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HEAD TEACHER'S NEWSLETTER
Friday 24th May 2024
Friday 24th May 2024
It was a pleasure to see so many parents and carers in person at last nights’ full Parent Council meeting for a wide ranging discussion on school improvement planning. Our last meeting is Thursday 20 June online.
As well as SQA exams and timetabling continuing pace, it has been a busy few days in school for our junior pupils and those seniors not taking exams.
S2 spent Wednesday participating in multiple team building and communication skills activities organised by the Technologies faculty as part of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) focuses- sorry, education does love an acronym!
Our S4 pupils on the Meaningful May programme have been enjoying trips out of school, such as to the Zoo and Torness Power Station, to find out about job opportunities in those sectors.
The Music Department welcomed a number of The Burgh Primary musicians to record their own version of Blank Space, and the S3 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition are back from the wild where they smiled their way through the rain!
Have a lovely weekend.
Jodie Hannan
Staffing
We say thankyou and farewell to Mr Davidson in Maths who left us this week to pursue other exciting interests outside teaching. We have really enjoyed having him with us and wish him all the best.
Key Dates
Thursday 30 May: Parents’ Information session for new S4, S5 and S6 pupils, 6-7pm in school
Monday 3 June: new timetable for S2-S6 begins.
Wednesday 5 June: P7 (new S1) Parents’ Information session 6-7pm in school.
Thursday 13 June: Summer dance for new S2 and S3 pupils 6-8pm.
Friday 14 June: S6 Prom.
Friday 14, Monday 17 & Tuesday 18 June: P7 Transition Days.
Tuesday 18 June: Sports Award ceremony 7-9 pm. This date has changed from Wednesday 19 June due to a clash with a Euro match.
Thursday 20 June: Parent Council briefing online 7-8pm https://meet.google.com/oxm-dtdh-rsz?hs=224
Thursday 27 June: Sports’ Day 9am-1pm.
Friday 28 June: term ends for summer holidays.
S3 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition
The Bronze Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) pupils braved the elements this week with all members successfully passing the expedition section. On the two-day expedition then groups navigated along the John Muir Way, passing through farmland and along coastal paths with a night of camping at Tantallon. They demonstrated their knowledge and skills in navigation, tent building, cooking and team work and were able to discuss the importance of team work throughout the expedition.
In order for pupils to pass their DofE award they will just need to complete and evaluate the other three activities which make up the award: volunteering (giving up time to help others in the local community), skills (improving a skill or learning a new one), physical (improving fitness levels).
Throughout the year the pupils have learnt new skills (e.g. learning a language, cooking new cuisines), developed existing ones (e.g. cycling, karate), helped their school and wider community (e.g. Shoe Box Appeal, Girl Guides, Library support) and showed tremendous resilience, particularly when the weather declined on day two. A big thank you and well done!
S2 Growth Sector Day
S2 pupils had an action packed Wednesday rotating around different businesses who delivered a variety of STEM learning activities. Thanks to Elaine Gorman for coordinating and all the organisations who volunteered: EDF, SDS, Leonardo, Strutter Aviation, Hyped, Balfour Beatty, Scottish Finance Enterprise, Historic Environment Scotland and the Army.
School Leavers
If your young person is intending to leave school at the end of this term, please remind them they must come to the office to collect a leaver's form. They can do this any time from now on, and the form needs to be returned by May 31st.
EMPLOYABILITY PATHWAY 2024
As per previous correspondence, the final week of the Employability Pathway is work experience, 27-31 May. There will be no activities in or out of school, the new timetable will start on Monday 03 June 2024.
S3 YPI Winners 2024
Tuesday was the YPI Final at MGS where the winners won £3000 for their chosen charity. The winning charity was Scottish Women's Aid East and Mid Lothian. The winners visited the charity and interviewed the members of the team. They created a fantastic video showcasing the impact of their services. Well done to the winners and all S3 pupils who took part. The quality was excellent this year and the final was an enjoyable experience for all. A special thanks to Mr Duncan who was the compere on the day. This may have to be an annual occurrence!
MGS/Burgh Primary String Group - Bank Space recording session
We recently invited some young string players from Burgh Primary to join us in recording their own version of ‘Blank Space’ by Taylor Swift. The visit was a part of a transition project aimed at giving primary school students a taste of the music recording experience. The young string players were joined by senior pupils from MGS, who had already laid down a few tracks to guide them.
From the moment they arrived, the pupils were immersed in the process. They received a warm welcome from their studio engineer for the day, Mr Dickson, who guided them through the technical aspects of recording, from microphone techniques to overdubbing recordings. Their string instructor Miss Hill was also with the young musicians in the studio, helping to produce a wonderful recording.
The recording session kicked off with a practice run, allowing the Burgh Primary pupils to get comfortable with the equipment and the space. Nervous giggles quickly turned into confident smiles as the children found their rhythm and started playing like professionals. It was a day of learning, laughter, and music — a day that will undoubtedly be remembered by all who participated.
We look forward to hearing more from these talented young string players in the future and look forward to more collaborative projects between Burgh Primary and Musselburgh Grammar School.
Click here to listen to the track and see some behind the scenes action!
Summer Disco
New Ipayimpact App
Senior Phase Parents’ Information evening Thursday 30 May.
Ms Craigie, DHT, and I will be holding an information session for all parents and carers of new S4, S5 and S6 parents on Thursday 30 May 6-7pm in school in advance of the new timetable commencing on Monday 3 June. Pupils are very welcome to attend with their parents and carers.
P7 Parents’ Information evening Wednesday 5 June.
Mr Scott, DHT Pupil Support, and I will be holding an information session for all parents and carers of our new S1 pupils on Wednesday 5 June 6-7pm in advance of the primary transition days on Friday 14th, Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th June. Pupils are very welcome to attend with their parents and carers.
Exam Stress
Feeling Stressed about Exams?
Have a wee look at the Mental Health Youth Work’s site on Exam Stress here :Mental Health & Wellbeing - Exam Stress (google.com)
Or listen to their podcast on stress here: Mental Health & Wellbeing - Podcasts (google.com)
Sustaining Musselburgh
Join Sustaining Musselburgh for a community event focused on making homes warmer, bills cheaper, and lives greener! Discover practical tips, expert advice, and innovative solutions to keep your home cozy while reducing heating costs. Engage in insightful talks, explore informative stalls, and receive free personalized advice. Plus, warm up with complimentary soup as you learn how to make your home more energy-efficient and sustainable. Don't miss this opportunity to create a warmer, more affordable, and greener living space for you and your family. Please bring your kids as we will have fun events to keep them amused. See you on June 1, at St Andrew’s High Church in Musselburgh between 2-5pm. Please click the link to sign up http://bit.ly/3UsIJRj
RUTS Summer Programs
Wellbeing
For all young people.
If you’re in need of a bit of support for general health and wellbeing. Our NHS school nurse will be in our wellbeing room on Wednesdays from 9-12. For more information come to your Pupil Support Leader.
Medical
MMR Vaccine will be given to pupils on Monday 10th June 2024. You will only be vaccinated if you received a form. This will take place in the training room, see me if you have any questions.
If you have Asthma please carry an inhaler with you at all times.
Thank you C Harvey
School Welfare Assistant
Open Day
Newbattle Abbey College is hosting an online open day on Tuesday 28th May 7.30pm – 8pm and an in-person open day on Saturday 8th June, 10am – 12pm.
Both are a fantastic way to learn more about the courses, the learning environment, and the college.
More information about their open days can be found on their website News - Newbattle Abbey College (nac.ac.uk)
North Berwick Trust Marine Fest 2024
MGS Website
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