BBC School Report 2018
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Christmas Fayre
Introducing our first ever Christmas Fayre Saturday 2nd December 2017
We are looking for parents/carers/grandparents who have any hidden talents and would be interested in renting a stall at the fayre, this could range from handmade jewellery, personalised gifts, scentsy, hair bows, knitted gifts. We are also looking for some volunteers who could assist with some stalls on the day such as face painting and tombola.
If you are interested in renting a stall or think you could help in any way, please contact Mrs Brown in the Home Economics department.
We will also be looking for donations for raffle prizes and would be grateful for your support.
Telephone: 01698 285777 Or e-mail via the contact form
Active Girls Day
Throughout Scotland pupils will be participating in physical activity and wellbeing on Friday the 6th of October. Hamilton Grammar are getting involved too. All S2 girls will be off timetable and following a special timetable.
More information will be distributed at PLP on Wednesday 4th October and you can download an information leaflet here.
Ghana 2017
Between June 23rd and July 2nd 18 of our departing S6 pupils enjoyed the experience of a lifetime as they volunteered in the town of Woe, Ghana. Working between 2 schools in the local community they taught lessons, moulded bricks for a new school block and finished construction of a perimeter wall.
They blogged about their experience which you can read here. You can also watch their trip video here.
School Football
After a slow start to the season the school football teams have been incredibly busy trying to work their way through a number of fixtures in the Lanarkshire Leagues, Lanarkshire Cups and Scottish Cups. Below are results so far:
U13 Lanarkshire League
Trinity HS 1 – 5 Hamilton Grammar School
St Andrews & St Brides 1 – 1 Hamilton Grammar
Hamilton Grammar 11 – 2 Cardinal Newman
Cathkin 6 – 5 Hamilton Grammar
U13 Lanarkshire Cup
Hamilton Grammar 3 – 3 St Andrews (St Andrews won 4-3 on penalties) – 1st Round
U13 Scottish Shield
Dumfries High School 1 – 7 Hamilton Grammar – 2nd Round
Holy Cross HS 4 – 3 Hamilton Grammar – 3rd Round
U14 Lanarkshire Cup
Fixture against Coltness HS in New Year.
U14 Scottish Shield
Irvine Academy 1 – 3 Hamilton Grammar – 2nd Round
Hamilton Grammar 1 – 5 Hamilton Grammar – 3rd Round
U15 Lanarkshire Cup
Awaiting draw to be published
U16 Lanarkshire Cup
Fixture against Braidhurst HS in New Year.
U18 Lanarkshire League
Larkhall Academy 0 – 4 Hamilton Grammar
Hamilton Grammar 0 – 6 Carluke HS
Uddingston Grammar 5 – 1 Hamilton Grammar School
BBC School Report 2017
We’re once again taking part in the BBC School Report. This years’ report is available below!
Extra Curricular Activities
This page is currently being updated for session 2017/2018. Not all of the activities have started yet, please check with the staff member listed for more information.
Pupils at Hamilton Grammar School are fortunate enough to have a large number of extra-curricular activities available to them to enhance their time at the school. A list of the extra curricular sports clubs that the school offers is below.
Dates and times may change due to unforeseen circumstances, please check with the teacher listed.
Monday |
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| Club | Room | Time | Staff Member | Year Group |
| LGBTI Club | A104 | Lunchtime | Alison | All Years |
| Flute Ensemble | A001 | 1:30pm | Miss Fulton | All Years |
| Mrs T’s Boys | A003 | 1:30pm | Mrs Toryusen | All Years |
| Prep Band | Rehearsal Room | 3:45-4:45 | Mrs MacLeod | P7-S3 |
| Senior Guitar Ensemble | Front Hall | 3:45-4:45 | Mr Adams | S4-S6 |
| Netball | Games Hall | 3:40-4:40 | Miss Doyle | S1-S3 |
Tuesday |
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| Club | Room | Time | Staff Member | Year Group |
| Table Tennis Club | Small Gym | Lunchtime | Mr Dyett | S1 |
| Homework Club | C007 | Lunchtime | Mrs Cawley | All Years |
| Lego Robotics (Starts October) | C005 | Lunchtime | Mr Casey | S1 |
| Chess Club | C006 | Lunchtime | Mr Haggarty | All Years |
| Senior Choir | Rehearsal Room | 1:30pm | Mr Crawford | S3-S6 |
| Drama Club (Starts Oct) | Drama Studio | 1:30pm | Miss Allan/Miss Semple | S1 |
| Junior Choir | A001 | 3:45-4:45 | Mrs Anderson | S1-S3 |
| Jazz Band | Rehearsal Room | 3:45-4:45 | Mrs Sanderson/Mr Philip | S3-S6 |
| Senior Vocal Ensemble | Practice Room | 3:45-4:45 | Mrs McKirdy | S4-S6 |
| Rugby | Games Hall/Bent Pitches | After School | Hamilton Rugby Club | S1-S3 |
Wednesday |
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| Club | Room | Time | Staff Member | Year Group |
| Circuit Training | Games Hall | 7:15-8:00 | Mr Anderson (See him before attending) | S4-S6 |
| Homework Club | C007 | Lunchtime | Mrs Cawley | All Years |
| Basketball/Football | Games Gall | Lunchtime | Mr Campbell | All ASN Pupils |
| Bake Off | HE | Lunchtime | Mrs Brien | S1 |
| Ukulele Ensemble | A001 | Lunchtime | Mrs Sanderson | All Years |
| Orchestra | Rehearsal Room | 3:45-4:45 | Mrs Chalmers/Mr Walker | All Years |
Thursday |
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| Club | Room | Time | Staff Member | Year Group |
| MTAS | C005 | Lunchtime | Mr Casey/Miss Semple | All Years |
| Dance | Gym | Lunch Time | Miss Swan | S1-S3 |
| Yearbook Committee | B005 | Lunchtime | Miss Horn | S6 |
| Senior Concert Band | Rehearsal Room | 3:45-4:45 | Mr Michael | S3-S6 |
Friday |
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| Club | Room | Time | Staff Member | Year Group |
Dependent upon fixtures – teams will be notified |
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| Football Teams | Bent pitches | After School | Mr Quinn | S1 |
| Mr Anderson | S2 | |||
| Mr Brogan | S3 | |||
| Mr Fairbairn | S4 | |||
| Mr Dyett | S5-S6 | |||
| Miss Lynch – Girls Team | S1-S4 | |||
| Tennis Team | Hamilton Tennis Club | After School | Mr Anderson | S4-S6 |