1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Tuesday 17 January 2017

2. Skye Trip 2017
There are still a few spaces available on this trip – please see Miss McGuire by 20th January at the latest if you wish to attend.

3. Hallo - Guten morgen – Guten Tag
Are you interested in getting to know some German language and culture? Come along to...
German Club
When? Tuesday lunchtime ( pm)
Where? Room 209 Who? S1 – S2
Wir sehen uns!

4. Calling all Dancers!
Any individual or group interested in being involved in this year’s dance show should let Mrs Shankland or Miss McGuire know by January 20th.
We will require the names of everybody in your group and the music you intend on using.

5. Modern Apprenticeships in Childcare PA Training
PA Training is involved in the recruitment, selection and training of Modern Apprentices in the childcare sector. The organization currently has vacancies in the south Edinburgh area.
As a Modern Apprentice you would undertake a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Social Services (Children and Young People) beginning at Level 2 and working towards Levels 3 and 4. PA Training delivers a comprehensive induction to the relevant SVQ course and provides a series of training days to covering a range of topics such as positive behavior, emotional wellbeing and child protection. These are held in central Edinburgh. PA Training staff also visit students, at the nursery in which they are employed, to oversee their training and to help them complete their SVQ portfolio.
Requirements.
Candidates should have achieved a number of National 4 qualifications including English. Strong communication skills and the ability to be able to work as part of a team are also needed. No previous experience with children necessary, but is helpful.
How to apply
To apply go to to complete an on-line application form. PA Training will then contact you to arrange an initial interview. If they feel that you are a suitable candidate they will arrange an interview and trial session with a nursery.
Closing date
On-going recruitment, so no set closing date. Vacancy advertised on 10 January 2017.

6. Edinburgh College Open Days
Edinburgh College is holding Open Days at each of its four campuses in January, to give prospective students information and advice on courses beginning in August 2017.
Milton Road Campus Tuesday 17 January
Granton Campus Thursday 19 January
Midlothian Campus Tuesday 24 January
Sighthill Campus Thursday 26 January
All sessions are from 4.00pm to 6.30pm.
Applications for August 2017 courses open on Monday 16 January.

7. STEM – S5
Thinking of studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths at university??
The Headstart programme offers students under the age of 18 the opportunity to experience life at one of the top universities in the UK.
Most course last one week and take place during the summer holiday.
For more information about the courses and to collect an application form please see Mr Proctor in room 127 by Friday 22nd January.

8. £15 due in by the end of the month!
Prom Deposits
£15 due in by the end of the month!
Money can be handed to Cerys Murray, Erin Hall, Chloe Grimley, Isla Thomson, Kirsty Robertson and Amber Scotland

9. Netball training for S3-4 will resume on Wednesday 25th January.
S3-4 Netball
Netball training for S3-4 will resume on Wednesday 25th January.

10. Interested in LGBT or other equality issues? Answering any questions
EQUALITIES GROUP
Interested in LGBT or other equality issues?
Answering any questions
Pupil led group
Raising awareness
NEW ROOM!
Now meeting in Rm 207
Wednesday lunch-
EVERYONE
WELCOME

11. ALL participants (S3&S4) must attend
Bronze group – next training is Wed 25th January, Room 308
ALL participants (S3&S4) must attend
See Mr Boyle before this session if you are unable to attend.
Training sessions will be every second Wednesday after this one until further notice.

12. S4 and S5 Students
If you are interested in taking part in the Summer Immersion Course in China this summer come to a meeting at lunchtime on Monday 23rd January in Room 213

13. Do you like keeping up with what is happening in the news?
Would you like to learn how to write and make your own news stories?
How about sending your news stories to the BBC and getting them published?!
S1-S6, come and find out more from Miss Dickson, Room 113, on Wednesday 18 January at 1.30pm! Bring your lunch as well!

14. S1 – S3 can still attend library clubs…
Lasswade Library
During prelims only S4, S5 and S6 may use the library at break and lunch.
S1 – S3 can still attend library clubs…
Monday lunchtime
Creative Writing
Tuesday lunchtime
Card Club
Wednesday lunchtime
Reading Club
Thursday lunchtime
Children’s University
Graphic Novel Club

15. Lasswade Snowsports Trip Italy 2018
If you have paid a deposit for this trip you must attend a meeting with Mr Haggart in Room 110 today at morning interval.

16. SUTTON TRUST SUMMER SCHOOL S5
Get a taste of University Life at one of Scotland’s top Universities!
Would you like to attend a free one week summer school in St Andrews, from 2-7 July, where you will get a taste of:
A week in the life of a University student
Study within your academic area of interest
Social activities
Advice on applying to University & writing a personal statement
You will live in a hall of residence and all meals and transport costs are included
If you are in S5; have achieved Nat 5 A/B Grades; are first generation to apply to University and are from a low or middle income family, you can experience all this FREE of charge! You do not have to intend to apply for St Andrews to benefit from this.
To find out more and apply go to : or
Applications are open. Please apply asap and let your Guidance teacher know

17. Entry forms can be picked up from Kat in the library.
Open to all students (and staff!)
All you need to do is draw a new Hogwarts Professor on the entry form. Closing date is 27th January. Good luck!