1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 23 February 2017

2. S1 Parents Evening
Can S3 - S6 sign up to volunteer for the S1 parent meeting tonight.
The sign up sheet is on Mr Mitchell's door.

3. S4 Students Queen Margaret University Academies
The deadline for Academy Applications is 28th February If you are interested in one of the Academies, please collect a form from Guidance

4. Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 24 February 2017
Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 24 February 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.
This is a normal Learning and Teaching day, please remember to bring your school bag and all equipment eg PE kit.

5. YOU WILL NOT BE COURSED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS WITH YOU.
Senior Phase Coursing
Reminder to all students in S3, S4 & S5 that you must complete the Reflective Exercise you will be given through PSE (or Register class) before Coursing week begins.
As you will not be pre-advised of your appointment time you must ensure that you have the Reflective Exercise with you at all times during this week so when you are given your appointment time you will have the Reflective Exercise with you.
YOU WILL NOT BE COURSED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS WITH YOU.

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.
22nd 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. Lifelong Learning & Employability
COLLEGE PATHWAY
Are you interested or going to college?
Need any support with:
Course choice Job Hunting
Bursaries Self Travel
Applications CV’s
Starts Monday 27th February 2017
in Lasswade Centre Library
2.00 – 4.00pm
If you are interested, please speak to your Guidance teacher who can arrange a place for you.

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

11. Apprenticeship Opportunity – S4 to S6 Interested in a career in
Apprenticeship Opportunity – S4 to S6 Interested in a career in Mechanics, Vehicle Body Repair, Vehicle Spray Paint, Vehicle Parts, Business Administration, Customer Service, Alarm and Garage Engineering? GTG Training are holding an Apprentice Recruitment Open Day on Thursday 9th March 2017 from 10am until 3pm. If you are interested sign up in the Design Technology base.

12. Group members! LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP New Members always welcome!
Open to
S1-6
LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP
Group members!
Thank you for your help so far
Meeting this Thursday in Room 119, Lunch time for the next steps!!!
Fairtrade Biscuits provided!!!
New Members always welcome!
Any questions ask Miss Steele Rm 119

13. National 5 Business Management
Supported Study
Thursday 3:45-4:45
Room 231
Mr McNamara

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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.

21. 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!

22. Bake Sale this Friday
Raising money for Motor Neurone Disease. Please help us raise money at our bake sale. In the Atrium at break time.

23. Photography Club is finishing on 28th February for this year
Photography Club is finishing on 28th February for this year. Thank you to all who have attended. From Ryan, Victoria, Wiktor and Miss Griffin

24. S1-3 English Homework Support
Wednesday Lunchtimes Room 218

25. S6 Yearbook
Could all members of the S6 Yearbook Team please attend a short meeting in the Assembly Hall at morning interval today.

26. Senior Students Vandalism has been found in rooms 129 & 130.
If you wish to continue to have access to these rooms in your free periods, please treat the equipment with respect.
The rooms will be checked regularly.
If you have any information on the damage, please speak to a member of Senior Management.