Lothian
Perthshire
PH1 3RY
Tel: +44(0)1738 842061
Mrs Sarah Sinclair, Housemistress
Lothian was the first girls' House at Glenalmond and was opened in 1990. I became Housemistress in 2005 having taught Mathematics at Glenalmond since 2001. There is a true family atmosphere within the House as I am joined by my husband Mark our two children Maisie and Jake, and dog Murphy.
Lothian girls have a wide variety of talents and interests and are willing to give anything a go - at least once! There is definitely a strong House spirit which keeps us all enthusiastic.
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Trinity 2010
Lothian News Update, June
Good luck to Eily, Soffia and Sheila who have all applied to the Friends of Glenalmond for a travel award. They have had to prepare a presentation and we await the results soon!
Last Friday was the date for our annual Leaver's Dinner. This year we decided to go for a fantastic dinner in Perth and then go to the cinema. It was a wonderful night out with Rachel making an entertaining yet moving speech about the U6th's antics! Lettie then toasted Rachel's efforts as Head of House. It was a lovely opportunity to get together, to celebrate what a successful group the Lothian '10 girls are. Mrs Gower, Mrs Henderson joined Mr and Mrs Sinclair which made it even more special. The movie was SATC2 and it certainly was funny. Mr Sinclair even enjoyed it although he was the only male there!
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The Juniors now sigh with relief as their end of term examinations are over. Tonight we had a lovely BBQ in the sunshine to celebrate and then to work off those ice creams we had few silly races. The relay race was a great success although the potato and spoon race just showed how much cheating was possible. The less said about the Three-legged race the better! Well done everyone on your hard work over the last few weeks and now it is time to get packing for the Third Form Activities Week with climbing, kayaking and expedition followed by the Fourth Form heading off on CCF camp.
It really is "All go" right through to the end of term.
Everyone returned very excited to begin the summer term and the weather has been great so we all got straight on with lots of Tennis, Athletics and sun-bathing.
The IIIrd form girls were delighted to begin the term and certainly didn't take their time in getting on with things. We welcomed a new girl, Kajsa and she settled in immediately. Jenny has already had huge success on the Tennis courts, making it to first couple, winning the Duncan Garrett Tournament and the Lothian and Home Tennis day. She has also been to the Midlands trails with Kirstin. On top of this, Kirstin took part in the Scottish Rounders trials and she came 3rd in the Singing Competition. Sarah has been incredibly busy this term and on top of all her usual sporting commitments, she managed to set the backstroke record in swimming.
One real highlight of this half of term has been the Junior play "The Wiz" which was a huge success. The majority of the junior girls were in it, with impressive performances from Molly as the evil, yet stylish, wicked witch, Beatrice as Aunt Em as well as Annabel, Rebecca, Anna and Morag as the rather intriguing poppies. Fenella, Katrine, Lily, Ailsa, showed confidence and real talent taking part in their first year here! Annabel, Rosie, Tasha, Bethany and Fiona were also fantastic 'hoodies', Emerald City dancers and 'Winkies' which kept us all laughing. Thanks also to the hard work of the senior girls giving their time and assistance so well done to Iona Y, Anabel, Carla, Stella and Chelsea.
In their usual style, IVth form Lothian-ites certainly haven't sat still for long. This has been an almost frantic first half of term. On top of the Wiz, there has been plenty going on for the sporty side of life too. Annabel and Rebecca have taken part in the Scottish Rounders at U16 level. Rebecca and Anna have also been selected for the 1st couple in Tennis too! Recently Joanna was awarded Girl of the Match in rounders as well so it is looking good for future events. In Athletics there has been further success with Annabel winning the Junior Discus which certainly helped Lothian win the Inter House event just before half term. The musical side of life continues to be very strong in Lothian with Rosie passing her Grade 3 Theory, Molly coming 4th in the Singing Competition, Morag getting a distinction in her clarinet exam as well as Emma and Annabel playing with the Pipe Band on the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Further performances at the Tattoo are assured I think!
The Lower Sixth Form have had their eyes firmly on examination preparation but there have been some notable achievements on top of the revision. Out of school, Lucy has been shooting for the Scotland team as well as completing the Balmoral 10K. In school: we were delighted to hear that she had been awarded full marks for her AS PE coursework, well done! The recent CCF inspection was very successful, helped undoubtedly by Lucy and Sarah taking part in the Guard of Honour. Tiffany was awarded a distinction in her Grade 8 organ exam at the same time as she has been on university visits to Oxford and Cambridge in preparation for her applications next year, so she certainly has been busy! Charlotte has been working very hard to complete her AS Art portfolio and this has been so successful that she has been commissioned to do a piece of work on dead pheasants – a particular interest she has been following! Also in an Art theme, congratulations go to Alison R who has won a prize in an Animal Aid Competition and has been invited to London to receive it. Tamsin B came 2nd in the Singing Competition recently but she has recently been unwell so we all wish her a speedy recovery! Well done to Emma M and Alison M who also competed. There is now great preparation underway for the examinations and then they are rewarded (!) with the Leadership Exercise which always brings a smile, for the staff at least!
On top of all this, a real achievement for 6th form has been the involvement in the Scottish Islands Peaks Race. Skye, Chelsea, Iona and Sarah have pounded the hills along with our very own Mrs Henderson over the past few weeks. This resulted in a gruelling event over some terrifying terrain. We are all very proud, so well done Ladies!
With a tear in our eyes, the Upper Sixth started their final term at Glenalmond. However, before we think about the end, some serious stuff has to take place. I am delighted with how hard they have ALL been working in preparation for these A2 examinations so I am confident of great things this summer. Lettie and Iona have achieved straight effort grade 1s so it does bode well. On top of the hard work of course there have been many other notable achievements: Eily turned 18, Soffia and Josie passed their driving tests and Karina achieved a high score on Tetris! Under the title of sporting success, thanks to Nessie for her co-ordination of the Athletics teams which of course led to our victory and well done to Rachel who made it to 1st couple in tennis for this final season. Kirsty Anna also played for the 1st Rounders team to great success. Carly continues to have a very impressive start in her first year as a professional golfer on top of some really great academic work, so well done for the balancing act!
This has been a really outstanding start to this final term of the year and I really can't wait to see what happens next!
March 17th
Since returning from Leave Out, with only ten days left until the end of Term, all those involved with House Drama have been working extremely hard for this Saturday! Good luck to everyone involved and huge thanks go to the U6th for co-ordinating it.
We would like to thank the Give Gig team for a very enjoyable night especially to Sarah for all of her hard work.
Molly, Beatrice, Rosie, Rebecca, Fiona, Morag returned from the Battlefields trip which was a huge success and enjoyed by all.
We now look forward to Easter, although this will be a time for the 6th form to get down to some serious revision.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Rosanna McCallum and Karina Stoltz who turned 18 and to Jenny Driver who turned 17.
Music
Well done to all those who participated in St.Giles in Edinburgh. Congratulations in particular to Tamsin Birch who came first in the singing competition in Perth and first in the duet with Cathy Stockall.
Tiffany Vong came 2nd in an organ competition. Well done!
Sport
Well done to the U14B's who won against Fettes and to all those in 4th form who played well in the matches too.
Good luck to Anna, Morag, Molly, Rebecca and Bethany who have a netball match on Thursday!
Well done to Louise Nimmo who competed in the Scottish Schools Skiing Championship.
GIVE GIG
In case you didn't know, Give Gig wrist bands are being sold by the 4th form in Lothian and they are a huge success. If anyone wants to buy any for friends please don't hesitate!
Anabel Breuer won room of the week – well done!
On Tuesday, Lettie, Molly, Josie, Nessie, Daisy and Iona all went with the Pipe Band and performed at the St Johnstone's match. They were obviously a good luck charm as the team won against Aberdeen!
March 1st - 6th
As always this week has gone fast and Leave Out transport has already been sorted! Last weekend the 6th form all enjoyed the Valentines ball and we would like to thank all of those who took time out to decorate the Moncrieff and the Dining Hall.
The Give Gig is coming! Well done to all of those in the auction who have been 'sold off' as slaves and remember it is for charity!
All those who have ordered wrist bands and have not yet handed in the money, please do so as soon as possible to one of the 4th form girls.
A small group from the Choir attended St.Giles on Sunday well done to everyone who went, especially to Tiffany Vong who played the organ.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Carla who turned 18 this week and Happy Birthday to Louise for Monday and Tamsin McG. for Tuesday.
House Drama
Lettie Blackett has decided that Lothian will be doing Chicago Cell Block Tango for House Drama. We look forward to this as it should be a very exciting and productive performance!
Matches
This week, the 1st Lacrosse team have departed Coll to participate in a national schools tournament in London. We wish Alice Galbraith, Chelsea Frew, Sheila Mill and Vanessa Rettie the very best.
This Weekend
This weekend the Give Gig is taking over on Saturday followed by a Moncrieff night for the 6th form. It is an evening Chapel for everyone so all those in the Chapel Choir remember that our rehearsal is not until 4.50pm. The forth form have a Battlefields trip this weekend which they are bound to enjoy!
Good Luck
We will be keeping our fingers crossed for Poppy Mackenzie Smith who is taking part in the Scottish School's Challenge Quiz this Saturday
Congratulations
We all would like to congratulate Alice Galbraith who this week has been selected to represent Scotland in the U19 Lacrosse Home International Tournament against England and Wales on the 20th March.
February 22nd - 28th
Welcome back!
As always, half term has flown by, and we are already straight back into school but on the summer timetable. We mustn't forget that just before half term, we had the Steeple Chase and the Swimming Gala. A big well done is due to everyone who participated especially to IIIrd formers Sarah Peacock and Jenny Middleton. For the Steeple-chase, huge congratulations to Sheila who won overall and to Iona who came 3rd in the Senior race and to Flora Fergusson who came 1st in the Junior race.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Vitie Graham and Sheila Mill who both turned 18 over half term, and to Lydia and Charlotte!
Matches
This week, there have been various matches taking place. The 1st Netball team had a match at Strath, in which Rebecca Wallace (4th form) played. The B team, which included Joanna, Molly, Tash, Beatrice and Anna (C) won 24-22.
Well done to Sarah Peacock, Daisy Walker and Phoebe Anderson who also participated in the swimming match against Strath.
This Weekend
This weekend we have a Lacrosse fixture at Loretto, followed by the Valentines Ball for the sixth form and a Cinema outing for the juniors!
Future Events: The Give Gig 2010
Don't forget, all tutor groups should now start to raise money for the Give Gig! This week Mrs Gower's tutor group sold a large quantity of cakes- majority of which were homemade! Also Mrs Davey's L6th tutor group sold ice cream in the theatre foyer. Keep up the good work!
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What does Lothian mean to its girls?
According to Emma Mackintosh, Lothian is an acronym for:
Llaughter
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Hhappiness
Iinteresting
Aamazing
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| Lothian Tutors | |
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| 3rd Form | Miss Katherine Platt |
| 4th Form | Miss Fiona MacCallum |
| Miss Gemma Douglas | |
| L6th Form | Mrs Clodagh Norton |
| Mrs Jenny Davey | |
| U6th Form | Mrs Nicola Henderson |
| Mrs Pauline Gower | |
| House Matron | Ms Karen Ferguson |
| Captain of Coll and College Prefect | Fiona Walker |
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| Head of House and College Prefect | Rachel Clark |
| Head of Juniors and House Prefect | Lettie Blackett |
| House Prefects | Sheila Mill |
| Vanessa Rettie | |
| Tamsin McGlone | |
| Sarah White | |
| Eily Craig |