1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Monday 16 November

2. Assemblies This Week Monday 16 NovemberS4 Remembrance Wednesday 18 NovemberMK S1-S3 Thursday 19 NovemberSA S1-S3 Friday 20 NovemberSL S1-S3

3. ‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE THE WORD ITSLEF SAYS - I’M POSSIBLE-’ Audrey Hepburn

4. S4- S6 Debating Club: Debate For all those interested in debating, we will be holding another debate TODAY after school. The motion: This house would raise the age for buying alcohol to 21. Come along to Room 224 to take part. All welcome.

5. Youth Awards Briefing for Pupils Monday 16 November 2015 1.15 pm in the Library Offered by the Monday Drop-In Staff

6. Showcase, 3 rd December, 6- 7.30pm Exhibition of work from Art & Design, CDT and Fashion & Textiles Free Entry and Refreshments available Prizes

8. The iPad Man S3 iPad clinic. Monday to Thursday. 1300-1345 2 nd floor Room 230 Any problems or issues, please come to see me and not during class time.

9. N4/N5/Higher Art & Design Study Support Come along on a Tuesday 3.30 till 4.30 in room 317

10. SU club All years welcome Art Room 313 Lunchtime on Mondays Eat lunch, Hang-Out, Talk-life, Soul- food and Jaffa Cakes with Darius, Jo and Ali

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! Remember if you want to represent the school in tournaments you must attend trainings.

12. S4 Bronze Group All participants must attend a training session Wednesday 18 th November 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Room 105. You should make arrangements to be there for the full session (see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before the session if there's any problems)

13. Your School LASSWADE WWI BATTLEFIELDS TRIP SEPTEMBER 2016 Mr McKay and the History Department want YOU to join the next Lasswade Pals Battalion!! Come and visit some historic World War I Battlefield sites in France and Belgium on what will be the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in September 2016. Pick up a letter NOW from any History teacher before it is too late!

14. Apprentice Hairdressers Gorebridge & Eskbank We are a highly established salon in which we constantly strive to deliver excellent service and value. The Chapter One brand and reputation has grown from strength to strength in just 3 years and so has our team. Not only do we offer a great experience for our existing and new clientele, our directors and owners of Chapter One, Natalie and Paul, are qualified assessors in the industry, offering great opportunities for up and coming stylists to learn their trade with an apprenticeship and gaining an SQA qualification. We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated team members, who have high standards, to complement our growing team and work with our valued existing and new clientele. Applicants should be aged 16 or 17 (or 15, but old enough to leave school in December). Successful applicants will be full time assistants within the apprenticeship programme. We offer an excellent range of ongoing skills development, creative opportunities, salon incentives and promotion. How to apply Please hand your CV into our Eskbank salon or email recruitment@chapteronehairspa.co.ukrecruitment@chapteronehairspa.co.uk Vacancy posted 6 November 2015

15. Apprentice Information Days Saturday 21 November & Saturday 5 December Torness power station will be holding two information days about its very successful Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme on Saturday 21 November and Saturday 5 December to let prospective recruits know more about it. There will be two sessions on each day, one at 9:30 and another at 11:00. You must book a place in advance. From studying at HMS Sultan in Portsmouth for the first two years to what qualifications are needed and how to apply, the information day will prove invaluable to anyone considering a career in engineering maintenance. The information day will take place at Torness power station in the visitor centre and will last roughly 1.5 hours. If you would like to come along or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Dickson on ashleigh.dickson@edf-energy.com. ashleigh.dickson@edf-energy.com You need to register your attendance in advance for the specific date and time.

16. Apprentice Parts Adviser West Mains Road, Edinburgh The Eastern Western Motor Group, Scotland’s leading, prestige, independent motor retailer is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Parts Advisor for their fantastic, busy Harley Davidson site at West Mains Road, Edinburgh. The main purpose of the role is to meet all customer requirements and increase all aspects of the business through direct selling; by being fully conversant with all procedures within the Parts Department Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:- Excellent communication skills Good interpersonal skills and team orientation Results orientated Problem solving and decision making skills Quality and reliability Commitment and self confidence Self-development Commitment and self confidence Committed to providing high quality work Ability to work to deadlines PC literate How to apply Go to http://vacancies.ewcareers.co.uk/vacancy/apprentice-parts-advisor---harley-davidson---edinburgh/963 and click on the Apply button. Alternatively you can email your CV and covering letter to ewcareers@easternholdings.co.uk. Please include the Job Title, Job Location and where you heard about this vacancy (it’s advertised on the Indeed website) in the subject field of your email.http://vacancies.ewcareers.co.uk/vacancy/apprentice-parts-advisor---harley-davidson---edinburgh/963 ewcareers@easternholdings.co.uk Closing date 27 November 2015

17. At our mail centres and offices up and down the country, we sort, on average, 58 million items each day, which involves using some amazing technology. To maintain and develop this, and come up with new ways to improve the sorting process, we have a large and dedicated team of engineers –around 1,000 in all. Most of them based in mail centres and offices across the country. When it comes to this programme our apprentices are among the highest performing in engineering disciplines in the country. We have been named Employer of the Year by our training partner and our most talented apprentices have won awards for practical and academic achievement, beating strong opposition in the process. Entry requirements In terms of qualifications, we’ll expect at least five National 5s, including Maths, English and Science, at grade C or above. But every bit as important as your academic achievements will be the personal qualities, level of commitment and enthusiasm you bring How to apply For more information and to apply go to - https://jobs.royalmailgroup.com/job/Edinburgh-Advanced- Engineering-Apprenticeships-Edinburgh- EH/56945001/?feedId=111701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=RMG_Indeed#sthash.cefRZ6tc.dpufhttps://jobs.royalmailgroup.com/job/Edinburgh-Advanced- Engineering-Apprenticeships-Edinburgh- EH/56945001/?feedId=111701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=RMG_Indeed#sthash.cefRZ6tc.dpuf Closing date Apply as soon as possible. Official closing date is 17 December 2015, but will be earlier if sufficient applications received. Job will begin on 30 August 2016. Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships Edinburgh

18. ROSEWELL DEVELOPMENT TRUST Steeplejack Apprenticeship Opportunity with Pendreich Pendreich work on all types of structures at height, carrying out repairs and maintenance, ensuring safety is foremost in the project. Our aim is to recruit and teach up to four apprentices to work at height using conventional tradesman training and within a learning environment. We will endeavour to teach the successful candidates the trade and look at Vocational Qualifications within their training plan whilst utilising our own Accredited Centre training. The candidates will learn the trade of working at height throughout the industry working with Steeplejacks and Lightning Protection Engineers. A current driving licence is desirable, but not essential. The successful applicants will begin training in January 2016. Pay Hourly rate: £4.86 (1 st year), £5.83 (2 nd year), £7.77 (3 rd year) How to apply Send a CV and Covering Letter to Rosewell Development Trust, 85 Carnethie Street, Rosewell EH24 9AN or to info@rdtrosewell.org.uk. Interviews will then by conducted with Pendreich during the last week of November. Closing date Monday 23d November at 4.00 pm.info@rdtrosewell.org.uk

19. Skills for Work – Care at Milton Road Campus and at Granton Campus starting January 2016 Training allowance of £55 per week could be available This might be the ideal course if you are a young person who is thinking about a career in care. The Skills for Work – Care course gives you the opportunity to attend college for 3 days per week for 6 months with a work experience placement supported by our dedicated work placement coordinators. The course includes various units including employability, care units and core skills. You will work in small groups, problem solve, research and gain lots of knowledge and fun along with qualifications! The course will give you the chance to find out what skills, qualities and expectations are required for work. If you would like further information please contact Please contact your school Career Advisor as soon as possible before applying online at www.edinburghcollege.ac.ukwww.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

20. Tuesdays after school from 3.30 – 5pm In Room 205 You can: Catch up on missed work and assessments Complete homework Support in revision and subject knowledge

21. London 2016 Current S1-S3 pupils 2 places are available. See Miss Paterson to add your name to the list. Reminder that the next payment is due next Thursday.

22. Lasswade High School’s Christmas Fair! Thursday, 19 November 2015! 6pm - 8.30pm! Join us for an evening of Christmas Shopping! with over 15 pop up trading tables, incl jewellery, Christmas gifts/decorations, arts and crafts, beauty goods, home baking, tombola and many more.! Entertainment from the School Band & Choir! Tickets £3.00 for Adults! (Incl mince pie & refreshments)! are available from the School Office or by contacting the Parent Council! Child Ticket £1.00 and will include a drink of juice and a biscuit!

23. For Tickets for 2016 6 Nations Collect a letter from Mr. Mitchell

24. Rugby fixtures S1-U18’s- all teams please read. Friday 13 th Bus leaves school for development team 1.15 (2 KO)’ Dalkeith. Saturday 14 th - S1 at Linlithgow Ac, S2 and 3 at Linlithgow RFC Bus leaves for S1,2 and 3 from school at 8.30am(10KO) U16’s and U18’s 8.45 meet at school (9.30KO). Tuesday 17 th Home match against Boroughmuir at home for U16’s and U18’s. 4.30 meet (5.30KO) @LRFC

25. Coming up at Science Club 18/11/15 BRING IN YOUR CLEAN, EMPTY YOGHURT POTS!!!

26. Isle of Skye June 2016 Dancing shopping learning Gaelic Low pricenice rooms good food Forms from room 214.

27. Tots to Teens Lunchtime drop in We will be offering extra study support for Tots to Teens students on a Monday from 1.15-1.45pm. Come along to the Community Learning and Development office where we can discuss any work, assessments, chat about placement and catch up.

28. Barcelona Trip June 2016 There is an important meeting for the Barcelona Trip. All pupils going on the trip MUST ATTEND this meeting. If you are unable to attend you must see Miss Bigley ASAP. When: Wednesday 18 th November at 1.30 Where: Room 201 (Home Economics)

29. South Africa Dress Down Day December 4th To ensure that this dress down day takes place, £1 donations will collected all week in registration week beginning Monday 30 th November

30. Band Rehearsal Monday 16 th NOVEMBER Period 4

31. Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY 18 th NOVEMBER RUN ACT 1 : SCENES 1,2 and 3