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Published: 07 March 2014

The revision sessions for Nat 5 focusing on Close Reading will be continuing this Monday. At least two English teachers will be guiding you through the skills you need to have in order to be successful at Nat 5. With not long to go now before the final exam, we recommend that you attend!

 

WHEN: Monday 4-5pm

 

WHERE: Mr Edwards' room

 

Also, we've updated the Poetry section of the School Website. For copies of the poem, revision notes, practice questions and more, click here.

Published: 05 March 2014

East Lothian Council are holding an inter-school debating competition this month. We need two debaters, and lots of supporters to cheer us on!

 

Tickets are up for grabs so for details on how to apply or to support, click here and then see Miss Sumerling. Make your interest known by the end of this week (Friday 7th March) as the competition is coming up soon!

 

*Forms and a sign-up sheet are now posted to the door of the English Base – everything you need is there!

 

Miss Sumerling

Published: 04 March 2014

The French Department has been working hard to update their section of the school website in order to make it as useful as possible for pupils and parents. Please have a good look around as there is a lot of new additions to all sections.

Please click on the following link to access this section of the school's website.

Published: 04 March 2014

The French Department will be running revision sessions for all S4 pupils. Each week will be dedicated to a different section of the exam. Please click on the following link to watch a motivational video for the sessions.

When: Thursdays, 4-5pm

Where: T1.1

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Thursday 6th March

Reading Exam

  • Ensuring you can find the correct answer
  • Understanding what the examiner is looking for
  • Dictionary Skills

 

Thursday 13th March

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Published: 04 March 2014

Pupils from S2 up to S5 are currently involved in choosing the courses they want to study further up the school.  Further information and documents can be found here.

 

J Duff