BROXBURN ACADEMY DAILY PUPILBULLETIN Monday 21st November 2016 TOGETHER WE WILL SUCCEED

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Word of the Week This week the word is dismal meaning gloomy or depressing. Use this word in a sentence like this; ‘The clouds made the morning appear quite dismal’. More information about Word of the Week check out the blue noticeboard in the library area. Dr Stewart

Students to Collect Refunds M & D Refunds Can the following students, please collect their M & D’s refund from the school office at break or lunchtime. Thank You Samuel Baxter Ryan Brogan Reece Brydon Rhys Burnett Craig Gorman Kieran McConville Yasmin Mura Josh Rimmer Danilel Robinson Lucas Smith George Thomson Kerr Whitelaw

Can also be found on the Maths Notcieboard Can also be found on the Maths Notcieboard! Hand your answer with the level, your name and class to Miss Duffin by the 28th to enter the PRIZE DRAW!

BASKETBALL NEXT GAMES UNDER 15’S AWAY TO JAMES GILLESPIES HS ON WED 23RD OF NOVEMBER BUS LEAVE AT 3PM - £3 FOR BUS ALL EE2 FORMS MUST BE IN BY TUE AT HOME TO CURRIE HS ON MON 28TH OF NOVEMBER UNDER 18’S

GIRLS FOOTBALL SCOTTISH CUP FRIDAY 25TH OF NOVEMBER AT BROXBURN ALBYN PARK 1PM KICK OFF - £1 FOR THE REF There will be a meeting in M11 for all squad members on Wednesday the 23rd during registration and into the beginning of period 3. CURRENT SQUAD Mairead Brash Morgan McCauley Ellie Muirhead Rossha Muirhead Zoe Evans Emma Bell Tegayn Hamilton Ellis Barton Demi Hamilton Megan McLaren Emma McFayden Eloise Hagan Anna Dickov Nicole Atken Shannon Green Katie Scott The team are still looking for one or two players to add to the squad particularly any S1 pupils who currently play for any clubs. If you are interested in joining the team please see MR Swindells in M11 or attend the meeting.

S1 – S2 CODE CLUB CODE CLUB – COMPUTING CLUB M19 EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY LUNCHTIME ALL WELCOME

S1 Pupil Council When: Tuesday 22nd Nov P4 (11.30am) Where: Mrs Allan’s room Who: Those had had expressed an interest and placed their names on the list What: Bring along the things you would like to change/alter/see more of in and around Broxburn Academy

S2 PHOTOGRAPHS Photograph orders MUST be handed into the school office by Friday 25th November

S1 FOOTBALL TEAM Training on Tuesday!!! We have a match on Friday 25th November after school versus Deans CHS at Home. The team sheet is up outside the PE base next to the games hall. If you CAN play, please tick your name off on the sheet. If you are UNABLE to play please let Mr McDonald or Mr Baird know asap please. Players will be required to pay £3 to cover costs of the referee. Team: Saul Nelson, Ryan Allan, Jay MacGregor, Shay Cadden, Reece Hendry, Ryan MacGregor, Liam Gracie, Jack Sayers, Cole Henderson, Oscar Halliday, Charlie Miller, Nathan Ingram, Declan Harris, Sean Rafferty, Harry MacFarlane, Ethan Grant, AidenBennett. Bennett.

S4 Live n Learn On Monday 21 November, all S4s will be working with Live n Learn on study strategies and managing exam stress. S4s will be in 3 groups, and off timetable for 2 periods each. A House will go to the Assembly Hall for periods 2 and 3 and Registration, C house for periods 4 and 5, and B House for periods 6 and 7. Pupils should go straight to the Assembly Hall. The Register will be taken there. Pupils who miss this experience due to being on Work Experience will be offered the chance to catch up in the New Year.

S3 – PUPIL COUNCIL S3 Pupil Council Meeting Tuesday 22 Nov, period 1 Mrs Rowland’s room Not too late to put your name down as a rep – see Mrs Rowland

Photograph orders MUST be handed S3 & S4 PHOTOGRAPHS Photograph orders MUST be handed into the school office by Friday 25th November

Higher, Curie Lab, Dr Wood Physics Study Support Physics Study Support Tuesday, 1530-1600 Higher, Curie Lab, Dr Wood Nat 5, Newton Lab, Mr Bryce

Volunteering Opportunity Any 14/15 year olds interested in volunteering at the children's club in Uphall Community Centre on a Friday afternoon between 1.30 and 3.30pm or Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community school on a Friday from 4.30-6.30pm, please see Mrs Russell.

Duke of Edinburgh Club S5/6 – Can last years pupils who completed their recent expedition please come to a short meeting on Wednesday at Break in Miss Riddells lab S4/5 – Can any pupils who are interested in finding out about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award please come to a meeting on Thursday at lunch time in Mr McIntyre’s lab at 1.20pm. Feel free to bring some lunch. Mr McIntyre

Duke of Edinburgh Club S5/6 – Can last years pupils who completed their recent expedition please come to a short meeting on Wednesday at Break in Miss Riddells lab S4/5 – Can any pupils who are interested in finding out about the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award please come to a meeting on Thursday at lunch time in Mr McIntyre’s lab at 1.20pm. Feel free to bring some lunch. Mr McIntyre

Volunteering Opportunity Any 14/15 year olds interested in volunteering at the children's club in Uphall Community Centre on a Friday afternoon between 1.30 and 3.30pm or Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community school on a Friday from 4.30-6.30pm, please see Mrs Russell.

Higher, Curie Lab, Dr Wood Physics Study Support Physics Study Support Tuesday, 1530-1600 Higher, Curie Lab, Dr Wood Nat 5, Newton Lab, Mr Bryce

SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOL S5 STUDENTS If you are IN s5 and interesting in experiencing a week of university life – free of charge and are available 26 June – 1 July. Visit www.suttontrust.com to apply or see Ms McGregor for more information. http://www.edinburghguarantee.org/young-people/find-a-job/11880-kwik-fit-apprenticeship-programme/ Closing date of 22 September.

Photograph orders MUST be handed S5 & S6 PHOTOGRAPHS Photograph orders MUST be handed into the school office by Friday 25th November

Monies to be handed to Norma Riddell in the office on a Friday S6 Prom Deposits A deposit of £15 to be made before December 16th If you fail to hand in before this date you will be unable to attend Prom Monies to be handed to Norma Riddell in the office on a Friday