Dalkeith High School Daily Bulletin Friday 9 November 2018

Battle of Messines 1917 In 1917, British miners planted and detonated 900,000 lbs of explosives in 19 underground tunnels. Some believe that the explosion was heard 140 miles away by the Prime Minister at Downing Street! Approximately 10,000 German soldiers were killed by this attack.

S1 Cake Design Competition Winners Congratulations to Ellis Penfold, Annelise Hoy & Murrin McLean. Mr Robertson thought the quality & creativity of all the entrants was exceptional and found it difficult to decide upon the winners. Could the winners attend a short meeting at break in the Art Department. Ms Zielinski

Matilda Trip Reminder that the final payment of £16 for ‘Matilda’ is due by Thursday 29 November. Please see Miss Wood to check if you still have this to pay. Miss Wood

Calling all Dancers & Gymnasts! Miss Maclaine needs your help for the school show. Please register your interest with me by the end of the week. Ms Maclaine

House Points Challenge Lothian 2704 Dalhousie 2509 Buccleuch 2466 Melville 2462

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