1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 2 March 2017

2. Check out the topics – and SIGN Up!
The Friday Club
N5 Mathematics
Where? Room 305
When? Fridays
When? – 1315
What? Exam practice
Why? Improve grades
Check out the topics – and SIGN Up!

3. Students in S3 to S6 can collect a letter from Mr. Mitchell
SCOTLAND v Canada Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh Wednesday, 22 March 2017  Kick Off 7.45pm
Students in S3 to S6 can collect a letter from
Mr. Mitchell

4. S2-S5 Coursing Appointments
A reminder that the deadline for coursing is Friday 3rd March.
If you have still to be coursed for next year please make an appointment with Senior Management or Guidance before Friday.

5. IMPORTANT Ground Floor Lockers
Work on the Atrium has been postponed so anyone who has the following lockers can now use them again.
W1 to W19
GT1 to GT15
G245 to G332
Can all students who use these lockers please make sure they are emptied again before the end of day on Friday 24th March.
Anything left in these lockers will be removed after this date.

6. Higher Modern Studies Study Support Classes Miss Gee Room 113 Thursdays 3.40pm – 4.30pm1.
23rd February -
South Africa 2.
2nd March
Conclusions 3.
9th March
Democracy 4.
16th March
Selective use of facts 5.
23st March
Social Inequality 6.
30th March

7. Advanced Higher Modern Studies Study Support Classes MRS Simpson Room 215 Thursdays 3.40pm – 4.30pm1.
22th Feb -
Paper 1 2.
1st March 3.
8th March 4.
15th March 5.
22nd March
Social Research 6.
29th April

8. Modern Apprenticeships in Business Administration
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) annually recruits school leavers to its Pathways Modern Apprenticeship programme in Business and Administration. If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and committed to the challenge of work and study for up to two years then this could be the opportunity for you. During your training you will work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration and study part time at Edinburgh College for HNC Administration and Information Technology.
Requirements
You should have or expect to achieve at least one Higher pass at C in English, Administration or Business Management or a group of National 5s including Administration or Business Management. In addition you must have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
Open Morning
The SQA is holding an information morning for prospective applicants from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday 9 March at its Headquarters at Wester Shawfair, Lowden, Dalkeith.
Please let Miss Douglas, in Guidance, know if you plan to attend.

9. Are you looking for a job when you leave school this summer?
Use these websites for information on vacancies for school leavers:-

10. Aberdeen Asset Management PLC
Opportunities: Investment 2020 Apprenticeships
Aldi
Opportunities: Retail Apprenticeships, 60 vacancies
Apex Hotels
Opportunities: Full time and part time jobs in 
housekeeping, kitchen, restaurant and reception
Army Careers Centre Edinburgh
Opportunities: Full time careers and 40 modern day apprenticeships

11. Bright Green Business
Opportunities: Paid placements within a range of businesses (Placements last between 8 -12 weeks) 5 vacancies on offer
Edinburgh Airport
Opportunities: Full time and part time, permanent and temporary internships in various roles across company EY
Opportunities: Full time business apprenticeships in Assurance and Tax, 10 vacancies on offer 
Fort Kinnaird Recruitment and Skills Centre
Opportunities: Retail Assistant, Sales Assistant, Crew Members, Team Members, 30-50 vacancies on offer

12. G4S Events
Opportunities: Edinburgh Events Customer Care Stewards 2017, Part time/casual hours/evenings and weekends, 50+ vacancies on offer
GTG
Opportunities: Apprenticeships in Mechanics; Body Repair; Spray Painting; Vehicle Parts; Business Admin & Customer Service.
Limelight Careers
Opportunities: HR Administrator, Business Administration, Financial Administrator, 5 vacancies on offer
Midlothian Council
Opportunities: Four MAs as Trainee Gardener, and one MA Roadworker

13. NHS
Opportunities: Various modern apprenticeships QA
Opportunities: Fulltime apprenticeships in IT Systems and Networking, Software and Web Development, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Digital Application Support and 
Business Administration
Rewards
Opportunities: 16 Apprenticeships in Business 
Administration and Creative/Cultural Operations 
Scott-Moncrieff
Opportunities: Full-time audit assistant, an Accountancy background is not essential, 2 vacancies on offer

14. SQA
Opportunities: Two 2 year full time MA vacancy in Business & Administration Level 3. The apprentice will attend college on a day release basis to study a HNC Administration and Information Technology
Tesco
Opportunities: 25 vacancies
Scottish Government
Opportunities: Admin assistants

15. The Edinburgh School of Beauty
Opportunities: Apprentice Beauty Therapist, 3 vacancies
YouTrain Ltd
Opportunities: Technical Support Apprentice, Apprentice IT Technician, Graduate Network Engineer, Business Admin 
Apprentice

16. Technology Apprentice Insight Day Monday 6th March 2017
To launch National Careers Week and Scottish Apprenticeship Week, RBS will be hosting a very exciting event to give you insight about what starting your career as a Technology Apprentice will be like!
Over a half day session, you will get to meet a selection of apprentices – each with a unique story to tell about how and why they came to join us, a perfect opportunity for you to ask everything you want to know about apprenticeships.
We will also be running coding workshops throughout the day that will be aimed at all levels of experience; so if you are a novice and want to learn a new skill, or want to impress us with your talents – make sure you come along this event!
And as well as that, we will provide you with insider tips on how to get through the recruitment process too.
If you would like to attend this event, then sign up today using the link below to avoid disappointment.

17. Apprentice Career Development Day Monday 6th March 2017
At RBS we understand that school leavers have lots of decisions to make, and there are lots of opportunities for you to explore! If you are considering an apprenticeship and want to know more about them and the career opportunities that taking this route can provide you with, then why don’t you come along to the Apprentice Career Development Day.
The event will take place on Monday 6th March 2017 and will be a whole day of activities to provide you with lots of information and really useful skills to make you stand out against other candidates. There will be guest speakers that will talk about their personal journey and you will get an exclusive insight to the RBS initiatives that make us determined to succeed, for both our customers and employees alike.
If you would like to attend this event (please note that the event time is – so make sure you have permission to attend if you need it!) please sign up for the event using the link below!
Come and see for yourself how much we value the career progression of our apprentices!

18. Charities Committee Thank You
The School’s Charity Committee just want to say a big thank you to the pupils and staff at Lasswade High School for all their support.
Due to your generosity we have so far managed to donate to the following charities: Bright Sparks, Teenage Cancer Trust, Save the Children and the School’s own South African Committee.

19. Apprentice Greenkeeper
Broomieknowie Golf Club is currently recruiting an Apprentice Greenkeeper. The role will involve the following:
Working under instruction from the Course Manager on the maintenance of the golf course – in the preparation and care of the greens, tees and bunkers
The use of appropriate equipment – hand propelled and power driven, together with vehicles in normal use on a golf course
The use and functions of fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides and weed killers
Knowledge of watering systems and drainage
The successful applicant will learn on the job under the instruction of the Head Greenkeeper, Hamish Brough, and attend part time training in Greenkeeping at Elmwood College, Cupar. College fees will be paid by the Golf Club.
Applicants must be aged 16 to 18 and although, a driving licence is beneficial, it is not essential.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please contact the Club Administrator, Kevin Armitage, on , to arrange an interview.
Vacancy advertised on 22 February Apply as soon as possible. Would suit a summer school leaver.

20. S1 & S2 French Pen-Pals
Could all those involved in the Pen-Pals Project please come to Miss Scott-Larsen’s room (209) at 1.15pm on Thursday (2nd March) to finish and send off their replies. If you have taken a letter home, please bring it with you.
If you cannot attend, you must speak to
Miss Scott-Larsen as soon as possible.

21. DANCE SHOW 2017 Thursday 9th March starting at 7pm.
Tickets are £5/£3 concessions which can be bought in the PE Dept from Mrs Shankland
Come along and support your fellow pupils!

22. The club will return on Monday 13th March 2017.
S1-2 YOUNG Engineers
The Young Engineers Club will not run next week (Monday 6th March 2017) because Mr Stanton is picking up our new machine!
The club will return on Monday 13th March 2017.

24. S2 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING
There will be a meeting of the S2 team today (Thursday) at 10.25am in Room 216
ALL players MUST attend as this is a very important meeting and may result in you not playing if you do not attend.

25. All tour players must attend at 1.25pm.
S1 and u15’s tour meeting at Lunchtime on Thursday in Mr McNamara’s room.
All tour players must attend at 1.25pm.