1. Pupil Daily Notices Monday 12 th September 2016

2.  Based in Dunoon  Closing date is Friday 16 th September  Speak to your Head of House for more information if you would like to apply

3. Help! We are looking for information for a project : Do you have any connections with the US Navy base in the Holy Loch? Do you have a relative who married one of the sailors? Did they stay here, or move to America? Do you know any Americans who stayed? If so speak to the school media team: Nicola Stewart, Beth Hunter, Amy Thompson. (Speak to Mrs Neish or Mrs Newlands for info about the project)

4. OR… Do you have any family connections with Italy? Did your family originally come from Italy and settle in the Dunoon area? Where in Italy did they come from? Is there still a connection there? What businesses/ jobs did they create or take on? Again speak to the school media team : Nicola Stewart, Beth Hunter, Amy Thompson. (Speak to Mrs Neish or Mrs Newlands for info about the project)

5. Crossroads Young Carers Cowal & Bute Crossroads Caring for Carers Cowal & Bute SCIO Wednesday 28 September 2016 Young Carers Information Event 4.30 – 7.30pm Crossroads, 61-63 Argyll St, Dunoon, Are you a young person, parent, carer, family member, friend, colleague and want to know more about the young carers project and meet the staff? Pop along to find out how we can support young carers aged 5 to 24 years in Bute & Cowal Tea/coffee & snacks will be available Please call Mags, Claire or Mo for further details; T: 01369 707700 M: 07827767472 E: magscrossroadsyoungcarers@gmail.com FB: Crossroads Young Carers Cowal & Butemagscrossroadsyoungcarers@gmail.com

6. Girls Football We are currently looking to develop the girls football at DGS and would like as many girls as possible to come to the Girls Football club on Thursdays after school. Pupils from all years are welcome. Many girls played in the primary school football festivals and we want to give you the opportunity to carry on with your football. There are a number of fixtures planned if we get enough interested girls. On Wednesday 21 st September there is a Girls Football Development Day being held at DGS and run by the SFA. If you would like to participate in this event then sign up on the list in the PE Office.

7. S5/6 Assembly House Time Wednesday 14th September Please could all S5/6 pupils register with their House Teacher and come to the forum as quickly as possible for an assembly. Thanks, Mrs K. Campbell

8.  There is a Skills Scotland Careers Exhibition at the SECC on Wednesday 26 October.  We have a provisional booking for between 30 and 40 pupils to attend.  It is a worthwhile event for S5 pupils to attend, in particular those who are unlikely to go to University.  If you are interested in attending, can you please pass your name to Mr Stewart by Friday 16 Sept. The cost will be between £6.50 and £9.50 depending on numbers.

9. Mr Beautyman will be running his “Make a Difference” multi sports club every Monday at lunchtime. This club is open to pupils in all age groups and will take place in the Games Hall.

10. Shinty The Shinty Club is starting again after school on Mondays from 4.00pm – 5.30pm. All pupils are welcome from S1 – S6. Any new S1’s who either played at their primary school or would like to take up the game will be especially welcome.

11. JOIN US….. RAF Air Cadets recruiting now! The Cadet Centre - Sandbank Monday Nights: 7pm to 9:30pm What do we do? - Flying & Gliding - Target & Clay Target Shooting - Adventure Training - Duke of Edinburgh Award - Annual Camps - Drill - Cultural Visits - Sports - Aviation Training - Pipe Band & Marching Bands Why not give us a try – first month free (then £2 per week) Boys & Girls Aged: 13 to 17.

12.  Tuesday lunchtimes in Miss McChesney’s room.  Karaoke/sing-along, watch the film, script read through and more.  For more information talk to: Lewis McCorquodale or Chloe Honeyball

13.  Every Tuesday Lunch time with Mr Loftus.  Games Hall at 1.30pm  Available for all year groups, all ability levels.

14. Tuesdays after school 3.45-5pm For further details and information see Mr Loftus (PE Dept ) Develop a training programme which is specific to your personal needs and wants using: - Weights - Cardio - Circuits

15.  Every Tuesday  3.45pm – 4.45pm  All year groups welcome

16. Craft Club runs every Tuesday in C114 from 3.45 till 4.45 pm. If you are interested come along and see what activities are available or bring your own ideas. This is open to all students who want to learn a variety of craft skills. New members welcome. If you want to know more ask Ms. Newlands, Ms. McKillop or Mrs. Stewart. DGS Craft Club every Tuesday

17. Training times: S1 and S2 – Wednesday after school S3 and S4 – Tuesday after school Girls – Thursday after school