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HEAD TEACHER'S NEWSLETTER
What a wonderful performance of Hansel & Gretel at the Brunton last night: I had forgotten how much I missed pantomimes! Very well done to all our Grammar pupils, and the other young people, who were the entertaining and talented chorus, and thank you so much to Brunton staff for their hospitality. Only one week to go of term, and I wish you a happy, festive weekend.
Covid guidance for schools has been updated and in light of this we ask that all of our young people:
sanitise/ wash their hands regularly and bring face coverings to school (we do provide these in in the morning if pupils need one);
follow the one way system in place in school;
remain 2m distanced from teachers;
are outside at all social times and should therefore have warm clothing every day.
Staffing Update
Staffing updates Farewell to Mrs Christine Crookston, who retires from her post as Senior Science Technician for our school on 17 December. Mrs Crookston has been at the Grammar since 1992 which is an incredible length of service! We thank her for all hard work supporting our pupils and wish her a long and very happy retirement. Mr Gordon Rouse, teacher of RME, also leaves us next Friday for a new post in West Lothian. We say thank you for your commitment to our pupils and best wishes for the new chapter in your career.
Key Dates
Friday 17 December: school ends for the Christmas holidays at 12.15
Wednesday 5 January: all pupils and staff return to school
Christmas Market – Saturday 11th December (11 am – 1 pm)
The Christmas Market Christmas Market is this Saturday (11th December 2021). Please come along between 11 am and 1 pm to browse and buy from our stalls. There are pupil enterprise, raffles, tombolas, book stall, bottle stall, eco club, teas and coffees and much more. If you have a ticket already please make sure you read the email sent out with all of our guidelines in order to keep everyone safe. It is a cash only event so please make sure you bring plenty of change.
Many thanks
Miss Andrew, Mrs Donnelly and N5 Retailing Pupils
The 12 Doors of Christmas
The halls of MGS have been decked in Christmas glory over the last couple of weeks, with pupils and staff making a special festive effort to spread Christmas cheer. In our annual Christmas Door Decorating competition, the contest this year has been fierce - with everyone pulling out the festive stops. Miss Nichol and Mrs Lyall really struggled to narrow it down to only 12 doors - but eventually we agreed on the 12.
We would be delighted and snow grateful if you could vote for your favourite door in the voting form below: https://forms.gle/Q8kdiUV8CNRZGhE7A We hope you all vote and love the Christmas Doors as much as we do!
A full slideshow of all Christmas Doors will be in next week's newsletter, including the reveal of the winner!
Reminder: MGS Pathways Site
A new Musselburgh Grammar School Pathways site has been launched to support students in making course choice decisions. This site contains a comprehensive and interactive overview of all curricular areas at Musselburgh Grammar school, with links to My World of Work, SQA information and videos about the different courses offered. ‘Learner Journeys’ from previous students are also shared to help current students to decide on a pathway that suits them. Click on the link below to access the MGS Pathways Site.
Reminder: School App Launch - January 2022
A new 'School App' is launching in January 2022. This app aims to improve communication between Musselburgh Grammar School and parents and carers. The app is accessible on any device or mobile phone. It will be a convenient way to view and receive important information. More information will follow on how to access, download and use the app.
Active Schools
We would like to make you all aware of East Lothians Active Schools NEW initiative: East Lothian Kit Stop (ELKS). ELKS is a Sports recycling programme that collects preloved and/or no longer used sports equipment and clothing, and redistributes it back into our community. Active Schools are currently accepting donations at all main enjoy leisure facilities and each of the secondary high schools. Musselburgh Grammar's donation bin can be found in A45.
If you would like to know more about what you can donate or require equipment/clothing for your sport pop in and see our Active Schools Coordinator, Miss Hall in A45. It is important to us to get more young people active, reduce waste and encourage a more sustainable East Lothian ♻️
To keep up to date with all things sport and physical activity related at Musselburgh Grammar please also ensure you are following our Active Schools channels:
Twitter: @MGSActive
Facebook: MGSActiveSchools
Ms Hall
Bingo and Blether
Musselburgh Grammar S4 Personal Development delivered two successful “Bingo and Blether” for the residents of Mansfield Court and Brunton Court Sheltered Housing. Mme Dreon-Goold, their teacher, said the pupils were a credit to the school and will pass their SQA unit after these excellent performances. The lucky winners were delighted with their prizes which were donated by Tesco Community Champions and MGS teachers.
Medical - Vaccination Forms
Can all vaccination forms be returned to school next week please. If you do not have a form see Ms Harvey in sick bay thank you.
Careers Service
A message to all senior students considering their post-school options:
Your school careers advisers Carla and Karolina would like to call all seniors students considering their options to use the careers service available in school. The prelims diet has now finished, and the next term is approaching. Those considering moving on from school either in January or in May are encouraged to make an appointment with your careers advisers to discuss senior options. We are here to support you make well informed, confident decisions about your next steps. Please email us at : carla.bichan@sds.co.uk; karolina.green@sds.co.uk; or speak to your guidance teacher.
Karolina Green School Careers Adviser
East Lothian Works
Our Skills for Work programme offers parents/carers a supportive step back into education, especially for those considering a career in Early Learning and Childcare.
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