LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 21st September 2017

Are you interested in LGBT and other equality issues? EQUALITIES GROUP Are you interested in LGBT and other equality issues? Meet new people and get involved with raising awareness and campaigning on things that matter to you. Everyone Welcome TODAY – 1:15pm – Room 207 Bring your lunch

Tanzania There is a meeting for ALL students involved in World Challenge (Team 1 and Team 2) in room 308 at 1:15pm Monday 25th September regarding hoodies. See Miss McDonald beforehand if you are unable to attend

Leadership Opportunity The interview times are now posted on Miss Blake’s door Room 117. Please check your time slot and arrive five minutes before your allocated time. If you have any questions or no longer wish to be considered please let Miss Blake know.

S5/6 Students – Model United Nations We are entering a team of five students to the Model United Nations (MUN) Conference at North Berwick High School in November. We will take on the guise of a country debating the issues such as Human Rights, Drugs, Health and Press Freedom against pupils from other local schools. The MUN Conference is an excellent opportunity to develop your debating/public speaking skills, research skills and have a lot of fun.  If you are interested in being one of the delegates on the team, please let Miss Blake in Social Subjects 117 know to find out more.

Craft & Beauty Fair Lasswade High School Atrium Thurs 28th September 2017 Lasswade High School Atrium Eskdale Drive, Bonnyrigg 6pm to 8.30pm In aid of Lasswade High School Concert Band Tour Germany 2018 Fabulous Hampers Rees Range Entertainment by the Concert Band & Guests Tickets only £3 includes entry into prize draw & refreshment on arrival Edinburgh Jewellery Boutique Paper Hearts Bonny Wee Crafts Home Baking My Showcase Karens Kreations Body Shop Love Health Suzie's Soaps Tombola Finally there will be a prize draw from the entry tickets for a Food Hamper, so be sure to enter your name and phone number on the back of the large tear off part of the ticket.

(It is also open to other year groups, S3 and above) S3 – Midlothian Open Group Commences on Wednesday 27th September, 3.30-6.30pm in Lasswade Centre (room to be confirmed) This is open to all S3 who did not gain a place in the school DofE programme (It is also open to other year groups, S3 and above) Although run by Midlothian Council and separate from the school programme, questions about this group may be directed to Mr Boyle, room 105, in the first instance

Current S3-S5 London trip 2018 YHA Earl’s Court If you are interested in attending this trip then please sign up with Miss Conlan in room 118. Cost: approx. £250 each (payable in instalments) Dates: 18th-21st June 2018 Place to stay: YHA Earl’s Court (see above) Places to visit: Houses of Parliament, Olympic Park, Natural History Museum, West End Show, London Eye, ArcellorMittal Orbit Sculpture... Travel: By train Staff: Miss Conlan, Miss Nicolson, Mr Shields ArcellorMittal Orbit

The programme involves hands-on workshops and presentations. Attention all S4,S5 and S6 Are you thinking about a career in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) subjects? This is an opportunity to gain guidance and knowledge from industry experts. The programme involves hands-on workshops and presentations. See Mr Proctor as soon as possible (room 127) for more info

Secondary Schools Road Race Can anyone who signed up or is interested in the Secondary School Road Race Championships please attend a short meeting Thursday at break time in the PE department. Attendance is essential, Miss McKay.

Focus group meeting Friday 22nd September Period Two Could the following students attend a focus group meeting in Miss Gee’s office (opposite room 124). Euan Borthwick Blake Dyer Shaun Masterton Nicole Paterson

Extra Curricular Gymnastics The school gymnastics club starts on Wednesday 26th September. The club will run from 3.30-4.30pm. If your interested please sign up on Thursday at break time in the PE Dept. Mrs Burge and Miss Forbes

U15 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING IN PE DEPT THURSDAY 21ST SEPT MORNING BREAK WITH MR DEWAR #trophytime

All girls meeting tomorrow Friday 22nd at break in room 125. Girls Football All girls meeting tomorrow Friday 22nd at break in room 125. Game details. All girls must attend.

All girls training will resume on Monday the 25th All welcome. Girls Football All girls training will resume on Monday the 25th All welcome.

S1-6 Hockey Club Hockey starts back on Tuesday 26th September open to all 3.30-4.30pm outside on the Hockey Pitch See Miss Helm (PE) for more details/questions

Do you want to develop the skills to stand out in the job market? Attention all S4,S5 and S6 Do you want to develop the skills to stand out in the job market? An opportunity has arisen to work with industry experts to develop vital skills and knowledge through a series of master classes. See Mr Proctor as soon as possible (room 127) for more info

Junior Netball Club S1 and S2 Thursday after school 3.45-4.30 See Miss Forbes for details Everybody welcome!

Girls Biking Day 8th November 2017 – ALL DAY Join girls from across Scotland for a day of fun cycling activities at Falkirk Callander Estate Cycle Trails. To sign-up or more information see; Miss Anstruther in Home Economics Room 205