NOTICES
Book Sale
A change to last weeks notice: ALL BOOKS will now be situated in the reception area of the Junior School. Please come along and support the school: the more we sell, the more commission we make to buy new books for the school. Opening times are as follows:
Friday 10th November 2.00-3.30pm
Monday 13th November 8.30-10.30am
Tuesday 14th November 2.00-3.30pm
Wednesday 15th November 8.30-10.30am
Holiday Club
Holiday Club for the Junior School (Nursery to P6) will run from Monday 18th December to Friday 22nd December at Mackenzie House. It will be open from 8.15am until 6.00pm daily. Booking forms will be sent home with the boys by Friday 10th November. Please phone Shelagh Sharp on 624 4908 if you have any questions.
Diving Trip
The Academy is planning to run a diving trip to the Egyptian Red Sea in October Half Term 2007.
Dive training is included in the cost of the trip and will take place in the Summer and Autumn terms of 2007.
Any pupils who have some dive training under their belt are also welcome to join the trip.
Further details can be obtained from Dr Carr in the Geography Department.
The deadline for deposits is Friday 18th November.
Exam Dates 2006-7
The dates of internal and external exams this session are as follows:
3rds and 4ths 22-28 November
(Timetable issued today)
7ths GCE January 10-25 January
5ths Prelims 11-22 January (but Art 9-10 Jan)
Higher Prelims 29 January - 5 February
Geits and 2nds 14-17 May (tbc)
3rds and 4ths 11-15 June
Summer External Exams:
Highers 11 May - 1 June
GCSE 14 May - 25 June
GCE AS-Level 17 May - 8 June
GCE A-Level 11-29 June (Practicals earlier)
Division Music
Rehearsals begin on Monday November 13th for the Competition in Stockbridge Parish Church on Saturday December 9th.
School Outercoats
We are delighted to inform you that the long-awaited outercoats should be with us shortly. They are now ready to be shipped from the Far East and arrival is estimated in the next 10 days. Once they have been sorted into the correct classes they will be distributed as quickly as possible.
Last Chance for Free Advertising!
Would you like to advertise your company at the Edinburgh Academy Ball on 10 November?
Why not consider donating a meal for two or a case of wine in return for promoting your company.
Still urgently required-tombola prizes-the more prizes, the more money raised for projects within the school. This is your last opportunity to contribute!
PARENTS and FRIENDS
E.A. Water Bottles For Sale
At Senior School next Thursday 9th and Friday 10th November at 11.00am in the Yards (by the tuck shop). Buy one now while stocks last! £4 each: all proceeds to EAPFA.
Any queries contact janebredin@btinternet.com or torylintoncraig@aol.com.
Recycling of Textiles - Last Week!
The recycling bins will be in place for one more week only - all textiles (not just old uniform) gratefully received - have a pre-christmas clear out and raise funds for the school at the same time!
Any queries to torylintoncraig@aol.com (tel 07745 130987).
REVIEWS
Physics Trip
On the 31st October a group of Sixths went to Merchiston Castle school to listen to a lecture called 'Light Fantastic' about revolutionary research into the shortest event ever created in the Universe and see how they will play a pivotal role in the future of biology, medicine and internet communications. It was enjoyed by everyone and fitted well with the Physics AS-level syllabus.
IN THE NEWS
It is the football season and there have been a fair number of mentions for a fair number of Academicals over the past month or two. The last couple of In the News columns have had a paucity of rugby reports, so now is the time to put things to right.
Way back in September, Mike Blair (86-99), Ross Rennie (91-04) and Phil Godman (90-95) had mentions in the Scotsman after playing for Edinburgh against Connacht. The game finished as a 22-22 draw despite the Edinburgh team being reduced to twelve men at one stage. Ross was one of those at whom the referee was "flourishing his yellow card with gay abandon", according to the report.
In the middle of last month Mike and Phil were back in Ireland, this time with David Callam (87-91) in a match against Limerick, a game that the away-side won, 10-21. The Scotsman report was accompanied by a fine picture of scrum-half Mike, passing the ball out of a ruck. On the same page, a report on the Glasgow game against Neath-Swansea Ospreys mentioned Donnie Macfadyen (84-97) substituting for John Barclay and Andrew Wilson.
Last week‘s Scotsman had a piece on the decisions that new Edinburgh coach Lynn Howells has to make. This featured Ross Rennie (91-04) again, of whom Howells said, "He has put the performances in at the beginning of the season; he‘s been consistent and his professional attitude has impressed me since I came here."
And in the Sunday Post this weekend there was a similar article on the decisions having to be made by Frank Hadden, the Scotland coach. According to columnist, David Sole, Hadden needs "a fly-half who can dictate the shape and pace of the game" and should consider Phil Godman: "I believe he shows the most potential at the moment." David played for Accies and was captain of Scotland when the team won the Grand Slam in 1990.
We hope to read more of these gentlemen over the coming weeks during the Scotland and Scotland A internationals.
SPORT
Junior School
Rugby Results
P6 v Hutcheson's: Firsts Won 8-1, Seconds Won 7-1.
P6 v Watson's: Thirds Won 7-4.
An excellent morning's rugby from all boys which included some really effective passing and strong tackling.
v Cargilfield: Firsts Lost 4-1, Seconds Won 7-3
The firsts played a hard physical game at Cargilfield and showed real courage and determination to stay at 1-1 at half time. The team fought gallantly all the way even when luck played a part as the boys crossed the opposition goal line three times without success.
The seconds, playing at home, used an expansive passing game that was interestingly contrasted against the more direct approach adopted by the opposition and was ultimately more successful as the boys ran in seven fine tries.
Keep up the good work!
Mark Enos, Head of PE and Games
Senior School
SQUASH
U16 v/Fettes (home): Won 20 points to 3
Another comprehensive victory for the newly formed U16 team.
Jamie Macrae (Captain) 3-2, Nick Hunt 3-0, Hector Macneal 3-0, James Munro 3-0, Alex Shedden 3-1.
RUGBY
1st XV v Glasgow Academy: 31-9 Won (Cup)
1st XV v Hutcheson's GS: 57-13 Won
Two very pleasing results for the 1st XV and no lack of good rugby played to entertain our supporters and to put a smile on the coach‘s face. The forwards particularly against Hutcheson's produced a sterling performance with Toby Binnian and Andrew Forbes leading from the front. Outside the powerful Zak Muluzi scored three tries against Glasgow Academy, the speedy Tim Hutchinson two in each game, and Alex Blair in dazzling form four against Hutcheson's Grammar.
However both matches were good team performances and the whole squad can take a great deal of confidence into our next game v Strathallan: 11th November, 2.30pm at New Field. The only disappointing news to report was a another bad knee injury to Tom Macleod after returning for just one game, and confirmation that the luckless Paddy Fulton will be out of action for a very long time.
v Glasgow Academy: Tries - Hutchinson 2, Muluzi 3; Conversions - Blair 3
v Hutcheson's: Tries - Blair 4, Hutchinson 2, Muluzi , Grey, Ragg; Conversions - Blair 4.
Rugby Results for 4th November
1st XV 57 Hutcheson's 13 Won
2nd XV 12 Hutcheson's 10 Won
3rd XV 27 Hutcheson's 0 Won
4th XV 50 Hutcheson's 0 Won
B1 XV 36 Hutcheson's 8 Won
B2 XV 62 Hutcheson's 0 Won
C1 XV 3 Hutcheson's 11 Lost
C2 XV 3 Hutcheson's 22 Lost
D1 XIII 23 Hutcheson's 3 Won
D2 XIII 12 Hutcheson's 0 Won
JA1 XIII 22 Hutcheson's 3 Won
JA2 XIII 13 Hutcheson's 3 Won
1st XV 31 Glasgow Academy 9 Won
