1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Monday 3 October 2016

2. All participants must attend
New S3/4 Bronze Group
Urgent meeting
Today 1.30pm, Room 308
All participants must attend

3. Costa Computer Suite
The computers that are within Costa Coffee are only for occasional use by senior students – S4-S6

4. N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT
WHEN: Tuesday 4th Oct
WHERE: room 101
TOPIC: GRAPH SKILLS

5. Edinburgh Rugby Blitz Day
What?- Training session with Edinburgh pro players
When?-Lasswade PE Dept on Tuesday
Who for?- All S1 rugby players
What to bring- Full rugby kit including boots and trainers

6. S1/2 Midlothian mixed touch rugby tournament
Represent your Midlothian Secondary School Sports Competition.
S1/2 Midlothian mixed touch rugby tournament
Takes place on Thursday 6th of Penicuik RFC.
Teams will be mixed with 5 boys and 5 girls.
No rugby experience needed.
Any S1/2 boys and girls who are interested to play please come and see Mr McCarthy in PE

7. Job Vacancy Information
Are you looking for a part time or full time job?
Skills Development Scotland has a local website, which is updated daily, with information on job vacancies.
Visit

8. Apprentice Information Days Saturday 5 November & Sunday 4 December
Torness Power Station is holding information days about its very successful Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme on Saturday 5 November and Sunday 4 December to let prospective recruits know more about the programme. There will be three sessions on each day at 9:30, 11:00 and
From studying at HMS Sultan in Portsmouth for the first two years, to what qualifications are needed and how to apply, the information day will prove invaluable to anyone considering a career in engineering maintenance.
The information days will take place at Torness Power Station in the Visitor Centre and will last roughly 1.5 hours. If you would like to come along or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Dickson on or phone her on
Spaces are limited and you need to register your attendance in advance for the specific date and time.
Recruitment for apprenticeships, beginning in summer 2017, will go live on 1st November 2016 and will close on 15th January 2017 at

9. DISTORTED RECORDS
Lasswade’s record label is seeking original artists/musicians/bands to record.
Auditions will be held on
Wednesday 12th October after school
See Mr Alexander in room 006 to sign up by
Friday 7th of October.

10. YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Could all Yearbook Committee members please attend a short meeting during morning interval TODAY in Room 108 (SFL Room). We need to make a decision ASAP about which company we are going to use for the Yearbook 

11. To apply send your CV to Graeme Fraser at gf@rsp.net
RSP Consulting Engineers LLP Building Services Engineering – Mechanical Apprentice
This is a four year apprenticeship within an Edinburgh based Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consulting Engineers practice. The role will include learning and implementing the design of Mechanical Building Services including CAD, Building Information Modelling (BIM), thermal modelling, design calculations, general administration and report writing.
The successful applicant will be expected to attend college part time to work towards an HNC. On successful completion consideration will be given for further part time education to BSc/BEng, depending on HNC results. All courses are currently on a day release basis and will be funded by the employer.
To apply send your CV to Graeme Fraser at

12. To apply email your CV to lauri.barker@mclh.co.uk
Trainee scheme in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
Our trainee scheme will give you the opportunity to train as a Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor or Construction Manager. From day one our scheme is designed to give you the best mentored, relevant and practical experience in parallel with academic study.
Applicants to Civil Engineering must achieve Highers at ABBB with Maths, Physics or Technological Studies at B. For the Quantity Surveying and Construction Management schemes Highers at ABBC plus Nat 5s in English and Maths are required.
Full details of this opportunity are available on the notice board outside Room 112 and in the Careers Section of the school website.
To apply your CV to

13. BAE Systems Engineering Apprentice Open Evening BAE Systems Naval Ships, Govan, Glasgow pm Thursday 3 November 2016
Our engineers design, build and deliver complex warships and state-of-the-art combat systems. Places on the company’s apprentice programme are some of the most sought after in the industry.
Come to our Naval Ships Open Evening to speak with current BAE Systems apprentices and engineers to hear first-hand about the work they do.
The event is open to individuals aged 16+ as well as interested parents and guardians.
Entry is by ticket only. To apply, register by Friday 14 October by ing
For further information call or

14. SU Group Come join us… TODAY at Lunchtime Room 210
Are you a Christian? Interested in Christianity?
Come join us…
SU Group
TODAY at Lunchtime
Room 210
Community… creativity… bible exploring… prayer… chat…

15. Health and Food Technology (N5/Higher)
You can:
Catch up on missed work and assessments
Complete homework
Support in revision and subject knowledge
Tuesdays after school
from 3.30 – 5pm In Room 205

16. Are you interested in finding a part time job?
Fort Kinnaird Recruitment and Skills Centre is now recruiting for temporary jobs available throughout Edinburgh in the months leading up to Christmas.
View vacancies at or call at the Recruitment and Skills Centre for help and advice on making job applications.
Recruitment and Skills Centre
31 Fleming House, Fort Kinnaird (next to PC World)
Open 10am to 4pm - Monday 19 September to Friday 18 November

17. ROME 2017
The History department are running a trip to Rome from the 25th June – 29th June 2017 for all pupils in S3 – S6. If you are interested in going please see Miss Blake in 117 or Miss Whittingham in 215 for a letter.

18. TRANSFORMING & SAVING LIVES
Beyond the theory.
TRANSFORMING & SAVING LIVES
Think nursing is just for women? Think again.
Men into Nursing
& Midwifery
Open Morning
Saturday 29 October 2016
at Sighthill Campus
9.30am – 1pm
Come along to find out more
Edinburgh Napier University welcomes school leavers and adults from all backgrounds.
The event will provide an opportunity to explore pathways and careers into this vital and challenging life saving profession.
You can register attendance online at: