LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 31 May 2016

NHS Lothian Vaccination Clinics During June 2016 HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccination for Girls in S1 – S6 If you missed your HPV vaccination at school there will be a second opportunity to have this. You will also receive a letter to invite you along for HPV if you have missed your vaccination. Remember: You need TWO doses of the MMR vaccine to fully protect yourself from measles, mumps and rubella. One’s no good …. …. without the other HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccination for Girls in S1 – S6 If you missed your HPV vaccination at school there will be a second opportunity to have this. You will also receive a letter to invite you along for HPV if you have missed your vaccination. Outpatient Department 1 (OPD1) St John’s Hospital Howden Road West, Livingston West Lothian, EH54 6PP Tuesday 7 June 2016 Tuesday 14 June 2016 Tuesday 21 June 2016 Tuesday 28 June 2016 Drop-in between 5pm – 7pm Outpatient Department 6 (OPD6) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Little France Crescent Edinburgh, EH16 4SA Wednesday 8 June 2016 Wednesday 15 June 2016 Wednesday 22 June 2016 Wednesday 29 June 2016 Drop-in between 6pm – 7pm Outpatient Department Musselburgh Primary Care Centre Inveresk Road, Musselburgh East Lothian, EH21 7BP Thursday 9 June 2016 Thursday 16 June 2016 Thursday 23 June 2016 Thursday 30 June 2016 Drop-in between 5pm – 7pm

ALL STUDENTS The open area computer rooms will be re-opened, with immediate effect; only senior students (S4-S6) will be allowed access to the computers during the exam leave period. Given that there have been some breaches of ‘respect’ in terms of litter from our junior students, the open areas will remain out of bounds to all S1-S3 students. The above arrangements will be reviewed in June.

Creative Writing Competition The best 12 entries get a free trip to a crime writing event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. (This is after the summer holidays) For students who will be in S2 – S4 after the holidays Enter your novels, short stories, poems or plays on the theme of crime Closing date: Wednesday 15th June Hand your entry to: Kat in the library

Is on TODAY in room 118

If you have signed up to come to the Science Centre during the suspended timetable please attend a short meeting at break time TODAY in room 123

Suspended Timetable - Fencing Anyone who has signed up for fencing for the suspended timetable should attend a meeting with Mr Lauchlan in room 127 at break time on Wednesday. A payment of £10 will be taken at this meeting and we will also be making sure that we have the correct size of kit for you. If you cannot make it to this meeting, please see Mr Lauchlan sometime this week!

ZORB FOOTBALL Zorb football is now full!! £20 Payment for Zorb football must be made by Friday 3 rd June Payment will be accepted on a first come first serve basis If payment is not made on time you may lose your place

Well done to the S1 7’s squad who won the Edinburgh Schools 7’s.

ALL pupils going on the Paris trip are to attend a meeting at 1.30pm on Thursday 2 nd June in Room 210 Paris 2016

Berlin 2016 Please can pupils going on this trip bring in 2 passport type photos for ID cards to Mrs Watt URGENTLY! Thanks to those of you who have already done this!

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

Apprentice Customer Service Assistant Bank of Scotland, Dalkeith When people pay a visit to their local Bank of Scotland branch, we want them to leave with just one impression: that we’re a great bank. Whether you’re greeting people at the welcome desk, serving them at the counter or at any other area of the branch, your role is to help customers get the great service they deserve. That might mean simply answering a question or processing a transaction, but you’re also there to find out how you can support your customers needs further. In the process, you'll achieve your own personal expectations. An ability to thrive in a busy, customer orientated environment, enjoying the challenges and benefits involved in dealing with hundreds of different customers with hundreds of different queries will be beneficial. We’ll provide great training, helping you develop an in-depth knowledge of our Business & processes, and giving you the communication and people skills you’ll need to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect, and if you are eligible, you’ll get the opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification working towards an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Providing Financial Services. Because our training is so comprehensive, you don’t need a background in finance or banking. You do need experience of meeting customer needs; answering queries, sorting out any problems and be willing to work on Saturdays. How to apply For more information and to apply go to eed eed Closing date 1 June 2016

Howdens Joinery Trade Business Services Apprenticeship Gorgie, Edinburgh Howdens Joinery is a Trade Only business which has been selling to trade professionals since The company specialises in kitchens and they supply over 350,000 kitchens each year. The Howdens Academy Apprentice will undertake the Level 2 Trade Business Services qualification, in conjunction with The Real Apprenticeship Company. Skills will be developed through a structured programme to learn how to contribute to the smooth running of the Depot through a variety of roles. Tasks will include administration, customer recruitment and management, lead generation, selling the company’s range of products, warehouse and stock management, whilst ensuring compliance with Health & Safety Regulations, and supporting other colleagues where appropriate. Requirements National 5s in English and Maths. Ability to organise and prioritise workloads, to work on own initiative, to carry out verbal instructions, to join a successful sales team, to be flexible and accommodate a variety of tasks, effective time management, basic understanding of the trade in which this company operates, effective communication skills. How to apply For more information and to apply go to Closing date 2 June 2016

John Lewis Partnership Level 2 Retail Apprenticeship Scheme John Lewis Partnership is currently advertising a Level 2 Apprenticeship vacancy in its Edinburgh store. The successful applicant will be expected to complete and pass a Level 2 Retail Apprenticeship programme within 18 months, by being part of a customer facing team. Learning will take place through a series of training modules and will cover the efficient and profitable operations of the Retail trade. The apprentice will learn how to assist customers when they purchase products, understand the broad range of services provided by the store and gain a good understanding of the stock being sold, the variety of ways customers can shop and the ability to process payments whilst giving a market leading customer experience. How to apply For more information and to apply go to and select Job Type – Apprentices, Region – Scotland and Location – Edinburgh. Closing date 4 June 2016

Apprentice Storesperson Salary Range: £15,056 The Roslin Institute based on the University of Edinburgh Easter Bush Campus (EH25 9RG) is seeking applicants for a Scottish Modern apprenticeship in its Purchasing & Stores department. As part of a small team, applicants should have an enthusiasm and willingness to learn while also assisting with the day to day operations of the department. SVQ Level 2 Warehousing and Storage (SCQF Level 5), this qualification is a work based course designed to equip apprentices with the basic skills and knowledge in warehousing and storage. A range of topics will be covered during the apprenticeship including developing effective relationships with colleagues and customers in a service environment and maintaining health and safety in logistics operations. This opportunity will also provide a sound grounding in the principles of stock management, goods receipt and stock issuing and replenishment as well as all associated processes supporting the activities of a research institute. Hours of work 35 hours per week. Closing Date: 07 Jun 2016

Healthcare Colleague Apprenticeship Boots the Chemist, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh Fantastic customer care is at the heart of everything we do, and as a Healthcare Colleague Apprentice you’ll be part of helping customers and patients feel good. It’s everything from the clear advice and care you’ll be trained to offer them, to learning about the wide ranges of services we provide. This is a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients. With different types of pharmacies all over the UK, we’re giving patients the very best care and attention with the services we offer. You will be learning how to provide healthy lifestyle advice and health services to our patients through great conversations as well as delivering the technical aspects of supplying medicines. This is often a fast paced environment, and you will interact with many different people, and will be a core member of the pharmacy and healthcare team. Requirements You must have or expect to gain National 5s in English and Maths. How to apply For full job details and to make an on-line application go to Closing date 10 June 2016