LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 13 November

Assemblies This Week TODAY (This will be followed by the Senior Remembrance Service) S5/S6 Topic: Remembrance

S1 CAT Testing Here is the schedule for CAT Testing today. Please report directly to the classroom at the beginning of the stated period. PeriodClassClassroom P31MK1129 P31SA3230 P41MK2130 P41MK3230

‘SOMEWHERE SOMETHING INCREDIBLE IS WATING TO BE KNOWN’ Carl Sagan

S6 ‘Through the Years’ Photo IMPORTANT REMINDER There are still a number of these framed prints not been returned or paid for. Please return by Monday 16 November or Coldwells Art will issue an invoice for payment.

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

Youth Awards Briefing for Pupils Monday 16 November pm in the Library Offered by the Monday Drop-In Staff

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

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

Family ceilidh Help us celebrate St. Andrew’s Day and raise funds to bring pupils from Umlazi to work with us at Lasswade High School. Where: Lasswade High School When: Saturday 28 th November from 7pm. Featuring Lasswade High School Ceilidh Band. Tickets £5 from the LHS South Africa Committee this week in the atrium.

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.

Connect Online One to One Volunteer Tutors Needed! Can you use a smartphone, tablet or laptop/desktop computer? Need to get some hours of volunteering for your CV, personal statement or Duke of Edinburgh / Saltire award? Would you like to share your knowledge by giving one to one tuition in Lasswade Library, for one hour per week? Tel:

Date and time: Friday 13 th at extended break. Come vote for your favourite Super Hero Sliver and gold donations to enter.

Isle of Skye June 2016 learning a little Gaelic Low pricenice rooms good food More information - room 214. dancing shopping

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 Information Days Saturday 21 November & Saturday 5 December Torness power station will be holding two information days about its very successful Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme on Saturday 21 November and Saturday 5 December to let prospective recruits know more about it. There will be two sessions on each day, one at 9:30 and another at 11:00. You must book a place in advance. From studying at HMS Sultan in Portsmouth for the first two years to what qualifications are needed and how to apply, the information day will prove invaluable to anyone considering a career in engineering maintenance. The information day will take place at Torness power station in the visitor centre and will last roughly 1.5 hours. If you would like to come along or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Dickson on You need to register your attendance in advance for the specific date and time.

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

Lasswade High School’s Christmas Fair! Thursday, 19 November 2015! 6pm pm! Join us for an evening of Christmas Shopping! with over 15 pop up trading tables, incl jewellery, Christmas gifts/decorations, arts and crafts, beauty goods, home baking, tombola and many more.! Entertainment from the School Band & Choir! Tickets £3.00 for Adults! (Incl mince pie & refreshments)! are available from the School Office or by contacting the Parent Council! Child Ticket £1.00 and will include a drink of juice and a biscuit!

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

Rugby fixtures S1-U18’s- all teams please read. Friday 13 th Bus leaves school for development team 1.15 (2 KO)’ Dalkeith. Saturday 14th Bus leaves for S1,2 and 3 from school at 8.30am(10KO) U15’s and U16’s 8.45 meet at school (9.30KO). Tuesday 17 th Home match against Boroughmuir at home for U16’s and U18’s meet

Rugby fixtures S1-U18’s- all teams please read. Friday 13 th Bus leaves school for development team 1.15 (2 KO)’ Dalkeith. Saturday 14 th - S1 at Linlithgow Ac, S2 and 3 at Linlithgow RFC Bus leaves for S1,2 and 3 from school at 8.30am(10KO) U16’s and U18’s 8.45 meet at school (9.30KO). Tuesday 17 th Home match against Boroughmuir at home for U16’s and U18’s meet

Coming up at Science Club 18/11/15 BRING IN YOUR CLEAN, EMPTY YOGHURT POTS!!!

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!

URGENT NETBALL MATCHES We are playing three matches next week. I need to see S3 Girls at break TODAY in room 302. Your match is with The Royal High in Edinburgh on Monday 16 th Nov at 4:30pm. S2 (A group)- meeting MONDAY 16 th Nov in room 302 to discuss your match with Dunbar on Tuesday 17 th at 4:30pm S2 (B group)- meeting TUESDAY 17 th Nov in room 302 to discuss your match with St George’s in Edinburgh at 5pm.

U14 GIRLS FOOTBALL Could the following pupils meet Miss McNeill in the PE dept at break time TODAY.. Charlotte McDougall Mia Smith Eilidh McEwan Hazel George Rachel Allen Keira Laing Emma Yorkston Taylor Ross Chloe Lauder Mirren Gray Morgan McMillan

Manchester City v Liverpool Trip Saturday 21 st November The cost will be £84 per pupil including bus and match ticket. A couple of spaces have become available on this trip please see Mr McQueen ASAP

The Yard in Edinburgh received £52,557 from Children in Need in The money provides supported play sessions for disabled children and their families in a purpose built centre. It reduces isolation, improves well being and gives the whole family a chance to make friends with others in the same situation. Please click the link to watch how this money changed the life of one girl and her family and donate generously at break today. Thank you! Children in Need: The Yard Video Clip