LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 6 October 2015

Wednesday 7 October Topic - iPads S3 Thursday 8 October Topic - Effective Contributors S5 Assemblies this week

‘Thought for the Day’ Knowledge is Power Frances Bacon 1590

School Photographs If you have not handed in your photograph order, please note that the cut off date is Thursday 8 October. Any orders or queries after that date should be directed to Coldwells Art Company direct.

LOST PROPERTY THERE ARE MANY ITEMS OF CLOTHING NOT BEEN COLLECTED. THESE ITEMS WILL BE DISPOSED OFF AFTER THE OCTOBER WEEK. IF YOU HAVE LOST A JACKET, JUMPER OR FLEECE, CAN YOU CALL TO STUDENT RECEPTION TO SEE IF IT IS THERE.

For all (staff and S6 pupils) who are interested in taking part in the Event’s Team’s “Take Me Out” in November there will be a short meeting at 1.20 in 215 on Thursday. If you are still interested but can’t make it please see Mrs Crawford or Miss McLay ASAP.

Literacy Ambassadors There will be a meeting of literacy ambassadors on Wednesday lunchtime. In the library 1.30pm This will be to make a plan for activities for after the October holidays. Please let Kat know if you will be unable to attend.

‘Kids Lit Quiz’ for S1 & S2 Take part in the quiz AND meet authors! Takes place at Liberton High School on Thursday 29 October Requirements to take part: Good book knowledge Enthusiastic S1 or S2 student Please see Kat before Thursday if you are interested

Every Tuesday, pm Room 118 Miss Conlan & Mr Proctor

Physics Nat 5 revision class Wednesday pm in Rm 123 Focus this week: Wave Properties – wavelength, frequency and speed.

If anyone is still interested in buying an N5 or Higher Geography revision guide please hand the money into Miss Conlan by Thursday 8 th October.

Barcelona Trip June 2016 There is an important meeting on Thursday (8 th October) at 1.30 in room 201. This is a compulsory meeting and all must attend. If you cannot make it please come and see Miss Anstruther or Miss Bigley ASAP.

Manchester / Blackpool Trip Spaces are available for this trip. The total cost is £293. The trip will be away Tuesday28th – Thursday 30 th June. If you want to go, hand in a £30 deposit to Miss Macgregor (106) or Mr Rogers (121) by Wednesday 7 th October.

Swaziland – Fitness Testing All students must attend the following fitness test. If you cannot attend you need to let your teacher know. Date Friday 23 rd October Group Times 12:15-1pm Miss McDonald’s Group 1pm-2:15pm Miss Lyon’s Group/Miss Ludbrook’s Group Location Games Hall 4B

Take your chance to become one of the greats: Lasswade 7’s 7’s football tournament open to all students S4 - 6 with the chance to play against the teachers and make money for the South African journey to change. For information on how to enter a team please attend a meeting Wednesday at Morning break in room 115. The Copa ‘Can Dae’ial is back!!!!

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! We are a tournament on WEDNESDAY. If you want to represent the school you must turn up to training on Tuesday. Priority will go to those who do.

Dance Camp There are spaces available for the Lasswade High School Dance Camp. Date: 18 th – 20 th March 2016 If you are interested in going on this trip please see Miss Low in the PE department ASAP.

Ruts – Build a Bike We're offering six young people aged years old who are residents of Midlothian the chance to build their own bicycle from scratch. The best part is they'll get to keep the bicycle after the course! We are asking young people to write 50 words to explain why they are the best choice for a place on the course. We will be looking for young people to explain why they are interested in the course and how they plan to use the bike after they complete the course. Once they've written their entry they should send it to Closing date for entries is Wednesday 7th October We're looking for young people who would really benefit from the experience and use the bike they build after the programme. It will be a five day course run from Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October. The course will run each day from 10am - Contact Mrs Shona Thomson (Community Project) for further information.

If you are in S4-6 and are interested in going please see Miss McLay or Miss Gee as soon as possible for information. Space has become available on the Washington DC trip!

Events taking place throughout Midlothian, including the Science Alive Gala Day at Lasswade High School...

Coming Science Club...

Technical (Craft) Apprenticeships Selex ES Edinburgh Selex ES is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’ smart ’ solutions. The company is currently advertising Technical (Craft) Apprenticeship vacancies based in Edinburgh. The job role Through a mixture of work placements and college modules you will develop the key engineering skills and knowledge to work effectively in a high technology manufacturing company, gaining the necessary academic credits for an NC in Engineering Systems. Entry requirements 4 National 5s to include English, Maths or Physics and a technical subject such as Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Computing, Woodwork, Metal Work etc. How to apply For more information visit: Closing Date: 26 February 2016

Design Engineering Technician Apprenticeships Selex ES Edinburgh Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. The company is currently advertising design engineering technician apprenticeship vacancies based in Edinburgh. The training programme Through a mixture of work placements and college modules you will develop the key engineering skills and knowledge to work effectively in a high technology manufacturing company, gaining the necessary academic credits for a HNC in Engineering Systems, before going on to specialise in one of a range of engineering disciplines such as Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering or Quality Engineering, in which you will complete a relevant HND. Entry requirements Entry requirements:- 3 Highers (A-C) to include Maths and Physics plus another Higher subject, preferably a Technological subject e.g. Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft & Design, Tech Studies, Computing etc. (A-C) AND National 5 (A-C) or equivalent qualification in English. How to apply For more information and to apply for this vacancy visit Closing date: 26 February 2016

Business Apprenticeships Selex ES Edinburgh Selex ES is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace, data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. The company is currently advertising business apprenticeship vacancies based in Edinburgh. The training programme The two-year Business Apprenticeship scheme provides a variety of experiences through placements in business related disciplines. Placements available include Commercial, Finance, Resourcing, Procurement and Project Planning/Support. You will study for the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business Studies on day release, as well as undertaking the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 in business administration and Core Skills while you are at work. Entry requirements 2 Highers (A-C) to include Maths OR English AND a Business subject such as Business Management and or National 5 or equivalent in English and Maths. How to apply For more information and to apply for this vacancy visit Closing date: 26 February 2016