School Fantasy League Manager of the Month Awards

Congratulations go to the following managers for their fantastic performances so far in the Fantasy League. They have shown the impressive ability to spot top talent and have pulled some shrewd moves in the transfer market even at this early stage.
S1 – 1m1 Register Class - Mains FC
S2 – Andrew Lawson - Andrew’s XI
S3 – Davis Cummings - The Tangerine Dream
S4 – Kevin McKenzie - Arabs FC
S5/6 – Michael Smith - Football’s Elite
If your name isn’t on this list then you should probably consider the ‘hairdryer’ team talk to get your team moving up the Leagues. Good luck for next month! Mr Baird

Charity ‘Smartie’ Collection

Well done to the following classes - 1A2 / 2A1 / 2M2 / 5C2 / 6A. These classes have collected the most money during the Smarties collection. As a school we have raised just over £250. This means each charity will receive £125, as well as home made mince pies kindly donated by the Home Economics Department.
The pupils we have chosen to hand over the cheques and mince pies to the Five Ways Club (Age Concern) and Boomerang:
Five Ways Club Thursday 11th December lunchtime
Piyanut Daodueng – 1A2
Kerri Cortrophine 2M2
Caitrin Dailly 5C2
Arfan Rauf 5C2
Boomerang Friday 19th Dec Per 4
Adam Un-Nabi – 1A2
Kieron Lucas 2A1
Jenny Grant 6C (Charities Committee)
Aileen Farquhar 6A (Charities Committee

Under 14 Football

Morgan recorded their third consecutive victory in the League last night. They defeated Baldragon 5-3 at DISC. The match was played in very cold conditions and both teams did their best to make it an enjoyable spectacle for the dedicated fans who braved the bad weather. Morgan also did their best to keep the match exciting and to increase the stress of the management team by letting a five goal lead slip near the end!
It has been a fantastic 100% start this year and we hope to continue our fine form into 2009.

Eco Group Meeting

The Eco Group will be meeting Every Wednesday at 1.10 in RE1 until the end of term. New members always welcome.

S6 Charities Committee

There will be a meeting for all members of the S6 charities committee in RE1 1.15 on Friday 5th of December.

S4 Prelim Exams

The above exams begin on Thursday 4th December. There is a special assembly on Wednesday 3rd December to discuss arrangements and highlight behaviour and conduct throughout the exam period.

New Club - S4 and Staff Fitness Club

Do you want to improve your fitness? If yes, why not join the S4 Fitness Club at the DISC on Monday Lunchtimes. The sessions will take place in the PE fitness Room. The club starts on Monday the 1st of December. If you want to join please see Mr Beattie before your first session.

S5/6 STUDY SUPPORT

S5/6 study Support started on Tuesday 26th November.

S3 PEER EDUCATORS

i’d like to meet all the S3 Peer Educators at 1.25pm, at the back of the Hall, on Thursday 27th November. Mrs. Low

Stobswell Community Christmas Tree

The lights on the Stobswell Community Christmas tree were switched on last night in a very pleasant gathering. As many of you will have already seen, the tree, a Norway spruce, looks excellent with its coloured lighting on. Quite a number of people from Stobswell community turned out for the event as well as staff, pupils and parents from Morgan and our three primary schools. Well done to Clepington, Glebelands and Dens Road Primary School pupils for their musical input as well as our own brass ensemble and Morgan singers for providing the musical accompaniment to the carol singing. Santa was also present and MEP Mr Ian Hudghton did the countdown to switching on the lights. The event was rounded off with hot mince pies and warm drinks provided in Stobswell church courtesy of the congregation. Our thanks go to the local councillors, Liz Fordyce and Ken Lynn who organised the event, Reverend McLaren for his input and Stobswell Church for the refreshments. Thank you also once again to the members of our own brass ensemble and to Mrs Simpson and Mr Murphy who organised and accompanied them as well as other staff and pupils who attended from Morgan.

‘Better Behaviour, Better Learning’ Stamps

There will be extended registration on Monday 24 November 2008 Registration will be extended by five minutes. Please remember to include the stamp you issued for behaviour in registration–maximum total is 31
Please note – there is a Special S2 Assembly in the Hall on Monday 24th November during registration. Focus–Peer Education. S2 Form classes will therefore complete this Stamp Count during registration on Tuesday 25th November (apart from 2G1/2G2 – due to Glamis House Assembly staff will on this occasion, complete grids in PSE. Senior pupils will be on hand to help on Monday / Tuesday. All Grids to be returned to Mrs Rew. NOTE S2 Glamis Grids will be completed in PSE.

S2 ASSEMBLY

There will be an assembly for all S2 pupils on Monday 24th November. Register in the Hall at 8.45am. Pupils will be shown a short film about the Peer Education Initiative and invited to take part in this year’s programme

S2 Football Meeting

There is an important meeting for all players on Thursday 20th November at 1.15pm in History 2. A match has been arranged for Monday and the squad will be announced at this meeting. There is no training on after school this week. S. Baird

S1-3 Better Behaviour, Better Learning

Please remember that Stamp count 3 finishes on Friday 21st November. Remember to collect your stamps – the target to aim for is at least 25 stamps.

S4 Prelims

Pupils will receive their timetables during SE this week. A copy will be attached to the notice-board outside the hall for reference.
There will be a special S4 Assembly on Wednesday 3rd December (period 6) where I will focus on instructions and behaviour throughout the exam period.
Study leave will begin on Thursday 4th December and end Friday 19th December. A. Anderson

S1 Road safety Play - The Nine Lives of Roddy Hogg

Date: Thursday 20th November

In Collaboration with Road Safety Scotland, S1 pupils across Dundee schools are to be given a performance in school time. Morgan Academy’s date for the performances is Thursday 20th November 2008. (Period 5)

S1 Boys Football and S1-S3 Girls football

Both football teams need more players. Training takes place on Tuesday’s after school at the DISC. All players who attend training will secure a place on the team. Matches start in December. Consent forms can be collected from the Drop-In held on Friday (in the assembly hall) or from Learning Support Room 8 on Monday lunchtime. Girls and boys teams will be training separately.

Choir Rehearsals

A reminder to all staff and pupils that this week’s Choir rehearsal takes place on Wednesday lunch time (12th November) due to the in-service days. Miss Findlater

Duke of Edinburgh S3 – Bronze Award

The next meeting for the bronze award will be held on Wednesday 12th November at 1.15pm in RE 2.If you have not already done so, please bring with you the completed yellow application form

‘Better Behaviour, Better Learning’ Stamp Count 3

BB, BL Stamp Count starts today (Monday 10th November) and ends on Friday 21st November. The target to aim for is at least 25 stamps.

Any queries, please don’t hesitate to come and see me. Thanks G Rew.

Annual Dundee Schools Gymnastics Competition

Could any pupils who are interested in entering this event please attend a meeting on Tuesday the 11^th of November at 1pm in the assembly hall. The competition takes place on Sunday the 1^st of Feb. Laura Duncan (Active Schools Co-ordinator)