1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Friday 27 January 2017

2. 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.

3. £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

4. Skye Trip 2017
LAST CHANCE to sign up for a week of visiting Harry Potter locations, learning Gaelic, highland wildlife, Ceilidh dancing and much more! See Miss McGuire in Rm 110 at registration if interested!available on this trip – please see Miss McGuire by 20th January at the latest if you wish to attend.

5. QUIZ NIGHT Thursday 9th February 7-8:30pm at Lasswade High School
£3 per person
Prize for winning team
Food provided for a small donation
Tickets will be sold every morning during break in the atrium
All money raised will go towards Caitlin’s gap year teaching in Ghana

6. 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 30th January:
David Bills
Aliha Butt
Caitlin Fourie
Olivia Muirhead
Ryan Wootton

7. N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT
WHEN: MONDAY 30th JAN
WHERE: room 101
TOPIC: general support

8. S3-S5 London June 2017
ALL S3-S6 students going on the London trip please ensure your £100 deposit is paid to Miss Conlan (room 118) by Tuesday 31st January.

9. S3 / S4 Prefects
Students who are able to help at the S5/6 Parents Evening on
Thursday 2nd February
can sign up on the list in Mr Mitchell’s Office

10. World Challenge – Group 1
There is a meeting for all group 1 challengers next Wednesday (1st February) lunch time in room 219. Come along at 1.15pm and bring your lunch with you. It is important that you all attend. Please speak to either Miss Ludbrook or Miss McGuire beforehand if you are unable to make it. Also if you are not in the edmodo group yet then please join the group: wn43pz
Group 1 Paul Allan Madeleine Bird Lucy Brogan Murray Cherrington Daniel Crabbe Jemma Davis Kirsty Farquhar Lewis Hanley Lucy Hanlon Rebecca Mcgregor Jade McLean Grace Owen Ryan Prentice Sarah Robertson Molly Short Rebecca Thorburn Annis Wilson

11. Attention S4, S5 and S6 Thinking of leaving school in the summer??
The SQA recruit would like to recruit two apprentices to their Lowden office at Shawfair.  
This is a fantastic opportunity for pupils to enter the world of work, earn while they learn and gain experience and qualifications.  
If you are interested in finding out more please see Mr Proctor before the 1st Feb.

12. Harry Potter Day 2017 Thursday Get involved… Between now and Thursday…
Enter the ‘design your own Hogwarts professor competition’. Entry forms from Kat.
Closing date: Thursday.
Interval on Harry Potter Day
Sign up to a Hogwarts House in the library. Choose your Hogwarts House and meet the sorting hat.
Lunchtime on Harry Potter Day
‘You’re a Quizzard, Harry’
Big Quiz in the library classroom. Starts at 1.15pm. For students and staff.
After school on Harry Potter Day
Library cinema. Showing ‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’. Starts at 3.40 finishes 6pm.

13. It is essential, therefore, to apply as soon as possible.
Edinburgh College
Applications for courses at Edinburgh College, beginning in August 2017, are now open.
There is no set closing date. Courses will close once a maximum number of applications has been reached.
It is essential, therefore, to apply as soon as possible.

14. If you are not sure, just come along to find out more and then decide!
Calling all S1 & S2!
If you would like a French pen-pal, please see Miss Scott-Larsen (room 209) at break-time today.
If you are not sure, just come along to find out more and then decide!

15. U18 GIRLS FOOTBALL
VERY IMPORTANT U18 GIRLS FOOTBALL MEETING AT MORNING BREAK TODAY IN THE PE DEPARTMENT

16. Athletics
There will be a short meeting today (Friday) at interval in the PE
department for those athletes competing in the Secondary Schools Indoor Athletics Championships.
Mr Attinasi

17. 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)

20. All players must attend for important information!!!
S2 and u15’s Leicester tour meeting at short break today in the Sports Hall.
All players must attend for important information!!!

21. Rugby times for Saturday
S1, u15’s and u16’s away to North Berwick. Bus leaves am (10KO).

22. IMPORTANT Ground Floor Lockers
Due to the Atrium floor being replaced we need to remove the following lockers:
W1 to W19
GT1 to GT15
G245 to G332
Can all students who use these lockers please make sure they are emptied before the end of day on Wednesday 1st February.
Anything left in these lockers will be removed after this date.

23. S4 Football Team
Game meeting TODAY at break
Room 011