1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 12 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. LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP
Open to
S1-6
LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP
Do you...
Care about the environment?
Want to help poor countries around the world?
Like working in a team?
Want to develop your leadership skills?
If you answered yes to any of these then join Miss Steele’s NEW Fair Trade Group Thursday lunch time in room 119

4. 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

5. 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!

6. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL BURNS SUPPER Thursday 26th January 7pm
S6 and Staff
Thursday 26th January 7pm
School Atrium ticket includes live entertainment, guest speaker, ceilidh dancing, two course dinner and refreshments.
Dress code:
Smart/Formal
Tartan Compulsory!!!
“SAVE THE DATE
– tickets on Wednesday 11th January during PSE!!!”
Charity donation and Prom Fund

7. N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT
WHEN: MONDAY 16th JAN
WHERE: room 101
TOPIC: general support

8. Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1
Could the following pupils please meet in room 012 at 1.05pm on Monday 16th January:
David Bills
Aliha Butt
Caitlin Fourie
Olivia Muirhead
Ryan Wootton

9. 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.

10. Junior Netball Club
Just a reminder that Netball Club will not be starting back until Thursday 19th January (next week)

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Girls Rugby Girls Rugby starts back on Monday the 16th January
Girls Rugby Girls Rugby starts back on Monday the 16th January. S1-6 All welcome!

14. This has been reported and will be monitored closely.
Toilets
All food waste should be disposed off in the allocated bins around the school. Under no circumstances should food waste be flushed down the toilets.
This has been reported and will be monitored closely.

15. 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.

16. £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