LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION Monday 30 January 2017

Modern Apprenticeships in Childcare PA Training PA Training is involved in the recruitment, selection and training of Modern Apprentices in the childcare sector. The organization currently has vacancies in the south Edinburgh area. As a Modern Apprentice you would undertake a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) beginning at Level 2 and working towards Levels 3 and 4. PA Training delivers a comprehensive induction to the relevant SVQ course and provides a series of training days to covering a range of topics such as positive behavior, emotional wellbeing and child protection. These are held in central Edinburgh. PA Training staff also visit students, at the nursery in which they are employed, to oversee their training and to help them complete their SVQ portfolio.   Requirements. Candidates should have achieved a number of National 4 qualifications including English. Strong communication skills and the ability to be able to work as part of a team are also needed. No previous experience with children necessary, but is helpful. How to apply To apply go to http://www.pa-training.org/social-services-children-and-young-people/ to complete an on-line application form. PA Training will then contact you to arrange an initial interview. If they feel that you are a suitable candidate they will arrange an interview and trial session with a nursery. Closing date On-going recruitment, so no set closing date. Vacancy advertised on 10 January 2017.

£15 due in by the end of the month! Prom Deposits £15 due in by the end of the month! Money can be handed to Cerys Murray, Erin Hall, Chloe Grimley, Isla Thomson, Kirsty Robertson and Amber Scotland

HPV IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Monday 30th January 2017 0915 Katie Thomson – 4SA4 (recall) Kerys Bruce – 2SA4 0930 – 0945 1SA1 (8) + 1SA2 (10) = 18 0945 – 1005 1SA3 (10) + 1SA4 (10) = 20   BREAK 1020 – 1040 1040 – 1100 1SA5 (9) + 1SL1 (11) = 20 1100 – 1115 1SL2 (9) + 1SL3 (9) = 18 1115 – 1130 1SL4 (10) + 1SL5 (9) = 19 1130 – 1145 1MK1 (10) + 1MK2 (10) = 20 1145 – 1200 1MK3 (9) + 1MK4 (9) = 18 1200 – 1210 1MK5 (10)

HPV IMMUNISATION SESSIONS - Cont’d Monday 30th January 2017. 1210 – 1220 Recalls Keisha Peters – 21.02.03 2SL1 Amanda Easton – 02.01.03 2SL4 Lauren Noonan – 14.02.03 2SA4 Tessa Carse – 11.01.03 2MK4 Abigail Grindlay – 08.02.02 3SL1 Bailey Lothian – 12.03.02 3SL1 Karis Smith – 17.07.02 3SL1 Lauren Sloan – 07.06.02 3SL4   1220 – 1230 Recalls Jodie Kidd – 04.12.02 3MK2 Chanelle Knox - 11.09.02 3MK3 Cara McGaff – 22.09.02 3MK3 Mhairi Roarty – 18.05.02 3SA4 Megan Kay – 14.04.01 S4 Base Taylor Simpson – 13.10.01 4MK1 Dione Strachan – 17.01.01 4MK1 Irona Combe – 11.09.01 4MK2 Chloe White – 30.04.01 4MK2 Hannah Forsyth – 30.04.01 4SA1

HPV IMMUNISATION SESSIONS - Cont’d Monday 30th January 2017. 1230 – 1245 Recalls Grace Owen – 02.12.01 4SA3 Skye Thompson – 12.12.01 4SA3 Kathryn Davidson – 08.11.01 4SA4 Louise Miller – 04.12.01 4SL1 Hannah Murdoch – 15.03.01 4SL Lucy Millar – 08.10.01 4SL2 Sarah Robertson – 12.03.01 4SL2 Yasmin Laidlaw – 14.11.00 – 5SL3 Louise Manson – 15.12.00 5SA1 Lucy Inglis – 17.02.99 6SA2 Lauren Taylor – 27.01.00 6SA2  

QUIZ NIGHT Thursday 9th February 7-8:30pm at Lasswade High School £3 per person Prize for winning team Food provided for a small donation Tickets will be sold every morning during break in the atrium All money raised will go towards Caitlin’s gap year teaching in Ghana

N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT WHEN: MONDAY 30th JAN 3.30-4.30 WHERE: room 101 TOPIC: general support

Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1 Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1.05pm on Monday 30th January: David Bills Aliha Butt Caitlin Fourie Olivia Muirhead Ryan Wootton

S3-S5 London June 2017 ALL S3-S6 students going on the London trip please ensure your £100 deposit is paid to Miss Conlan (room 118) by Tuesday 31st January.

Gymnastics Studio The area outside the Gymnastics Studio is out of bounds to all students during break and lunchtime.

S3 / S4 Prefects Students who are able to help at the S5/6 Parents Evening on Thursday 2nd February can sign up on the list in Mr Mitchell’s Office

World Challenge – Group 1 There is a meeting for all group 1 challengers next Wednesday (1st February) lunch time in room 219. Come along at 1.15pm and bring your lunch with you. It is important that you all attend. Please speak to either Miss Ludbrook or Miss McGuire beforehand if you are unable to make it. Also if you are not in the edmodo group yet then please join the group: wn43pz Group 1 Paul Allan Madeleine Bird Lucy Brogan Murray Cherrington Daniel Crabbe Jemma Davis Kirsty Farquhar Lewis Hanley Lucy Hanlon Rebecca Mcgregor Jade McLean Grace Owen Ryan Prentice Sarah Robertson Molly Short Rebecca Thorburn Annis Wilson

Attention S4, S5 and S6 Thinking of leaving school in the summer?? The SQA recruit would like to recruit two apprentices to their Lowden office at Shawfair.   This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to enter the world of work, earn while they learn and gain experience and qualifications.   If you are interested in finding out more please see Mr Proctor before the 1st Feb.

Harry Potter Day 2017 Thursday Get involved… Between now and Thursday… Enter the ‘design your own Hogwarts professor competition’. Entry forms from Kat. Closing date: Thursday. Interval on Harry Potter Day Sign up to a Hogwarts House in the library. Choose your Hogwarts House and meet the sorting hat. Lunchtime on Harry Potter Day ‘You’re a Quizzard, Harry’ Big Quiz in the library classroom. Starts at 1.15pm. For students and staff. After school on Harry Potter Day Library cinema. Showing ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’. Starts at 3.40 finishes 6pm.

It is essential, therefore, to apply as soon as possible. Edinburgh College Applications for courses at Edinburgh College, beginning in August 2017, are now open. There is no set closing date. Courses will close once a maximum number of applications has been reached. It is essential, therefore, to apply as soon as possible. www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Sports Council is back on this week! Join us in the P.E. Classroom this Thursday Lunchtime We would like to welcome new members! All pupils S1-S6 are invited See you there! Mr Attinasi (P.E.) Mrs McKenzie (Active Schools)

IMPORTANT Ground Floor Lockers Due to the Atrium floor being replaced we need to remove the following lockers: W1 to W19 GT1 to GT15 G245 to G332 Can all students who use these lockers please make sure they are emptied before the end of day on Wednesday 1st February. Anything left in these lockers will be removed after this date.

Tanzania 2018 GROUP 2 Can we please meet on Tuesday lunchtime at 1.15 pm in room 012 All must attend. Bring your lunch.

Interested in LGBT or other equality issues? Answering any questions EQUALITIES GROUP Interested in LGBT or other equality issues? Answering any questions Pupil led group Raising awareness Room 207 Wednesday lunch- EVERYONE WELCOME

Lasswade High School Production June 20th – 22nd

S4-6 : Wednesday 1st February 3.30pm Auditions S4-6 : Wednesday 1st February 3.30pm S1-3 : Friday 3rd February 12.30pm S1-6 call backs : Wednesday 8th Feb 3.30pm S1-6 call backs and P6&7 Dancers : Friday 10th February 1pm