1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 24 September 2015

2. Thursday 24 SeptemberS4 Friday 25 SeptemberS5/S6 Assemblies this week Respect & South Africa South Africa Fact: There are 3 capital cities in South Africa – Pretoria (administrative capital), Cape Town (legislative capital) and Bloimfontein (judicial capital)

3. Geography Supported Study Starts next week National 5- Tuesday 3:30-4:30 Higher- Wednesday 3:30-4:30 Room 119/120 Geography Supported Study Starts next week National 5- Tuesday 3:30-4:30 Higher- Wednesday 3:30-4:30 Room 119/120

4. Lost Property We have various items of lost property. If you think any of these items are yours, please come to student reception to check.

5. S1-S2 Football/Rugby on the Astro S1 Football and Rugby takes place on a Monday – Thursday lunchtime on the astro. Students must have a pair of trainers to play. No food allowed on the astro. Mr Attinasi

6. S4 Football There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department. All players must attend Newbattle V Lasswade 26/09/2015 Mr Attinasi

7. S1 UKULELE CLUB WHEN: Monday Lunchtime WHERE: Room 005 Come along at 1.15 if you are interested and bring your lunch!!!!

8. WATER IMPORTANT Message for ALL Students from the Health Support Assistant Many pupils are reporting to me with headaches, this is often due to not drinking enough water throughout the day To prevent headaches it is very important to drink water PLEASE remember I cannot give out plastic cups. You MUST bring plastic bottles which you can refill during the day, or you can purchase a water bottle for £2 from me or Home Ec Dept

9. S4 Work Experience Self Found forms must be handed into Mrs Douglas by Friday 24th September. Please check WorkIt database for progress on your selections.

13. Apprenticeship vacancies with RBS RBS is currently advertising a number of apprenticeships vacancies. Go to the following links to find out more and to apply as soon as possible. Technology Apprenticeship http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/jobs/technology-apprenticeship/ Customer Service – Operation Shared Services http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/jobs/technology-apprenticeship/ Business Admin Apprenticeship – Corporate Services Supply Chain Services http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/jobs/business-admin-apprenticeship-corporate-services- supply-chain-services/ Relationship Management – Corporate and Commercial http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/jobs/relationship-management-corporate-and-commercial/ For tips to help you make a good application go to http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/23981/rbs- top-tips-for-applying-online/http://apprenticeshipsinscotland.com/23981/rbs- top-tips-for-applying-online/ This is also a video on work with at RBS at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW1y5cgylkU&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW1y5cgylkU&feature=youtu.be Vacancies posted 18 September 2015

14. Senior Forum Meet in Room 115 at 1.15 every Tuesday (all S5/6 welcome)

15. S1/2 Forum Meeting If you’re in first or second year and interested in making a difference in our school, then come along to a meeting next Monday lunchtime at 1.20pm in Room 208 (Miss Lyon’s room).

16. S1 European Day of Languages Competition All S1 classes get ready for a European Languages Day Competition on Monday 28 th September. Be a citizen of Europe! Prizes to be won... Merits to be achieved...

17. Bake Sale Friday break time in Atrium There will be brownies, cupcakes and tray bakes for 20-50p!!