1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION Friday 26 August 2016

2. Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ TODAY Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ TODAY are asked to pay £1 to come to school casually dressed. Students who do not wish to participate should come to school wearing school uniform. Monies collected will be split – Two thirds donated to charity whilst the remaining one third will go to the School Fund.

3. Overdue/old/long forgotten library books? Please bring them back this week. No punishments and lectures about late books - just happy librarians who will be pleased to see you!

4. Higher Education Parents Information Evening The Higher Education Parents Evening will be held on Monday 29 th August at 6.30pm in the Assembly Hall. Edinburgh College, Edinburgh University, LEAPS and SAAS will be represented.

5. UCAS EXHIBITION 2016 There are still places available for the UCAS Exhibition at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange on Wednesday 7 th September. Forms are available from the Guidance Base.

6. Age 5-15? Love wildlife and want to help protect it? Join the Conservation Action Team (CAT) based at Edinburgh Zoo!

7. CAT runs on the second Saturday of the month from September – June and is open to anyone in P2 - S4. Through this programme, children will discover not only RZSS animals but also the exciting native wildlife on site, from butterflies to badgers! CAT is about having fun whilst learning about, and acting for, local and global conservation in lots of different ways. Activities include making wildlife homes, bush craft, gardening, encounters, zoo trails, games and much more! Choose from one of the following timeslots Morning: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Lunchtime: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Afternoon: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm

8. As a CAT member you may also have the opportunity to achieve your John Muir Award, an environmental award scheme focused on wild places, encouraging people to connect with, enjoy and care for our natural environment. Credits may be gained in Children’s University Passports to Learning as CAT is a validated learning activity. For more information or to book your place(s) please visit: edinburghzoo.org.uk/CAT

9. Geography Supported Study- Miss Hargreaves Higher- Monday 3:30pm - 4:40pm National 5- Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm Higher- Monday 3:30pm - 4:40pm National 5- Thursday 3:30pm - 4:30pm

10. Creative Writing Club Meets on Monday lunchtimes in the library

11. Art and Design Could all pupils who took Mr Miller`s pottery class during the suspended timetable come and see me on Monday 29 th August at morning interval. Mr Miller

12. Meeting for all of this seasons U16’s rugby players. Sports hall TODAY at break time. You need to have a consent form to play this Saturday. All players must attend!!!!!!!!

13. NETBALL MEETING Could all Senior Players come to see Miss Mollon at break on Tuesday 30 th August in room 302 about playing in the Scottish Cup this year. Thanks

14.  Dance is back from Tuesday 30 th August  3.45pm- 4.45pm in the Studio  Everyone is welcome (S1- S6) – if we have lots of people we will split into senior and junior

15. S2 Boys Football Trials Born in 2003? Come along and trial! Date: Tuesday 30 th August 3:30pm-5:00pm Venue: Lasswade 3G Sign up outside room 310. Bring your own kit, boots, water etc. If you can’t make the trial see Mr English.

16. Come and join our Sports Council! Every Thursday Lunch PE Classroom

17. DANCE WORKSHOP The Dance Leaders Qualification will run during the Oct Break. Are you interested in becoming a Level 1 Dance Leader and supporting a dance club? YDance are running a 1 Day Dance Taster Workshop on Thursday 22 nd September for S3 –S6 Girls! 30 spaces available For Further information or to sign up please see Denise (Active Schools) or Mrs Shankland (PE Department) on Thursday 1 st September during break time. Dance Leaders Level One will run during the October Break Monday-Thursday: Cost £21

18. Afterschool rugby training this season

19. Rugby matches this weekend Friday afternoon S1 blacks away to East Lothian training session @ Meadowmill. Bus leaves school... Saturday morning vs. Trinity Academy S1 reds @ Wardie (Broughton RFC pitches) S3 @ Bangholm (Trinity RFC pitches) Bus leaves school @ 8.20am. 9.30am KO. S2 Rugby to be confirmed

20. Rugby matches this weekend Saturday morning vs. Trinity Academy U16’s @ Lasswade HS against Trinity Academy. 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO. U18’s @ Lasswade RFC against Trinity Academy 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO.

21. S2’s vs. Peebles HS this Saturday @ PHS There is no bus so travel info will go out through coaches. 9.30am KO

22. Girls rugby training will begin on Monday 29 th August All girls are welcome from S1 - S6. Come along and give it a try.. Meet in PE department at 3.45pm The first session will be non contact.

23. ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH DAY TOUR SATURDAY 10 TH SEPTEMBER VS TRIP TO THE FIRST MANCHESTER DERBY OF THE SEASON SEE MR DEWAR IN PE DEPARTMENT FOR INFO LETTER PRICE - £80 PER PERSON (Includes luxury travel, match ticket, quiz and prizes on route, PE5 tour guide)

25. France Water sports 2017 There will be a meeting on Monday 29 th August in room 120 at 1:20pm for anyone interested in going on the France Water sports trip next year from 24/6/17 to 1/7/17.

26. Trainee Applications Support Officer An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic candidates to develop the necessary skills to deliver software and applications support to staff across all Council services. Based in Midlothian House as part of the Business Applications Team within Business Services, you will provide support for a number of business critical systems utilised by Finance & Revenues, HR/Payroll, Education, Health and Social Care, Property & Roads Maintenance and Waste Services. You will work to support the modernisation and development of processes and the production of management information. This role would suit ambitious individuals who would be interested in developing a career in the support of software/applications and are looking for an entry level post that offers the prospect of gaining a breadth of experience. Requirements You must hold a minimum of three National 4s including Mathematics and English, with some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of Microsoft Office software. You should also be able to demonstrate interpersonal skills, an awareness of the importance of confidentiality, an attention to detail and an ability to prioritise to achieve deadlines. It is expected that the successful candidate will work towards completion of SVQ level 3 Business and Administration in year 1 and HNC Admin & Information Technology in years 2 & 3. A programme of on the job training will be provided to complement formal study. How to apply For more information and to apply online go to https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs/trainee- applications-support-officer-56394https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/midlothian-council/jobs/trainee- applications-support-officer-56394 Closing date TODAY. Interviews will be held on Friday 5 September.