1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION
Thursday 26th October

2. Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 27th October
Students who wish to participate in the Fundraising ‘Dress Down’ Friday 29th October are asked to pay £1 to come to school casually dressed.  Students who do not wish to participate should come to school wearing school uniform.  Monies collected will be split –
Two thirds donated to charity whilst the remaining one third will go to the School Fund.
This is a normal Learning and Teaching day, please remember to bring your school bag and all equipment eg PE kit.

3. LIBRARY In the absence of Kat we are awaiting a new Librarian.
Can we remind students to be helpful and respectful while using the Library
Please remember to follow instructions, return their chairs, use the litter bins provided.
Remember no food is permitted.
SENIOR STAFF WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR

4. S3-S5
London trip 2018
YHA
Earl’s Court
If you are interested in attending this trip, please sign up with Miss Conlan (118), Mrs Nicolson (113) or Mr Shields (207).
ArcelorMittal
Orbit
Monday 18th June:
Morning - Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kings Cross, London
Afternoon – London Eye (optional)
Evening – Dinner at Pizza Express and then Hyde Park
Tuesday 19th June:
Morning/Afternoon – Bletchley Park.
Evening – Dinner at Nando’s then West End show ‘Wicked’ or ‘School of Rock’.
Wednesday 20th June:
Morning – The Houses of Parliament
Afternoon – Boat tour of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park , visit to ArcelorMittal Orbit sculpture (optional).
Afternoon/Evening – Independent time at the food-court in Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre.
Thursday 21st June:
Morning – visit to the Natural History Museum.
Afternoon/Evening-by train from Kings Cross, London to Edinburgh Waverley

5. New York 2018
There will be a meeting for all students going on the trip please attend room 306 on Thursday 26th Oct at 1.30pm

6. French Alps Trip 2018
Could all those who have handed in deposits for the French Alps Trip please attend a meeting at Thursday break-time in Miss Scott-Larsen’s room (room 209) for further information.
Merci!

7. New S3 SCHOOL Bronze group
Next training: Thursday 26th October, pm, room 308
All must attend, any problems see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before then

8. Lasswade Rugby – Fixtures Saturday 28th October
S1 – Home against Linlithgow – 9:15am meet at LHS
S2 – Home against Linlithgow – 9:15am meet at LRFC
S3 – Home against Linlithgow – 9:15am meet at LFRC
S4 – Linlithgow – 8:15am meet at LHS
Colts – Linlithgow – 8:15am meet at LHS

9. Girls Football
All Senior girls, meeting today at break Rm 125 to confirm game details. Don’t forget to hand in letters.

10. World Challenge – Group 1
There is a meeting for all group 1 challengers Monday (30th October) lunch time in room 219. Come along at 1.15pm and bring your lunch with you – be on time! We will be beginning to work through the list of preparation tasks that John set us, so it is important that you are all there.
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. Are you interested in LGBT and other equality issues?
EQUALITIES GROUP
Are you interested in LGBT and other equality issues?
Meet new people and get involved with raising awareness and campaigning on things that matter to you.
Everyone Welcome
TODAY – 1:15pm – Room 207
Bring your lunch

12. House logo competition!
Have the chance to be creative and artistic by coming up with a design for your house’s logo.
There will be one winner from each house. These 4 winners will receive great prizes and their designs will be used as the logos of the 4 houses.
There will also be house points given out for the best designs.
The competition starts on the 6th of November.
The designs need to be handed in by the 17th of November.
You will return your completed template into the box that will be placed in your registration room, these will then be collected by us.
The designs will be judged by a carefully selected group of teachers and the top 5 designs from each house and the overall winners will be announced on the 4th of December.

13. Pupil Voice
Can all members of last year’s Pupil Voice please come to a meeting in 117 on Thursday P4.

14. Skill Scotland Event Royal Highland Centre 9 November 2017
This worthwhile event is open to S4, S5 and S6 Students.
If you are interested, please sign up at Student Support with £2 towards the cost of the bus.
Over 100 exhibitors will be at this event, including Police Scotland , Armed Forces, Digital World, Leonardo and many more.
Edinburgh College and Skills Development Scotland will also be there.

15. LASWADE CAREERS EVENT OPEN TO ALL YEAR GROUPS Monday 30th October
7pm – 8:30pm
LASWADE CAREERS EVENT
OPEN TO ALL YEAR GROUPS
Are you struggling to figure out what you want to do when you leave school? If so then this event is for you! Come along to our careers event and meet people from lots of different jobs to help you decide which one is right for you.
Everyone who attends will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad.

16. Edinburgh College - January 2018 courses
Information on courses at Edinburgh College beginning in January 2018 is now available on the college website.
Applications for January start courses will open on Monday 6 November Apply as soon as possible.
For more details and to apply go to

17. Ter Young Persons Career Drop In SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK
Are you years old?
Would you like
Help searching for jobs?
Creating or updating your CV?
Completing application forms
Advice about your next steps?
Then come along to:
Lasswade library
On Tuesdays 3pm till 5pm
Contact Stuart Inglis for more info:
Drop in – no appointment necessary!
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SKILLS FOR LEARNING, LIFE & WORK

18. Get Into Construction Taster
6pm, Monday 30th October
18 Croft Street
Dalkeith
Come along and find out about opportunities at…..   Are you interested in a career in Construction? Come along and find out more.   Get connected with those that can help you secure a job in Construction.
To book please go to
Any questions? Contact the team on

19. Lasswade Parent Council
Want to be in with a chance of winning up to £100 every month sign up to join our 200 club!
Membership is easy the cost is £24 per year per number.
Pick up a form from the office,
use our online form (see website or facebook page) or use this link
Membership open to anyone over 18.
Next draw:
27th October
Any questions

20. Community Beetle Drive For the Elderly
17th November 2017
13:00-15:00
LHS Atrium
Entry fee £2
If you know any isolated older people in the community, bring them along!

21. POLICE MESSAGE POLICE SCOTLAND MESSAGE FOR HALLOWEEN/FIREWORKS.
People on all sorts of occasions enjoy fireworks, but sometimes they can be misused, making them dangerous and a nuisance.   The Fireworks Act makes it an offence to:
Let fireworks off in a public place. A public place is anything other than your own property such as parks, the street or at school.
For anyone under 18 to possess fireworks in a public place (other than a sparkler).
Possess public display fireworks by anyone other than a firework professional.
Set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am – apart from on 5th November, Diwali, New Year’s Eve and the Chinese New Year, when the curfew is extended to midnight.
If you misuse fireworks and break the law you could be fined or be issued with an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO).
ENJOY HALLOWEEN – PLEASE DO SO SAFELY & LEGALLY!

22. Memorial Service for Mr Forbes
There will be a short memorial service for Mr Forbes on Friday 27 October at 1245 to plant a rose and put a plaque in the school garden. Please can you let Mrs Watt in the Support for Learning Department know if you would like to attend.