LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 13 January 2017

Skye Trip 2017 There are still a few spaces available on this trip – please see Miss McGuire by 20th January at the latest if you wish to attend.

LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP Open to S1-6 LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP Do you... Care about the environment? Want to help poor countries around the world? Like working in a team? Want to develop your leadership skills? If you answered yes to any of these then join Miss Steele’s NEW Fair Trade Group Thursday lunch time in room 119

S1 – S3 can still attend library clubs… Lasswade Library During prelims only S4, S5 and S6 may use the library at break and lunch. S1 – S3 can still attend library clubs… Monday lunchtime Creative Writing Tuesday lunchtime Card Club Wednesday lunchtime Reading Club Thursday lunchtime Children’s University Graphic Novel Club

Do you like keeping up with what is happening in the news? Would you like to learn how to write and make your own news stories? How about sending your news stories to the BBC and getting them published?! S1-S6, come and find out more from Miss Dickson, Room 113, on Wednesday 18 January at 1.30pm! Bring your lunch as well!

LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL BURNS SUPPER Thursday 26th January 7pm S6 and Staff Thursday 26th January 7pm School Atrium ticket includes live entertainment, guest speaker, ceilidh dancing, two course dinner and refreshments. Dress code: Smart/Formal Tartan Compulsory!!! “SAVE THE DATE – tickets on Wednesday 11th January during PSE!!!” Charity donation and Prom Fund

Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1 Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1.05pm on Monday 16th January: David Bills Aliha Butt Caitlin Fourie Olivia Muirhead Ryan Wootton

N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT WHEN: MONDAY 16th JAN 3.30-4.30 WHERE: room 101 TOPIC: general support

Calling all Dancers! Any individual or group interested in being involved in this year’s dance show should let Mrs Shankland or Miss McGuire know by January 20th. We will require the names of everybody in your group and the music you intend on using.

Junior Netball Club Just a reminder that Netball Club will not be starting back until Thursday 19th January (next week)

Modern Apprenticeships in Childcare PA Training PA Training is involved in the recruitment, selection and training of Modern Apprentices in the childcare sector. The organization currently has vacancies in the south Edinburgh area. As a Modern Apprentice you would undertake a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) beginning at Level 2 and working towards Levels 3 and 4. PA Training delivers a comprehensive induction to the relevant SVQ course and provides a series of training days to covering a range of topics such as positive behavior, emotional wellbeing and child protection. These are held in central Edinburgh. PA Training staff also visit students, at the nursery in which they are employed, to oversee their training and to help them complete their SVQ portfolio.   Requirements. Candidates should have achieved a number of National 4 qualifications including English. Strong communication skills and the ability to be able to work as part of a team are also needed. No previous experience with children necessary, but is helpful. How to apply To apply go to http://www.pa-training.org/social-services-children-and-young-people/ to complete an on-line application form. PA Training will then contact you to arrange an initial interview. If they feel that you are a suitable candidate they will arrange an interview and trial session with a nursery. Closing date On-going recruitment, so no set closing date. Vacancy advertised on 10 January 2017.

Edinburgh College Open Days Edinburgh College is holding Open Days at each of its four campuses in January, to give prospective students information and advice on courses beginning in August 2017. Milton Road Campus Tuesday 17 January Granton Campus Thursday 19 January Midlothian Campus Tuesday 24 January Sighthill Campus Thursday 26 January   All sessions are from 4.00pm to 6.30pm. Applications for August 2017 courses open on Monday 16 January.

Girls Rugby Girls Rugby starts back on Monday the 16th January Girls Rugby Girls Rugby starts back on Monday the 16th January. S1-6 All welcome!

This has been reported and will be monitored closely. Toilets All food waste should be disposed off in the allocated bins around the school. Under no circumstances should food waste be flushed down the toilets. This has been reported and will be monitored closely.

STEM – S5 Thinking of studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths at university?? The Headstart programme offers students under the age of 18 the opportunity to experience life at one of the top universities in the UK. Most course last one week and take place during the summer holiday. For more information about the courses and to collect an application form please see Mr Proctor in room 127 by Friday 22nd January.

£15 due in by the end of the month! Prom Deposits £15 due in by the end of the month! Money can be handed to Cerys Murray, Erin Hall, Chloe Grimley, Isla Thomson, Kirsty Robertson and Amber Scotland

Netball training for S3-4 will resume on Wednesday 25th January. S3-4 Netball Netball training for S3-4 will resume on Wednesday 25th January.

Scottish School Athletics (Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps/Throwing) Meeting today at interval for all those interested in competing! Mr Attinasi

All players must attend for important information. S2 and u15’s Leicester Tour meeting at short break today in the Sports Hall. All players must attend for important information.

Any Skiers Please come to a short Meeting, at Break today Miss Pirie Rm 313

LONDON DANCE TRIP JUNE 2017 Can all pupils who are going on this trip please attend a very important meeting on Monday 16th January at breaktime in the P.E. Department

Violin Lessons   are on WEDNESDAYs for the next few weeks     Please check the notice board for your lesson time Remember to bring your RED DIARY

S1 Woodwind Lessons Any S1 pupils who are interested in learning to play FLUTE or CLARINET or SAXOPHONE Should meet with Mrs Gray (woodwind teacher) in room 004 at breaktime on MONDAY