the team can change throughout the year.

S3/4 Spar Cup Tournament

Can girls in S3/4 who are available to play in the SPAR Cup on Thursday 19th September please attend a meeting in D8 at breaktime on 9th September.

Senior Football Team

All players interested in the representing the school Senior Football Team please meet in CDT 2 after school today Wednesday 11th September.

Senior Select Football Team

Congratulations to the boys who have been selected for the Dundee Select Team. Here is the information about your first match.

The first match this season is on Wednesday 18th September v. Forth Valley at Whitton, 1.45 kick-off.

Players should meet at Whitton on the 18th at 12.30.

Senior Girls Football Trial

Monday 16th September Senior Girls at Whitton (astro) - 2.00 till about 3.15. Any girls interested in this please come to PE department. Please be aware, because of SSFA rules, anybody born in 2010 or later is too young, so you must be born in 2009 or earlier.

Hockey Club

Hockey club starts on Thursday 12th September after school with Dundee Wanderers Hockey club. No previous experience required. Open to S1 - S6. Equipment will be provided. 

Roald Dahl Day – Book Cover Quiz – 13th September

Take part in today’s Roald Dahl quiz. Either as a class or individually. There are prizes to be won!!

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

Safe Space

The last Friday of every month, share your talents in our safe space! An opportunity for you to invite your own audience into your performance!

Young Carers Group

Young Carers Group will run for all S1-S2 young people on Wednesday at the start of period 6 in Melrose 5. Thank you

St Vincent de Paul Juniors

A Saint Vincent de Paul group for S1 – S5 will be starting. The first meeting will be on Thursday 12th September at break time in B5.

Champions Board

Champions Board will run on Tuesday 7th September period 7 in Melrose 1. Thank you, - PSW

New S1 Lunchtime Group – the All You Can Do Club

The S4 Marist Leaders are starting up a new club for the S1s, consisting of board games, arts and crafts, Videogames and Music/Movies. The club will run Wednesday lunchtimes in D11 at the start of lunch (just bring your lunch up) Can’t wait to see you there!

Well – Being Warriors Group Meeting

Can the pupils involved please come up to Home Economics at the start of lunchtime on Wednesday (11th of Sept at 12:30) Thank you!

Literacy in Art - ‘AT FIRST LIGHT’

Would you like to have your poem displayed in an exhibition in Dundee?

Brief: Create an original poem inspired by the theme of LIGHT. It does not have to rhyme but must feature the word ‘light’ somewhere in it and can be of a topic of your choosing.

Deadline: Friday 13th September. Come to room D5 for more info.

Macmillan Coffee Morning Committee

All young people involved in the MacMillan Coffee Morning Committee to meet on Friday 13th September at break in Melrose 5.

Dundee Schools Music Theatre

DSMT starts back this Sunday 15th September! There are still spaces available in all age groups – come along and join us!

MELROSE PREFECT DUTY ROTA

Masses and Devotions

Next Confessions – Fri 6th September at lunchtime.

Dunkeld House Assembly

Dunkeld House Assembly will take place on Thursday 5th. Please go straight to the Main Hall at 08.45.

Portakabin Building Works

Works to create our new classroom spaces will begin on Monday morning and will continue for a number of weeks. Please be aware that this is a live working building site. The contractors are our guests and should be treated with respect. Nobody should go near any of the Heras Fencing which will be put up around the site and all pupils should stay clear of any site equipment. Whilst the works are ongoing, please adhere to the following:

To travel to PE, do so through dining hall. When Exiting PE, go out the side door and through the corridor which will be created between the building and the Heras fencing. When accessing the football pitches from the foyer you must go around the building site. When accessing the football pitches from PE, please go through community entrance doors.

Litter

Please! Please! Please! can the students that use the playing fields during morning and lunch break put their litter in the bin. The school is happy enough to support your use of the fields by handing out footballs so please support us by putting your litter in the bin. Thank you!

Pupil Voice Class Representatives

Would you like to influence change in St John’s? Have you got ideas for improvement across the school? Then being a Pupil Voice Representative is for you!
Last year, our Pupil Voice Representatives introduced several new policies and ideas in St John's such as corridor movement and timings of the school day. Our Pupil Voice Representatives also participate in an annual Participatory Budgeting Challenge whereby the have £10,000 to spend on items which they feel will improve outcomes for those in St John's. This is your chance to show off your creativity!

Future Chef 2024/2025

If you are S3-S5 and have a passion for cooking and would love to take part in the future chef competition this year, please speak to staff in the Home Economics Department.

To compete in the school heats, you must produce a main dish, using your own recipe. There are 15 spots available so first come first served!

The winner will be taken forward to compete in the local finals with other pupils across the city.

Recipe submissions must be in by Friday 6th September with the competition taking place Friday 20th September. HE Dept

Health and Food Abertay University Trip

The following pupils will be going to Abertay on Friday 6th September to take part in some activities, hear about Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (and Pathways) Programmes and have a tour of the facilities. Pupils have been instructed to return to school for the start of period 6. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Hospitality and Tourism Trail - DYW

On Wednesday 11th September 2024 Travel and Tourism students will be attending an event at The Discovery, Dundee Science Centre and The Apex Hotel. Please meet in the Dining Hall at 8.45 on Wednesday 11th September. Many thanks

Graphic Communication Candidates (2023-24)

Can the young people involved please attend Mr McLaren’s office at MCI tomorrow (Thursday 05 Sept) once registered. Thank you.

Lift Off – Wednesday 4th September
S6 Session 2 – Period 1, CDT 3
S5 LOLs – Period 2, CDT 3 – any S5 Core Pupils are still welcome to come along and register.

SFA and DFC Performance School (S1 – S4)

All young people involved in either the DFC or SFA performance schools should meet in the Small Gym at Break time today All young people are expected to be there at 10.35am. Thanks

Clubs

S1-6 Basketball Club starts Wednesday 3-4pm in the assembly hall.

S1-3 Dance Club starting Thursday lunchtime in the dance studio. All abilities welcome. Led by the Dance Leaders

Hockey Club will start Thursday 4th September in the assembly hall with Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club 

Future Culture Day

At St John’s RC High School, we wish to celebrate the wide range of diversity and heritage in our school community.

We have been approached by a group of senior pupils, who are interested in creating a day to celebrate the different cultures and languages across the school.  Ideas could include wearing traditional outfits, bringing in traditional foods and listening to music from different cultures.

A group young people initially wanted to help organise, however there will be many more young people who wish to engage with this event.

We are to hold a meeting in D9 at 1.40pm on Tuesday 3rd September to discuss this further. We would like to invite any pupils or staff who would be interested in engaging and helping to organise this valuable event.

Calling Numeracy Leaders!

Can you please attend a meeting at the start of lunchtime on Thursday 5th September in J6. We ill discuss which periods you are available as well as how these hours can be used to achieve a Saltire Award. If you have not given your name and would like to find out more, you are welcome to join us!

Marist Leaders Meeting

Can all S4-6 Marist Leaders please meet in D11 today, 6th September at lunchtime.

New S1 Lunchtime Group

The S4 Marist Leaders are starting up a new club for the S1s and we want to get your opinions. The club will run Wednesday lunchtimes in D11 at the start of lunch (just bring your lunch up). Please fill out the form so we can see what kind of thing’s you’re wanting from the club.

St Vincent de Paul Juniors

A Saint Vincent de Paul group for S1 – S5 will be starting. The first meeting will be on Thursday at break time in B5.

Chess Open Championship!

It’s that time of year again! Sign up is open to participate in the first whole-school chess tournament of the new academic year. Do you have what it takes to take the title from Grand Master Ward? This tournament is open to all pupils and staff. Sign up in M3 this Thursday or on Tuesday next week. First round ties will begin next Thursday (12th September). Don’t miss your chance to be in the draw.

Debate Club

Debate Club is on every Tuesday lunchtime in J4. Bring your lunch along and get ready to debate! Everyone welcome to attend.

Library Clubs

Book Club - Tuesday 3.50-4.30pm in the Library

Manga Club – Wednesday 3.00-4.15pm in the Library

Comic Club – Friday 12.30-1.20pm in L9 (English Dept)

Come along and join in the fun!

St John’s Rights Respecting Group – Freshers Fayre!

Well done to all our S1 pupils who completed the S1 Know Your Rights Quiz at the fresher’s fayre on Wednesday.

It was great to see that so many of you wish to join our Rights Respecting team, our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 September during lunch time in D9, we look forward to meeting all our new members.  Thanks, Rights Respecting Steering Group

Young Carers

Can all S3-S6 Young Carers please meet on Tuesday 3rd September at the start of period 7 in Melrose 1 please. Thank you, PSW

S1 Football

Well done to all those who attended the S1 trials last night, the standard was very high, and names will be announced over the next few days so please be patient.

At the second trial, I would also like to invite any Dundee or SFA boys who are interested. The second trial will take place after school on Monday the 9th September on the outdoor pitches. As spoken about at the trial, the team can change throughout the year. If you are looking to get involved, please see the PE Department.

Can all players who attended the trials please check they have the correct school shoes, someone has taken a black pair of trainers home by mistake. If this is you please come to the PE base – we have the other shoes here. Thanks!

S3 Football Team

Thanks to everyone who came to the trial last week. The initial squad has been chosen; however, this may be subject to change throughout the season. Information for upcoming games will be issued soon.

S4 Football Squad

Thank you to all pupils who attended the trial last week. The pupils have been selected for the squad. All pupils involved should attend a brief meeting at breaktime today (Monday 2nd September) in Room J2. Thank you.

Under 14s Football Trials will take place next Wednesday (11th September 2024)

When:           Straight after school (3.00pm – 4.15pm)

Where:         St John’s RC HS playing fields

Equipment: Please bring your PE kit, boots and shin guards

A sign-up sheet for positions will be available in Melrose 3 on Friday lunchtime.

Hockey Club

Hockey Club will start on Thursday 12th September after school in the games hall with Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club - S1 - S6.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come to the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.

Guitar Club

Wednesday lunchtimes at 12.50pm in Music Room 2.

Expressive Arts Faculty

Monday Lunchtime String Group and Choir

Tuesday Seniors only practice

Wednesday Lunchtime Guitar Group and Nat 5 Dram Rehearsals

Wednesday After school Wind Band

Thursday Lunchtime String Ensemble

Thursday After school Musical Theatre Group

Friday Lunchtime (all IMS pupils)

Friday After school Senior Wind Ensemble

Safe Space!

The last Friday of every month, share your talents in our safe space! An opportunity for you to invite your own audience into your performance.

SSVP Sponsored Walk

S6 pupils are going on a sponsored walk for SSVP on Thursday 12th September. Those taking part will miss periods 5 and 6. The walk will conclude with Mass in the ruins of Balmerino Abbey at around 6pm (weather permitting). You are very welcome to join us for the Mass. If you would like to donate to our SSVP fund, there is an option to do so on Parent Pay.

Art Trip to the McManus Galleries

The pupils involved will be out all day on a school trip on 5th September Thanks the Art department.

Detention Rota: Week 1

Prefect Rota: Jedburgh

Peacemaker Rota: Melrose

Masses and Devotions

Next Confessions – Fri 6th September at lunchtime.

Fire Evacuation Points

Please be aware of new evacuation points during a fire alarm or evacuation:

Front grass at Balmerino end of school – Melrose

Balmerino playground – Dunkeld

Balmerino playground – by wall – Jedburgh

New signage is up to direct you to the class assembly points.

Prefects

Please allow prefects who are on duty to leave class 5 minutes early where relevant.

S1 Pupils Lunchtime

S1 will have lunch at the same time as all other year groups, beginning today, 26th August 2024.

S1 Assembly – 8.45 am Tuesday 27 August 2024

Mr Hagney will take S1 Assembly this week, please make sure you are all in the hall and seated for 8.45 am. I hope you all have a lovely day

BBC “Day in the Life of Taylor MacKenzie

Thank you to all young people who participated in the recording of the documentary about Taylor MacKenzie, you were a credit to our school.  The staff from the BBC were full of praise for you, before they left.  Special thanks to Mr Brown and his Higher Geography class, all of whom were most accommodating during filming.

Senior Pupil Voice

Can the following pupil’s please attend a short meeting at interval today Monday 26th in D8 Thank you 😊

Marist Leaders Meeting

Can all S4-6 Marist Leaders please meet in D11 at 12:45 on Friday 30th August. Thank you

S1 Retreats

The annual S1 retreats will take place during September. ON the day of their retreat the pupils will go to Morning Check-In and then go straight to the library prior to departure. They will be out of school for the whole day.

Wednesday   4th September    1D4

Thursday       5th September   1D1

Tuesday        10th September  1J1

Wednesday   11th September  1M1

Tuesday     17th September  1M4

Thursday      19th September  1M3

Tuesday        24th September  1D3

Thursday      26th September  1J3

Feeling Frazzled?

Join us for Silent Reading in J5 every Wednesday at lunchtime. Bring your lunch and a book.

(If you forget your book we have a small selection in J5 or you can ask the Librarian, for one.)

Tempest Photography

Tempest Photography will be in on Monday 26 August to take individual photographs of all S1 pupils, as well as S6 & Staff House Groups.

Freshers’ Fayre

Our S1 Freshers’ Fayre is taking place on Wednesday 28 August 2024 in the Assembly Hall.  All S1 classes will have the chance to attend.

St Vincent de Paul (SSVP)

The Society of St Vincent de Paul is a charity whose aim is to help people in the local community who suffer from the effects of poverty. St John’s has had an SSVP Conference (group) for over 10 years. All pupils are welcome to be a part of our conference. We meet on a Monday in at 1.50pm. See you there!

Future Culture Day

At St John’s RC High School, we wish to celebrate the wide range of diversity and heritage in our school community.

We have been approached by a group of senior pupils, who are interested in creating a day to celebrate the different cultures and languages across the school.  Ideas could include wearing traditional outfits, bringing in traditional foods and listening to music from different cultures.

We are to holding a meeting in at 1.40pm on Tuesday 3rd September to discuss this further.  We would like to invite any pupils or staff who would be interested in engaging and helping to organise this valuable event.

Maths Textbooks from Last Year

Can seniors please hand in last year’s National 5 Maths textbook this week or come and see you teacher.

Future Chef 2024/2025

If you are S3-S5 and have a passion for cooking and would love to take part in the future chef competition this year, please speak to a member of staff in the Home Economics Department.

To compete in the school heats, you must produce a main dish, using your own recipe. There are 15 spots available so first come first served!

The winner will be taken forward to compete in the local finals with other pupils across the city.

Recipe submissions must be in by Friday 6th September with the competition taking place Friday 20th September.

HE Dept

Health and Food Abertay University Trip

The pupils involved will be going to Abertay on Friday 6th September to take part in some activities, hear about Food Science, Nutrition and Wellbeing (and Pathways) Programmes and have a tour of the facilities. Pupils have been instructed to return to school for the start of period 6. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

St John’s Rights Respecting Group

Well done to all our S1 pupils who completed the S1 Know Your Rights Quiz at the fresher’s fayre on Wednesday.

It was great to see that so many of you wish to join our Rights Respecting team, our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 10 September during lunch time in D9, we look forward to meeting all our new members.  Thanks, Rights Respecting Steering Group

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 6 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 3 starting 12.35pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together. 

Debate Club

If you are interested in joining a debate club, there will be an information session held in J4 on Thursday 29th August at 1pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this session and get involved.

Young Carers

S1-S2 Young Carers group will be held in Melrose 1 on Friday 30th August, period 6. All Young Carers in S1 and S2 are welcome. If you need any more information about the group, please come and see me in the Impact Room. Thank you

Girl’s Football Team

Can all pupils (S1-S6) who are interested in playing for the girl’s football team this year please attend a short meeting at breaktime 26/8/24in D8.

Football Kits

I am still waiting on white kits being returned. Please return ASAP.

S1 Football Trials

This Monday coming, 2nd of September, football trials for S1 boys will take place on the outdoor pitches, starting at 4pm. Please bring appropriate kit and footwear.

If you have still to sign up, please see staff in the PE Department. Please note, if you are involved in the Dundee and SFA setup, you do not need to sign up/attend the first trial. You will be invited to the second trial.

S3 Football Team

S3 football trials will take place on Wednesday 28th August after school. If you are interested, please come to the PE base to sign up. Trials will take place on the grass pitches outside so please bring appropriate clothing and boots. Thanks

S4 Football Trial

The S4 football trial will take place on Thursday 29th August after school. If you are interested, please come to Room J2 to sign up. Trials will take place on the grass pitches outside so please bring appropriate clothing and boots.

Basketball Club

Basketball club will be starting on a Wednesday 3-4pm in the games hall. Open to all S1-S6 pupils. 

No need to sign up, just pop along. Thanks!

S1-S3 Dance Club

S1-3 Dance Club starting Thursday lunchtime in the dance studio. All abilities welcome. Led by the Dance Leaders

Hockey Club

Hockey Club will start Thursday 4th September in the assembly hall with Dundee Wanderers Hockey Club

Find out what is happening in Expressive Arts

What's On Expressive Arts.mp4

Senior Phase College Courses
All classes will return to normal this week…

Monday 17th - Senior Phase classes at Kingsway and Gardyne will go ahead all subject areas

Tuesday 18th - Senior Phase classes at Kingsway and Gardyne will go ahead all subject areas

Wednesday 19th - Senior Phase classes at Kingsway and Gardyne will go ahead all subject areas

Thursday 20th - Senior Phase classes at Kingsway and Gardyne will go ahead all subject areas

Peer Education

The young people involved must attend a Peer Education session after school with on Thursday 20th June to complete their folios.

Sportathon 2024

A reminder that all Sportathon Sponsorship money is due on Monday 17th June.

If you are paying in cash, please bring your cash and Sponsorship form to B1 Period 1. You should go to your period 1 class and get registered before coming to B1.

Sportathon Permission Forms:

Young people must come to Balmerino 1 today to collect a QR code to complete the Permission form for the Sportathon. We are aware that some parents had trouble accessing the link sent via email but we still need permission for you to attend the Sportathon.

Health Drop In

Wednesday 19th June, over lunch break.  Come along and see what’s on offer.  Lots of stalls with information for young people.  Music, a quiz, prizes, smoothie bike., yummy snacks.

Dundee School Athletics Championships

The pupils involved will be out of school all day on Wednesday 19th June as they are helpers/participants at Dundee schools Athletics Championships. This is part of their N5 Sport and Recreation Course.

U15 Football

The S4 pupils involved will be absent from class P4-7 on Monday 17th June as they are representing the school in their final league game away to Grove Academy.

S6 Pupils - S1 Induction Days

Thank you to all S6 pupils who supported our new S1 last week, you were a tremendous help to Mrs White and I, and excellent role models for our new S1. 

Thank you to all staff for your support, especially Mrs N White, Mrs E Smith, Mr K McArtney, Mrs I Delaney and all Support for Learners staff for your dedication and support of our young people throughout the three days. 

S6 Leadership Weekend, Glenshee

Thank you to our S6 pupils who accompanied us to Glenshee, we were very proud of your commitment and determination as you attempted to complete all tasks.  Thank you to Mr Cecil, Mrs Henry, Miss Brown and Miss Sheach for your support throughout the weekend, you were amazing.

Finally, good luck to all S6 pupils participating in interviews for Pupil Senior Leadership posts this week.

Anne Frank Diary Competition

The deadline for Anne Frank Diary drawings to be handed in to the library has been extended until Wednesday 19th June.

National Share a Story Month – Feast of Stories Competition

The winner of the Magical Potion is Mimi. Please come to the library to collect your prize. Well done!

National Creativity Day – Picture Story Competition

The winner of the most imaginative story from a picture is Erika. Please come to the library to collect your prize. Well done!

Young Carers

There will no groups the week beginning 17th June for Young Carers as we have our end of term trip to Tenpin on Thursday.

Can all pupils involved in the trip please meet at the Impact Room on Thursday at 1pm sharp to leave. Please remember that only young people that have handed in their signed permission slip can attend.

MVP Training

Can all senior pupils that are involved in the delivery of MVP Training please meet at the start of period 7 today in the Impact Room.

Pathway to Success

All young people involved should report to L10 at the start of P3 on 19th June for a talk with Graham Scott regarding the School and College Partnership – Pathway to Success on THURSDAY 20 JUNE.

Urgent Art & Design - all S2 (new S3)

Can all pupils who wish to collect their artwork from the last year please do so by the end of the week, as we need drawers cleared for new classes. Any work remaining will be recycled next week.

Thank you, The Art Department

S1 Buddy Training REMINDER

All S5/6 who put their name forward to be an S1 Buddy should report to the assembly hall immediately after Morning Check In today 19th June for training.  Names are in the S5 and S6 Teams, please check.  See you there!

Peacemaker Anti-bullying club

Passionate about stopping bullying and helping to make our school community a safer place? Come to our Peacemaker Anti-bullying club. Starting Thursday 6th June at lunchtime in D1. All year groups welcome.

Summer Holiday Programme

Can all young people who have been given a Holiday Programme letter please hand it back asap. Thank you, - PSW

Buddy Training Evaluation

Thanks to everyone who attended Buddy Training.  If you haven’t already done so, can you please complete the following short evaluation https://forms.office.com/e/JaPXT2vRM1 which is also in Teams. I will organise a catch up for those of you who were unable to attend.

Peer Education

There will be a pizza party for all young people involved in delivering our Peer Education Programme after school on Monday 24th June at 3.50-4.50pm.

Please meet in the music department as usual. Many thanks, PSW

Marist Leaders

Can the young people involved please come to room D11 at breaktime today 21 June.

Prayer to St. Marcellin Champagnat

Saint Marcellin, through faith you accomplished what many

thought was impossible. Help me to deepen my own faith

so that my relationship with the Lord will always be an

essential part of my life.

Help me to listen for God’s voice in my own life

so that I will have the confidence to share my faith

and my love of the Lord with those making the Encounter.

Like you, Marcellin, I place my trust in the Lord and in Mary,

our Good Mother. Amen.

Prize Winners

-All prize winners are to attend prize giving rehearsals in the hall on Monday and Tuesday mornings, straight after Morning Check-In. -

Feast of St Marcellin

On Friday 14/6/24 we are celebrating the feast day of St Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Marist Brothers.

To mark this special day Fr Ken is going to celebrate Mass for us in the assembly hall period 6. All the P7s, all S6s and all Marist Leaders will attend, along with some year reps.

Unfortunately, the hall is not big enough to accommodate the whole school and so not everyone will get to Mass. However, to mark the feast for everyone the Marist Leaders will be visiting your classes on Friday with some celebratory goodies!

*** Update – S6 pupils and Marist Leader are to be excused from their period 5 classes on Friday 14th June at 1.50pm and go straight to the hall for the Mass. Mass beings at 2pm.

The pupils involved are also to be dismissed at 1.50pm on Friday to go straight to the hall for the Mass.

S5/6 Health & Wellbeing Leader Applications

If you would like to apply to be a HWB leader who will help with sports and health activities in school, use the QR code to apply.

Pupil Notice re: Lunch Orders

Can all orders be placed for lunches by 10.45am.

No orders will be accepted after that time. (Kitchen)

S6 Dance Dress - Helpers

This year we received lots of donations of dresses and outfits for the S6 Dance. They have been stored in Iona 4 and now need to be packed away until it’s time for your Dance. Could any S6 pupils who may wish to join the dance committee or would like to help please meet in Iona 4 on Tuesday 11/6/24 during break to arrange a time to pack them away.

Primary 7/S1 Transition Days 12-14 June 2024

Can I ask the young people involved, including the reserves, to meet me in Melrose 1 at the beginning of interval today 11th June please.

A Huge “Thank You” and “Well Done”!

Just wanted to pass on a huge thank you and well done to all our S3 pupils that attended the Dundee & Angus College Future Talent visit yesterday 11th June. You were all FAB! and a credit to St John’s High School. I have received praise from the college staff and our group leaders! I hope you all enjoyed your day too!

Maths Textbooks

If you have any maths textbooks at home which you were issued by school, please can you return them to your class teacher ASAP.  This is especially important for those who have textbooks for National courses.

ESOL College Course

ESOL classes at Gardyne Campus are not affected by the college strike action. Buses will leave at 12.45pm as usual from the car park this Thursday for ESOL Pupils even although other courses aren't running.

Glenshee Trip!!

All S6’s going on the Glenshee trip - please be mindful of the low temperatures, especially at night (it can be as low as 5 degrees!!). A woolly hat and gloves are still required, even in the summer months! Cosy PJ’s would be a good idea too. We can’t wait!!

The Glenshee Team

Dundee Schools Athletics 2024

Any young people in S5 & S6 who would like to compete in the Dundee Schools Athletics Championship please come to the PE base to let us know which events you would like to compete in.

Thank you!

Dundee Schools Athletics 2024

Could the young people involved please come to the PE base to collect a consent form to compete in the Dundee Schools Athletics Championships on Wednesday 19th at RPC. If you cannot or do not want to come, please come to PE and let us know so we can fill your space. Thanks, PE Department.

Sportathon 2024

A reminder that all Sportathon Sponsorship money is due week beginning 10th June.

If you are paying via ParentPay please pay by the end of the day on Thursday (13th June).

If you are paying in cash, please bring your cash and Sponsorship form to B1 on Friday (14th June) Period 1. You should go to your period 1 class and get registered before coming to B1.

Football Kits

Several kits still need to be returned.

U15 Football

The pupils involved should attend a meeting in Room J2 at break today 12th June to discuss arrangements for Monday’s CL game away to Grove Academy

The S4 pupils involved will be absent from class on Monday 17th June P4-7 as they are representing the school in their final league game away to Grove Academy. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. The pupils will be encouraged to catch up on work missed.

Anne Frank Day – 12th June

Today is Anne Frank Day so make sure to say “Happy Anne Frank day” whenever you pass by someone😉.

Do you know Anne Frank’s important story?

For all of you that don’t know or remember who she is, Anne Frank was a girl who lived during WW2 and was in hiding as she was Jewish. Jews were a highly targeted group of people at the time. Jews were banned from many things after the Nazis took over. Anne had to then leave her home and lived in hiding in Amsterdam with her family, the Van Pels family (who was close to Anne's family) and Fritz Pfeffer (a dentist). For over 2 years, the annex occupants had to be silent during the day while the workers were in the building. Eventually they were all found and caught by the Nazis. Anne later died of Typhus fever in a concentration camp, only her dad, Otto Frank survived the war and published Anne’s diary as she wished, continuing Anne’s legacy.

To respect this day, we ask you to discuss as a Tutor Class how might you feel if you had to hide in utter silence and banned from doing everyday things like Anne, when she was in hiding. Would you fight back and protest? If so, why?

Please complete this form. There will be a class prize for the most interesting response. https://forms.office.com/e/VHXQeyJTme?origin=lprLink

Anne Frank Day – 12th June 2024

Come along and take part in the library drawing competition. Prizes to win!  Please take part in the library drawing competition. Draw a picture of Anne Frank’s Diary and hand it in to the library. Prizes to win! Closing Day for entries Monday 17th June.

St John’s RC High School Summer Concert

Tuesday 18th June – 7pm

Tickets £2 via ParentPay.

Safe Space

Do you have a talent you want to share? A business idea you want to pitch. Skills in magic, aerobics, dance, stand-up comedy, photography, painting, music, poetry, storytelling, or other performances? Do you have a passion you want to share or a debate you want to host? Sign up to be part of the Safe Space Performers programme. Performances are the last Friday every month in the Drama Studio. Performers should invite 2/3 people to join the audience.

MVP Training

Can all young people involved in the delivery of MVP Training please meet on Thursday 13th June at the start of period 6 in the Impact Room. Thank you, - PSW

Young Carers

The Young Carers group for S1 and S2 will be today 13th June period 2 in English classroom L10. Please bring any permission slips for our trip to Tenpin on the 20th of June with you.

Unfortunately, without a permission slip you will not be able to attend. If you need a new permission slip, please ask.

Thank you, – PSW

Young Carers

The Young Carers group for S3-S6 will run on Friday 14th June period 6 in L10.

Please bring any permission slips for our trip to Tenpin on the 20th of June with you. Unfortunately, without a permission slip you will not be able to attend. If you need a new permission slip, please ask. Thank you, – PSW

Health Drop In

Wednesday 19th June, over lunch break.  Come along and see what’s on offer.  Lots of stalls with information for young people.  Music, a quiz, prizes, smoothie bike., yummy snacks. PSW’s.  

Community Sport Hub of the Lochee Area - Design a Logo Competition

Today we launch our logo competition, inviting people in our local community to create a logo for the new Community Sport Hub of the Lochee Area. The logo has to represent multi sports, all genders, all abilities and all age groups and include the name "Community Sport Hub of the Lochee Area". To start you off the shape of the logo will be the shape of the Lochee area so get your creative hats on and let's see what you've got!

Entries can either be hand drawn or created on a computer and the closing date is Friday 14th June, with each school requested to pick a winner on Monday 17th June and submit the winning design to Alison Mackenzie (Community Sport Hub Officer - alison.mackenzie@leisureandculturedundee.com). The winner from each school will win a space at Dundee United Community Trust's summer camp at New Beachwood Park. The winning design from each school will then be put forward to the Community Sport Hub committee who will choose the overall winner and the new Community Sport Hub logo. The overall winner will win an Amazon voucher. All entries submitted are giving consent to the image being used by the Community Sport Hub of the Lochee Area. 

Many Thanks

Health and Wellbeing Committee

Can all pupils that have signed up to be part of the Health and Wellbeing Committee please attend a short meeting in the Dance Studio on Wednesday Lunchtime 12/6/24. 

Thanks - Active Schools Coordinator 

Peacemaker Anti-bullying club

Passionate about stopping bullying and helping to make our school community a safer place? Come to our Peacemaker Anti-bullying club. Starting Thursday 6th June at lunchtime in D1 All year groups welcome.

Scottish Internationalists

Any students that have represented their country in their sport please see PT PE today 3rd June to give him your name for prizegiving.

S6 Leadership Weekend 2024 – Compass Christian Centre, Glenshee, 14-16 June 2024

Can I ask pupils involved to meet in Melrose 1 at the beginning of interval Tuesday 4th June to discuss our S6 Leadership Weekend.

S6 Team

I have placed QR codes in the S6 Team, please complete the Forms today 3/6/24.  There is also a copy of the QR code on the S6 noticeboard.

·        Education Mass

·        S6 Application for the role of S1 Buddy

·        St Mary’s Primary School, Lochee, Summer Fayre

S5 Team

We are in the process of adding S5 pupils to the S5 Team, please make sure your notifications are switched on because we will communicate a great deal of information to you using the Team.

Please see QR code for S5 Prefect/S1 Buddy Applications, there is a copy on the S6 noticeboard. Please complete this by the deadline.

First Friday Confessions

Fr Malcom is coming in on Friday 7th June at lunchtime to hear confessions. He’ll be available all lunchtime. Confessions are in the Conference Room but please enter through the chapel. There is Adoration and Rosary in the chapel at that time, but you can come in any time for Confessions. This is for both staff and pupils.

RE Classrooms

Please double check your timetables if you are unsure what room you should be in for RE. These are the classrooms until the summer holidays. This information is also on the door of M3.

New S4 Marist Leaders

Pupils can apply to become a Marist Leader in S4.

The role of Marist Leaders include;

·        Utilising their Leadership skills in activities throughout the year.

·        Creating initiatives to promote Marist values across the school.

·        Representing their Marist school in the community.

·        Assisting with preparations for school events.

·        Supporting their school community.

Please collect an application form from (D11) if you want to apply.  We had over 40 applicants last year, so it is important that you put time into your application form.

It is a tight turnaround this year and application forms need to be handed back by Wednesday 5 June.

Interviews will be held the week beginning 10 June.

St John’s Under 16s Football Team

On Monday 20th  May St John’s HS under 16’s football team beat Grove Academy 3:1 in the semi-final of the Caira Cup.  They now play Morgan Academy in the final on Tuesday the 4th June at Whitton Park, Dundee, kick-off at 5.40pm.

I hope pupils and teachers alike come along to support this team; they deserve your support. 

Entry: Adults: £4 concessions and pupils £3 (Cash only)

D&A College – Bus Times from School

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday Classes

Buses will leave the back car part at 1.40PM SHARP! Please be there at least 5 minutes before.

Thursday Classes

Buses will leave the back car park at 12.45PM SHARP!
Please be there at least 5 minutes before.

This means that due to our new times of the day this will impact on the amount of time the pupils have for lunch on a Mon/Tues and Thurs. Currently they do not have permission to leave class early!

Prize Giving Music Rehearsals

Tuesday and Friday Lunchtimes in P.C.1

The involved are asked to attend rehearsals this week as above.

Pupil Notice re: Lunch Orders

Can all orders be placed for lunches by 10.45am.

No orders will be accepted after that time.  Thank you Kitchen

Education Mass – Thursday 6th June, St Andrew’s RC Cathedral 6pm

Could all the pupils who are coming to the Education Mass on Thursday 6th June please come to a short meeting in Melrose 3 at the start of break time today 5/6/24?

Education Mass

The Education Mass is Thursday 6th June at 6pm in St Andrew’s Cathedral on the Perth Road. Staff and pupils are all very welcome to attend. We will be meeting outside of the Cathedral at 5.40pm so that we can go in together. Please remember to wear full school uniform.

If you are in S5 or S6, could you please fill in the Form on Teams to let us know you’re coming? If any pupils in S2-4 would like to come, could you please let me know personally? Thank you

Family Food Club

Can the young people please meet Gayle in the Impact Room on Friday 7/6/24 at the start of period 1.

Young Carers

Can all Young Carers please meet in English classroom L10 on Thursday 6/6/24 at the start of period 2 please.

We will be handing out all information needed for our forthcoming trips. Please do not miss out!!

Pathway to Success

All young people looking for an apprenticeship and career in traditional trades such as:

·        Bricklaying

·        Construction

·        Engineering

·        Mechanics

·        Plumbing & Heating

·        Electrician

Please attend a meeting in the Drama Studio Period 4 on Thursday 6/6/24.

S4 Pupil Voice Reps

All S4 Pupil Voice Reps to attend a short meeting at break in D8. Thank you.

St Clement’s Primary School Sports Day

The pupils involved will be out of school all day on Thursday 6th June helping at St Clement’s Primary School Sports day. They will catch up with all work. Thanks

Safe Space

Do you have a talent you want to share? A business idea you want to pitch. Skills in magic, aerobics, dance, stand-up comedy, photography, painting, music, poetry, storytelling, or other performances? Do you have a passion you want to share or a debate you want to host? Sign up to be part of the Safe Space Performers programme. Performances are the last Friday every month in the Drama Studio. Performers should invite 2/3 people to join the audience.

St Mary’s RC Primary School’s Summer Fayre – Friday 7 June

The young people involved have volunteered to assist at St Mary’s RC Primary School’s Summer Fayre.  They have been marked in as field trip, period 4-6, this will allow the young people time to have lunch and arrive at St Mary’s for 12.30 pm.

Only the young people on my list have permission to go to St Mary’s.

S5/6 Health & Wellbeing Leader Applications

If you would like to apply to be a HWB Leader who will help with sports and health activities in school, please use the QR code in teams.

Maths Textbooks

If you have any maths textbooks at home which you were issued by school, please can you return them to your class teacher ASAP.  This is especially important for those who have textbooks for National courses.  Thank you

Read for Empathy Day

Thursday 6th June was “Read for Empathy Day”. Empathy is being able to experience and understand other people’s feelings and point of view. Pop into the library and choose an amazing book off our Empathy Bookshelf!  The carousel on this week’s catalogue dashboard includes lots of books to choose from St John’s RC High School (accessit.online)

Lunch Orders

Can all orders be placed for lunches by 10.45am.

No orders will be accepted after that time.

St John’s RC High School Under 16’s Football Team

On Monday 20th St John’s HS under 16’s football team beat Grove Academy 3:1 in the semi-final of the Caira Cup.  They now play Morgan Academy in the final on Tuesday the 4th June at Whitton Park, Dundee, kick-off at 5.40pm.

I hope pupils and teachers alike come along to support this team, they deserve your support. 

Entry: Adults: £4 concessions and £3 (Cash only)

Thank you for your support.

St John’s RC High School Under 16’s Football Team

On Friday the 10th May, our under 16’s football team played Braidhurst High School at Kelty Hearts Football Park, we won the match 3:0. This result has put us into The Scottish Shield Final on the 30th May.

In 2nd year this team won The Scottish Plate, in 3rd year they won The Scottish Shield and now in 4th year they are in The Scottish Shield Final again.

This is unbelievable achievement for our school having the opportunity to win another Scottish Trophy, as it is very hard to win a Scottish trophy once, never mind three times.

I have been in talks with my opposition manager Greg Marshall at Baldragon and we have decided to have the game at North End FC playing field, at North End Park on Thursday 30th May, with a kick-off at 7pm.

I hope pupils and teachers alike, come along to support this team they deserve your support. 

Entry: Adults: £5 concessions and pupils £3.

Thank you for your support.

Edinburgh International Book Festival – 21st August 2024

Please come to the library if you want to confirm your place on the Edinburgh Book Festival trip. Even if you have already talked to me, I need you to come to the library to confirm your interest. Tickets for this trip are very limited. We have tickets for “Living Through War with Malcolm Duffy and Sofia Marchenko” and “Where the Heart Should be with Sarah Crossan”.

National Share A Story Month – May 2024

The theme this year is “Foodie Fiction”. Join in our competition to design a magical food or potion. Your entry can be a drawing, a poem or a short piece of writing. There will be prizes for the most creative! All entries must be handed in to the library by Friday 31st May.

S3 Only - St Clement’s Sports Day Helpers – Thursday 6th June

A number of pupils have signed up to help at St Clement’s Sports day. Unfortunately, only Jedburgh pupils can help as Dunkeld and Melrose are on work experience. If you have signed up already and are in Dunkeld or Melrose, YOU MUST GO TO WORK EXPERIENCE ALL WEEK. Jedburgh pupils please hand in completed consent for to PE. If you would like to help or want more info, please see PE staff.

CDT practical projects

Would any pupils who wish to take home their completed practical projects from CDT please do so by this Friday 31st May.

New S4 Marist Leaders

Pupils can apply to become a Marist Leader in S4.

The role of Marist Leaders include;

·        Utilising their Leadership skills in activities throughout the year.

·        Creating initiatives to promote Marist values across the school.

·        Representing their Marist school in the community.

·        Assisting with preparations for school events.

·        Supporting their school community.

Please collect an application form from D11 if you want to apply.  We had over 40 applicants last year, so it is important that you put time into your application form.

It is a tight turnaround this year and application forms need to be handed back by Wednesday 5 June.

Interviews will be held the week beginning 10 June.

S5 Core RE Classes

New S5 Core RE class lists/ Teachers/ Rooms are up on the wall outside of M3. If your name is not on a class list, please come and let me know and I’ll add you to one. Thanks

Blessed Sacrament Procession

Thanks to all involved in the procession and benediction yesterday. It was beautiful!

Peacemaker Anti-bullying club

Passionate about stopping bullying and helping to make our school community a safer place? Come to our Peacemaker Anti-bullying club. Starting Thursday 6th June at lunchtime in D1.All year groups welcome.

D&A College – Bus Times from School

MONDAY/TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY CLASSES

BUSES WILL LEAVE THE BACK CAR PARK AT 1.40PM SHARP! BE THERE AT LEAST 5 mins BEFORE.

THURSDAY CLASSES

BUSES WILL LEAVE THE BACK CAR PARK AT 12.45PM SHARP!
BE THERE AT LEAST 5 mins BEFORE.

This means that due to our new times of the day this will impact on the amount of time the pupils have for lunch on a Mon/Tues and Thurs. Currently they do not have permission to leave class early!

‘Sportathon’ 2024

Thank you to those who expressed interest in this year’s ‘Sportathon.’ We were inundated and unfortunately this event is capped. All successful pupils must attend a meeting Friday 31st May, period 4 in the hall. Please register with your period 4 teacher before attending.

Peer Education

All Peer Educators must meet at the start of tutor time today (Monday 13/5/24) in the music department. Many thanks, PSW.

Health Week: Monday 20th– Friday 24th May 2024

Please read out at tutor time!

How to dress for health week:

Monday- All S1’s and S3’s wear sportswear. S2’s wear school uniform.

Tuesday – All students wear school uniform.

Wednesday – All S2’s and S3’s wear sportswear. S1’s wear school uniform.

Thursday – All S1’s and S2’s wear sportswear. S3’s wear school uniform.

Friday – All students wear sportswear appropriate for Law Hill walk and sports day.

Book Awards

If you are reading for the Book Awards, can you please come to the library today (Wednesday 16/5/24) and place your votes.

National Share A Story Month – May 2024

The theme this year is “Foodie Fiction”. Join in our competition to design a magical food or potion. Your entry can be a drawing, a poem or a short piece of writing. There will be prizes for the most creative! All entries must be handed in to the library by Friday 31st May.

U15 Scottish Shield

Pupils should meet in Room J2 tomorrow (Thursday 17/5/24) at the end of the school day. The bus will leave school at 3:30pm

Show Racism the Red Card Workshop event.

The pupils involved will be out of School all day Thursday 16th of May attending the above event at Tannadice.

Detention Rota: Week 1

Prefect Rota: Melrose

Peacemaker Rota: Dunkeld

Ascension Thursday

Thursday 9th May is the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord and a Holy Day of Obligation.

Classes will attend Mass in the small gym at the following times:

Pd 3 S2 and 3D1, 3D2, 3D3, 3J1

Pd 4 S1 and 3J2, 3J3, 3J4, 3M1, 3M3

Pupils should be registered then brought straight to the small gym. To minimise disruption, please bring the pupils through the playground to enter the gym through the fire exit. Pupils should leave their coats and bags in the classroom.

Roam Headphone Case

A Roam headphone case has been left in D10. Please collect from D10.

Our Lady’s Primary School Sports Day

The pupils involved will be out of class from 12noon on Wednesday 8th May to support Our Lady's Primary School Sports Day. They will catch up with any work missed. Thank you. 

U15 Football

Pupils must return completed consent forms before Thursday’s game v Harris.

U15 Scottish Shield

The pupils involved should meet in Room J2 at break today to discuss next week’s game v Notre Dame HS.

Peer Education

Can the young people involved meet please the CLD Team after school tomorrow (Thursday 9th May) in the music department to complete their Peer Education folders. The meeting will run from 2.50-4.30pm.

Young Carers

Young Carers group will run on Thursday during period 3, in the L3 English classroom. All Young Carers are welcome.

Urgent-PE Classes

Can all students when making their way to PE classes do so from either the canteen corridor (play ground side) or the one of the two doors that allow access to the fields. This is to reduce the noise for our students sitting SQA exams. No students are to walk through the canteen. If staff could help by reminding them. Thanks.

Peer Education – St Clement’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of period 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Monday 29th April as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Ninians RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school periods 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Tuesday 30th April as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Peter and Paul’s RC Primary School

The people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Wednesday 1st May as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Health Week 2024 Update

The following changes have been made to Health Week:

Dates- Health Week will run from Monday 20th to Friday 24th May 2024.

Trips- All S1-S3 students will be involved in 1 day of trips, visiting Ten Pin Bowling in the morning followed by a trip to Ryze in the afternoon or vice versa.

Sports competitions- Each year group will take part in competitions during one morning of the week, involving activities already chosen by students.

Inter House Sports Competition- This will run in the afternoons, one year group at a time, where classes will compete in the following events:

-         Chipping challenge

-         Keepy-up challenge

-         Archery

-         Crash mat raft race

-         Closest to pin

-         Frisbee cone hit

-         Hula-hoop toss

-         Cross bar challenge

-         Basketball shoot

-         Volleyball two teams highest number

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 7 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our new Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

St John’s Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 7 starting 12.30pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.  This week we will look at letters and sounds.  Hope to see you there.

Sportathon 2024

St John’s is once again delighted to be holding our annual Sportathon. This will take place from 6:30pm on Thursday 20th June to 6:30am on Friday 21st June 2024. This is a hugely popular event in the school calendar and places on it are always in high demand. This event not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also raises important funds for school events through sponsorship money collected by the young people for their heroic overnight sporting efforts.

An email has been sent home to your Parents/Carers with details of how to register your interest for the event. If you would like to be a part of this year Sportathon please ask your Parent/Carer to click the link and complete the short Microsoft Form. Forms should be completed before Wednesday 1st May.

If your parent/carer did not receive an email or if they are unable to click the link to the form, there is a QR code to register your interest for the event.

St Johns RC High School Sportathon Committee

U15 Football

Pupils should return completed consent forms before Wednesday 1st May for the Grove fixture.

The pupils involved have a Champions League fixture v Grove on Friday 3rd May. Please dismiss pupil from class at 12noon during P4. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please let me know if this will be an issue. Pupils will be encouraged to catch up on work missed.

U15 Football

Please could the pupils involved attend a meeting today Wednesday 1st May at break in Room J2 to discuss next week’s game v Harris:

Family Food Club

Can all young people involved in Family Food Club please meet in the Impact Room on Wednesday1st May during tutor time please.

Thank you.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop-elect, Fr Martin when you pray at tutor time today.

Fr Martin was due to be ordained as Bishop of Dunkeld on 27th April but tragically died in his sleep on April 10th. He was only 59 years old.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon him,

May he rest in peace.

Amen

Health Week 2024

Good morning, I am aware that some students are finding it difficult to make their choices using the QR code. Rather than send lists to the PE department, can tutor staff please assist students in completing the questionnaire or students can assist students in filling out the questionnaire using their friends’ phone. This will begin to book events and buses, thank you.

College Pupils

Further national strike days in Scotland’s colleges on Thursday 25th and Tuesday 30th April 2024.

All on-campus classes will be cancelled for these days, and therefore all school – college partnership senior phase courses timetabled for the 25th will be cancelled.

The strike date on the 30th is after the senior phase classes finish for 23/24 so will not be impacted.

Peer Education – St Clement’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Monday 22/4/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Ninians RC Primary School

The young people will be out of school periods 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Tuesday 23/4/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Peter and Paul’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 on Wednesday 24/4/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 7 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our new Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

St John’s Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 7 starting 12.30pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.  This week we will look at letters and sounds.  Hope to see you there.

Work Experience Drop in Sessions

For pupils who have not managed to arrange their own work experience placement, there will be drop in sessions in CDT room 2 at lunchtime on:

Monday 22nd April

Thursday 25th April

Friday 26th April

Mark Fleming and I will be available to support pupils to access work experience where there is availability and would encourage as many pupils as possible to attend.

Family Food Club

Can all young people involved in Family Food Club please meet at the end of the day on Monday 22/4/24 in the Impact Room please.

HMS Unicorn Winners

On the 20th April, Tanushree, Anne and Steven received recognition for their original entries to the HMS Unicorn Schools Competition. Over 500 entries were submitted so we are very proud to have these three talented pupils representing the creativity within St John’s RC High School.

Chess Championship Grand Final!

Last Thursday Cory and Leo played the first game of the Chess Grand Final. The final is played ‘best of 3’. Leo won the game and so only needs one more victory to retain his crown as St John’s Chess Champion. The second game will be played tomorrow Tuesday 23/4/24 at Chess Club in M3. If Cory wins, the decider will be played on Thursday at Chess Club. Good luck to both players!

Chess Champion 2024!!!

Congratulations to Leo for retaining his title as St John’s Chess Champion!

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will run tomorrow, period 3, in the L3 English classroom. All young carers from S1-S3 are welcome.

Sportathon 2024

St John’s is once again delighted to be holding our annual Sportathon. This event will take place from 6:30pm on Thursday 20th June to 6:30am on Friday 21st June 2024. This is a hugely popular event in the school calendar and places on it are always in high demand. This event not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also raises important funds for school events through sponsorship money collected by the young people for their heroic overnight sporting efforts.

An email has been sent home to your Parents/Carers with details of how to register your interest for the event. If you would like to be a part of this year Sportathon please ask your Parent/Carer to click the link and complete the short Microsoft Form. Forms should be completed before Wednesday 1st May.

If your parent/carer did not receive an email or if there are unable to click the link to the form, please see PT Modern Languages, who will have a QR code to give you to register your interest for the event.

St Johns RC High School Sportathon Committee.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bishop-elect, Fr Martin when you pray at tutor time today.

Fr Martin was due to be ordained as Bishop of Dunkeld on 27th April but tragically died in his sleep on April 10th. He was only 59 years old.

Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon him,

May he rest in peace.

Amen

Applications for Pupil Senior Leadership Team Positions 2024/2025

Please access the Microsoft Form using the QR code or the link in the S5 Team.  If you are not a member of the S5 Team, please ask your Guidance Teacher to add you.

Pupil Voice Representatives

Can all Pupil Voice Representatives please meet in D11 (Business Studies) P4 on Thursday 18th April. Thank you😊

College Pupils

Further national strike days in Scotland’s colleges on Wednesday 17th, Thursday 25th and Tuesday 30th April 2024.

All on-campus classes will be cancelled for these days, and therefore all school – college partnership senior phase courses timetabled for the 17th and 25th will be cancelled.

The strike date on the 30th is after the senior phase classes finish for 23/24 so will not be impacted. Thanks

Work Experience Drop in Sessions

For pupils who have not managed to arrange their own work experience placement, there will be drop-in sessions in CDT room 2 at lunchtime on:

Monday 22nd April

Thursday 18th April

Friday 19th April

We will be available to support pupils to access work experience where there is availability and would encourage as many pupils as possible to attend.

Peer Education – St Peter and Paul’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 (17/4/24) as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Ninians RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school tomorrow (16/4/24) periods 5,6 and the start of period 7 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Clement’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school (15/4/24) period 5,6 and the start of period 7 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Senior Boys Football

The semi-final of the cup is on Thursday (18/4/24). 3:30 kick off at home to Braeview. Please meet in the PE department at 2:50 – DO NOT ASK TO GET OUT OF CLASS EARLY!! Anyone who cannot play please let me know. Thanks.

S1/2 Outdoor Club

There will be no club today at lunchtime (15th April). We will meet back next week. New members welcome.

Chess Grand Final!

By winning the Candidates Championship, Cory, has earned himself the right to play Leo for the St John’s Chess Championship.

It will be best of 3 with the first game being played tomorrow lunchtime (16/4/24). All are welcome to come and watch.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 7 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our new Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

St John’s Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 7 starting 12.30pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.  This week we will look at letters and sounds.  Hope to see you there.

HMS Unicorn Competition

Congratulations to our talented artists Anne and Tanushree who entered their work into this year’s HMS Unicorn competition, taking inspiration from the sea.

Anne received 1st place in the secondary school category for her colourful painting of the sea and Tanushree won 2nd place for her depiction of the state of our oceans today. Congratulations to each of you and a very well done to the rest of the artists who entered this competition. The judging was not easy!!!

Young Carers

Young Carers group for S3-S6 will run during period 3 this Thursday.

Family Food Club

Can the young people involved please meet me today at the start of period 5 in the library (17/4/24)

*** Please remember to pray for Bishop-elect, Fr Martin when you say the Our Father each tutor time from now until his Episcopal Ordination on 27th April ***

Non-Uniform Day

Please remember it’s non-uniform day tomorrow 28/3/24.  A £1 donation (via ParentPay) for SCIAF would be lovely!

Easter School 2024

S4 – S6 Pupils will receive an Easter School Timetable and an E-Sgoil Timetable for support with their revision over the Easter break. Letters to Parents and Carers have also been shared with home.

S1-S3 Health Week 2024 URGENT

All S1-S3 students will have the opportunity to select from a range of exciting activities we are hoping to put on during this week in May. Can tutor staff please assist students in completing the questionnaire or students can assist students in filling out the questionnaire so that we can begin to book events and buses, thank you. https://forms.office.com/e/0518wVegnk?origin=lprLink

SCIAF 5’S FINALS

The S3 and Senior finals will take place tomorrow (Tuesday 26/3/24) at lunchtime in the games hall, all players be ready to start at 13:20. Spectators as always welcome as you guys have already raised £150 for SCIAF, well done and thank you.

LIFT OFF – S4 Pupil Profile Meetings

For all CORE S4 pupils – Wednesday 27th March, 08:45am-13:10pm in the Conference Room!

Library

The library will be closed at lunchtime and after school today 25/3/24. Only classes accompanied by a teacher please.

PE Lockers

Any students fortunate enough to have a locker in PE, these are for PE kit and not jotters, under no circumstances should any student be asking to get out of class to go to the lockers. Any students caught trying to access lockers in class time will have their locker key removed. We are trying to support you, so please support our school! Thank you.

PEER EDUCATION – St Joseph’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 25/3/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Badminton Club/Athletics Club

Badminton Club is cancelled week beginning 25/3/24. This will turn into Athletics Club after the easter holidays. Athletics Club is 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m running. High Jump and Shot Putt.

Higher PE

Any students being assessed in football for their Higher PE – this will take place on Tuesday 26/3/24 in the afternoon period 6&7 on the grass pitches. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Business Studies Pupil of the Week

Well done to our Pupils of the Week!

SPAR Cup Consent Forms

There are still some consent forms to be returned.

Spring Concerts

Well done to everyone who took part in the Caird Hall Spring Concerts! We were one of the most highly represented schools in the city and your hard work made for excellent concerts.

U15 Football

The pupils involved have a cup fixture v St Paul’s today 25/3/24.

Chess Candidates Final!

Jack             vs                         Cory

Venue:  M3               Time:    Lunch 28th March 2024

RSA Schools Art Award Competition

School deadline for this submission is 15th April.

Carnegie Medal Book Award

If you can help judge the Shortlist for Carnegie Medal for Writing Book Award, please contact me in the library. There are also a couple of spaces left to judge the Children’s Book Award.

Revolution Champion’s

Congratulations to Revolution Dancers who took 1st place in the Street category, as well as 1st place in the Contemporary category at the Dundee School’s Dance Festival!

Big thank you to all staff who came to support.

The girls will be performing this coming Thursday 28/3/24 lunchtime during the SCIAF Karaoke Fundraiser!

Any students interested in singing at this event please give your names to PE.

Active Schools Coaching Courses – Sports Leadership Academy

Active Schools have organised a variety of coaching awards which are available for pupils 14 years and older. If you would like more information or would like to register for a course, please collect a booklet from PE before the end of term. Thanks

Courses are Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boccia, Dance Leaders, Football, Football Referee, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, First Aid, NPLQ Lifeguard, Coaching Children, Paddle Sports Experience.

Number 1!

A local bus has been named after our school!  The first in Dundee to be named after a school!

Peer Education – St Mary’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7, 27/3/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Study Websites:

One stop shop for links to study websites for S4-6: https://tinyurl.com/bdhxrw4e

Young Carers Group S3-S6

The Young Carers group for S3-S6 will not run tomorrow 28/3/24 period 3 as there is a trip for young people in this group that have returned their consent form in the afternoon.

Can all young people attending the trip please meet at the Impact Room at 1pm on Thursday 28th March.

Only young people with consent can attend the trip. Young people must make their own way home from the trip at 2.50pm and if you are planning to meet the group at Ryze can you let PSW know.

Detention Rota: Week 2

Prefect Rota: Dunkeld

Peacemaker Rota: Jedburgh

Confessions

Fr Malcolm will be in all of lunchtime on Fridays 8th, 15th and 22nd March to hear Confessions. If you’d like to take this wonderful opportunity, just go to the chapel any time during lunch on any of those days. All staff and pupils are welcome. Speak to your RE teacher for more details.

Uniform

Make sure you have all the items you need:

-      Tie

-      Black school trousers / skirt

-      White shirt

-      Black shoes

-      Jumpers/hoodies should be black with no obvious logos

 A uniform audit will take place next week during tutor time. Make sure you have all the items you need. Speak with your Guidance teacher if there are any issues.

S5 Tutor Classes -S6 Teambuilding Weekend – June 2024

I have posted a note in the S5 Team including a link to a Microsoft Form which gives information on your S6 Team Building Weekend.  Can I ask all S5 to speak with parents/carers and complete the MS Form please.

SCIAF 5’S

Congratulations to Hugo Boss who go on to play Oosmacappa in the s3 Final on Friday 22/3/24. Thanks to all who have supported, we have raised over £100 already for SCIAF. The senior tournament will run today (20/3/24) at lunchtime, kick off 13.23.

S1-S3 Health Week 2024

All S1-S3 students will have the opportunity to select from a range of exciting activities we are hoping to put on during this week in May.

S2 - Anne Frank Ambassador Applicants

Please remember that Eilidh Lean is coming in today (18/3/24) at lunchtime to check over applications and creative pieces.

British Science Week – Poster Competition

Last week was British Science Week, and the theme is “Time”. This is the last week to take part in the library competition to design a poster depicting “Time”. “Students could create a poster showing how a certain type of technology has changed over time, or even the advancement of time-telling technology itself. Budding poster makers could also go futuristic show us how they think the world might look in years to come, or perhaps look at nature – lifecycles, lifespans, evolution and hibernation – nature is full of timely topics." Please submit posters to the library Friday 22nd March.

Library

The library will be closed on Tuesday 19th March. Only classes accompanied by a teacher will be able to use the library.

RSA School Art Award Competition

School deadline for this submission is 15th April.

SPAR Cup Meeting

Can the girls playing in the SPAR Cup Final please collect a consent form from today (18/3/24).

Peer Education

Can all Peer Educators please meet in the school canteen at tutor time today 18/3/24 please. Thank you, PSW

Peer Education – St Joseph’s RC Primary School

The following young people will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 (18/3/24) as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – St Mary’s RC Primary School

The following young people will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 (20/3/24)as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – Our Lady’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school tomorrow 21/3/24 periods 5 and 6 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Senior Boys Football

The cup game v Craigie is this Thursday 21/3/24 after school, 3.45 kick off on the grass pitches. Please meet in the PE department at the end of the day. Anyone unavailable please let me know.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 7 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our new Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then.

St John’s Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 7 starting 12.30pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.  This week we will look at letters and sounds.  Hope to see you there.

Chess Championship Quarter Final

Congratulations to last week’s round 2 winners. Please see the draw for the quarter finals below. Games must be played tomorrow 19/3/24 as we need to finish the tournament before the Easter holidays. This is so that the Grand Final can be played before Study Leave begins! If you don’t come on Tuesday you’re out of the tournament!!!

U15 Football

Completed consent forms must be returned to Room J2 before Thursday’s 21/3/24 cup game v Harris.

Business Studies Pupil of the Week

Well done to our Pupils of the Week!

Badminton Club/Athletics Club

Badminton Club is cancelled week beginning 25/3/24. This will turn into Athletics Club after the easter holidays. Athletics Club is 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m running. High Jump and Shot Putt.

Easter Hampers

You can buy tickets for our beautiful Easter hampers at lunchtime this week or through ParentPay. Thank you to staff for the kind donations. - £1 (suggested ticket price)

Revolution - Dancers

Revolution dancers will be out of class period 6 & 7 today (20/3/24) in preparation for tomorrow’s competition (21/3/24). Please be ready to start, in the dance studio, for 2pm.

LIFT OFF – S4 Pupil Profile Meetings

For all CORE S4 pupils – Wednesday 27th March, 08:45am-13:10pm in the Conference Room!

Young Carers Group

Can the Young Carers from S1 and S2 please meet at 1pm sharp at the Impact Room on Thursday 21st March if you are attending the Ryze Trip. Please bring a change of clothes with you if you would like to wear your own clothes to the trip. Please note that only young people that have handed in their consent form can attend the trip.

U15 Football

Can the pupils involved please meet in J2 at break today (20/3/24) to discuss next week’s fixture v St Paul’s.

Pupils still need to return completed consent forms for tomorrow’s game v Harris (21/3/24).

Detention Rota: Week 1

Prefect Rota: Melrose

Peacemaker Rota: Dunkeld

*** Please remember to pray for Bishop-elect, Fr Martin when you say the Our Father each tutor time from now until his Episcopal Ordination on 27th April ***

Confessions

Fr Malcolm will be in all of lunchtime on Fridays 8th, 15th and 22nd March to hear Confessions. If you’d like to take this wonderful opportunity, just go to the chapel any time during lunch on any of those days. All staff and pupils are welcome. Speak to your RE teacher for more details.

D&A College Senior Phase Courses - Strike Action

Unfortunately, D&A College pupils who attend Senior Phase courses on Monday 11th and Wednesday 13th March 2024 will be cancelled for these afternoons only. It is recommended that young people continue with their learning at home between 1.10pm and 2.50pm. Tuesday and Thursday classes will run as normal.

World Book Day Winners

We had a fabulous response to all the competitions during the week of World Book Day. Thank you to everyone who took part. Remember you can use your book tokens up until the end of March. The Winners are …

Name the Celebrity Reading Quiz                    3J1

Lunchtime Book Quiz                                 Rebecca   

Drawing/Colouring                                     Keira

The Super Spoon Challenge                             4M3 – Pinocchio

RSA Schools Art Award Competition

School deadline for submissions to this competition is 15th April.

S3 SCIAF Fives

Urgent notice regarding S3 SCIAF Fives. Due to staff absence, this tournament will run the same times but next week (beginning 18th March).

PE Portfolios and Supported Study  

Pupils who are behind or want extra time must attend support study.

This is available to everyone in the library every day after school. Thanks PE.

S1-S3 Health Week 2024

All S1-S3 students will have the opportunity to select from a range of exciting activities we are hoping to put on during this week in May. link to submit your choices.

https://forms.office.com/e/0518wVegnk?origin=lprLink

Peer Education – St Joseph’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school period 5,6 and the start of period 7 today 11/3/24 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Peer Education – Our Lady’s RC Primary School

The young people involved will be out of school tomorrow 14/3/24 periods 5 and 6 as they are involved in delivering Peer Education to our cluster primaries.

Lego Club

Everyone is welcome to join us in Iona 7 on Thursday lunchtimes to use our new Lego collection.  Looking forward to seeing your creations then. 

St John’s Japanese Club

Are you interested in learning basic conversational Japanese?  Come and join the St John’s Japanese club on a Friday lunchtime in Iona 7 starting 12.30pm to learn letters, words and phrases at a beginner level.  No previous experience is required, we are all learning together.  This week we will look at letters and sounds.  Hope to see you there.

S5 Tutor Classes - S6 Teambuilding Weekend – June 2024

A note has been posted in the S5 Team including a link to a Microsoft Form which gives information on your S6 Team Building Weekend.  Can I ask all S5 to speak with parents/carers and complete the MS Form please.

SCIAF Fundraising

Well done for all your efforts in PE for the Big Lent Walk. The staff Big Lent Walk Team is also doing really well with some individuals passing 100km. Only another 100km to go! All sponsorship is gratefully received. Our S6 pupils are collecting any spare change. If you would like your own sponsorship form, please get one from them as they go round the classes.

Uniform

It is important that you wear full school uniform every day. You should wear black school trousers/skirt, white shirt, school tie and black shoes. Jumpers and hoodies should also be black. If you need an item of uniform, please speak to your Guidance teacher. Next week (beginning 18th March) there will be a uniform check during Tutor Time.

British Science Week – Poster Competition

This is British Science Week, and the theme is “Time”. This week’s library competition is to design a poster depicting “Time”. “Students could create a poster showing how a certain type of technology has changed over time, or even the advancement of time-telling technology itself. Budding poster makers could also go futuristic show us how they think the world might look in years to come, or perhaps look at nature – lifecycles, lifespans, evolution and hibernation – nature is full of timely topics." Please submit posters to the library Friday 22nd March.

British Science Week – Library Catalogue Dashboard

Check out the new British Science Week library catalogue dashboard.  St John’s RC High School (accessit.online)

SPAR Cup Meeting

Can the pupils involved please meet in D8 at breaktime today 13/3/24.

U15 Football

Can the pupils involved please meet in J2 at break today 13/3/24 to discuss upcoming cup fixtures.

Business Studies Pupil of the Week

Well done to our Pupils of the Week!

Young Carers

Young Carers Group will be for S3-S6 young people only this Thursday 14/3/24. We will meet at the start of period 3 L3 English classroom. Thank you, PSW

Chess Championships Round 2

All games must be played tomorrow 14/3/24!!!

Detention Rota: Week 2

Prefect Rota: Jedburgh

Peacemaker Rota: Melrose

Big Lent Walk Progress

The competition is certainly hotting up between houses in our Cross-Country Big Lent Run.

After week two Dunkeld are leading the pack in 1st place with a fantastic total of 1848 km covered. In 2nd place are Jedburgh with an impressive 1833 km covered. Melrose are hot on their heels with 1774 km covered.