January 2010 Diary Dates
- Holiday
- Holiday
- Spring term starts
- S3 Parents' consultation
- S4 Dundee College Roadshow
- S5/6 Prelims and study leave begin
- English and Communication
- History
- Computing
- Mathematics
- Human Biology
- S2 Science Practicals
- Physical Education
- AH Modern Studies
- Spanish
- Parent Council Meeting
- H Geography
- Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies
- Information Systems
- Administration
- Physics
- Modern Studies
- Chemistry
- Product Design
- Art & Design (Practical NAB)
- French
- S5/6 STUDY LEAVE ENDS TODAY
- H Biology
- Business Management
- Home Economics
- Technological Studies
- Graphic Communication
- Music (Listening - Core)
- S5/6 NORMAL TIMETABLE RESUMES
- AH Geography
- Int 2 Biology
- Music (Performing) x 10 minutes
- Music (Performing) x 10 minutes
Diary Highlights
Dundee College Roadshow
Dundee College staff visit the school to give a presentation on further education opportunities. This will take place in the assembly hall during periods 1 and 2.
S4 pupils have an opportunity to find out about further education at Dundee University. Presentations will be given by a range of staff from the college. Further information from Mr Watson or any Guidance teacher.
Staff from Dundee College delivered the careers presentation to S4 pupils at Menzieshill High School at 9.00 am on Fri 22 January 2010.
Parent Council Meeting
Next meeting: Thu 28 January 2010
A meeting of Menzieshill High School Parent Council will be held in the Meeting Room, Menzieshill High School at 6.30 pm.
Please note earlier start, this is for training on Glow for parents.
Find out more about the Parent Council:
S5/S6 Prelims
S5/S6 Prelim exam information assembly
The S5/S6 Prelims are very important examinations and study towards exam success should be given a high priority.
Advice is given to pupils during classes, during Social Education and at assemblies.
You can check out the time table and our advice here:
All S5 and S6 pupils are expected to return to school on Thu 4 Feb.
Rag Bag Textile Recycling
The next “Rag Bag” collection will be Wed 3 March 2010.
Why not donate any unwanted clothes, belts, shoes, etc to a good cause and raise a bit of cash for school funds?
Bags for any donations can be picked up from Mr Thompson in Room GB06 or Guidance Base.
Go on, have a January “clear out” and help others at the same time!
Find out more:
Visit the Rag Bag website:
Help us... help you
News via e-mail
Send an e-mail to
menzieshill@dundeecity.gov.uk
with your child’s name and class.
We will then email you school publications.
Menzieshill High School Homepage
Most of our news stories appear first on our website. Copy our website into your favourites and check it regularly :
http://menzieshill.ea.dundeecity.sch.uk/
Glow Report
We are encouraging all pupils to use their Glow account to access school information, homework and course revision materials.
Every pupil has a personal school email address which we will use.
Current Daily Bulletin
The Current Daily Bulletin for pupils is updated immediately on the website, is displayed in the middle social area and read out every morning in registration.
Every pupil has access to at least one of these sources.
School Events
Letters from the stars
Second year Menzieshill High School pupils have been busy writing letters to some famous people in order to promote reading and to find out the favourite book of their chosen famous person. Story:
European Computer Driving Licence First
Menzieshill High School seniors are the first in Dundee to gain their European Driving Licence using the new Office 2007 format. Congtaulations to Billy Douglas and Samantha Trail. Story:
First Aid Awards
Menzieshill High School senior pupils and staff have gained their Emergency First Aid Certificates.
They were trained for the award as part of their sports leader award course by the St Andrew’s Ambulance Association.
The school is grateful to George McLean of the Association who led the course in the school. The certificate will be of great use to all in their contribution to school and community activities. Well done! Story and more pictures:
Model Club Awards
Menzieshill High School Model Club held their annual competition in December. The competitors were pictured hard at work and with the winning entries. Story:
Carpet bowling awards
Eight pupils successfully took part in Dundee City Council’s Sports Carpet Bowls Competition at Douglas Sports Centre in December.
They are pictured above receiving their certificates fro George Laidlaw Head Teacher. Katie McDonald 5A1, Arianne Iannetta 2A1, Nikki Green 2A2, Jacqueline Neill 1W1, Robyn O’Brien 1W1, Connor McAteer 1F1, Michael Wallace 1F1, Christopher Wilson 1F1. They were accompanied by staff members Beverley Smith (School Support Worker), Kerri Abbott (Pupil Support Worker) and Lorraine Carlin (Classroom Assistant).
Katie and Christopher, who were unbeaten received medals. Story:
Rachel wins Churchill award
Rachel Bell of Menzieshill High School came in second place in the prestigious UK national essay competition called the Churchill Award - ‘Pleasure in the task of writing’ This is the first year that the competition has taken place and the award is run by The Churchill Centre and Churchill Museum at the Cabinet War Rooms in London. Rachel, who is now studying History and English at University, has won a £50 prize, a certificate of recognition from the centre and books for the library. Story:
Excellence in Language Awards
Menzieshill High School awards languages prizes to pupils for excellence in French and German.
Winners for last term were: S1 Raegan Butchart, S2 Chris Vannart and Rachel Beattie and S3 Kirsty Smith and S1 Philip McLaren, S2 Ross Starke and S3 Bethany Digan.
2010 Menzieshill High School Calendar
Newsletter and Calendar
The Winter Newsletter will go out to parents in January.
You can download a copy of the 2010 MHS Calendar now...
‘Warm Bird ’ by Ainsley Connelly S5 was our choice for the Dundee City Council Education Department Calendar 2010.
We used his study for our 2010 Calendar which makes a useful first foot gift!
News reports
Catch up on news and events from last term from departments:
English writing
Readership Awards (with LRC); Letters from the ‘Stars’; Theatre Trip; Mighty Meals for Uganda; and Author Visits
Music news report
Catch up on PE news