LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 2 September 2015 CONABOR: DETERMINATION WEEK

Wednesday 2 SeptemberS3 Thursday 3 SeptemberS4 Friday 4 SeptemberS5/S6 Assemblies this week Determination & CONABOR Awards Determination Respect Effort Ambition Motivation

Advanced Higher Students Trip to join Edinburgh University Library Meet in the library at break time today Remember change for the bus

S3 Football Meeting TODAY AT BREAK Rm 115 ALL PLAYERS MUST ATTEND Guess what you need to bring?

There will be an Amnesty International meeting today at 1.15p.m. In Room 113. All members please attend.

SPORTS COUNCIL MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY 2 nd LUNCHTIME (NOT THURSDAY THIS WEEK) MEET IN THE P.E. CLASSROOM AT LUNCHTIME NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Chess Club Everyone, but especially new S1 pupils (boys and girls) are welcome at Chess Club Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes in Room 212 (Modern Languages) with Mr Poots. Can't play yet? We'll show you how!

NEW S4 Bronze Group Meeting on Tues 8 th Sept at 3.30pm in room 105, meeting will last at least 1 hour, ALL participants must attend. See Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald ASAP if you can’t attend

S5 Bronze Group If you haven’t completed your eDofE, meet at computers, room 129 at 1.30pm Tuesday 8 th September See Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald ASAP if you can’t attend

The Great Lasswade Bake Off S1 -3 Do you like baking? Do you like cakes? Do you think you could impress us with your showstopper? The great Lasswade bake off starts on Tuesday 8 th September at 3.30pm. If you would like to come along see Mrs Ross for more information.

S1 BOYS FOOTBALL 2nd TRIAL DATE – Friday 4 th September VENUE - LASSWADE 3G ASTRO – – MEET IN THE BOYS CHANGING ROOMS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY – BRING PE KIT, FOOTBALL BOOTS AND SHIN GAURDS IF ANY PLAYER CANNOT MAKE TRIAL SEE MR DEWAR ANY PLAYERS WHO MISSED THE FIRST TRIAL CAN ATTEND!!

S2 BOYS FOOTBALL TRIAL DATE – Wednesday 9th September (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!!!) VENUE - LASSWADE 3G ASTRO MEET IN THE BOYS CHANGING ROOMS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY BRING PE KIT, FOOTBALL BOOTS AND SHIN GAURDS IF ANY PLAYER CANNOT MAKE TRIAL SEE MR McKAY

S6 opportunity Working with the library and the English Department to promote reading, writing and learning across the school Organising events Helping with clubs Will look great on your UCAS form! Particularly perfect for students applying to study English, Media Studies, Journalism, Politics, History or anything really... Could you be a LHS Literacy Ambassador? If you are interested please speak to Kat (School Librarian) or Miss Struthers (PT English) to find out more/get an application form

Manchester City v Liverpool Trip Saturday 21 st November The school has the chance to take a trip to the Etihad Stadium for this game. The likely cost will be £84 per pupil including bus and match ticket. Could anyone interested in going on this trip please see Mr McQueen in Room 001

Manchester / Blackpool Trip Important meeting at morning break on Thursday 3 rd September in room 106. You must come and see Miss Macgregor or Mr Rogers if you are unable to attend. Failure to attend will result in you losing a place on the trip.

London 2016 Current S1-S3 pupils Limited places available. Bring your £30 deposit by Tuesday 8 th September to secure your place. See Miss Paterson or Miss Longmore for further details.

Ski Club All years invited (S1-S6) Beginners to Advanced Every Wednesday at Hillend Ski Centre 3.45pm – 6.30pm Forms necessary – See Mr Shanks room 301 on Thursday27 August or Monday 31 August at 1.30pm First session TODAY

Lasswade Girls Rugby (All ages) Mondays after school with Mr Graham Meet in the PE department afterschool. All new players welcome!!!

S5/6 Fundraisers Are you fundraising for a trip? Would you like to hold a cake sale? If yes, book your slot now for the coming year with Mrs Ross. There are 6 slots left so you need to be quick.

L.H.S. Water bottles These are now back in stock. Available from Mrs Ross, pupil reception or Mrs Pitkethly in the Health Suite. £2

Biology Study Support Every Monday from 7 th Sept- lunchtime and after School ( pm) All levels welcome S3-S6 Help with homework, studying and exam practice

Photography Competition See Mr Dolan for details Last year’s winners Individual prizes of up to £250 All winning entries exhibited nationally

New York 2016 There will be a meeting on Thursday 3 rd Sept. at 1.30pm in Room 306. If you can not attend please see Miss Edmond.

Well done to all rugby teams last weekend vs Preston Lodge