1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Monday 14 September 2015 SUCCESS IS FINDING THE ANSWER TO UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Sir John Templeton

2. Lasswade High - A DREAM School Lasswade High School is an ambitious, caring and creative community working hard to achieve excellence for all our young people. Our Vision Statement is Dream, Believe & Achieve @ Lasswade Our Vision is underpinned by the following Values Determination Respect Effort Ambition Motivation

3. Monday 14 SeptemberS1 Assembly today Respect & South Africa “EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD.” NELSON MANDELA

4. Saturday was Roald Dahl Day! Celebrate with a Roald Dahl Quiz Lunchtime TODAY In the library Starting at 1.20pm Teams of 1 – 6 people For S1 – S6 students – and staff too!

5. DEBATING Debating training will take place in Room 224 this afternoon from 3:30 – 5pm. If you are interested in attending, and have not already given your name, see Ms Struthers ASAP as spaces are now very limited.

6. TO ALL S6 LEAPS ELIGIBLE STUDENTS! PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST REGISTER TO BE GIVEN AN INTERVIEW ABOUT YOUR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION. INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE IN TWO WEEKS - ANY PROBLEMS, SEE GUIDANCE.

7. S2 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING There will be a meeting of the S2 team TODAY at 1.30pm 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.

8. NEW S4 Bronze Group Next training session Wednesday 16 th Sept, room 105, 3.30-5.30pm. ALL participants should make arrangements to be there for the FULL TWO HOURS (see Mr Boyle/Miss McDonald if any problems) Come prepared to discuss food choices for exped

9. Higher Gatsby Theatre Trip If you are studying ‘The Great Gatsby’ for higher then remember to hand in your £5 deposit and permission slip TODAY to Miss Ramtohul (Room 229). Details: Wednesday 28 th October Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy Tickets: £8.50 Transport cost: to be confirmed with numbers Leaving school at 8.30 am

10. Fairtrade Committee After successfully achieving out FairAware award last year we are hoping to continue our support of Fairtrade and earn our FairActive award. To do this I need your help to organise events throughout the year and lead change within our school. If you want to know more about the Fairtrade Committee (no obligation to join!) our first meeting will be; Lunch time Tuesday 15 th September in Miss Maltby’s Room 119 1.20pm - bring your lunch, there will be cakes! After successfully achieving out FairAware award last year we are hoping to continue our support of Fairtrade and earn our FairActive award. To do this I need your help to organise events throughout the year and lead change within our school. If you want to know more about the Fairtrade Committee (no obligation to join!) our first meeting will be; Lunch time Tuesday 15 th September in Miss Maltby’s Room 119 1.20pm - bring your lunch, there will be cakes! S1-S6 Excellent for your CV! S1-S6 Excellent for your CV!

11. S1-6 Hockey club! Mr Sands and Miss Hume will be coaching a hockey club on Tuesday 3:45-5pm on the astro. Girls and boys, all ages and abilities welcome! Come along after school on Tuesday in your PE kit with shin guards and hockey sticks if you have them!

13. Up-cycle club If you like the idea of making something new out of old or discarded materials, see Mr MacInnes in room 011 on Tuesday lunchtime @ 1.15 to find out more. It’s open to all year groups, and is a really good opportunity to improve your workshop skills and have fun making something different.

14. Badminton Club starts Tuesday 15 th September 3.30pm-4.30pm Main Sports hall All year groups and abilities welcome to show up and play on the day! See Mrs Main/Mrs Wright for further information

15. BASKETBALL CLUB WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL 3.30pm-4.30pm GAMES HALL A see Mr Falconer in P.E. For further info. NEW TEAM MEMBERS WANTED!! S1-S6 All abilities welcome to come along and play

16. Calling All Competitive Swimmers! Interested in representing Lasswade High School in the Edinburgh Swimming Championships? Please see Mr Attinasi in the PE department by Thursday for entry requirements!

17. France Watersports June 2016 A place has become available on the trip. Please see Miss Hargreaves or Miss Maltby (Rm. 120/119) by Tuesday 22nd September if you would like this place.

18. Volleyball Volleyball club is on Thursday in the sports hall from 3:30 – 4:30. All age groups welcome. Come and give it a try! Mr Attinasi

19. Senior Forum Meet in Room 115 at 1.15 on Tuesday 16 th September