1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 24 August 2016

2. Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 26 August 2016 Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 26 August 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 – 75% donated to charity whilst the remaining 25% 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. 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

5. Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip There will be a short meeting on Wednesday 24 th August at 1.25pm for those pupils attending the Battlefield Trip. ALL pupils MUST attend in order to allocate rooms etc. BATTLEFIELDS 2016 MEETING Wednesday 24 th August - 1.25PM ROOM 216

6. 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)

7. France Watersports 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 Watersports trip next year from 24/6/17 to 1/7/17.

8. Afterschool rugby training this season

9. Rugby matches this weekend Friday afternoon S1 blacks away to East Lothian training session at Meadowmill. Bus leaves school... Saturday morning VS Trinity Academy S1 reds at Arboretum S3 at Bangholm Bus leaves school at 8.20am. 9.30am KO. S2 Rugby to be confirmed

10. Rugby matches this weekend Saturday morning VS Trinity Academy U16’s at Lasswade High School against Trinity Academy. 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO. U18’s at Lasswade RFC against Trinity Academy 9.00am meet. 10.00am KO.

11. 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)

12. Senior S5/S6 Football Trials When Thursday 25 th September 3:30pm - 5:00pm Where Lasswade Astro What Sports Kit, Football Boots Please sign up on the notice board outside the PE department to confirm your attendance. Mr Attinasi

13. 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 Friday 26 th August. Interviews will be held on Friday 5 September.