1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 15 June 2016

2. ASSEMBLIES TOPIC: Uniform TODAYS3 Thursday 16 JuneS4 Friday 17 JuneS5/S6

3. RED MEDICAL CARDS Can ANY pupil who hasn’t received their new Red Medical Card please stop by the Medical Room at some point TODAY to collect this Thanks Ms C Pitkethly (Medical Room)

4. S4 BLAZER FITTING TODAY STUDENTS MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE ASSEMBLY HALL AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES:- 4MK1 – 9.30 AM 4MK2 – 9.50 AM 4MK3 – 10.10 AM BREAK TIME – STUDENTS NEEDING FITTED FOR BLAZER 4SA1 – 10.35 AM 4SA2 – 10.55 AM 4SA3 – 11.15 AM 4SA4 – 11.25 AM 4SL1 – 11.45 PM 4SL2 – 12.05 AM 4SL3 – 12.25 PM LUNCH TIME – STUDENTS NEEDING FITTED FOR BLAZER

5. NHS Lothian Vaccination Clinics During June 2016 HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccination for Girls in S1 – S6 If you missed your HPV vaccination at school there will be a second opportunity to have this. You will also receive a letter to invite you along for HPV if you have missed your vaccination. Remember: You need TWO doses of the MMR vaccine to fully protect yourself from measles, mumps and rubella. One’s no good …. …. without the other HPV (Cervical Cancer) Vaccination for Girls in S1 – S6 If you missed your HPV vaccination at school there will be a second opportunity to have this. You will also receive a letter to invite you along for HPV if you have missed your vaccination. Outpatient Department 1 (OPD1) St John’s Hospital Howden Road West, Livingston West Lothian, EH54 6PP Tuesday 21 June 2016 Tuesday 28 June 2016 Drop-in between 5pm – 7pm Outpatient Department 6 (OPD6) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Little France Crescent Edinburgh, EH16 4SA Wednesday 15 June 2016 (TODAY) Wednesday 22 June 2016 Wednesday 29 June 2016 Drop-in between 6pm – 7pm Outpatient Department Musselburgh Primary Care Centre Inveresk Road, Musselburgh East Lothian, EH21 7BP Thursday 16 June 2016 Thursday 23 June 2016 Thursday 30 June 2016 Drop-in between 5pm – 7pm

6. Message for S3 (now S4) Pupils Please return S3 ipads to your Maths teacher when asked. This will be happening over the next two weeks and completed before term finishes. Do not leave with anyone else except your Maths teacher. Thank You

7. Attention Former S3 Construction Pupils Anyone that was in Mr Stanton’s S3 Constructions Skills class before the change of timetable: If you want to take your models home, please come and collect them by the end of the day on Thursday 16 th June. If they are not collected by then, they will be dismantled for scrap.

8. S5/S6 Last years Higher Biology pupils Remember to return homework booklets ASAP so they can be reissued to the new class

9. Creative Writing Competition The best 12 entries get a free trip to a crime writing event at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. (This is after the summer holidays) Enter your novels, short stories, poems or plays on the theme of crime Closing date: TODAY

10. S6 Previous Bronze DofE Volunteering opportunity, Saturday 18 th 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, see Mr Boyle for details

11. YOUNG ENGINEERS CLUB ATTENTION S2-S3 YOUNG ENGINEERS The Young Engineers Club will return in August after the Summer holidays and will continue to run on Mondays. It will not meet on Monday 20 th or Monday 27 th June. This is because Mr Stanton is out of School on Monday 20 th, and Monday 27 th is the start of Activities week. Have a good holiday!

12. New S2 School of Rugby Meeting in the sports hall TODAY at break time. All players wanting to take part next year must attend!!

13. NETBALL CLUB If you are interested in getting a Netball hoodie or having a wee end of season party then please pop into Miss Mollon’s room (302) at break on Thursday 16 June for a brief meeting.

14. TODAYLunch: All 3.30 pm: All Friday 12.30: Run show WITH songs

15. Dates: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 June Time: 7.00 pm Tickets: £6.00 (£4.00 concession) Tickets ON SALE NOW from the Music Department Room 004

16. Suspended Timetable – Hill walking: Spaces still available on the Tuesday* to get in amongst some braw scenery right on our doorstep in the Pentland Hills – see Mr Boyle, Room 105 * a couple of spaces available on the Wednesday too

17. Manchester / Blackpool Trip A parent’s evening will be held for this trip on Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Conference room. Remember and hand your forms back to Miss Macgregor

18. Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip IMPORTANT MEETING! Parents’ Information Evening on Thursday 16 th June at 6.00pm in Assembly Hall. All pupils should attend alongside parents. MONEY AND FORMS MUST BE WITH MR MCKAY BY TODAY AT LATEST!!

19. RUTS are looking to recruit a representative from Lasswade High School who is in S4 – S6 to participate in a youth panel made up of young people from each high school in Midlothian. The group will help shape RUTS Climate Challenge project that aims to encourage lower carbon behaviours through cycling and other methods of active travel. The group will meet once a month and get involved in loads of activities around Midlothian to spread the climate change message. If you are interested please email upower@ruts.org.uk<mailto:upower@ruts.org.uk or call 07930 369 574. upower@ruts.org.uk<mailto:upower@ruts.org.uk

20. Important information for applicants to courses in Medicine, Vet Medicine and Dentistry 2017 Applications for courses in Medicine, Vet Medicine and Dentistry close on 15 October 2016, so it’s essential to attend relevant university open days as early as possible. Those listed below are being held during June. A full list of open days is available from your Guidance Teacher. Book on-line to reserve a place and receive a programme. University of Edinburgh – General Open Day – Friday 17 June University of Glasgow – General Open Day – Thursday 16 June

21. Modern Apprenticeships in Childcare Little Hawthorn Nurseries, Bonnyrigg and Loanhead Little Hawthorn Children's Nursery has childcare apprenticeship vacancies in our Loanhead and Bonnyrigg branches. As an apprentice, you will be supervised when you care for children meaning that you can gain the hands on experience you need. A childcare apprenticeship is perfect for people aged 16 - 19 years old, who want to work in childcare settings or childcare services. Your main job role will involve playing with children and making sure they stay healthy and happy. You will also support their physical and emotional development. You must have a sense of responsibility and fun as well as having lots of energy. If you have a successful interview we will support you to find a training agency where you will be able to complete your childcare qualification. How to apply If you are interested in an apprentice role at Little Hawthorn Children's Nursery - Midlothian please email your CV and a cover letter to Nadine at the Nursery by going to http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Little-Hawthorn/jobs/Modern-Apprentice-X- f44ead274a74d174 http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Little-Hawthorn/jobs/Modern-Apprentice-X- f44ead274a74d174 Closing date None given. Vacancies advertised on 2 June 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

22. Apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician McLennans Garage, Loanhead Learn to become a fully trained motor vehicle technician. General duties to include cleaning cars, changing tyres, helping the mechanics complete jobs and any other associated tasks. Training You will attend college one day a week to work towards an SVQ in vehicle maintenance and repairs. The remainder of time will be working in the garage. How to apply Send your CV, along with a covering email saying why you are interested in the job, to mclennangarage@btconnect.commclennangarage@btconnect.com Closing date: No set closing date. Vacancy first advertised 2 June 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

23. Trainee Pharmacy Advisor (Trainee Dispenser) Fantastic customer care is at the heart of everything we do, and as a Trainee Pharmacy Advisor you’ll be part of helping patients feel good. It’s everything from the clear advice and care you offer them, to the wide ranges of dispensing services we provide. Within Boots we have Trainee Pharmacy Advisors and this is sometimes known as a Trainee Dispenser. To provide fantastic patient care as a Trainee Pharmacy Advisor you will work across the healthcare counter and the dispensary to where the patients need you most. We’re offering you an exciting career opportunity and a chance to continue your professional journey. You will need to be prepared to work towards an NVQ Level 2 equivalent in Pharmacy Services to join us. How to apply For more information and to apply on-line go to http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=d4dc55e4a2a5988f&tk=1aknstbgk9mm5cvu&from=r ecommendedjobs http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?jk=d4dc55e4a2a5988f&tk=1aknstbgk9mm5cvu&from=r ecommendedjobs Closing date: No set closing date. Vacancy first advertised on 7 June 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

24. Apprentice Chef Justinlees Inn, Dalkeith As a chef apprentice you'll be a valuable part of a team that thrives on the pressure of working in a busy food operation. You'll work alongside our Chefs as part of a tight-knit team in an exciting, fast- moving environment, preparing food to order, cleaning and washing up, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and compliance with hygiene regulations at all times. In addition, in your first 12 months you will complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Food Production & Cooking or Professional Cookery. Requirements No prior experience is necessary. We are looking for your potential and personality. Above all we are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals who would like a career in hospitality. How to apply For more information and to apply on-line go to https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/cbm2ZAE4feo44m8jnRdggk https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/cbm2ZAE4feo44m8jnRdggk Closing date: No set closing date. Vacancy advertised on 9 June 2016. Apply as soon as possible.