1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 17 November 2016

2. Assemblies S1 – S3
TODAY SA
Friday 18 November SL

3. Lasswade Snowsports Trip Italy 2018
There will be a meeting in Room 110 on Monday 21 November at
Breaktime with Mr Haggart for all students who have signed up for
this trip.
If you are interested in signing up for this trip you should also attend this meeting

4. NETBALL MEETING
Could all Senior Players see Miss Mollon at break Friday 18th November in room 302 about playing in the Scottish Cup next week.
Thanks 

5. Swimming
Please can all swimmers competing in the Edinburgh schools this weekend meet Mrs Burge in the PE department at morning break today.

7. World Challenge Tanzania Summer 2018 Applications There is a new supply of application forms available from the school reception.
Although the formal application deadline is now past there is still time to apply if you wish to go on this trip. Please pick up your application ASAP and give the completed form with your deposit to Mr Rhodes or Apply on line.

8. Please contact Miss Pirie/Miss Scott-Larsen for more info
BEGINNER SKI LESSONS Wednesday 16 Nov – 7 Dec 4 week Beginners block Midlothian Snowsports Centre Cost:£43 (including Instruction, equipment hire and transport) CALL NOW TO BOOK:
Please contact Miss Pirie/Miss Scott-Larsen for more info

9. S3 Science Students
If you have been offered a place on the museum trip (INCLUDING RESERVES!) which is happening on Tuesday the 22nd of November there will be a final meeting at lunchtime in room 124 on Monday the 21st, all must attend!
IF YOU HAVE NOT HANDED IN YOUR PERMISSION FORM YET PLEASE DO SO ASAP!!!
Remember: There is an Edmodo group for this trip, you need to join using the following code:
Rafsj7
Once joined, please complete the pre-visit questionnaire by following the link

10. Edmodo Group is online: ziwu43
Photography Club
Edmodo Group is online:
ziwu43

11. Scotland Women vs Spain Women
Rugby World Cup qualifier match
Scotstoun Stadium- Friday 18 November: (kick-off 7.30pm)
Tickets available now on scottishrugby.org/tickets - adults £5 & U18s free. 

12. ROME 2017
There are still a few spaces left on the Rome Trip, if anyone is interested please see Miss Blake. The trip is now open to S2 pupils.

13. Scotland v Argentina Saturday 19th November K. O
Scotland v Argentina Saturday 19th November K.O. 5pm The school has a few £10 tickets available for this match. See Mr Mitchell for details

14. Results Service
Students who had successful Post Results Service Awards will receive their new certificates around th November

15. Physics Revision Clubs
Calculations a catastrophe? Definitions a disaster? Struggling with strategies for revision? Then revision club is for you!!!
Physics Revision Club will run every week on a Tuesday lunchtime in Rm124 for Higher/Advanced Higher
and a
Thursday lunchtime in Rm121 for S3/National 4/National 5
Come along to get help with Homework, Revision techniques, Consolidating understanding or if you have any questions about your Physics work at all!

16. Job Vacancy Information
Are you looking for a part time or full time job?
Skills Development Scotland has a local website, which is updated daily, with information on job vacancies.
Among jobs currently advertised are the following: -
Kitchen Porter Table Table/Esk Valley
Pinocchio’s Nursery, Support Worker, Edinburgh
Scottish Qualifications Authority, Modern Apprenticeship in Creative Digital Media
Next, Home Sales Consultant, Straiton
Melville Housing Association Ltd, Modern Apprenticeship in Housing (Dalkeith)
Equine Hospital – Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Apprentice Stablehand
15 November 2016

17. Monday 21 November 2016. Interviews will be held on 29 November 2016.
Scottish Qualifications Authority Modern Apprentice – Creative Digital Media
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body.  We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world.
SQA is recruiting for a Modern Apprentice in Creative Digital Media to work in the SQA Academy team. This team creates online training for SQA using multimedia to provide engaging and interesting content. 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. Successful completion of the Modern Apprenticeship will earn an HND (SCQF level 7) in Creative and Digital Media.
Requirements
You must have a minimum of 2 Highers (A-C) including English. In addition you must also have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to demonstrate attention to detail. An interest and enthusiasm for multimedia, technology and website development is also necessary for this post.
This post is being offered on a fixed term contract basis for two years and is based at our Dalkeith site. 
How to apply
For more information and to apply go to
Closing date
Monday 21 November Interviews will be held on 29 November 2016.

18. Auditions for Dance Courses - 2017 – 2018
Edinburgh College is home to Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS).  We offer a diverse professional training experience in our state of the art facilities. Our dance programme has a reputation for producing well rounded professionals who work across many aspects of the dance industry as dancers, choreographers and teachers here and abroad.
We will be holding auditions for the following courses.
NC Dance / HND Dance
Monday 28th November, 10am
Monday 13th February, 10am
Wednesday 3rd May, 10am
Tuesday 20th June, 10am
BA (Hons) Dance
Monday 6th February, 10am
To arrange an audition
Please let us know which course you are interested in and further details of audition date and requirements will be ed to you in due course. Further information about auditions can be found at the PASS website​

19. Edinburgh College January 2017 courses
Applications for courses at Edinburgh College beginning in January 2017 are now open.
Go to for full course details and to make an on-line application.
Apply as soon as possible.

20. Retail Apprenticeships For SChool Leavers Marks and Spencers
Get a head start on your peers. Take your first steps on the retail management ladder with a high street icon. Experience every conceivable aspect of store operations, get accredited and start earning sooner.
Our Management Scheme for School Leavers is evolving. We’re investing our decades of experience in this area to form the Retail Management Apprenticeship for School Leavers. Combining in-store experience with accredited academic learning, it’s the perfect path into retail management for smart, ambitious school leavers… following in the footsteps of many of our senior leaders.
Over 12 to 18 months, you’ll experience retail in real time. Food, Fashion, Home and Store operations; managing £multi-million budgets; leading people and teams… it’s all part of the package, with loads of coaching and mentoring to keep you on track. Plus you’ll spend time working towards your Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Retail Management.
By the time you’ve finished, you’ll be ready to take on the role of a Commercial Manager and responsibility for an entire department. After that, there’s no limit to where you can go.
Requirements
Simply put, we want high-calibre people. You should have or expect to gain at least three Highers (grade A-C)
How to apply
For more information and to apply go to Start dates in April 2017, July 2017, September 2017 and January 2018.

21. Apprenticeship Opportunities 2017
Leonardo is a global company working at the forefront of engineering and technology. The company (formerly called SELEX) is respected around the world for delivering innovative technological solutions and for manufacturing industry leading products for airborne and space industries. The company is currently recruiting for its training programmes beginning in summer 2017.
Requirements
Manufacturing Apprenticeships.
You must have, or expect to gain 4 National 5s (A-C)/National 4s including English and either Maths or Physics, plus other Technological subjects such as Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft and Design, Computing, Woodwork or Metalwork.
Manufacturing Technical Apprenticeships
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum of 2 Highers (A-C), one of which must be Maths or Physics plus another Technological subject at Higher eg Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Tech Studies or Computing plus National 5 English
Design Engineering Technician Apprenticeships
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum of 3 Highers (A-C) to include Maths and Physics, plus another Higher preferably in a Technological subjects eg Graphic Communication, Product Design, Computing plus National 5 English.
Business Apprenticeships
You must have, or expect to gain, a minimum of 2 Highers (A-C), one of which must be Maths or English, plus a Higher in a Business subject and National 5s (A-C) in English and Maths.
How to apply
For full job details and to apply on-line go to -
Closing date - 23 February 2017