LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 20 November

Assemblies This Week TODAYSL S1-S3 Assemblies

‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE THE WORD ITSELF SAYS - I’M POSSIBLE-’ Audrey Hepburn

Showcase, 3 rd December, pm Exhibition of work from Art & Design, CDT and Fashion & Textiles Free Entry and Refreshments available Prizes

Christmas Lecture – Physics and Biology merge in exciting cutting edge medical applications of light. Meeting in Rm 122 with Miss Wallerstein for all AH Physics and AH Biology breaktime on Monday 23 rd of November..

N4/N5/Higher Art & Design Study Support Come along on a Tuesday 3.30 till 4.30 in room 317

S1-6 Hockey club! Mr Sands and Miss Hume will be coaching a hockey club on Tuesday 3:45-5pm on the astro. Girls and boys, all ages and abilities welcome! Come along after school on Tuesday in your PE kit with shin guards and hockey sticks if you have them! Remember if you want to represent the school in tournaments you must attend trainings.

Apprentice Hairdressers Gorebridge & Eskbank We are a highly established salon in which we constantly strive to deliver excellent service and value. The Chapter One brand and reputation has grown from strength to strength in just 3 years and so has our team. Not only do we offer a great experience for our existing and new clientele, our directors and owners of Chapter One, Natalie and Paul, are qualified assessors in the industry, offering great opportunities for up and coming stylists to learn their trade with an apprenticeship and gaining an SQA qualification. We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated team members, who have high standards, to complement our growing team and work with our valued existing and new clientele. Applicants should be aged 16 or 17 (or 15, but old enough to leave school in December). Successful applicants will be full time assistants within the apprenticeship programme. We offer an excellent range of ongoing skills development, creative opportunities, salon incentives and promotion. How to apply Please hand your CV into our Eskbank salon or Vacancy posted 6 November 2015

Apprentice Parts Adviser West Mains Road, Edinburgh The Eastern Western Motor Group, Scotland’s leading, prestige, independent motor retailer is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Parts Advisor for their fantastic, busy Harley Davidson site at West Mains Road, Edinburgh. The main purpose of the role is to meet all customer requirements and increase all aspects of the business through direct selling; by being fully conversant with all procedures within the Parts Department Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:- Excellent communication skills Good interpersonal skills and team orientation Results orientated Problem solving and decision making skills Quality and reliability Commitment and self confidence Self-development Commitment and self confidence Committed to providing high quality work Ability to work to deadlines PC literate How to apply Go to and click on the Apply button. Alternatively you can your CV and covering letter to Please include the Job Title, Job Location and where you heard about this vacancy (it’s advertised on the Indeed website) in the subject field of your . Closing date 27 November 2015

At our mail centres and offices up and down the country, we sort, on average, 58 million items each day, which involves using some amazing technology. To maintain and develop this, and come up with new ways to improve the sorting process, we have a large and dedicated team of engineers –around 1,000 in all. Most of them based in mail centres and offices across the country. When it comes to this programme our apprentices are among the highest performing in engineering disciplines in the country. We have been named Employer of the Year by our training partner and our most talented apprentices have won awards for practical and academic achievement, beating strong opposition in the process. Entry requirements In terms of qualifications, we’ll expect at least five National 5s, including Maths, English and Science, at grade C or above. But every bit as important as your academic achievements will be the personal qualities, level of commitment and enthusiasm you bring How to apply For more information and to apply go to - Engineering-Apprenticeships-Edinburgh- EH/ /?feedId=111701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=RMG_Indeed#sthash.cefRZ6tc.dpufhttps://jobs.royalmailgroup.com/job/Edinburgh-Advanced- Engineering-Apprenticeships-Edinburgh- EH/ /?feedId=111701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=RMG_Indeed#sthash.cefRZ6tc.dpuf Closing date Apply as soon as possible. Official closing date is 17 December 2015, but will be earlier if sufficient applications received. Job will begin on 30 August Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships Edinburgh

Tuesdays after school from 3.30 – 5pm In Room 205 You can: Catch up on missed work and assessments Complete homework Support in revision and subject knowledge

Skills for Work – Care at Milton Road Campus and at Granton Campus starting January 2016 Training allowance of £55 per week could be available This might be the ideal course if you are a young person who is thinking about a career in care. The Skills for Work – Care course gives you the opportunity to attend college for 3 days per week for 6 months with a work experience placement supported by our dedicated work placement coordinators. The course includes various units including employability, care units and core skills. You will work in small groups, problem solve, research and gain lots of knowledge and fun along with qualifications! The course will give you the chance to find out what skills, qualities and expectations are required for work. If you would like further information please contact Please contact your school Career Advisor as soon as possible before applying online at

For Tickets for Nations Collect a letter from Mr. Mitchell

ROSEWELL DEVELOPMENT TRUST Steeplejack Apprenticeship Opportunity with Pendreich Pendreich work on all types of structures at height, carrying out repairs and maintenance, ensuring safety is foremost in the project. Our aim is to recruit and teach up to four apprentices to work at height using conventional tradesman training and within a learning environment. We will endeavour to teach the successful candidates the trade and look at Vocational Qualifications within their training plan whilst utilising our own Accredited Centre training. The candidates will learn the trade of working at height throughout the industry working with Steeplejacks and Lightning Protection Engineers. A current driving licence is desirable, but not essential. The successful applicants will begin training in January Pay Hourly rate: £4.86 (1 st year), £5.83 (2 nd year), £7.77 (3 rd year) How to apply Send a CV and Covering Letter to Rosewell Development Trust, 85 Carnethie Street, Rosewell EH24 9AN or to Interviews will then by conducted with Pendreich during the last week of November. Closing date Monday 23d November at 4.00

Your School LASSWADE WWI BATTLEFIELDS TRIP SEPTEMBER 2016 Mr McKay and the History Department want YOU to join the next Lasswade Pals Battalion!! Come and visit some historic World War I Battlefield sites in France and Belgium on what will be the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in September Pick up a letter NOW from any History teacher before it is too late!

Isle of Skye June 2016 Dancing shopping learning Gaelic Low pricenice rooms good food Forms from room 214.

Snow Sports Trip February 2017 to Courmayeur, Italy Interested S1/S2 students should see Mr Haggart by the end of November to collect an information pack. The Interski DVD is available to view on the school website

Edinburgh Swimming Championships Can the following students please attend a short meeting in the PE Department on Friday at interval. Ellie Neil Olivia Muirhead Ria Colbridge Katie Golder Ellie Roberston Eilidh Maguire Izzy Drysdale Rebecca Laing Charlotte Scott Lewis Thomson Jamie Ferguson Matt Rietvelt Kyle Muirhead Jamie Golder Mr Attinasi

S4 Football There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department. All players must attend

Volleyball Volleyball club is on this Thursday in the sports hall from 3:30 – 4:30. All age groups welcome. Come and give it a try! Mr Attinasi

S1 Brass Lessons A Brass Instruments should meet with Mr Dickson in the music department at morning break on MONDAY 23 November Any first year pupil interested playing

S1 Guitar Lessons Any first year pupil interested playing the GUITAR should meet with Mr McLeod in the music department at morning break on FRIDAY 20 November

University Applications 27 th November UCAS Deadline All applications need to be completed and sent to Mrs Wightman by Friday 27 th November References will be attached and forms sent to UCAS before Christmas, if you meet the deadline Remember you can also apply for University level courses (HNC/HND) at Edinburgh College See your Guidance teacher or Mrs Wightman for advice and support

This weeks rugby SATURDAY- S1 and S2 Knox AC- Bus leaves school 8.30 (10K0) SATURDAY- S3 and U16’s HOME 8.30 meet TUESDAY 24 th- U18’s 3.45 meet (4.30 KO) against Culloden Academy in Scottish RFC

Barcelona Trip June 2016 The following pupils need to come and See Miss Anstruther, Urgently: Daniel Sutherland Abby Fagan Rebecca McGregor

Tots to Teens Lunchtime drop in We will be offering extra study support for Tots to Teens students on a Monday from pm. Come along to the Community Learning and Development office where we can discuss any work, assessments, chat about placement and catch up.

Are you looking for a rewarding career which allows you to make a difference in children’s lives? Do you believe that you could care for children in an environment that supports their individual needs, helps them develop and have an adventure through learning? Do you believe that if children are happy then they will develop? If so, then you are exactly the type of person we would like to hear from. You do not need a formal childcare qualification, however we do ask that you have at least National 4 English (or equivalent) and at least two other National 4 qualifications (or equivalent). You will need to have the willingness and ability to study an HNC / SVQ3 or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education. We will support you in sourcing a suitable course. How to apply You can either your CV to the nursery manager at the nursery at which you would like work - or OR your CV, clearly specifying which vacancy and nursery you are applying for, to OR fill in the online application form at For more information go to support-worker-35-hours-per-week/ and download an additional information pack. support-worker-35-hours-per-week/ Nursery Support Workers Eskbank, Gilmerton, Heriot-Watt, Lasswade and Penicuik

Netball Club Could the following S2 pupils come and see Miss Mollon at break time TODAY in room 302. Chloe Duffy Abbie Watt Louise Hamilton Leah Goodwin Megan Vanden Bosch Lauren Fallon Cara McGraff Amber Rankin Kat Fergusson

Barcelona Trip June 2016 Next payment is due by the 30th November Please make sure your payments are made as detailed in the your payment cards. Barcelona Trip June 2016

Can the following pupils see Miss Hargreaves (Rm 120)or Miss Maltby (Rm 119) ASAP; Billy Currie Lewis Hanley Jack Hunter Georgie Williams Ross Kerr Robin Friel Chloe Bryson Calum Glen Amy Watters Jemma Davis Robert Hunter Lois Millar Eilidh Walkingshaw Ryan Kilpatrick Alex Smith Can the following pupils see Miss Hargreaves (Rm 120)or Miss Maltby (Rm 119) ASAP; Billy Currie Lewis Hanley Jack Hunter Georgie Williams Ross Kerr Robin Friel Chloe Bryson Calum Glen Amy Watters Jemma Davis Robert Hunter Lois Millar Eilidh Walkingshaw Ryan Kilpatrick Alex Smith

Students who are interested in courses at Edinburgh College in Music, Acting and Dance, starting in August 2016, must register now to book an audition place. Go to the Edinburgh College website for more information.