LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 26 April

ASSEMBLIES Topic: SQA TODAYS5/S6

S4 Study Leave ( Pupils who have been given specific days/dates) Please return Study Leave Forms signed by Parent/Carer to me ASAP Study Leave CANNOT be granted if forms are not returned Thanks Ms C Pitkethly (Medical Room)

Prom money must be handed in to Miss McGuire or Miss Shepherd by Thursday!!!

All students nominated for an award at Sports Personality of the Year must attend a rehearsal TODAY at 09:00am in the Assembly Hall. Attendance is compulsory.

S1 PAIRED READING CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION Could all S1 pupils who were involved in the S1 Paired Reading initiative please attend a presentation in SFL Room 108 on Wednesday lunchtime from 1.20pm. We would like to celebrate your success and acknowledge your achievements by presenting you with your certificates, there will be refreshments served too. All S5/S6 mentors are most welcome to attend and it would be good to see your faces before you head off on study leave. Miss Monaghan

Thursday lunchtime in the library. Drop in anytime from 1.15pm Find out how to use your e-passport Fill in your recent learning activities

English Revision Sessions TODAY: Set Text: Duffy (Higher only) Wednesday 27 th : SetText - MacCaig (Higher only) Thursday 28 th : Critical Essay (N5 and Higher) Thursday 28 th : Reading for U,A&E (N5 only) English Revision Sessions The following sessions are open to ALL pupils TODAY: Set Text: Duffy (Higher only) Miss Mollon - Room 302 Wednesday 27 th : SetText - MacCaig (Higher only) Mr Turton - Room 227 Thursday 28 th : Critical Essay (N5 and Higher) Mrs Clark - Room 225 Thursday 28 th : Reading for U,A&E (N5 only) Ms Struthers - Room 224

History Supported Study Come along for top exam tips and extra revision! S4 Nat 5: Tuesday – Mr Murray (Room 116) Wednesday – Mr McKay (Room 216) Senior Nat 5: Wednesday – Miss Whittingham (Room 113) Higher: Thursday – Mr Murray (Room 116) Advanced Higher: Tuesday – Mr McKay (Room 216)

Modern Studies Revision 25th May Higher in room 113 with Miss Gee 8.30 – 3.30pm 25th May Advanced Higher in room 114 with Mrs Simpson (times to be arranged) 26th May N5 in room 115 with Mr Dinwoodie/Mr Gardiner 8.30 – 3.30pm

Manchester / Blackpool Trip Final payments for this trip now need to be paid Deadline for payment – Friday 29 th April Total cost is £293 You can see Miss MacGregor (room 106) if you need to know how much you still owe

Berlin 2016 Following pupils to See Mr Murray in room 116 asap: Shelley Faughnan Jade McLean Kirsty English Jack Millar Nic Thompson Rachel Turrell Jasanth Matthew Shayaan Iqbal Ryan Scott Leona Riley Caitlin Charters Charlotte Mulholland Matthew Davidson Ross Thomson Cole Drummond Megan Little

Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip There will be a short meeting on Thursday 28 th April at 1.25pm for those pupils attending the Battlefield Trip. ALL pupils MUST attend in order to receive important documentation. BATTLEFIELDS 2016 MEETING Thursday 28 th April PM ROOM 216

Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip URGENT: Could the following pupils come and see Mr McKay (Room 216) ASAP. Madeleine Bird Jordan Herron Erin Inglis Rory Thomson Chantelle Turnbull Melissa Russell Menno Van Den Bosch Beth Jolly Rebecca McGregor Laura Bell Ross McKean

Important Reminder Applications for courses at Edinburgh College, beginning in August, close on Friday 29 April. Apply as soon as possible, since popular courses may reach their maximum number of applications before the official closing date.

The Student Awards Agency Scotland provide funding for students in full-time and part-time Higher Education. Applications must be made by 30 June – apply based on your first choice - students should not wait for their exam results. See website for further details and application

Looking for a job this summer? Check ‘Jobs and Vacancies Edinburgh and Lothians’ on Facebook for information on full and part-time opportunities in the local area. All job vacancies advertised in the school bulletin are also displayed on the noticeboard outside the Guidance base (Room 112) and listed in the Careers Section of the school website.

Job Title: Horticultural Customer AdvisorHorticultural Customer Advisor (Temporary, part-time) Employer: Dobbies Garden Centre Location: Melville (Eskbank)Melville (Eskbank) Details: Date Posted: 15 April 2015

Job Title: Aquatics and Pets Customer Advisor (Temporary, part-time) Employer: Dobbies Garden Centre Location: Melville (Eskbank)Melville (Eskbank) Details: Date Posted: 15 April 2015

Advanced Audit Apprenticeships in Edinburgh BPP Professional Apprenticeships (Deloitte) Contact Name Nadine Hughes; Website There are four business areas you can choose from. Audit and Risk Advisory examines and reports on financial records for clients and even reviews the voting behind the BAFTA awards. Consulting looks at almost any business issue for any organisation, from improving business processes to making the most of digital technology. Financial Advisory works with businesses in trouble, supports those looking to expand, helps real estate clients make the most of their property, and much more. Tax Consulting advises a huge range of clients and businesses on managing their tax responsibly. As an Audit apprentice with BPP, you will complete the CFAB qualification (Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business, part of the ICAEW framework) at Level 4. The completion of the CFAB qualification will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom Live platform, in addition to at the workplace. Start Date: Recruiting Now You must apply before: 31/05/2016 Wage Scales £ a week (Edinburgh and Glasgow) Location: Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders Entry criteria: 4 Highers at BBBB plus English and Maths at National 5 Personal Qualities: Ability to prioritise work ; Excellent time management Analytical and innovative approach to tasks ; Flexible, you need to be receptive to new ideas ; Natural communications skills, and here it’s as much about listening to others as it is about sharing your own ideas; Plenty of self-motivation ;A team-oriented approach; A dash of creativity