1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 1 October 2015

2. Thursday 1 OctoberSL - S4 – S6 Assemblies this week Senior House Assemblies

3. ‘Thought for the Day’ HE WHO PREPARES FOR TOMORROW PREPARES FOR LIFE Ovid c10bc

4. S6 Group Photo The S6 group photograph will be taken on Friday 2 October. All S6 should be in the Assembly Hall for 9.00 am

5. New members urgently needed! Are you interested in improving the environment both inside and outside the school? (see next slide for details). A meeting will be held on Thursday, 1 October at 1.30 pm in room 232. (S1 to S6 welcome) Mrs Young Eco Group Leader

6. ECO SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES Make additional student seating from old pallets and tyres – for outside use. Working in the school garden eg growing vegetables and general maintenance. Work towards the John Muir Award for environmental work. Be involved in selling Fair Trade items. Working as part of a team to reduce litter around the school.

8. S5 Pupils The following pupils need to see Mr Boyle, Room 105 before Thursday this week: Erin Bowden Georgia Clark Rachel Fergusson Amber Foster Abigail Heatley Erin Hunter Ailey Walkingshaw (Note if you are having eDofE issues, you may prefer to see Miss McDonald instead)

9. LEAPS INTERVIEWS LEAPS INTERVIEWS TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY THIS WEEK. PLEASE CHECK THE NOTICEBOARD OUTSIDE THE GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME.

10. Lasswade Vs Loretto this Thursday 1/10/15 S1-S3 (AWAY) bus leaves school @4.10 U16’s and U18’s (HOME) 4.30 meet @LRFC

11. Calling S6!( Sorry – no buddies  ) If you are interested in taking part in the S1 paired reading scheme, please give your name to your Guidance Teacher this Thursday at PSE or see Mrs Watt in the SfL base asap. Training will be given for this very rewarding experience. You will only be required during registration twice a week till Christmas. Thank you!

12. Ruts – Build a Bike We're offering six young people aged 14-19 years old who are residents of Midlothian the chance to build their own bicycle from scratch. The best part is they'll get to keep the bicycle after the course! We are asking young people to write 50 words to explain why they are the best choice for a place on the course. We will be looking for young people to explain why they are interested in the course and how they plan to use the bike after they complete the course. Once they've written their entry they should send it to clefix@ruts.org.uk Closing date for entries is Wednesday 7th October We're looking for young people who would really benefit from the experience and use the bike they build after the programme. It will be a five day course run from Monday 12th October - Friday 16th October. The course will run each day from 10am - 3pm.http://cyclefix@ruts.org.uk>clefix@ruts.org.uk<http://cyclefix@ruts.org.uk Contact Mrs Shona Thomson (Community Project) for further information.

13. S1 Dance for Fun lunch club Monday 5 th October Please come to short meeting at break time (10:20) in Room 209 if you intend to come at lunch (new and previous attendees) This week at 1:15-1:30 in Dance Studio A with Miss McCardle Spanish, Latin, Zumba moves!! Come along and dance for fun!!!

14. If you are in S4-6 and are interested in going please see Miss McLay or Miss Gee as soon as possible for information. Space has become available on the Washington DC trip!

15. MIDLOTHIAN SCHOOLS GOLF COMPETITION 2015/16 The next Midlothian Golf fixture is Friday 2 nd October. Please meet in the PE Department on Thursday to receive details. Mr Attinasi

16. S4 Football There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department. All players must attend Lasswade V Currie 2/10/15 Mr Attinasi

17. Edinburgh Swimming Championships If anyone has not submitted qualification times for the Edinburgh Swimming Championships please see Mr Attinasi in the PE department by Thursday lunchtime. Mr Attinasi

18. Volleyball Volleyball club is on this Thursday in the sports hall from 3:30 – 4:30. All age groups welcome. Come and give it a try! Mr Attinasi

19. Events taking place throughout Midlothian, including the Science Alive Gala Day at Lasswade High School...

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