LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 10 September 2015 “One man that has a mind and knows it can always beat ten men who haven’t and don’t.” GEORGE BERNARD SHAW( ), Irish Dramatist

Thursday 10 SeptemberS4 Friday 11 SeptemberS5/S6 Assemblies this week Determination

Jazz Band Can all members of the Jazz Band meet Miss Ryder in 012 at interval TODAY to collect their permission forms for Sunday’s performance at Mid-Fest.

S5/S6 Geography/History trip to London 2015 Can the following pupils please see Miss Conlan in registration TODAY room 118: Jack Stewart Lauren Watters Declan McNeill-Weir Megan Finlay

S4 Football There will be a meeting for the S4 football team TODAY at interval in the PE Department. All players must attend! Mr Attinasi

S1-S2 Football/Rugby on the Astro Can the following senior pupils please meet with Mr Attinasi/Denise in the P.E. Classroom today at interval: Greg Young Mark Bird Ross Pratt Blair Jones James Wilson Ross Worton Fraser Clark Rohan McDowell

Reminder to Prefects Please remember to sign in at both interval and lunchtimes

Photography Competition See Mr Dolan for details Last year’s winners Individual prizes of up to £250 All winning entries exhibited nationally

GIRLS FOOTBALL TRAINING Thursday, 3:30 – 5pm, astro Bring football boots and shin guards! All year groups welcome!

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!

S1 UKULELE CLUB WHEN: Monday Lunchtime WHERE: Room 005 Come along at 1.15 if you are interested and bring your lunch!!!!

Well done to all players last Saturday vs Musselburgh. Wins for S1,2,3 and U16’s!!

This Saturday fixtures vs Trinity Academy S1,2 and 3 home to Trinity. S1’s meet at Lasswade High School at 8.30 am. S2’s meet at the rugby club at 8.30am. 9.30am kick off for all games. U16’s and U18’s away to Trinity. Bus leaves school at 8.10 am. Kick off is 9.30 am.

Manchester / Blackpool Trip Remember your £30 deposit is due by Friday if you want to go on the trip.

Volleyball Volleyball club begins TODAY in the sports hall from 3:30 – 4:30. Come and give it a try! Mr Attinasi

China Immersion Course Students All students who went to China in July with Miss Lyon must attend a meeting in room 208 at break time on Friday (11 th ). This is to discuss a presentation required for the Parent Council AGM on Tuesday 22 nd August. If you cannot come on Friday, please see me this week.

NEW S4 Bronze Group Next training session Wednesday 16 th Sept, room 105, pm. ALL participants should make arrangements to be there for the FULL TWO HOURS (see Mr Boyle/Miss McDonald if any problems) Come prepared to discuss food choices for exped

Up-cycle club If you like the idea of making something new out of old or discarded materials, see Mr MacInnes in room 011 on Wednesday (16 th ) 1.15 to find out more. It’s open to all year groups, and is a really good opportunity to improve your workshop skills and have fun making something different.

DEBATING Calling S4-6 pupils who are interested in taking a LEAD ROLE in setting up the LHS Debating Society to attend a training session on Monday 17 th September 3:30-5pm. Please give your name to Ms Struthers (Languages Base/ Room 224) to register your interest.

Saturday is Roald Dahl Day! Celebrate with a Roald Dahl Quiz Lunchtime TODAY In the library Starting at 1.20pm Teams of 1 – 6 people For S1 – S6 students – and staff too!

Fairtrade Committee After successfully achieving out FairAware award last year we are hoping to continue our support of Fairtrade and earn our FairActive award. To do this I need your help to organise events throughout the year and lead change within our school. If you want to know more about the Fairtrade Committee (no obligation to join!) our first meeting will be; Lunch time Tuesday 15 th September in Miss Maltby’s Room pm - bring your lunch, there will be cakes! After successfully achieving out FairAware award last year we are hoping to continue our support of Fairtrade and earn our FairActive award. To do this I need your help to organise events throughout the year and lead change within our school. If you want to know more about the Fairtrade Committee (no obligation to join!) our first meeting will be; Lunch time Tuesday 15 th September in Miss Maltby’s Room pm - bring your lunch, there will be cakes! S1-S6 Excellent for your CV! S1-S6 Excellent for your CV!

Good luck to all teams playing this Saturday vs Trinity Academy in the schools conference. S1,2 and 3 at home. S4 and U18 away.

Swaziland Fundraiser To raise money for Swaziland I will be selling pens in the atrium on Friday at break. They cost £1 (or 3 for £2.50).