1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 25 August 2016

2. Assemblies Topic: Determination/ CONABOR TODAYS1 Friday 26 AugustS2

3. Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 26 August 2016 Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 26 August are asked to pay £1 to come to school casually dressed. Students who do not wish to participate should come to school wearing school uniform. Monies collected will be split – Two thirds donated to charity whilst the remaining one third will go to the School Fund.

4. Overdue/old/long forgotten library books? Please bring them back this week. No punishments and lectures about late books - just happy librarians who will be pleased to see you!

5. UCAS EXHIBITION 2016 There are still places available for the UCAS Exhibition at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 7 th September. Forms are available from the Guidance Base

6. Age 5-15? Love wildlife and want to help protect it? Join the Conservation Action Team (CAT) based at Edinburgh Zoo!

7. CAT runs on the second Saturday of the month from September – June and is open to anyone in P2 - S4. Through this programme, children will discover not only RZSS animals but also the exciting native wildlife on site, from butterflies to badgers! CAT is about having fun whilst learning about, and acting for, local and global conservation in lots of different ways. Activities include making wildlife homes, bush craft, gardening, encounters, zoo trails, games and much more! Choose from one of the following timeslots Morning:9.00am - 11.00am Lunchtime:12.00pm - 2.00pm Afternoon:3.00pm - 5.00pm

8. As a CAT member you may also have the opportunity to achieve your John Muir Award, an environmental award scheme focused on wild places, encouraging people to connect with, enjoy and care for our natural environment. Credits may be gained in Children’s University Passports to Learning as CAT is a validated learning activity. For more information or to book your place(s) please visit: edinburghzoo.org.uk/CAT

9. Geography Supported Study- Miss Hargreaves Higher- Monday 3:30pm - 4:40pm National 5- TODAY 3:30pm - 4:30pm Higher- Monday 3:30pm - 4:40pm National 5- TODAY 3:30pm - 4:30pm

10. Creative Writing Club Meets on Monday lunchtimes in the library

11. Sports Council is back on this week! Join us in the P.E. Classroom this Thursday Lunchtime We would like to welcome new members! All pupils S1-S6 are invited See you there! Mr Attinasi (P.E.) Mrs McKenzie (Active Schools)

12. France Water sports 2017 There will be a meeting on Monday 29 th August in room 120 at 1:20pm for anyone interested in going on the France Watersports trip next year from 24/6/17 to 1/7/17.

13. Afterschool rugby training this season

14. Rugby matches this weekend Friday afternoon S1 blacks away to East Lothian training session @Meadowmill. Bus leaves school... Saturday morning vs. Trinity Academy S1 reds @ Wardie (Broughton RFC pitches) S3 @Bangholm (Trinity RFC pitches) Bus leaves school @8.20am. 9.30am KO. S2 Rugby to be confirmed

15. Rugby matches this weekend Saturday morning vs. Trinity Academy U16’s @ Lasswade HS against Trinity Academy. 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO. U18’s @ Lasswade RFC against Trinity Academy 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO.

16. ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DAY TOUR SATURDAY 10 TH SEPTEMBER VS TRIP TO THE FIRST MANCHESTER DERBY OF THE SEASON SEE MR DEWAR IN PE DEPARTMENT FOR INFO LETTER PRICE - £80 PER PERSON (Includes luxury travel, match ticket, quiz and prizes on route, PE5 tour guide)

17. Senior S5/S6 Football Trials When Thursday 25 th September 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where Lasswade Astro What Sports Kit, Football Boots Please sign up on the notice board outside the PE department to confirm your attendance. Mr Attinasi

18. Trainee Applications Support Officer An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to develop the necessary skills to deliver software and applications support to staff across all Council services. Based in Midlothian House as part of the Business Applications Team within Business Services, you will provide support for a number of business critical systems utilised by Finance & Revenues, HR/Payroll, Education, Health and Social Care, Property & Roads Maintenance and Waste Services. You will work to support the modernisation and development of processes and the production of management information. This role would suit ambitious individuals who would be interested in developing a career in the support of software/applications and are looking for an entry level post that offers the prospect of gaining a breadth of experience. Requirements You must hold a minimum of three National 4s including Mathematics and English, with some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of Microsoft Office software. You should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, an awareness of the importance of confidentiality, an attention to detail and an ability to prioritise to achieve deadlines. It is expected that the successful candidate will work towards completion of SVQ level 3 Business and Administration in year 1 and HNC Admin & Information Technology in years 2 & 3. A programme of on the job training will be provided to complement formal study. How to apply For more information and to apply online go to https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs/trainee- applications-support-officer-56394https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs/trainee- applications-support-officer-56394 Closing date Friday 26 th August. Interviews will be held on Friday 5 September.