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Friday 28 June 2013
Belgium trip thank-you
It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to take these wonderful pupils to Belgium this week.
They have performed two incredible concerts at Ghent and Blankenberge and we are all so incredibly
proud of them all.
All 43 pupils have been a credit to Gillespies (and 2 from Boroughmuir!) and have set the bar high for the next trip, whenever that may be.
P & O staff commented on how fantastic the pupils were and that 'they were the best group ever' on the ferry. (Personally, I think this was due to staff dancing!) Actually, it was the impeccable manners and behaviour of all the pupils that impressed ship staff.
Most especially, all pupils have really become a big family unit and have bonded as such over the 5 days.
I hope that enduring friendships have been made.
As group leader, I have thoroughly enjoyed the tour and know I speak for all staff.
Thank you so much to all the pupils, parents and staff for making this such a special trip.
I hope to see you all at the Usher Hall concert on 17th December-keep an eye on the JGHS website for all info on rehearsals!
They have performed two incredible concerts at Ghent and Blankenberge and we are all so incredibly
proud of them all.
All 43 pupils have been a credit to Gillespies (and 2 from Boroughmuir!) and have set the bar high for the next trip, whenever that may be.
P & O staff commented on how fantastic the pupils were and that 'they were the best group ever' on the ferry. (Personally, I think this was due to staff dancing!) Actually, it was the impeccable manners and behaviour of all the pupils that impressed ship staff.
Most especially, all pupils have really become a big family unit and have bonded as such over the 5 days.
As group leader, I have thoroughly enjoyed the tour and know I speak for all staff.
Thank you so much to all the pupils, parents and staff for making this such a special trip.
I hope to see you all at the Usher Hall concert on 17th December-keep an eye on the JGHS website for all info on rehearsals!
Thursday 27 June 2013
Wednesday 26 June 2013
Final day in Belgium
Today was our last day in Belgium and we a now safely aboard the P&O crossing to Hull, England.
We got up and had breakfast, and loaded the bus quickly to get to the fun treat at the end of our busy concert season! As we approached the Bellewaerde Theme Park we saw the resting place of many brave young soldiers who battled in the area. Many of our pupils on the music tour have been to view the trenches in this area with the history department.
However, once we passed the trenches entrance, the next stop was the Theme Park. Lots of students from different schools were visiting the Park and all involved had a fun-filled day full of new experiences and adventures. The staff even ventured into the park and sampled some of the roller coaster rides, including the water rides!
At 3.30pm everyone hopped on the bus and we arrived in Rotterdam day to board our ferry. The food and accommodation on the P&O crossing is excellent and I'm sure we will sleep well tonight
,
We are due to arrive in hull at 7am tomorrow morning, with a departure time of 7.45am for passengers. All is going according to schedule, and we will see you all in Edinburgh tomorrow afternoon all being well.
Thanks for your continual support.
Music tour team!
(I will upload pictures tomorrow, and perhaps create a Dropbox for the pupils to share pictures!)
We got up and had breakfast, and loaded the bus quickly to get to the fun treat at the end of our busy concert season! As we approached the Bellewaerde Theme Park we saw the resting place of many brave young soldiers who battled in the area. Many of our pupils on the music tour have been to view the trenches in this area with the history department.
However, once we passed the trenches entrance, the next stop was the Theme Park. Lots of students from different schools were visiting the Park and all involved had a fun-filled day full of new experiences and adventures. The staff even ventured into the park and sampled some of the roller coaster rides, including the water rides!
At 3.30pm everyone hopped on the bus and we arrived in Rotterdam day to board our ferry. The food and accommodation on the P&O crossing is excellent and I'm sure we will sleep well tonight
,
We are due to arrive in hull at 7am tomorrow morning, with a departure time of 7.45am for passengers. All is going according to schedule, and we will see you all in Edinburgh tomorrow afternoon all being well.
Thanks for your continual support.
Music tour team!
(I will upload pictures tomorrow, and perhaps create a Dropbox for the pupils to share pictures!)
Tuesday 25 June 2013
JGHS Music Tour: Blankenberg Band Stand
Today we awoke early and got everything packed on the bus to go off to Blankenberg for our second and final concert of the tour. once arriving at the band stand, all the instruments were assembled on the bandstand and we were able to put some chairs at the front for people to sit on during the performances.
The Pipe Band kicked off the second concert and drew a large crowd around the bandstand. We followed on with the remainder of the programme ending with the theme tune of Mission Impossible.
The pupils were well received, and as a treat we went to the beach to eat our hard-earned lunch!
On our return to Gent we quickly changed and assembled at the Castle of the Counts. This is one of Gent's most famous historic attractions.
After touring the castle the staff and pupils had some spare time to roam the cobbled streets of Gent, buying Belgium chocolates among other souvenirs.
Below are some pictures of the pupils today:
Monday 24 June 2013
Concert in St. Michael's Kirk, Gent
It was a very successful concert and the pupils were well received by the audience.
This evening we arrived at the hostel and had our dinner before going on a canal cruise. The driver was able to point out historical buildings and tell us interesting facts about the city.
Sunday 23 June 2013
The Journey Begins!
JGHS Music tour is off to a great start!
We had a lovely journey down south to Newcastle stopping for a comfort break and lunch at Berwick-upon-tweed. We arrived at Newcastle at 1500hrs and boarding the ferry with no problems. Now everyone has been fed and watered they have a few minutes to spend exploring the ship till bed-time at 2300hrs.
Stayed tuned for further updates!
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Belgium Trip: Farewell Concert Rehearsals - FULL ATTENDANCE
As you may know, we are taking 43 pupils on tour to Belgium to perform two concerts – one in Ghent and another in Blankenberge.
We will be holding a Farewell Concert for all parents and carers next Wednesday 19th June in the hall from 7.00 – 8.30pm at the latest.
You are all most welcome to come along to this and hear items from the wind ensemble, string ensemble, guitar ensemble, pipe band, vocal group, brass quartet, lower string quartet and Gaelic vocal group. The concert is free.
We will need to have rehearsals during the day for this concert over periods 3 – 6.
Period 3:
11.10am: String ensemble & bass/cello quartet
12.00pm: String ensemble & vocal group (Viva la Vida)
Period 4:
12.15 : Vocal Group/Gaelic Quartet
12.45: Vocal Group & Guitar ensemble
Period 5:
1.45: Guitar ensemble
2.15: Pipe Band
Period 6:
2.45pm: Wind Ensemble & Brass Ensemble
Monday 10 June 2013
Belgium trip rehearsals!
ALL pupils
MUST
attend rehearsals this week.
There are only two rehearsals left
before the Farewell Concert on the 19th
June!
Saturday 1 June 2013
Parent's Information Evening: Monday 3rd June at 6pm
Belgium Music Tour
INFORMATION MEETING WITH PARENTS/CARERS:
Monday 3rd June
from 6.00 – 6.45pm
in the school hall.
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