1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 24 May

2. ALL STUDENTS The open area computer rooms will be re-opened, with immediate effect; only senior students (S4-S6) will be allowed access to the computers during the exam leave period. Given that there have been some breaches of ‘respect’ in terms of litter from our junior students, the open areas will remain out of bounds to all S1-S3 students. The above arrangements will be reviewed in June.

3. Modern Studies Revision 25th May Higher in room 113 with Miss Gee 8.40am - 3.30pm 25th May Advanced Higher in room 114 with Mrs Simpson 8.40am - 3.30pm 26th May National 5 in room 115 with Mr Dinwoodie/Mr Gardiner 8.40am - 3.30pm

4. S3 students who helped at the recent S1 Parents Evening can start the new Timetable with a prefects tie. Ties cost £10 from Mr. Mitchell

5. Any S2 Students who have chosen to study Mandarin in S3, who did not attend the meeting last week should see Ms Zhao as soon as possible. 集会

6. 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) For students who will be in S2 – S4 after the holidays Enter your novels, short stories, poems or plays on the theme of crime Closing date: Wednesday 15th June Hand your entry to: Kat in the library

7. New Bronze Award programme starting soon for current S2 going into S3 in June (also open to current S3 going into S4 in June) If interested come to a meeting in room 105 on Thursday 26 th May at 1.15pm prompt to find out how to get started. See Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before this meeting if you won’t be able to make it to the meeting

8. Could the following pupils please come to Room 113 Period 5 on Thursday 26 th May Miss Shepherd Mila Clarke 2MK4 Alex Smith 2MK4 Nathan Kane 2SA1 Amy Hope 2SA2 Robert Hunter 2SA2 Morgan McMillan 2SA4 Ethan King 2SA5 Georgie Williams 2SA5 Jacob Jenksinon 2SL1 Daniel Mackie 2SL1 Karis Smith 2SL1 Ellie Finlay-Bowman 2SL3 Stuart Balmer 2SL5 Olivia Millar 2SL5

9. CHINESE DANCE Can all pupils involved please leave class at 12.45pm, have lunch and be ready to start the class at 1.00pm.

10. S2, S3, S4, and S5 Are you returning to Home Economics next year? If yes you are eligible to come to the Highland Show on Thursday 23 rd June 2016. Please see Mrs Ross ASAP for an information letter. Limited spaces available so first come first served!

11. Robert Muchamore Author Talk Tuesday 7 th June 2016 Leaving school 12.30pm, returning 3.45pm Meet the author and get a free copy of his newest book, Rock War £5 See Kat in the library ASAP to book your place or if you want more information Open to current S1 – S3 If you have a permission slip to return please do this to Kat by Wednesday. The trip is now full and I may give away your place to someone else.

12. REMINDER Parents Meeting is Taking place 6.30pm in the Conference Room TODAY This is an essential meeting to get all permission slips completed so you can travel to Barcelona Barcelona June 2016

13. London 2016 There is a meeting for everyone going on this trip. Wednesday 25 th at lunchtime 1.15pm In Miss Ramtohul’s room (229) Please see Miss Ramtohul or Kat if you can’t attend.

14. Monday-*Travel to London by train *Book into YHA *Shopping/dinner out *London Eye (optional) *Ghost tour Tuesday-*Bletchley Park *Dinner out (Nando’s) *West End show (Hairspray?) Wednesday- *Houses of Parliament (meet our MP tbc) *Boat tour of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park & Sculpture visit *Dinner Out *Stratford shopping centre and ten-pin bowling Thursday- *Visit the ‘Wellcome Collection’ Museum *Travel home If you would like to go on this trip see Miss Conlan, Miss Whittingham or Mr McCarthy as soon as possible for a letter!

15. The Student Awards Agency Scotland provide funding for students in full-time and part-time Higher Education. Applications must be made by 30 June – apply based on your first choice - students should not wait for their exam results. See website for further details and application www.saas.gov.uk

16. Retail Associates TK Maxx – Edinburgh TK Maxx is recruiting for its new St Andrew Square store, which is due to open in August. Over 100 vacancies (8 to 20 hour contracts over 7 days). Starting salary from £7.60 rising to £7.85 after 12 weeks probation. How to apply For more information and to make an on-line application go to https://performancemanager.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobr eqcareer?jobId=107403&company=TJX&username Vacancy posted 11 May 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

17. Customer Service and Professional Barista Apprenticeships Starbucks Coffee Company (UK), Edinburgh Remit Training is recruiting 16 apprentice baristas for 8 different stores in the Edinburgh area on behalf of Starbucks. As a barista you could be serving and preparing coffee in café’s, restaurants, coffee bars and hotels. A barista will use a specialist coffee machine which produces espresso and will then turn this espresso into many different styles of coffee including; latte’s, cappuccino’s, macchiato and Americano’s. You will also prepare and serve other hot and cold drinks, as well as meals, snacks and cakes. As a barista you will be working within a team of other people but you will also have certain tasks to complete on your own. The skills gained through the barista training are combined with a customer service qualification. This is due to the integral part that customer service will play within this role. Requirements National 4 or 5 in English and Maths, ability to work on your own as well as being a team player, IT skills, a can do attitude, being prepared to help out in a willing and positive manner, polite and friendly, neat and tidy appearance, excellent customer care skills. How to apply For full job details and to make an on-line application go to http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Starbucks/jobs/Customer-Service-Professional-Barista-Apprenticeship- e47030eb9913819c?q=apprenticeship http://www.indeed.co.uk/cmp/Starbucks/jobs/Customer-Service-Professional-Barista-Apprenticeship- e47030eb9913819c?q=apprenticeship Closing date None given. Jobs first advertised on 16 May, 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

18. CUSTOMER OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR APPRENTICE, LLOYDS BANKING GROUP, DALKEITH ROAD, EDINBURGH This role forms part of the Agency Management Team within the wider Insurance Product Operations Division at Lloyds Banking Group. The successful applicant will do the following:- Transact a range of customer servicing activities in line with published procedures, including the ability to transact manual calculations. Take personal responsibility for ensuring customer needs are met within our service level offering. Input collected data to up-date customer records. Use the telephone and written correspondence to attain all required information. Take responsibility for your own development and improvement of your contribution to the business. Deal with complaints received in a compliant manner, co-ordinating any corrective action that is required. Have a knowledge of relevant customer service systems, processes and products along with service level agreements. Have an awareness of legal and regulatory frameworks including FSA compliance requirements, complaint handling, money laundering, and data protection Applicants should have basic keyboard and system navigation skills and good written and verbal communication skills and basic numeracy skills. How to apply For more information and to apply on line go to https://careers.lloydsbankinggroup.com/Candidate/VacancyInformation.aspx?VacancyId=132543 https://careers.lloydsbankinggroup.com/Candidate/VacancyInformation.aspx?VacancyId=132543 Closing date 27 May 2016

19. Healthcare Colleague Apprenticeship Boots the Chemist, Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh Fantastic customer care is at the heart of everything we do, and as a Healthcare Colleague Apprentice you’ll be part of helping customers and patients feel good. It’s everything from the clear advice and care you’ll be trained to offer them, to learning about the wide ranges of services we provide. This is a great opportunity to develop your pharmacy career and make a difference to the lives of our patients. With different types of pharmacies all over the UK, we’re giving patients the very best care and attention with the services we offer. You will be learning how to provide healthy lifestyle advice and health services to our patients through great conversations as well as delivering the technical aspects of supplying medicines. This is often a fast paced environment, and you will interact with many different people, and will be a core member of the pharmacy and healthcare team. Requirements You must have or expect to gain National 5s in English and Maths. How to apply For full job details and to make an on-line application go to https://krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=906606&partnerid=30042&siteid=5807 Closing date 10 June 2016