LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 27th September 2017

Assemblies Topic: Active Girls Promotion Wednesday 27th September S3 Thursday 28th September (ALERT SYSTEM) S4 Friday 29th September (Senior Phase Alert System) S5/S6

Replacing locker keys is expensive and a time consuming process. School Lockers Apologies to students who have requested a music locker for a large woodwind/brass instrument. We are in the process of ordering replacement keys and we hope to have these soon. Again, we ask that if you have kept a locker key from previous years that you return it by 29/09/17. Replacing locker keys is expensive and a time consuming process.

(Others can join later). 中文俱乐部 Chinese Club for S2 Every Tuesday after school (3.40 – 4.10) & Wednesday Lunchtime (1.10 – 1.40 ) in room 213 bring your lunch Starts 3rd October Open to S2 students who have already had their 6-week Mandarin ‘block’ this year (ie 2A, 2C, 2G, 2H. (Others can join later).

Having trouble accessing online French Homework? S2 French Homework and Study Club Starts this week Every Wednesday lunchtime (1:20-1:45) and after school (3:35-4:00) Room 214 with Ms. Gendreau and Mr. Barul

PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR INTERVIEW LEAPS INTERVIEWS Please check the Noticeboard at Student Support for your LEAPS Interview date and time. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR INTERVIEW

New York 2018 There will be a meeting for all students going on the trip on Thursday 28th Sept at 1.30pm in Room 306.

Silver Award Any current S4 or 5 Bronze participants interested in working towards Silver Award please come to a meeting: Room 105, Wednesday 4th October at lunchtime (expeds summer term 2018 after exams and autumn term 2019) (Any S6 who completed Bronze and are interested see Mr Boyle/Miss McDonald in advance of this meeting)

New S3 SCHOOL Bronze group First training session: Thursday 5th October, 3.30-5.30pm, room 308 All must attend, any problems see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before then

Student Support Twitter Please follow: @LHSCSupport We will be sharing anything and everything you may need support with: Jobs, UCAS, College, Apprenticeships, Volunteering opportunities Counselling, Youth Groups and lots more!

BURNS SUPPER MEETING Could the following students please attend a meeting in room 112 on Thursday 28th of September PERIOD 4 EMMA WALKER REECE BERTRAM REBECCA DAVIDSON EWAN HOPPER JAMES MCGLONE MADDY BIRD JODI MILLAR CLAIRE DICKSON

Students who ordered tickets can now collect them from Mr. Mitchell. Autumn Test Tickets Students who ordered tickets can now collect them from Mr. Mitchell. Tickets are still available for the Samoa (£7.50) and Australia (£12.50) matches.

Scotland v Slovakia Students who have letters must return them by Wednesday 27th September.

S1 – S6 DANCE CLUB Interested in Dance? Dance Club starts up on Monday 2 October! Come along from 3.45-4.30 pm in Dance Studio B. All ability levels welcome! Please see Miss Wilson in room 116 for more information.

(Piano Teacher) in Music Practice rooms at 1.30 TODAY Piano Lessons have become available for ANY student in S1 – S3 If interested please meet Mrs DOUGAN (Piano Teacher)   in Music Practice rooms at 1.30 TODAY

All year groups welcome Come along to the Library classroom with Miss Dunlop for a Wednesday lunchtime quiz Testing your general knowledge with a prize every week for the winners! All year groups 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

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

S5 /S6 STUDENTS

Can all senior students please remember to bring their SENIOR PHASE STUDENTS Can all senior students please remember to bring their ‘self-reflection’ sheet to their classes this week to support learning conversations and target setting

Modern Apprenticeships in Edinburgh Leonardo is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. The company is currently recruiting for its 2018 apprenticeship programme and has vacancies for:- Business Apprentices Manufacturing Technical Apprentices Design Engineering Technical Apprentices For more information and to make an on-line application go to http://www.uk.leonardocompany.com/people-careers/apprenticeships   Closing date The formal closing date is 28 February 2018. However don’t delay in making your application – these roles attract a high level of competition so APPLY NOW to avoid disappointment. Vacancies will be closed as soon as jobs are offered.

Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 29th September 2017 Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 29th September are asked to pay £1 to come to school casually dressed.  Students who do not wish to participate should come to school wearing school uniform.  Monies collected will be split – Two thirds donated to charity whilst the remaining one third will go to the School Fund. This is a normal Learning and Teaching day, please remember to bring your school bag and all equipment eg PE kit.

Lasswade Parent Council Want to be in with a chance of winning up to £100 every month sign up to join our 200 club! Membership is easy the cost is £24 per year per number. Pick up a form from the office, use our online form (see website or facebook page) or use this link https://goo.gl/forms/3njt33PXLdkaEicE3 Membership open to anyone over 18. Next draw: 28th September at Parent Council AGM! Any questions email: lhs200club@gmail.com