LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 12 January

The iPad Man S3 iPad clinic. Monday to Thursday nd floor Room 230 Any problems or issues, please come to see me and not during class time.

Interval and lunchtime in the library During the prelims (until 27 th Jan) the library should only be used for revision, study, homework and quiet reading*. *(Quietly doing the jigsaw is the only exception to the rule)

IN A HOLE WITH YOUR HISTORY? STUDY SUPPORT ROOM 116 TUESDAYS MCKAYMURRAY

TODAY 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

S2 Museum Trip Meeting If you are in S2 and your Science teacher has informed you that you have been asked to attend the upcoming Science trip to the Museum in February, please come along to a meeting on Friday (15/1/16) breaktime in Room 124 to find out some more and ask any questions that you might have!

Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip Could the following pupils come and see Mr McKay (Room 216) ASAP. Aden Whitson Mhairi Foley Lucy Hanlon Jordan Herron Erin Inglis Samuel Harris Rhanna Misselbrook Madeleine Bird Hannah Preston Lauren Taylor Chantelle Turnbull Melissa Russell Shannon Barbour

Junior Amnesty Group Join the junior Amnesty International group and help Amnesty raise awareness of human rights issues around the world and promote them in the school. Open to S1 to S3 On Thursdays at 1.15pm In room 113

The programme is centred on a one-week summer school in the US with introductory events, application support and test preparation in the UK before and after. The programme includes: A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive admissions advice Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities In-depth admissions test preparation Guidance for parents and teachers A chance to meet other UK students interested in US study It is free to take part in the programme. To be eligible to apply, applicants must: Be in Year 12 or equivalent (eg S5 in Scotland) Attend a state school or college Not hold US citizenship Be from a low or middle income family Application Deadline 20 January 2016 TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMME VISIT us.suttontrust.com SUTTON TRUST US PROGRAMME 2016 Experience American University Life and Receive Admissions Support!

Black Diamond Radio Black Diamond FM is running a free 4 week basic course in Radio Skills starting on Wednesday 20 th January The course will run on Wednesday evenings from 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start at Newbattle Community Centre, Newtongrange. The station will introduce you to radio with a mixture of tips and hands-on experience on our training desk, which is a mirror of the one in use in the radio studio. We welcome anyone over 16 years of age for this course. To apply for a place or call and leave a message on option Closing date for applications is Wednesday 13 th January 2016

RECRUITMENT AND OPEN DAY TUESDAY 19 TH JANUARY :30PM -4:00PM DALKEITH ARTS CENTRE THEY ARE OFFERING BOTH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED AND RECRUITMENT FOR ALL WITH THE NEW GOREBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECT AND POSSIBLY LEADING ONTO THE NEWBATTLE HIGH SCHOOL BUILD GOING RIGHT THROUGH TO 2017! COME ALONG AND MEET THE RECRUITMENT TEAM FOR AN INTERVIEW. JOBCENTRE PLUS CUSTOMERS PLEASE BOOK A SLOT WITH YOUR WORK COACH TODAY!! APPLICANTS MUST HAVE CURRENT CSCS CARD OR PASS CERTIFICATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLES. In partnership with:

Edinburgh Recruitment Fair! Want to spend 9 weeks this summer working on an amazing camp in the USA? Then sign up now for the Camp America Recruitment Fair in Edinburgh and get your summer sorted in a single day! On Tuesday 19th January, we'll be bringing 50 American camp directors from all over the USA to Edinburgh - and they want to meet you! This is your chance to come along, check out the camps on offer, pick the camp that best suits you and get hired on the spot! Event details... Date: Tuesday 19th January Time: 10:30am Venue: Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS For more information on which camps are attending the event, go to the Careers Section of the school website.

Creative Writing Club S1 – S6 Wednesday lunchtimes In the library

Burns’ Supper All 6 th years welcome Thursday 28 th January Starts at 6.30pm Tickets cost £8 Tickets can be bought in the atrium at break and lunch

Scottish Schools’ Athletics Interested in representing Lasswade High School at International Indoor Track and Field Championships? The following events will be on offer: Hurdles, 60m – 1500m Runs, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and Pole Vault. Athletes will have to make the entry requirement to compete. If you are interested please attend a short meeting on Tuesday 12 th Jan at interval in the PE department. Mr Attinasi

S3 BOYS FOOTBALL Meeting TODAY Break 115

Netball Club Just a reminder that Netball Club will be starting back tomorrow and I look forward to seeing you all. Miss Mollon

Gymnastics Club Gymnastics starts back on Wednesday the 13 th of January.

 Dance is back from Monday 18 th January  3.45pm-4.45pm in the Studio  We will start to get ready for the show....