LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 12th October

Assemblies Topic: Religious Observance Thursday 12th October S4

LIBRARY In the absence of Kat we are awaiting a new Librarian. Can we remind students to be helpful and respectful while using the Library. Please remember to follow instructions, return chairs and use the litter bins provided. Remember no food is permitted in the Library. SENIOR STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR

Can the following students see Miss Taylor Thursday at break Girls Football Can the following students see Miss Taylor Thursday at break Lucy Bowe Tiegan Campbell Emma Yorkston Charlotte McDougall Lisa McDougall Morgan McMillan

Focus group meeting Friday 13th October Could the following students attend a focus group meeting with Miss Moar in Student Support on Friday. Period 1 Period 2 Dominic Hughes 1SA3 Devon Boyle 4SA2 Kiana Ho 1SA1 Povilas Cekauskas Jamie Kennedy 2SA1 Connor Duncan 5SA1 Taylor Dudgeon 2SA3 Melissa Dossi Abbie Gillon 3SA2 Kate Lawrence 6SA1 Saul Kelly Lewis Pomeroy

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

Can the following students meet in P Can the following students meet in P.E for a meeting at morning break on Thursday U18 Chad Nisbet Fraser Judge John Montgomery Josh McDonald Daniel Sutherland Scott Sinclair Thomas Anderson Menno Van Den Bosch U15s Liam Duffy Dylan Lauder Joe Noble Sam McKenzie Todd Wightman Jack Lannan U16 Gavin Wright Lewis Kelly Jonathan Kay Jacob Jenkinson

Career Ready Please could the following students attend a short meeting in room 127 at morning break on Friday 13th. Zeyad Bawazeer Katie Skilbeck Kate Lawrence Tahmina Begum

S3-S5 London trip June 2018 YHA Earl’s Court If you are interested in attending this trip then please pick up a letter from Miss Conlan (Room 118). If you already have a letter, please hand in the tear-off slip ASAP to Miss Conlan! 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, Mrs Nicolson, Mr Shields ArcellorMittal Orbit

DANCE TRIP 2019 NEW YORK If you would be interested in going on this trip please see Mrs Shankland in the P.E. Dept for a letter this week. This trip is NOT confirmed, I am only checking for interest at the moment

Student Voice Reminder Application forms are available from 117. Please complete them and either return them to Miss Blake or post them in the box at Student Reception by 13th October.

Veterinary Medicine Event: So You Want to be a Vet...? Pathways to the Professions provides advice and guidance to school students in all 46 state schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians interested in applying for Medicine, Law or Veterinary Medicine. The programme is aimed at students from S5 onwards in order to help them prepare to make their university application in S6. Students can attend lectures and visits to learn more about the work of their chosen profession, receive help in arranging work experience, meet current students to hear more about the course, receive advice on subject choice and help with their university application. To find out more go to http://www.ed.ac.uk/student-recruitment/widening-participation/projects/pathways-professions where you can Register on-line to join the programme. Important: Register now to attend the following events   Veterinary Medicine Event: So You Want to be a Vet...? 18th October, 10.00am-5.00pm S5 pupils only Law Event: So You Want to be a Lawyer...?Wednesday Friday 20th October, 10.30am-3.30pm S5 and S6 pupils

Skill Scotland Event Royal Highland Centre 9 November 2017 This worthwhile event is open to S4, S5 and S6 Students. If you are interested, please sign up at Student Support with £2 towards the cost of the bus. Over 100 exhibitors will be at this event, including Police Scotland, Armed Forces, Digital World, Leonardo and many more. Edinburgh College and Skills Development Scotland will also be there.

LHS Careers Evening Monday 30th October Would your parent/carer be interested in volunteering their time to help other students shape their future? If so tell them to visit the Lasswade HS Facebook page for more information.

Memorial Service for Mr Forbes There will be a short memorial service for Mr Forbes on Friday 27 October at 1245 to plant a rose and put a plaque in the school garden. Please can you let Mrs Watt in the Support for Learning Department know if you would like to attend.

MIDLOTHIAN Get Into Care Taster   6pm, Monday 23rd October  18 Croft Street Dalkeith   Come along and find out about opportunities at…..   Are you interested in a career in Care? Come along and find out more/ Get connected with those that can help you To book please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk Any questions? Contact the team on 0131 271 3713 secure a job in care.

Get Into Construction Taster   6pm, Monday 30th October 18 Croft Street Dalkeith   Come along and find out about opportunities at…..   Are you interested in a career in Construction? Come along and find out more.   Get connected with those that can help you secure a job in Construction. To book please go to www.eventbrite.co.uk   Any questions? Contact the team on 0131 271 3713

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: 27th October Any questions email: lhs200club@gmail.com

Fairtrade Muffin Sale When: Friday 13th October at break time. Where: the red food box in back playground. Why: Part of S1 Connections program and to raise money for Fairtrade. Cost: 50p per muffin. There are a wide variety of flavours available including chocolate, banana, lemon and many more....... There is a limited amount available so be quick.

French Homework and Study Club Every Wednesday S1 and S2 French Homework and Study Club Every Wednesday lunchtime (1:20-1:45) and after school (3:35-4:00) Room 214 with Ms. Gendreau and Mr. Barul