1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Wednesday 25 November

2. Assemblies This Week TODAYSA Thursday 26 NovemberSL S4-S6 Assemblies

3. Showcase, 3 rd December, 6- 7.30pm Exhibition of work from Art & Design, CDT and Fashion & Textiles Free Entry and Refreshments available Prizes

4. LOST PROPERTY We have various items of lost property at student reception. If you have lost a jacket/fleece/jumper/pencil case etc, please come and check if we have it.

5. The iPad Man S3 iPad clinic. Monday to Thursday. 1300-1345 2 nd floor Room 230 Any problems or issues, please come to see me and not during class time.

6. S1-6 Hockey club! Mr Sands and Miss Hume will be coaching a hockey club on Tuesday 3:45-5pm on the astro. Girls and boys, all ages and abilities welcome! Come along after school on Tuesday in your PE kit with shin guards and hockey sticks if you have them! Remember if you want to represent the school in tournaments you must attend trainings.

7. Creative Writing Club S1 – S6 Wednesday lunchtimes In the library

8. Your School LASSWADE WWI BATTLEFIELDS TRIP SEPTEMBER 2016 Mr McKay and the History Department want YOU to join the next Lasswade Pals Battalion!! Come and visit some historic World War I Battlefield sites in France and Belgium on what will be the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in September 2016. Pick up a letter NOW from any History teacher before it is too late!

9. South Africa Dress Down Day December 4th To ensure that this dress down day takes place, £1 donations will collected all week in registration week beginning Monday 30 th November

10. Are you looking for a rewarding career which allows you to make a difference in children’s lives? Do you believe that you could care for children in an environment that supports their individual needs, helps them develop and have an adventure through learning? Do you believe that if children are happy then they will develop? If so, then you are exactly the type of person we would like to hear from. You do not need a formal childcare qualification, however we do ask that you have at least National 4 English (or equivalent) and at least two other National 4 qualifications (or equivalent). You will need to have the willingness and ability to study an HNC / SVQ3 or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education. We will support you in sourcing a suitable course. How to apply You can either email your CV to the nursery manager at the nursery at which you would like work - eskbank@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk, gilmerton@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk, heriot-watt@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk, lasswade@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk or penicuik@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk OR email your CV, clearly specifying which vacancy and nursery you are applying for, to hr@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk OR fill in the online application form at http://www.pinocchiosnursery.co.uk/careers-at-pinocchios-nursery/.eskbank@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk gilmerton@pinocchiosnursery.co.ukheriot-watt@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk lasswade@pinocchiosnursery.co.ukpenicuik@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk hr@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk http://www.pinocchiosnursery.co.uk/careers-at-pinocchios-nursery/ For more information go to http://www.pinocchiosnursery.co.uk/vacancy/20- support-worker-35-hours-per-week/ and download an additional information pack.http://www.pinocchiosnursery.co.uk/vacancy/20- support-worker-35-hours-per-week/ Nursery Support Workers Eskbank, Gilmerton, Heriot-Watt, Lasswade and Penicuik

11. Barcelona Trip June 2016 Next payment is due by the 30th November Please make sure your payments are made as detailed in the your payment cards. Barcelona Trip June 2016

12. Can the following pupils see Miss Hargreaves (Rm 120)or Miss Maltby (Rm 119) ASAP; Billy Currie Lewis Hanley Jack Hunter Georgie Williams Ross Kerr Robin Friel Chloe Bryson Calum Glen Amy Watters Jemma Davis Robert Hunter Lois Millar Eilidh Walkingshaw Ryan Kilpatrick Alex Smith Can the following pupils see Miss Hargreaves (Rm 120)or Miss Maltby (Rm 119) ASAP; Billy Currie Lewis Hanley Jack Hunter Georgie Williams Ross Kerr Robin Friel Chloe Bryson Calum Glen Amy Watters Jemma Davis Robert Hunter Lois Millar Eilidh Walkingshaw Ryan Kilpatrick Alex Smith

13. Students who are interested in courses at Edinburgh College in Music, Acting and Dance, starting in August 2016, must register now to book an audition place. Go to the Edinburgh College website www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk for more information. www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

14. Isle of Skye June 2016 Low price nice rooms Forms from room 214.

15. SWAZILAND BAKE SALE Friday 27 th November in the main atrium at break

16. The Lasswade Bake Off (cookery club) The Home Economics department would like to say a huge well done to everyone who took part in the Showstopper activity at cookery club! There were so many fantastic cakes but there could only be one winner from each group. Congratulations to our winners Kirsten Maclure and Emma Wilson!

18. University Application Deadline All applications must be completed and sent to Mrs Wightman by this Friday Forms will be sent to UCAS before Christmas, if you meet the deadline You can also apply for University level courses (HNC/HND) at Edinburgh College See your Guidance teacher or Mrs Wightman for advice and support

19. Lost property from the Football Trip to Manchester There are a number of hats, gloves and lunch boxes left on the bus to be picked up from room 116. They will be sent to Lost property by the end of this week if not claimed. Can you Spot Mr Dolan who made it on to Match of the Day?..........

20. Aiming High Monday night, after school. Room 107, 3:30 – 4:30. A quiet place to do homework and revise. Open to all year groups. See Mr Hunter for more details.

21. Manchester / Blackpool /Alton Towers Trip Those going on this trip need to make the next payment now. Tell your parents and get your money to Mr Rogers (rm 121) by Friday please.

22. REMINDER FOR 1 st YEARS! This week you will be completing your “Journey To Change” sponsored 1 mile in your PE class. Please have sponsor forms ready for collection with the money on the day of your sponsored 1 mile.

23. Snow Sports Trip February 2017 to Courmayeur, Italy Interested S1/S2 students should see Mr Haggart by the end of November to collect an information pack. The Interski DVD is available to view on the school website

24. Junior Amnesty Group Join the junior Amnesty International group and help Amnesty raise awareness of human rights issues around the world and promote them in the school. Open to S1 to S3 On Thursdays at 1.15pm In room 113

25. University Summer School for S5 Summer school places are available at Oxford University for able pupils currently in S5. Academically challenging but also fun. Completely free, including accommodation, food and travel expenses By attending you will: Receive current advice on admissions Gain confidence Be better equipped to submit a strong application to a top University For info or to apply go to www.uniq.ox.ac.uk.www.uniq.ox.ac.uk Applications open 23 rd Dec

26. CHORUS rehearsal TODAY at lunchtime Room 003 at 1.15pm Also if you are interested in being involved in the Cinderella CHORUS then come along!

27. S4 Football There will be a short meeting on Thursday at interval in the PE department. Next Match V Boroughmuir Saturday 28 th November

28. Calling All Swimmers! Can all the swimmers who competed in the Midlothian Swimming Competition at the weekend please attend a short meeting on Friday in the PE Dept at interval. Calling all swimmers!

29. 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

30. London 2016 Current S1-S3 pupils 2 places are available. See Miss Paterson to add your name to the list. Please make sure that you have made the second payment.

31. Netball Matches S2 (B group)Your next two matches are Tuesday 1 st December against Craigmount in Edinburgh and Thursday here at Lasswade. Please come to Room 302 tomorrow at break to organise. S3- Your next match is Wednesday 2 nd December at George Watson’s, in Edinburgh. Please come to room 302 on Friday (27 th Nov) at break to organise.