LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 30 October 2015

TODAYSL Assemblies this week S1 – S3 Healthy Respect Assemblies

‘Thought for the Day’ Change Your Thoughts And You Change Your World Norman Vincent Peale

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Attention S4 History students Could anyone who is interested in helping out with the Remembrance assemblies please attend a short meeting in room 117 on Monday lunchtime at 1.30pm (please note the change of day!) If you cannot attend or you would like more information please speak to your History teacher

Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip 100 years ago, thousands of Scots volunteered to join the army and fight in the First World War. They were given a small payment on joining…a gesture for their bravery and a bond from their country. This was called the ‘Kings Shilling’. We are looking for volunteers to join our own Battlefields Experience in September Pick up a letter from any History teacher and you will receive your very own ‘Kings Shilling’

The Scottish Poppy Appeal The S6 Charity Committee will be visiting classes during registration until 11 th November. Please donate generously for your poppy. Money donated goes to Poppyscotland which is the leading charity supporting the Armed Forces community in Scotland.

NEW S5 Silver Group S5 pupils who did Bronze last year and would like to do Silver Award come to a meeting at lunchtime on Thursday 5 th November in Room 105 (Not Wed 5 th as previously advertised!)

Creative Writing Club S1 – S6 Wednesday lunchtimes In the library Starting Wednesday 4 Nov

If you were at Science club yesterday remember to pick up your slime!!!!

There are THIRTEEN members of the club signed up so far, out of a maximum of TWENTY places available. To secure your place, you MUST return your signed permission slip ASAP. The first meeting of the club will take place on Monday 2 nd November. If you have not returned your slip, you will not be able to attend.

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

Netball Matches To the Senior Netball Team. Your first match is Tuesday 3 rd November against Newbattle. Please come to Room 302 as soon as possible to let me know if you can play that day. Thanks Miss Mollon

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.

Barcelona Trip June 2016 Your next payment is due by the 31 st October Please bring your payment cards with payments to Miss Anstruther in Room 205 Remember to maintain your place on the trip you must get your payments in on time.

Barcelona 2016 Pupils must get their bag packing forms to Miss Bigley by TODAY or they will risk not getting their first choice time slot.

Snow Sports Trip February 2017 to Courmayeur, Italy Interested students are invited to a meeting: Wednesday 4 November Lunchtime Room: 110 You will get the chance to see the film from Lasswade’s 2015 trip

Date for your diary: Monday 9 th November, 5 - 6:30pm. Assembly hall Vaccinations and Health Presentation Participants and Parents welcome. See edmodo or Miss McDonald for further details Swaziland S5/S6

The following pupils must pick up and pay for their hoodies by Tuesday 3 rd November Caitlin WrightOlivia Ferrier Chloe GrimleyIsla Thomson Hamish MisselbrookKirsty Robertson Rachael LambRebecca Lamb Gabby MarshallRosie Hermiston The invoices are overdue and must be paid Swaziland S5/S6

Scottish Schools Athletics There will be a short meeting TODAY at interval for all those signed up to compete in the Scottish Schools Road Race. Attendance is essential. Mr Attinasi

Fixtures this Saturday S1 vs Hamilton College meet, 9.30 RFC U18’s vs Merchiston 9.30 Meet, RFC

Training this am am

St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh The South Africa Committee are delighted to invite pupils, staff, parents and friends to their St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh Where: The Atrium When: Saturday 28 th November 7pm. Tickets cost £5 and will be on sale in room 115 at lunchtime this week. Tickets are limited so be sure to buy your tickets as soon as possible

Come along and support your local community radio station Crystal FM at the Family Talent Night on Saturday 7 th Of November 2015 at 4pm-6pm at the Kabin In Loanhead. For tickets either book them by or just buy them on the night. We look forward to seeing you there!