LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 12 February

ASSEMBLIES TOPIC: FAITH TODAYS5/S6

MidAid Helping hand for Refugees Donations of clothes, shoes, coats, new underwear, toiletries, bedding, school supplies. PLEASE HAND INTO SCHOOL RECEPTION

This is Evian Evian doesn’t ask out of class to go to the medical room for water Evian brings in a plastic bottle of water and refills it Be like Evian Bring in a plastic bottle of water

Last chance to order a leavers hoodie or additional leavers hoodie! £24.50 per hoodie with nicknames and a choice of colour! Please have all orders to Carys or Blair by Friday 12 th Feb!!

£1 for a rose to be delivered to your Valentine. Roses will be on sale in the atrium at break and lunch from THURSDAY 4 th and will be delivered TODAY AND TOMORROW. £1.50 for your rose to be delivered with a message!

Fortune Cookies For Sale! Or 3 for 50p! From Monday 8 th February all week in the Atrium! (Break & Lunch times!) One for 20p

Apprenticeships with SELEX ES Edinburgh SELEX ES, an international leader in electronic and information technologies, is currently advertising vacancies for Business Apprentices, Design Engineering Technicians and Technical (Craft) Apprentices. For full details of all these vacancies go to the Careers Section of the school website or the notice board outside Room 112. Closing date 26 February 2016

Modern Apprenticeships in Hairdressing Paterson SA Hairdressing currently has vacancies for Modern Apprenticeships in hairdressing at their salons in Dalkeith, Lothian Road, Edinburgh and South Clerk Street, Edinburgh If you are interested in training in hairdressing call in person at one of the above salons to make an application. To find out more about the training available through Paterson SA’s Academy go to Closing date No closing date set, but apply as soon as possible. Vacancy posted 26 January 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES – TRAINEE TECHNICIANS – AUGUST 2016 Amey are currently offering Civil Engineering employment opportunities for individuals looking to combine progressing academic studies whilst launching a professional career. Not only it is a real alternative to going to university full time but they will be working alongside technical specialists gaining practical work experience, whilst earning a salary. Individuals will work in a team, getting to know how the business works. As well as practical work experience, they will get a variety of training, including studying at a local University on a day release basis. They will also have the opportunity to participate on The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Gold Award. Applicants must have an interest in Civil Engineering and must have attained or aiming to achieve the entry requirements for the part time degree courses shown on the following web sites Glasgow Caledonian University (BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering Undergraduate, Part-Time) Edinburgh Napier University (BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering Undergraduate, Part-Time) All CVs to be sent to by Friday 27 May Amey have offices both in Eurocentral (Motherwell) and the Gyle,

Digital Skills Apprenticeship Musselburgh This is an amazing apprenticeship opportunity for a bright and motivated individual to get involved with all aspects of content marketing and social media including strategy, production, sales and reporting/analysis. You will be working for a young and exciting content marketing and social media agency. They produce winning content marketing campaigns, from blogging and social media to marketing and digital PR, for a range of clients across different sectors. They also over see web design and video production through their strategic partners. We are looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic person with a passion for content marketing and social media. Love to blog? You get extra points! Must be confident, hands-on, creative and able to contribute to the company and its clients. Ideally someone with at least 5 National 5s including Maths and English. For more information and to apply go to Closing date - 19 February This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found before the advertised closing date is reached.

Apprenticeship opportunities within The Royal Bank of Scotland RBS is currently recruiting for apprenticeship positions throughout Scotland. All of our September 2016 vacancies are available for applicants interested in starting an intermediate, advanced or higher apprenticeship within Accounting, Financial Services, Marketing, HR, Law or Business. The minimum requirements are 2 National 5s at grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications. Salary: £13,169 - £16,625 per annum For more information and to apply now go RBS vacancies can be found by searching for ‘The Royal Bank of Scotland’. If you would like more information you can speak to the RBS apprenticeships team on or them at Vacancy advertised on 10 February 2016.

APPLY NOW FOR COURSES STARTING IN AUGUST 2016 Are you: About to leave school? Looking to progress to university? Interested in a new career? Visit the full website for a full list of further and higher education courses on offer! To enquire about any courses or for further info

Science and Engineering Open Day - 26 February 2016 Find out more about the opportunities available in science, technology and engineering systems as well as automotive and electrical engineering. We will be offering tours of our workshops and live training facilities and the opportunity to chat with local employers. At Edinburgh College your students can help shape the future. #Makeithappen

S5 Oxford and Cambridge University Conference 2016 This is a full day conference on 21 st March, for students in S5 who are interested in finding out more about studying at Oxford or Cambridge Universities. Taster lectures; Information about applying; student life; finance You must be studying 5 Highers this year, with A/B passes predicted. Places must be booked in advance. Please see Mrs Wightman or your Guidance teacher asap if interested.

S5 Legal Study and Careers Day This will take place on Tuesday 16 th February, 10am – 2pm in Edinburgh Run by the Law Society of Scotland Providing accurate information to help you decide if a career in Law is right for you. Only 3 places available. Speak to your Guidance teacher or see Mrs Wightman asap to book a place.

S5 Sutton Trust University Summer Schools 2016 This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a week in the life of a University Student: attending lectures and tutorials as well as recreational activities. You will be given advice on your University application You should be first generation in your family to attend University You must have achieved at least 5 A/B passes at N5 and be studying relevant Highers It is entirely free and is available at Edinburgh & St Andrews Universities as well as top English Universities. Applications are open now at Please let your Guidance teacher know you are applying.

Visit Universities around the UK at various Sutton Trust sponsored summer schools! Last year our students spent a week at Edinburgh and St Andrews Universities! Find the list of Universities and dates are on Mr Mitchells door or on the school website

Tots to Teens Lunchtime drop in We will be offering extra study support for Tots to Teens students on a Monday from 1.15pm pm. Come along to the Community Learning and Development office where we can discuss any work, assessments, chat about placement and catch up.

FOOTBALL BANNER DESIGN COMPETITION LOANHEAD GALA WEEK Loanhead Gala Week need a new banner to celebrate our LOCAL FOOTBALL HERITAGE Two lucky winners will have their image made into a giant banner to be used in the Gala for years to come. Entries should be on A4 paper in colour Miss Hanratty 314 for more details

Introducing: New S1- S3Debating Club Come along to Room 224 after school on Monday 22 nd February to find out more and to get involved. All welcome!

S1-S3 Masterchef Cookery Club There are still some spaces left for cookery club. Now open to S1-S3. Every Tuesday 3:45 pm-5.00pm (approx) in the H.E Dept. A variety of sweet and savoury dishes will be made with the cost of £1.50 each week. If you are interested collect a consent letter from Miss McDonald and return ASAP.

Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip URGENT : Could the following pupils come and see Mr McKay (Room 216) ASAP. Erin Inglis Samuel Harris Rhanna Misselbrook Madeleine Bird Chantelle Turnbull Melissa Russell Shannon Barbour Beth Jolly

Visit to Beijing and Tianjin, China In the summer (10 th – 27 th July 2016) each hub can send 5 pupils on the Confucius Institute of Scottish Schools Immersion Course. Pupils who would like to go on this trip need to confirm their interest by Friday 26 th February with Mr Mitchell

Visit to Hong Kong, China In the October Holiday as part of Morrison’s Academy initiative there will be a trip to Hong Kong to compete in the Rayleigh- Wilson Challenge (a 24 hour running relay) Interested students should give contact details to Mr Chisholm