1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 10 November

2. Assemblies This Week TodayS2 Thursday 12 NovemberS3 Friday 13 NovemberS5/S6 Topic: Remembrance

3. S1 CAT Testing Here is the schedule for CAT Testing today. NOTE SOME CLASSES APPEAR TWICE! Please report directly to the classroom at the beginning of the stated period. PeriodClassClassroom P11MK1222 P11SA2130 P11SL3228 P21MK4130 P31SA4232 P41MK5232 P51SL4230 P61MK5217 P61SA6130 P61SL1222 P71SA3228 P71SA5222

5. Attention all prospective doctors in S5or S6! If you are thinking of applying for medicine next year or have applied this year, please see Mrs Begbie today or tomorrow! Excellent opportunity with University of Edinburgh but bookings need to made as soon as possible.

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

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

8. Isle of Skye June 2016 learning a little Gaelic Low pricenice rooms good food More information - room 214. dancing shopping

9. ‘SOMEWHERE SOMETHING INCREDIBLE IS WATING TO BE KNOWN’ Carl Sagan

10. The Scottish Poppy Appeal The S6 Charity Committee will be visiting classes during registration until 11 th November. Please donate generously for your poppy. Money donated goes to Poppyscotland which is the leading charity supporting the Armed Forces community in Scotland.

11. 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.

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

13. Family ceilidh Help us celebrate St. Andrew’s Day and raise funds to bring pupils from Umlazi to work with us at Lasswade High School. Where: Lasswade High School When: Saturday 28 th November from 7pm. Featuring Lasswade High School Ceilidh Band. Tickets £5 from the LHS South Africa Committee this week in the atrium.

14. 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.

15. SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK WWW.MIDLOTHIAN.GOV.UK LOANHEAD SENIOR YOUTH CLUB The Kabin Mondays 6.30—8.00pm S1—S4  Why not pop in for a chat  Find out more about services available for young people  C:Card service will be available For more information contact Catherine Duns on 0131 270 5769 or Catherine.duns@midlothian.gov.uk

16. SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK WWW.MIDLOTHIAN.GOV.UK For more information contact Catherine Duns on 0131 270 5769 or Catherine.duns@midlothian.gov.uk LOANHEAD GIRLS CLUB The Kabin Thursdays 6.30—8.30pm P5—S4 Come along and make new friends and try out lots of fun activities.

17. SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK WWW.MIDLOTHIAN.GOV.UK For more information contact Catherine Duns on 0131 270 5769 or Catherine.duns@midlothian.gov.uk BONNYRIGG BOYS YOUTH CLUB P6—S1 Bonnyrigg Primary School Mondays 6.45—8.15pm £1 per session

18. SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK WWW.MIDLOTHIAN.GOV.UK For more information contact Catherine Duns on 0131 270 5769 or Catherine.duns@midlothian.gov.uk BONNYRIGG GIRLS YOUTH CLUB P6—S1 Cherry Road Resource Centre, Bonnyrigg (near St Mary’s Primary School) Thursdays 6.45—8.15pm £1 per session STARTS IN JANUARY 2016, PLEASE PHONE 0131 270 5769 TO REGISTER INTEREST.

19. Thursday Health Drop-in 3.30pm to 5.30pm @ The Lasswade Centre Confidential young person friendly service for young people aged 12 – 21 years Health info and support c:card plus point Postal Testing Kits (PTKs) Pregnancy testing & advice Groupwork sessions MYPAS, Healthy Respect, Midlothian Council, NHS Lothian

20. Connect Online One to One Volunteer Tutors Needed! Can you use a smartphone, tablet or laptop/desktop computer? Need to get some hours of volunteering for your CV, personal statement or Duke of Edinburgh / Saltire award? Would you like to share your knowledge by giving one to one tuition in Lasswade Library, for one hour per week? Tel: 0131 660 1216 Email: connectonline@volunteermidlothian.org.uk

21. 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.

22. Netball Club Could the Senior Team come for a short meeting at break on Tuesday 10 th November in Miss Mollon’s room (302) before they play Peebles on Friday 13th. Also could you return your dresses before Tuesday 10 th Nov.

23. Very Important Message for Lift Users As there is only one lift working you MUST follow these guidelines: If you feel you can manage the stairs please use them (i.e. Broken arms/shoulder/ only going up only 1 flight) but only if you feel safe doing this Only take a friend with you if you are the only one going in the lift. If there are other pupils with passes waiting to use the lift then friends MUST take the stairs Any friend going with you in the lift MUST get off at the same floor as you! Please try to be considerate to other lift users, if you feel they are more in need of using the lift, then allow them to go first All Lift users will have to be patient, there will be queues until the other lift is repaired (Patience is a good skill to learn!!) Any unauthorised pupils caught using the lift will be given a Friday Detention, If you do not have a pass, DO NOT use the lift!

24. Date and time: Friday 13 th at extended break. Come vote for your favourite Super Hero Sliver and gold donations to enter.

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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

31. 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 Anita Baggs 0131 344 7403 or anita.baggs@edinbughcollege.ac.ukanita.baggs@edinbughcollege.ac.uk Go ahead and get started by applying online at www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk or contacting your local Skills Development Officer. www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

32.  This organisation helps young people with a variety of mental health issues. It provides one to one therapy to help young people overcome problems and improve relationships.  Children in need awarded £88,987 to MYPAS in 2013.  Please be generous with your donation on Friday.

33. S2 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING There will be a meeting of the S2 team today (Tuesday) at 10.25am 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.

34. S1 BOYS FOOTBALL There is a meeting today at morning break in the PE dept with Mr Dewar EXCITING TRAINING SESSION ON THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL ALL PLAYERS MUST ATTEND!!