Speaker from Amnesty International visiting Tuesday 23rd February – T1 at

1:30 All welcome to come along to a short presentation and Q&A session with Elspeth MacGregor. She will share with you: • Her experiences travelling the world

witnessing a lack of human rights. Feel free to ask her questions on issues such as: • The death penalty • Torture • The refugee crisis

Charity Committee World Cancer Day Stall

Friday 5th February

Foyer at Break

Bring along £2 to buy Cancer Research bracelets, play a game and find out more about cancer research.

Any Old Games? Peace Ambassadors would really appreciate it if

everyone could bring in any old games for Dunbar's Harbour Lights youth group who

would really appreciate them.

Anything from old footballs to board games! If you hand them into the office you will be

helping a lot.

THANKS!

Dunbar SciFest Volunteers Needed! Sign up in G7 anytime or see Mrs Gibson to find out more!

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th March

Morocco 2017

Sign up deadline – Friday February 12th

New information packs have arrived –

Available from Mr Martin – Room T6

Arnold Clark GTG Apprenticeships We have numerous apprenticeship

opportunities such as Mechanical, Business Administration and Parts all of which are on

www.gtg.co.uk.

Please note the start date for Arnold Clark Apprentice Technicians is September 2016 and we will beginning the first stage of our application process which is a literacy and

numeracy test in the coming months.

SEE GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION FORM

DUNBAR SENIOR DRAMA SHOWCASE

Wednesday 10th February at 7pm in the hall.

This is an opportunity to see the work of the senior Drama exam classes.

The National class have been working in groups to research and devise their own pieces

of theatre from a range of stimuli.

The Higher class have been working in groups to explore an issue through research and

workshops. Each pupil is responsible for directing a short section of their own Drama.

We hope to see you there.

Valentines Cupcakes

What? Send a cupcake to your valentine or one of your friends, this valentines.

When? Orders will be taken week starting Monday the 1st of February till Friday the 5th in the assembly hall at break. Cupcakes will be delivered during registration on Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th. The cupcakes will be priced at £1.50 (Pay when you order)

All proceeds go to underdeveloped countries to help young entrepreneurs build their own businesses.

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL – PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

APPRENTICESHIP RECRUITMENT 2016

VACANCY INFORMATION

East Lothian Council are keen to continue its tradition of harnessing and developing the talent of young people in the local area and as such are looking to recruit apprentices in the following

trades/disciplines:

Apprentice Joiner x 2, Apprentice Plumber x 2, Apprentice Electrician x 2, Apprentice Painter x 2

Applicants should be aware that they are only permitted to submit

ONE application for ONE of the trade apprenticeships noted above.

Each apprentice will be paid an annual salary of £12,099.82 during the first year of the apprenticeship (plus any pay awards) which will be increased each year of the remaining 3 years.

PLEASE SEE GUIDANCE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Valentines Gifts

Send a secret little bag of treats to someone special..

Running from the 7-12th of February

Get yours in the foyer or when we visit registration

classes for only £1!

tell us who you want us to deliver it to and we will do

the rest!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – TRAINEE TECHNICIANS – AUGUST 2016 Amey are currently offering Civil Engineering employment opportunities for individuals looking to combine progressing academic studies whilst launching a professional career. Not only it is a real alternative to going to university full time but they will be working alongside technical specialists gaining practical work experience, whilst earning a salary. Individuals will work in a team, getting to know how the business works. As well as practical work experience, they will get a variety of training, including studying at a local University on a day release basis. They will also have the opportunity to participate on The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Gold Award. Applicants must have an interest in Civil Engineering and must have attained or aiming to achieve the entry requirements for the part time degree courses shown on the following web sites Glasgow Caledonian University (BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering Undergraduate, Part-Time); Edinburgh Napier University (BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering Undergraduate, Part-Time) All CVs to be sent to Shona.hainey@amey.co.uk by Friday 27 May 2016. Amey have offices both in Eurocentral (Motherwell) and the Gyle, Edinburgh.

The Prince’s Trust Group are holding a Citrus Bake Sale at 10.30

On Friday 5 February opposite the school office.

We will have Citrus Cakes for sale

Please support our sale

THE SCHOOL RUN! WHERE?

Meet at the Playingfields

WHEN? Every Friday morning at 8am

(starting Friday 22nd January)

WHAT? A mile run (twice round the cross country route)

WHO? Open to everyone (including staff)

WHY? To keep fit, have fun and to try and beat your time each week

There will even be some house points up for grabs!

(If you have any questions please see Mia Wyatt in 1C5 – T6 or Mr Scott)

If you would like to apply

please speak to your Guidance

Teacher

Oatridge Campus Schools’ Taster Day

Are you interested in working in the rural skills/land-based industries sector?

Oatridge College is having a Taster Day on Thursday 18th February 2016 where

students will get a hands-on experience of what the college has to offer.

If you are interested see Ms Gillies in the Pupil Support Office for more information.

DGS Amnesty Group

Interested? We meet Tuesday Lunchtimes, T8 – See Miss Johnston and Miss Davidson

The pupils in the Amnesty Group have been sending letters to governments and solidarity cards to those suffering human rights abuses around the world. Here is a sample the group’s work!

Bite the ballot 2016

Aged 15+ ?

Want to inspire young people in the school to vote in this year’s Scottish Parliament election?

Receive training and become one of five champions for the

school!

The chance to deliver workshops to your peers on the importance of voting and democracy!

Interested? Come see Miss Johnston (Modern Studies) ASAP

Come to Spanish Club Native speaker or absolute

beginner? Come and have some fun, learn to speak a little

Spanish or enjoy a conversation, game or film

Interested? Thursday lunchtimes T4

Mr Morrison

Yosemite 125 John Muir’s Birthplace, 126 High Street, Dunbar

Yosemite National Park was created on 1 October 1890 with John Muir heavily involved. The first tourists had visited Yosemite Valley in 1855. Now there are more than 4 million annually. Find out about Yosemite’s history, geography Native Americans, artists, photographers & more. See images of DGS’s 2014 visit by former DGS student Euan McIntosh.

Visit the Birthplace exhibition celebrating Yosemite’s 125th birthday.

Admission Free! Until 28 Feb Birthplace hours: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm

Think you can write about Science?

Competition open to all S1 – S4 pupils

Topic – Microbes Prizes – up to £100

Closing Date – Feb 29 2016

See your Science Teacher or Mrs McDougall Welch in M4 for more details

Looking for some extra-curricular wizardry to impress on your CV and UCAS application?

Fancy a chance to show off your linguistic prowess?

Consider yourself the next Lois Lane?

School Magazine is looking for reporters, photographers, researchers and even guest writers to help produce your magazine.

Sharpen your quick quotes quill and head along to G19 every Tuesday lunchtime.

See Miss Copeland for more info

THE GERMAN CLUB

…where we can talk about culture and

books, religion, music and movies in and

from Germany! - We even get to cook at

times!

Every Wednesday at lunchtime in M19

Is this you?

‘I can come up with solutions no one else has thought of and I think fast on my feet.’

‘I know what I want to say, but I can never find the right words.’

‘ ‘I have the right ideas, but I can’t get them down on paper.’

Pop in and learn some coping strategies

Monday 4 – 5pm in SFL

(See Mrs Park for more info)

Dyslexia Support Group

Come along and get help with: Homework Past Papers Class Work Revision

Every Monday after school in M9 Every Tuesday after school in M7 for N5 only

Every Thursday lunchtime M4

Come along and get help with: Homework Past Papers Calculations Class Work

Every Thursday Lunchtime in M9 for all year groups.

Physics Drop-in Sessions

For all year groups

Wednesday lunchtimes in M5 Thursday after school in G7

BREAKFAST CLUB IN THE GROUP WORK ROOM EVERY WEDNESDAY 8AM – 8.30AM

BACON ROLL & A DRINK ONLY 50P OR CHOICE OF CEREALS, TOAST, BREAKFAST BARS,FRUIT ETC.

WITH DRINK FOR 50P

Too much homework? Need some help? Do you just need a quiet place to work on it?

Come to homework club on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday lunch times. You will have the use of computers and textbooks. Staff will be there to offer support. Held in Support for Learning room on the ground floor.

G12 – Open every Tues lunchtime for

S1-3 pupils updating their

Edubuzz sites with work from other

subjects

Do you like an argument? Is there something you want to get off your chest?

S1 –S3 Debating Club

When? Thursday Lunchtimes (Bring your lunch!) Where? T5 (Ms. Rourke, Mr. Offer)

All welcome – no experience necessary!!

"We welcome you all back to the Scripture Union Group that starts on Thursday lunchtime in Room G6. We especially welcome any S1s who went to Bible Brainiacs in P7, and to all those who went on Scripture Union camps in the summer. Come in and say hello, bring your lunch if you want and meet the team. Mrs Payton & Richard Taylor.

Stamp Appeal

Help raise money for the HIV Programme by saving used stamps and handing them in to the School

Office!