1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 13 May 2016

2. All Students Open plan computing areas on first and second floor are NOT to be used at breaktime or lunchtime by students. This is as a result of lack of respect for equipment and each other. This will be in place for the next two weeks and will be reviewed by the Head Teacher at the end of this time.

3. Monday 16 th May Come along for some extra help before the exam! Bring any questions/areas of difficulty with you or feel free to come along and use the lab as a quiet place to revise!

4. S1- S3 Debating Club This week’s debate: This house believes technology is too intrusive in our lives. Come along to Room 224 after school on Monday to get involved. New members welcome!!!

5. CHINESE DANCE Can any pupils that are interested in learning a Chinese Fan Dance please see Miss Murray in the PE Deptartment TODAY

6. S2 pupils Please could the following pupils please attend a brief meeting in room 127 TODAY at morning break LawrieWilson2SL5 JackDudley2SL5 DanielDa Costa2SL4 CalumMcKean2SL4 StephenTurnbull2SL3 EmmaYorkston2SL3 NathanHunt2SL2 LaurenMurie2SL2 EmmaStoddart2SL1 AaronKivlin2SL1 ScottThomson2MK5 HazelGeorge2MK5 KayleighCameron2MK4 EllieMcKenna2MK4 GeorgiaStephen2MK3 MichaelJones2MK3 InnesPhilp2MK2 DeclanQuinn2MK2 CiaranSlater2MK1 JamieMcKinney2MK1 LaurenMcDermid2SA5 AbbieCampbell2SA5 SeanHancock2SA4 EilidhIngham2SA4 ChloeLauder2SA3 LouiseHamilton2SA3 AndrewWorton2SA2 ReganDoig2SA2 RachaelDoig2SA1 DevonBoyle2SA1

7. Lauren Barclay Katie Thomson Emily Moffat Kirsty Paterson Danielle Knox Chloe Watt Cameron Thomson Kayleigh Wilson Jordan Kennedy Mya Kidd Drummond Todd Lucy Jack Hilton Keir Robertson Elise Fairnie Sam Fleming Aimee Hoggan Lauryn Hood Abi Scotland Emma Dickson Erin Livingstone Hannah Forsyth Rachael Higginson Jack Cameron Chloe White Ryan Stevenson Holly Baird Lewis Allan Luke Cosgrove Jessica Smales Maia Hollins-Kirk Stacey King Nathan Denholm Robbie Walker Olivia Harris John Ross Jack Ramage Emma Affleck Bella Szpunar Samuel Harris Eilish Johnston Can all S3 pupils listed below please collect/ return permission form. You will be going on a trip to Edinburgh Castle TODAY. Please bring a bus fair to get into and out of town TODAY. If there are any issues with this please see Miss Hargreaves

8. Tickets are £10 Available from Mr Mitchell

9. S1-S3 London Trip 2016 One Place Available You will experience: London Dungeons Sherlock Holmes tour Matilda, the Musical Script Writing Workshop (City Academy) Harry Potter World... and much more! See Miss Ramtohul (Room 229) by TODAY for details if you are interested.

10. Next payment of £150 is now due! If you haven’t paid yet - please hand into the office or bring to Madame Paton ASAP. Room 210 Paris 2016

11. 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

12. Job opportunities at the Restoration Yard Dalkeith Country Park It’s not often the opportunity presents itself to be in at the start of something exciting and new. Buccleuch is transforming the stableyards at Dalkeith Country Park to create a brand new retail, food and leisure experience: Restoration Yard. We’re building a dynamic retail, visitor services and catering team and want to hear from enthusiastic people who share our passion for outstanding customer service. If you would like to know more and think you have what it takes, come along to our Recruitment Open Day on Saturday 14th May for a chat over a refreshing mocktail at The Glasshouse, 2 Greenside Place, Edinburgh (next door to the Playhouse Theatre) from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. Alternatively, call our recruitment team on 0131 524 0910 or email recruitment@buccleuch.com to hear more about getting involved with something special. recruitment@buccleuch.com

13. Building Engineering Services Apprentice Carillion, Edinburgh This apprenticeship covers all aspects of service, maintenance and commissioning of Building Services Engineering systems including; heating, hot and cold water storage and distribution systems, air conditioning and ventilation, gas installations and appliances, oil installations and electrical building services control systems. Requirements National 5s at A or B in preferably in English, Maths and Physics. How to apply Go to http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_carillion/external/gateway.do?fu nctionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=73943&localeCode=en- us&source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE for more information and to make an on-line application. http://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_carillion/external/gateway.do?fu nctionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=73943&localeCode=en- us&source=Indeed.com&sourceType=PREMIUM_POST_SITE Closing date No closing date given. Vacancy posted 5 May 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

14. Full Time Waiting Staff Melville Inn, Lasswade, Midlothian WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS ROLE As a Bar & Waiting team member, you’re the face of your brand for every guest that walks through our door so we’re looking for team members who enjoy working with people and are passionate about delivering the highest standard of customer service. In return, you’ll be part of the UK’s biggest pub and restaurant business and if you have the ambition to succeed in hospitality you’ll have the potential to take your career further whilst working in a fun environment with like-minded people. Before applying for this role please ask yourself - is this you? You’ll be responsible for taking orders, serving excellent quality food and a great range of drinks. You’ll work with the team on shift to create a friendly, buzzing atmosphere our guests will enjoy. You’ll ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, compliance with licensing law and cash handling procedures. WHAT WE’LL OFFER On top of what we pay you you’ll benefit from working in a fun and social environment, with flexible shift options, 28 days holiday*, pension* and Sharesave scheme* plus extra perks like 20% employee discount at our 1600 restaurants and pubs and High Street shopping discounts*. Our great training scheme means that if you have the ambition to develop your career with us you can achieve qualifications which can lead to an even more rewarding future. HOW TO APPLY Go to http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/b651Qs73LahApOiGP0toVo to register and make an on-line application. You will need to be over 18.http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/b651Qs73LahApOiGP0toVo Vacancy advertised 11 May 2016. Apply as soon as possible.

15. Apprentice Chef Nicholsons, Haymarket, Edinburgh WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THIS ROLE 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. Full training is given on the job and NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, we are looking for your POTENTIAL AND PERSONALITY. HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR THE CHEF APPRENTICESHIP? Above all we are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious individuals who would like a career in hospitality, no experience is necessary as you will receive full training on the job. You must be aged 16 to 24. HOW TO APPLY Go to http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/bKfJtSWera4BBogli2_zbt to register and to make an on-line application.http://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/mandb/vms/e/brands/positions/bKfJtSWera4BBogli2_zbt Vacancy posted 11 May 2016.

16. Retirement Account Apprentice Lloyds Banking Group, Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh You will provide an excellent customer experience for incoming and outbound contacts including at times being fully employed within a call centre environment. We are looking for people who are proactive, self motivated, keen to learn and show great attention to detail who want to work in an environment where the focus is on making the right business decisions for the customer. On our structured 12 month Apprenticeship Programme you will be learning all the skills you need to provide our customers and business areas with a first class customer service. We will give you all the training you need to ensure that you are confident in carrying out a range of assigned specialist clerical/technical support duties. Throughout your apprenticeship you will receive support from your Training Assessor and Line Manager as you follow an accredited learning pathway. With a comprehensive mixture of formal and on-the-job training, you'll gain a wealth of experience and skills in administration as well as an SVQ Level 2 qualification in Business Administration. This will ultimately lead to on more responsibility in your current role, undertaking further development, or looking for new opportunities across the Group as well as supporting your career within the Financial Services Industry. How to apply For more information and to apply on-line go to https://careers.lloydsbankinggroup.com/Candidate/VacancyInformation.aspx?VacancyId=132026&source=Inde ed https://careers.lloydsbankinggroup.com/Candidate/VacancyInformation.aspx?VacancyId=132026&source=Inde ed Closing date 19 May 2016

17. Standard Life 6 Month School Leaver Internship Standard Life Plc specialise in asset management and long‐term savings. We want to lead the way in helping people save and invest for their future, by offering the types of products and services that they need throughout their lives. We are now looking to recruit recent school leavers for our next intake in August 2016. If you are an enthusiastic, open‐minded and forward thinking individual who can bring a can‐do attitude to a task, we would love for you to apply. Work Environment: This programme will give you the opportunity to work in one of our many exciting business areas. The role pays the Living Wage (£15,015 per annum) giving you the ability to live and save for your future. You will be placed on a development programme that will grow your knowledge of working within Financial Services; this includes a buddy from the day you start and the ability to develop invaluable and transferable skills for your future career. This is an exciting opportunity to get 6 months paid work experience in a large organisation, as part of an experienced team on an established programme that has proven to be one of the best in the UK. At the end of your 6 months you’ll be supported to apply for jobs that build on the experience you have gained. We pride ourselves on our culture of staff retention and internal promotion. What might a day in this job look like? Depending on the area of business in which you work, you will be part of a wider team and will work as an integral part of our business, learning about the role with the support of your Manager and team. What will I Learn? Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Problem Solving. Work based training: MS Office, Business email skills, telephone skills. What Qualifications / Qualities are required? We don't need you to have any previous experience but we would expect you to be a recent school leaver with an interest in working in the Financial Services industry. How do I apply? Go to https://standardlife.taleo.net/careersection/global+sl+external+career+site+eng/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600663 for more information.https://standardlife.taleo.net/careersection/global+sl+external+career+site+eng/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600663 Closing Date: Friday 20 May