1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 19 November

2. Assemblies This Week TODAYSA Friday 20 NovemberSL S1-S3 Assemblies

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

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

5. Christmas Lecture – Physics and Biology merge in exciting cutting edge medical applications of light. Meeting in Rm 122 with Miss Wallerstein for all AH Physics and AH Biology students @ breaktime on Monday 22 nd of November..

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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!

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

16. 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

17. 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!

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

19. 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

20. Snow Sports Trip February 2017 to Courmayeur, Italy Interested S1/S2 students should see Mr Haggart by the end of November to collect an information pack. The Interski DVD is available to view on the school website

21. Take your chance to become one of the greats: Lasswade 7’s First game of the season: Thursday on the Astro Kick off 3:45 Staff vs Astro Athletic The Copa ‘Can Dae’ial is back!!!!

22. This weeks rugby SATURDAY- S1 and S2 AWAY @ Knox AC- Bus leaves school 8.30 (10K0) SATURDAY- S3 and U16’s HOME 8.30 meet (9.30KO) @LHS TUESDAY 24 th- U18’s 3.45 meet (4.30 KO) against Culloden Academy in Scottish Plate @Lasswade RFC

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

24. S4 Football There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department. All players must attend

25. Edinburgh Swimming Championships Can the following students please attend a short meeting in the PE Department on Friday at interval. Ellie Neil Olivia Muirhead Ria Colbridge Katie Golder Ellie Roberston Eilidh Maguire Izzy Drysdale Rebecca Laing Charlotte Scott Lewis Thomson Jamie Ferguson Matt Rietvelt Kyle Muirhead Jamie Golder Mr Attinasi

26. S1 Brass Lessons A Brass Instruments should meet with Mr Dickson in the music department at morning break on MONDAY 23 November Any first year pupil interested playing

27. S1 Guitar Lessons Any first year pupil interested playing the GUITAR should meet with Mr McLeod in the music department at morning break on FRIDAY 20 November

28. University Applications 27 th November UCAS Deadline All applications need to be completed and sent to Mrs Wightman by Friday 27 th November References will be attached and forms sent to UCAS before Christmas, if you meet the deadline Remember you can also apply for University level courses (HNC/HND) at Edinburgh College See your Guidance teacher or Mrs Wightman for advice and support

29. This weeks rugby SATURDAY- S1 and S2 AWAY @ Knox AC- Bus leaves school 8.30 (10K0) SATURDAY- S3 and U16’s HOME 8.30 meet (9.30KO) @LHS TUESDAY 24 th- U18’s 3.45 meet (4.30 KO) against Culloden Academy in Scottish Plate @Lasswade RFC

30. Barcelona Trip June 2016 The following pupils need to come and See Miss Anstruther, Urgently: Daniel Sutherland Abby Fagan Rebecca McGregor