1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Tuesday 21 February 2017

2. Assemblies TODAY S3 Edinburgh College Extended Assembly 8.50 am

3. S4 Students Queen Margaret University Academies
The deadline for Academy Applications is 28th February If you are interested in one of the Academies, please collect a form from Guidance

4. 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!

5. YOU WILL NOT BE COURSED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS WITH YOU.
Senior Phase Coursing
Reminder to all students in S3, S4 & S5 that you must complete the Reflective Exercise you will be given through PSE (or Register class) before Coursing week begins.
As you will not be pre-advised of your appointment time you must ensure that you have the Reflective Exercise with you at all times during this week so when you are given your appointment time you will have the Reflective Exercise with you.
YOU WILL NOT BE COURSED IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THIS WITH YOU.

6. National 5 Modern Studies Study Support Classes Miss dickson Mr Meikle Room 115 Wednesdays 3.40pm – 4.30pm 1.
22nd Feb -
UK Politics 2.
1st March
Nuclear threat 3.
8th March
Crime & the Law 4.
15th March
Selective in the use of facts 5.
22nd March
Decision making 6.
29th April
Conclusions

7. Higher Modern Studies Study Support Classes Miss Gee Room 113 Thursdays 3.40pm – 4.30pm1.
23rd February -
South Africa 2.
2nd March
Conclusions 3.
9th March
Democracy 4.
16th March
Selective use of facts 5.
23st March
Social Inequality 6.
30th March

8. Advanced Higher Modern Studies Study Support Classes MRS Simpson Room 215 Thursdays 3.40pm – 4.30pm1.
22nd Feb -
Paper 1 2.
1st March 3.
8th March 4.
15th March 5.
22nd March
Social Research 6.
29th April

9. An evening of Scottish and South African Music, Dance and Drama
Please join the South Africa Committee and our visitors from Umlazi, South Africa in a special evening of music, dance and drama.
Wednesday 22nd February at 7pm
Assembly Hall
Tickets £5/£3
All proceeds raised will go towards supporting arts programmes in Umlazi, South Africa. See Miss Simpson or Mr McKay for more information or tickets. Tickets also available in Atrium at interval and lunchtime.

10. S2 HISTORY TRIP TO... LIMITED PLACES WEDNESDAY 19TH APRIL
See Miss Whittingham (room 215) for more information or with a £5 payment to secure your place.
LIMITED PLACES

11. World Challenge – Group 1
There is a meeting for all group 1 challengers Wednesday (22nd 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 still 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

12. Modern Apprenticeships in Business Administration
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) annually recruits school leavers to its Pathways Modern Apprenticeship programme in Business and Administration. If you are enthusiastic, hard-working and committed to the challenge of work and study for up to two years then this could be the opportunity for you. During your training you will work towards an SVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration and study part time at Edinburgh College for HNC Administration and Information Technology.
Requirements
You should have or expect to achieve at least one Higher pass at C in English, Administration or Business Management or a group of National 5s including Administration or Business Management. In addition you must have good written and spoken communication skills and be able to demonstrate attention to detail.
Open Morning
The SQA is holding an information morning for prospective applicants from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday 9 March at its Headquarters at Wester Shawfair, Lowden, Dalkeith.
Please let Miss Douglas, in Guidance, know if you plan to attend.

13. Lifelong Learning & Employability
COLLEGE PATHWAY
Are you interested or going to college?
Need any support with:
Course choice Job Hunting
Bursaries Self Travel
Applications CV’s
Starts Monday 27th February 2017
in Lasswade Centre Library
2.00 – 4.00pm
If you are interested, please speak to your Guidance teacher who can arrange a place for you.

14. Are you looking for a job when you leave school this summer?
Use these websites for information on vacancies for school leavers:-

15. Apprenticeship Opportunity – S4 to S6 Interested in a career in
Apprenticeship Opportunity – S4 to S6 Interested in a career in Mechanics, Vehicle Body Repair, Vehicle Spray Paint, Vehicle Parts, Business Administration, Customer Service, Alarm and Garage Engineering? GTG Training are holding an Apprentice Recruitment Open Day on Thursday 9th March 2017 from 10am until 3pm. If you are interested sign up in the Design Technology base.

16. Dancers
All dancers involved in this year’s show should bring Miss McGuire their music by the end of this week. If it needs cut/sound effects added etc please indicate where.
Reminder that the show is on March 9th so keep practicing!

17. Group members! LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP New Members always welcome!
Open to
S1-6
LASSWADE FAIR TRADE GROUP
Group members!
Thank you for your help so far
Meeting this Thursday in Room 119, Lunch time for the next steps!!!
Fairtrade Biscuits provided!!!
New Members always welcome!
Any questions ask Miss Steele Rm 119

18. S4 Football Team
Game meeting this Wednesday at break
Room 011

19. National 5 Business Management
Supported Study
Thursday 3:45-4:45
Room 231
Mr McNamara