1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 2 March

2. Assemblies This Week TODAYS3 Friday 4 MarchS1 TOPIC: CURRICULUM/COURSING

3. Lost Property ALL LOST PROPERTY WILL BE DISPOSED OF ON THURSDAY 24 MARCH. IF YOU HAVE LOST AN ITEM OF CLOTHING OR PENCIL CASE ETC, PLEASE CALL TO STUDENT RECEPTION TO SEE IF IT’S THERE.

4. Friday 4 th March in the atrium at break time

6. ATTENTION ALL S6 The next payment of £20 for prom is now due. Payments should be given to Miss McLay in ROOM 215.

7. S1 – S5 You will receive your World Book Day £1 gift token in registration this week. With this you can buy one of the special World Book Day £1 books or put it towards any other book of your choice. Lots of participating book shops. Valid until the 27 th March. S6 – you can pick them up from the library. You need to be under 18.

8. Election Hustings 2016 FAO: All 5 th and 6 th Year Pupils All 5 th and 6 th year pupils will be given the opportunity to attend an election hustings on Thursday 10 th March at 14:15. This is an opportunity to hear from candidates standing in Midlothian for the upcoming Scottish parliament elections and to help you decide how to cast your vote. All pupils should leave class at 14:15 and make their way to the assembly hall. Candidates will take questions from pupils and should you have any questions you’d like to ask, please write these on a bit of paper and post them in the box in ROOM 113 ahead of the event.

10. Modern Apprenticeships in Admissions, Guiding and Retail Edinburgh Castle Historic Environment Scotland is offering 9 school leavers the opportunity to join the team at Edinburgh Castle on a two-year Modern Apprenticeship Fixed Term Contract; April 2016 to March 2018. Edinburgh Castle is Scotland’s most popular paid visitor attraction, welcoming around 1.5 million visitors annually. Modern Apprentices are required in the three areas in the castle, tasks will include: Admissions Provide a world class welcome and direct visitors as appropriate upon their arrival at Edinburgh Castle, sell appropriate tickets and products to all walk up visitors, and ensure all vehicles entering the castle and parking on the esplanade have the appropriate approval Guiding Welcome and assist visitors on their way around the castle, work on both indoor and outdoor posts throughout the castle, oversee the security, and cleanliness and tidiness of the various apartments throughout opening hours Retail Carry out the daily operational duties of the shop as requested by the supervisor or retail management, maximise trading income through selling and upselling appropriate merchandise, process sales, whilst ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and carried out accurately and efficiently, and ensure that high standards of shop hygiene and housekeeping are maintained at all times The Modern Apprentices will spend the first three months in all three areas taking part in a thorough and detailed induction of the castle, after which they will each be placed in one area where they will stay for the remainder of the contract unless stated otherwise. At this point, the Modern Apprenticeship qualification will commence. You will undertake a Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations (SCQF Level 6) delivered by Rewards Training. Ideally we are looking for National 5s including Maths and English, and/or Higher Grades. Pay range: £16,000 - £17,114 For full vacancy details go to http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/index/7d87d860-a448-4c17-b6c4- 0052a4f01015/?Ref=%2F%3Fpage%3D2http://opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/index/7d87d860-a448-4c17-b6c4- 0052a4f01015/?Ref=%2F%3Fpage%3D2 For more information contact joanne.paton@rewardstraining.com (Joanne Paton), or call 01315576500, or visit https://www.rewardstraining.comjoanne.paton@rewardstraining.com https://www.rewardstraining.com Closing date: 25 March 2016 at 12:00

11. Apprentice Floor Layer Advanced Floor Coverings Bonnyrigg We are currently looking for someone to fill the role of Apprentice Floor Layer. The successful candidate will learn many aspects of the flooring industry such as; sub floor preparation (screed/plywood), luxury vinyl tiles (Amtico, Karndean), carpet, vinyl, laminate/engineered and solid wood. The majority of training will be provided 'on-site', however, the chance to attend product based training courses will be available as well as working towards an NVQ level 2 in floor coverings. Applicants must be presentable, have strong communication abilities (verbal, written and listening skills) and confidence in dealing with customers on a face to face basis. They should be physically fit, healthy and enjoy manual work with the ability to learn and perform practical skills efficiently. National 4 Maths and English or equivalent is essential. A driving licence is required, however, if you are currently learning or eager to gain your driver’s licence this would also be sufficient. 40hrs per week with overtime incentives available / 28 days annual leave per year. How to apply Go to http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Advanced-Floor-Coverings/jobs/Apprentice- Floor-Layer-3b16098078497cbd?q=apprenticeshiphttp://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Advanced-Floor-Coverings/jobs/Apprentice- Floor-Layer-3b16098078497cbd?q=apprenticeship Vacancy posted 23 February 2016

12. Speech and Language Therapy Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals. They work closely with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and doctors. There are around 13,000 practising SLTs in the UK. Thinking about a career in speech and language therapy? What does a Speech and Language Therapist actually do? Want to find out more? Come along to an informal information session: WHEN? Thursday 17 th March, 5:30pm – 7.00pm WHERE? SPHERE Building, 18 Millerfield Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1LW Car parking spaces may be limited. You may wish to consider using an alternative means of travel. To book a place please call Fiona Boswell on 0131 537 7119

13. History Supported Study Come along for top exam tips and extra revision! S4 Nat 5: Tuesday – Mr Murray (Room 116) Wednesday – Mr McKay (Room 216) Senior Nat 5: Wednesday – Miss Whittingham (Room 113) Higher: Thursday – Mr Murray (Room 116) Advanced Higher: Tuesday – Mr McKay (Room 216)

14. France Watersports Meeting Room allocation sign up will be TODAY at 1.15 PM Room 119. This will be done on a first come first served basis

15. S1 Science Careers Event Visit at the National Museum Scotland on Friday 4 th March A reminder to the following S1 pupils attending the above visit Finlay DoigJamie Fergusson Ross NotmanEve Baille Jamie HiggsElla Swan Jay McLeishConnor Pell Eilidh BabbsKatie Inglis Paige DenholmEilidh Philips Lucy McDonaldJoshua Jones Please meet at Costa Coffee at 11.45 AM sharp. Remember your Bus fare and your packed lunch.

16. Manchester / Blackpool /Alton Towers Trip There are places still available on this trip during the suspended timetable in June. See Mr Rogers in room 121 as soon as possible if you’d like to go. We visit Old Trafford, The Trafford Centre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Alton Towers.

17. Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip Next Instalment of £100 is now due. It should be paid by no later than 7 th March. Please bring next instalment and payment card to Mr McKay in Room 216

18. Mrs Paton needs to see the following pupils URGENTLY in ROOM 210 Paris 2016 Alex Drysdale1SA2 Rachel Kinnear3SL1 Taylor Ross1MK1 Craig Smith2SA3 Archie Stone1SA6 Skye Chalmers1SA1 Carmin Dalgetty1SA2 If you do not come and see me you risk losing your place on the trip!

19. Barcelona June 2016 The following Pupils need See Miss Anstruther in Room 205 ASAP Madeline Bird India Lothian Bradley Russell Kai Witherspoon Zainab Hussain Murray Hackland Niamh Roarty Khloe Sneddon Phoebe Traquair

20. Barcelona Trip June 2016 Pupils attending this trip must make sure their payments are made as detailed in the their payment cards, or you may lose your place on the trip. Payments to Miss Anstruther Room 205 The last payment for this trip is due on Thursday 10 th March

21. NEW YORK 2016 There will be a short meeting in Room 306 on Thursday 3 rd March at 1.30pm for all the pupils who were in New York in February.

22. Are you thinking of taking Senior N5/Higher/ Ad. Higher next year? If you would like to attend this great trip please see Miss Conlan for a letter in room 118. Ten pin bowling Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park London Eye Bletchley Park

23. Date: Thursday 14 th April 2016 Cost: £7 Where: Bannockburn, near Stirling. There are only 60 spaces available for this trip so be quick if you would like to come along! S2 Bannockburn History Trip F or more information or for a form, please see Miss MacAndrew. There will be a short meeting in room 114 on Wednesday 2nd March at lunchtime for more information and details!

24. Athletics There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department for those athletes attending the upcoming Cross Country Event.