1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/ CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 19 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. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. £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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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!

14. Dance is back! Mondays after school, 3.45pm-4.45pm
in the Studio where we will be preparing for the annual dance show!
New members welcome (S1-6)

15. ATTENTION ALL S6 AND STAFF
Burns Supper tickets must be purchased by Friday 20th January for it to go ahead.
Tickets £8 from Events Management Class or Mrs Wright
DRESS TO IMPRESS!
TARTAN IS COMPULSORY

16. 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

17. N5/Higher BIOLOGY STUDY SUPPORT
WHEN: MONDAY 23th JAN
WHERE: room 103/105
TOPIC: general support

18. 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 23th January:
David Bills
Aliha Butt
Caitlin Fourie
Olivia Muirhead
Ryan Wootton

19. Temporary Bus Pass
If you require a temporary bus pass please come to pupil reception at either break or lunch as the reception is very busy at the end of the day and this may result in you missing your bus.

20. U15 GIRLS FOOTBALL
VERY IMPORTANT U15 GIRLS FOOTBALL MEETING AT MORNING BREAK TODAY IN THE PE DEPARTMENT

21. S2 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING
There will be a meeting of S2 Boys Football Team at morning break on Thursday morning (today) at 10.25am
All players must attend in order to get an update on our Scottish Plate Fixture and league games.

22. Any newcomers are still welcome for the next few weeks!
MESSAGE FOR GROUP MEMBERS:
Next week (Wed 25th Jan), come equipped with a few news story ideas!
Remember our meetings are at 1.20pm from now on in Room 113!
Any newcomers are still welcome for the next few weeks!