1. Keith Grammar School
Working together

2. Science department study club
Pupils are reminded that the science department operates a sign up system for Thursday study club.
The sign-up sheet is on the notice board outside room 25.
The sign-up sheet will give you information on individual teachers’ availability and any specific topic they can focus on that week.
You are free to sign up for help from any of the subject teachers.

3. S4/5/6/ College applications
Moray College would prefer all applications in by 7th March, and North East Scotland College (Aberdeen and Fraserburgh Colleges) want applications in by the beginning of March. If you are even vaguely considering full-time college next year, please see your Guidance teacher who can help you apply.
Applications for the Wednesday college courses are open ONLY for pupils who are planning to leave school in Interviews will be in March. Please see your Guidance teacher for support filling in the application.

4. Study Law at University
Pupils interested in applying to study Law at University, there are mentors available to support you getting ready for your application next year.
Please let your Guidance teacher know if you are interested.

5. Trip to Normandy – June 2018
The next payment for the Normandy Trip is now due.
Please hand in to the office along with your payment card.

6. Competition - MGJ 2018 is coming...
S1-6: Are you interested in game design - digital or board games?
Would you like to take part in a competition?
Apply for Moray Game Jam at

7. Lucky squares
The S3 Mair pupils are organising a ‘lucky squares’ to fundraise for YPI.
We will be selling squares (£1 per square) to staff and pupils at break outside the hall for the next 2 weeks.
Prizes for pupils – Amazon and ITunes vouchers.
Prizes for staff – a range of bottles.
Please support us in this fundraising effort Mair

8. Careers Appointments
Gayna our SDS adviser is in school Monday and Tuesday with appointments advertised on the plasma screens.
If you want to make an appointment see your Guidance Teacher.

9. Summer Job – S3/4/5/6
Are you interested in working at catering events over the summer?
G&M Whyte Caterers are based in Grange and have events at different locations.
They have written to us asking for KGS pupils to apply for summer jobs.
Please contact them on or
Your Guidance teachers are happy to help you make contact.

10. Oil and Gas Apprenticeship
S4/5/6: Are you interested in working in the oil and gas sector?
Apply for an apprenticeship at ogtap.co.uk - ask your Guidance teacher for advice and help.
You need to be at least 16 by May and have at least four Nat 5s, in English, Maths, one in Engineering Science, Chemistry or Physics, and one in any other subject.

11. Jobs of the Week
There are several jobs on the board outside Room 5, please see the 'Jobs of the Week' poster or see Mrs Gatenby for more details.
They include:
Trainee Accountant in Rothes
Trainee Mechanic in Rothes (driving licence essential) Crew member at The Craigellachie Johnston Carmichael School Leavers program in Elgin (accountants/business advisers)

12. Rugby Trip Scotland v England at Murrayfield
Saturday, 24th February 2018
Kick off 4.45p.m.
Cost - £40 (£25 deposit + £15 bus)
See Mr Tubbs if interested.

13. Vacancy – Keith Builders Merchants
S4/5/6: Keith Builders Merchants are advertising for a full-time yards person.
Please send your CV to
Please see your Guidance teacher for help with your CV.

14. Vacancies
S5 pupils: anyone now considering dentistry as a career? There’s a three-day event coming up at Dundee University. Please see Mrs Gatenby for more details.
S4/5/6: Storeperson required at a factory in Keith, see Mrs Gatenby for more details if you are looking for a full-time job.
S4/5/6: Are you interested in applying for an apprenticeship as a vehicle mechanic or administrator with Arnold Clark? Please see your Guidance teacher for more information.

15. KEITH GRAMMAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Lunchtime
Location
After-School
Monday
Choir
Library
 Languages Word Wizard
Badminton
Music Dept
 E1
PE Dept
Girls Football
P.E
Tuesday
Creative Club
Funk Band
Room 20
Girls Rugby
Circuits Club
Wednesday
Recorder Group
Chill & Spill
 Spanish Club
Scrabble Club
Music Dept 
Room 22
 E2
Dyslexia Club
Art
Room 3
Art & Design
Thursday
Fiddle Group
Darts Club
Board Games
Room 11
Study Club
All Subjects
Friday
Ukulele Club
School Nurse
GCBA/Fiction Friday
Nurse’s Room

16. Room 3 Thursday Study Club
Place to study, revise and seek support for Literacy and Numeracy issues.
iPads and other technology available.
This is a drop in facility and can be for long term or short term support.
Students attending should sign up for the late bus.

17. Music Lessons - Timetable
See Plasmas or Music Timetables for individual lessons.
Brass Monday
Violin Tuesday
Percussion Thursday
Woodwind Friday (school closed this Friday)