1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 19 January

2. Interval and lunchtime in the library During the prelims (until 27 th Jan) the library should only be used for revision, study, homework and quiet reading*. *(Quietly doing the jigsaw is the only exception to the rule)

3. The programme is centred on a one-week summer school in the US with introductory events, application support and test preparation in the UK before and after. The programme includes: A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive admissions advice Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities In-depth admissions test preparation Guidance for parents and teachers A chance to meet other UK students interested in US study It is free to take part in the programme. To be eligible to apply, applicants must: Be in Year 12 or equivalent (eg S5 in Scotland) Attend a state school or college Not hold US citizenship Be from a low or middle income family Application Deadline 20 January 2016 TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMME VISIT us.suttontrust.com SUTTON TRUST US PROGRAMME 2016 Experience American University Life and Receive Admissions Support!

4. Apprenticeships with SELEX ES Edinburgh SELEX ES, an international leader in electronic and information technologies, is currently advertising vacancies for Business Apprentices, Design Engineering Technicians and Technical (Craft) Apprentices. For full details of all these vacancies go to the Careers Section of the school website or the notice board outside Room 112. Closing date 26 February 2016

5. Borders College Open Day Galashiels campus – TODAY 2.00pm to 8.00pm This Open Day will give you information on courses beginning at Borders College in August 2016. Go to www.borderscollege.ac.uk to register for the Open Day and to see details of courses available at the college.www.borderscollege.ac.uk All applicants who apply before 15 th March 2016 will be guaranteed an interview. The College is now accessible by train from Midlothian.

6. Edinburgh College Information Days Granton Campus – TODAY from 2pm to 6pm Sighthill Campus – Thursday 21 January from 2pm to 6pm Please note the college information day dates have changed from those originally shown on the college website. Make sure you go on the right day! These Information Days will give you details of courses beginning in August 2016. Application for August 2016 courses is now open on the college website. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you are offered a place. You can apply for only one course. If you need advice about going to college, please speak to your Guidance Teacher, who can refer you to one of the school’s Careers Advisers to discuss your application. www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

7. Life Long Learning and Employability LOANHEAD GIRLS CLUB The Kabin Thursdays 6.30- 8.30pm P5-S4 £1 per session Starts Thursday 21 January For more information contact Julia Ellison on 0131 561 5374/ 270 5777 or Julia.ellison@midlothian.gov.uk Julia.ellison@midlothian.gov.uk WWW.MIDLOTHIAN.GOV.UK

8. SCOTTISH SCHOOLS PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Pupils are welcome to join the next Championships on Sunday 13 March 2016 in Edinburgh APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2016 TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT sspdt. org.uk

9. Creative Writing Club S1 – S6 Wednesday lunchtimes In the library

10. S4 Bronze Group Next Training Session will be Wednesday 27 th Jan, 3.30 – 5pm (NOTE change from advertised date due to prelims, see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before the session if there's any problems)

11. A £10 prom deposit was due 11 th December 2015. If you wish to attend prom please get your deposit to someone on the events team or to Miss McLay before the 21 st January 2016 as this is the last day we are taking them in and you wont be able to attend prom on 10 th June 2016.

12. S2 Science Museum Trip Could all students planning on attending this trip please meet in Room 124 on Thursday (21/1/16) lunchtime to complete a short pre- visit survey. Please arrive promptly, you can bring your lunch with you!

13. New York 2016 There will be an important meeting on Wednesday 20 th Jan at 1.30pm in Room 306. If you can not attend, please see Mr Dolan.

14. Washington DC Meeting Can all students on the Washington DC trip please attend a meeting TODAY in room 113 at lunchtime – 1.20pm. See you then Miss Gee, Miss McClay and Mr Murray

15. Nick Sharratt Illustration Prize The competition will be judged by Nick Sharratt! (and the winner will get a great prize) Submit a single illustration, an illustrated story or your very own picture book... Hand your entries to Kat in the library by Monday 1 Feb This is an exclusive competition only for LHS students Nick writes and draws picture books, he also does all the illustrations for Jacqueline Wilson books

16. Get involved with the Scottish Space School programme. If you are interested come to a meeting in Rm123 with Miss Wallerstein on TODAY at break for more information.

17. S1-2 Young Engineers The Lasswade Young Engineers Club will take place on Monday at 3:45pm until 4:45pm in room 011 in the Design Technology Corridor.

18. Burns’ Supper All 6 th years welcome Thursday 28 th January Starts at 6.30pm Tickets cost £8 Tickets can be bought in the atrium at break and lunch

19. Nominations coming soon...

20. Muggle Quidditch As part of Harry Potter Book Night 2016 Thursday 4 th February 3.30pm in the Games Hall Learn the rules Get some training Play a few games Students and staff welcome. Sign up in the library now...there are limited spaces.

21. Gymnastics Can the following pupils please come to meeting with Miss Low in the PE department at break on Wednesday: Amy HallidayLauryn HoodAbby Steedman Robyn HallidayJade KnowlesAbby McGlone Abbie SmythRuth Bowie Molly ShortGeorgia Clark Rebecca GatnerLucy Spratt Anna McCaffertyEmily Hutchison

22. Netball Club Could the Senior Team come for a short meeting at break Tomorrow in Miss Mollon’s room (302) to discuss your next netball match here at Lasswade on Friday 22 nd January. S3 Team could you come and see me in room 302 Wednesday 20 th Jan at break time for a quick meeting. Please return dresses when coming.

23. U15 GIRLS FOOTBALL MEETING PE department, morning interval TODAY! All U15s looking to playing in our Scottish Cup tie must attend! Miss McNeill

24. S1 Boys football Congratulations to the S1 boys who have made it to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup by beating Royal High 4-0

25. ROW2RIO CHALLENGE WANT A NEW CHALLENGE FOR 2016? ROW THE 9491KM FROM GLASGOW TO RIO IN AN INDOOR TEAM. ROWING CLUB START THIS THURSDAY 21 st Jan!!! MEET AT THE P.E.BASE AFTER SCHOOL for further info please see Mr Attinasi in the PE Department

26. SALTIRE SOCCER CENTRE MIDNIGHT LEAGUE PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2016 COME ALONG TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE SMALL SIDED GAMES AT SALTIRE SOCCER CENTRE INDOOR PITCHES. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 30 th JANUARY TO 2 ND APRIL 2016 6.30PM TO 8PM. THE SESSIONS WILL BE DELIVERED BY SCOTTISH FA COACHES.

27. BONNYRIGG MIDNIGHT LEAGUE PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2016 COME ALONG TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE SMALL SIDED GAMES AT POLTONHALL 3G ASTRO PITCH,BONNYRIGG. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 30 th JANUARY TO 2 ND APRIL 2016 7PM TO 8.30PM. THE SESSIONS WILL BE DELIVERED BY SCOTTISH FA COACHES.