1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 25 September 2015

2. Friday 25 SeptemberS5/S6 Assemblies this week Respect & South Africa South Africa Fact: Only 74.4% of the population has access to sanitation facilities. In the UK this figure is 100%.

3. #LHSBookFriday Friday book question: You can tweet @LWSchoolLibrary your answer Where is your favourite book set in another country?

4. 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

5. 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.

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

7. 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

8. Barcelona Trip June 2016 All those going on this trip, remember your next Payment is due to be Paid by Wednesday 30 th September All payments to: Miss Anstruther in Room 205 R EMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PAYMENT CARDS ALONG WITH YOUR MONEY

10. 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

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

12. 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).

13. 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...

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

15. London 2016 Current S1-S3 pupils One place is now available on the trip. Please see Miss Paterson or Miss Longmore for information.

16. London 2016 Meeting for all pupils going on the trip. When: Monday (28/9) at 1.20 Where: Room 225 Collect your payment card if you haven’t picked it up already.

17. MIDLOTHIAN SCHOOLS GOLF COMPETITION 2015/16 There will be a short meeting at interval today (Friday) for all students representing Lasswade in the Midlothian golf competition. Mr Attinasi

18. Edinburgh Swimming Championships There will be a meeting for all swimmers in the PE department today (Friday) at interval. Can everyone please remember to bring along qualification times for their selected events. Mr Attinasi

19. Manchester / Blackpool Trip If you want to go on this trip, at the higher cost, you must hand back your permission slip as soon as possible to Miss Macgregor or Mr Rogers

20. There will be a rag bag collection on: Tuesday, 29 September 2015 This is a great opportunity to tidy out your wardrobe before the October break and help school funds! Items accepted for donation: Good quality clean clothing; belts; paired shoes and handbags A limited supply of bags will be distributed to registration classes on Friday 25 September. Donations can also be made using household black bags.

21. How to make a rag bag donation Bring your bags to school on Tuesday, 29 September and leave them at the drop off point before registration. Where is the drop off point? At the bottom of the main stairs, outside the glass doors entrance to the atrium. Leave your bags beside the notice with your house name on it as house points will be awarded for each bag donated. Thank you for your support! (Mrs Young – Eco Schools)