1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 26 August 2015

2. School Photographs Wednesday 26 August Photographer 1Photographer 2 8.454SA13MK1 9.054SA23MK2 9.204SA33MK3 9.404SL13SA1 10.004SL23SA2 10.20FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS 10.454SL33SA3 11.054SL43SA4 11.204MK13SL1 11.454MK23SL2 12.054MK33SL3/4 12.251MK11MK4 12.401MK21MK5 12.501MK31MK6 13.05FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS 13.551SA11SL1 14.101SA21SL2 14.251SA31SL3 14.451SA41SL4 15.001SA51SA6 15.152SA1BASE STUDENTS STAFF CAN COME ALONG AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY

3. School Photographs Thursday 27 August Photographer 1Photographer 2Photographer 3 8.456BUD2MK1/22SL1/2 9.056MK12MK3/42SL3/4 9.206MK22MK52SL5 9.406SA12SA2/3Prefect groups to be taken when 10.006SA22SA4/5needed.... 10.20FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS 10.456SL35SL4 11.056SL15MK2 11.256SL25SL2 11.455MK15SL3 12.055MK35SL1 12.255SA15SA3 12.455SA2 13.05FRIENDSHIP PHOTOS STAFF CAN COME ALONG AT ANY TIME DURING THE DAY

4. LOCKERS If you were issued a locker last year, you MUST return the key to the school office. You cannot keep the same locker. If you would like a locker this year, please ask for a form from the school office. If you are issued a locker this year and find someone else’s belongings in it, please report it to Pupil Reception immediately

5. China Summer Immersion Course Can the S6 students who went to China in the summer see Miss Lyon (I am on lunch duty!) in the atrium during lunch TODAY.

6. S4 Football There will be a meeting for the S4 football team today (Wednesday) at interval in the PE Department. Mr Attinasi

7. Manchester City v Liverpool Trip Saturday 21 st November The school has the chance to take a trip to the Etihad Stadium for this game. The likely cost will be £84 per pupil including bus and match ticket. Could anyone interested in going on this trip please meet in room 001 at break time this morning. Mr McQueen.

8. Higher Education Convention at Edinburgh Corn Exchange - Monday 31st August. There still remain places on this trip. It is recommended that students who are considering going to University should attend this convention. £4 should be handed into the Guidance Base to secure your place.

9. Come along to Dance Studio A Monday 31 st August 1:10pm to register interest with Miss McCardle.... Disco/Zumba/RnB/Freestyle/Jazz/Ibiza anthems! A different style every week! S1-S2 Take time out to “Dance for Fun!” Monday Lunchtimes!

11. Rugby fixtures begin this weekend! Buses this weekend vs PL. s1,2 and 16s leave @8.15.(9.30KO) u15s and u18s bus leaves @9.30 (10.45KO) Two separate KO times!

12. Artwork - All pupils who have still to pick up work from last session please do so by Friday 28 August.

13. Netball Club The school’s Netball Club will start back Wednesday 2 nd September at 3:45pm-4:45pm. So if you played last season and want to return please come along to the Games Hall. New members are always welcome too! Please could the members of the Senior Team come for a meeting on Friday 28 th August at break in Miss Mollon’s room (302) to discuss coaching.

15. S1 BOYS FOOTBALL TRIAL DATE - THURSDAY 27 TH VENUE - LASSWADE 3G ASTRO MEET IN THE BOYS CHANGING ROOMS AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL DAY BRING PE KIT, FOOTBALL BOOTS AND SHIN GAURDS IF ANY PLAYER CANNOT MAKE TRIAL SEE MR DEWAR

16. S1-S5 Manchester / Blackpool Trip Tuesday 28 th June – Thursday 30 th June Tuesday – time at Blackpool Pleasure beach Wednesday – day at Alton Towers Thursday – visit to Old Trafford and Trafford shopping centre If interested, give your name to Miss Macgregor (106) or Mr Rogers (121) by Friday 28 th August

17. LONDON 2016 Fashion & Textiles Trip Open to all pupils S3-5 see Mrs Ross/Miss Hanratty 2 nights, accommodation & food included Travel by train Visit a costume exhibition West end musical Sightseeing Shopping!

18. Edinburgh Book Festival ‘Alternative Realities’ with Matt Whyman Monday 31 st August Leaving school at 11.25pm This trip is now full. If you still have your form and money to return do this ASAP to secure your place.

19. Barcelona Trip June 2016 All those going on this trip, remember your next Payment is due to be Paid by Monday 31 st August All payments to: Miss Anstruther in Room 205 R EMEMBER TO BRING YOUR PAYMENT CARDS ALONG WITH YOUR MONEY

20. S6 Silver Group Meeting for all participants: after school, room 105, Thursday 10 th September, 3.30pm- 5.30pm to work on routecards and prepare for expeditions. Next meeting 17 th September to be confirmed

22. The next instalment of £150 is due by 31 st August. Please bring your passport for it to be photocopied. For those that didn’t make June’s payment see Miss McLay in 215.

23. Chess Club Everyone, but especially new S1 pupils (boys and girls) are welcome at Chess Club Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes in Room 212 (Modern Languages) with Mr Poots. Can't play yet? We'll show you how!

24. GIRLS FOOTBALL Could all girls interested in joining the girls football team please meet Miss McNeill on Thursday (27 th ) at morning interval in the games hall. All year groups are welcome!

25. Dance Club Dance is back on Tuesdays! 3.45pm-4.45pm in the Studio All welcome!

26. Dance Show! The annual Dance Show is fast approaching and we need to know who wants to perform! If you have a group, duet or solo performance you would like to be in this year’s show let Miss Murray or Miss McGuire know by Friday 23 rd January!

27. S1-S5 Manchester / Blackpool Trip Tuesday 28 th June – Thursday 30 th June Tuesday – time at Blackpool Pleasure beach Wednesday – day at Alton Towers Thursday – visit to Old Trafford and Trafford shopping centre If interested, give your name to Miss Macgregor (106) or Mr Rogers (121) by Friday 28 th August

28. See Mrs Paton (Rm 213) or Dr Lyon (Rm 107) to find out more Meeting on Thursday 1:30 pm Room 108 Open to S1 – S5 Paris June 2016 Now for S1 too!!

29. Do you enjoy science? Do you like practical work and experiments? Then science club is for you!!! CALLING ALL S1 STUDENTS!

30. Interested? There are lots of activities planned and if there is something in particular you would like to try then ask and we can do our best to make it happen! Many of the activities will be hands on and you might get to make things and take them home! If you are interested please come along to Room 124 at 1.20pm on Wednesday the 2 nd of September to register your interest-maximum 20 places!!!

31. London 2016 Current S1-S3 pupils See the sights of London Enjoy a West-end show Experience the terrifyingly gory London Dungeons Write an award-winning script at the City Academy Follow in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson Visit World at the Warner Bros. studios See Miss Paterson or Miss Longmore for more information

32. Advanced Higher Students Trip to join Edinburgh University Library Wed 2 September Lessons 3, 4 & 5 The university will have lots of academic texts that will be extremely valuable for dissertations and investigations. Let Kat know by Friday if you would like to attend.