1. LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Tuesday 24 November

2. Assemblies This Week House Assemblies S4-S6 TodayMK Wednesday 25 NovemberSA Thursday 26 NovemberSL

3. 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.

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

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. Tuesdays after school from 3.30 – 5pm In Room 205 You can: Catch up on missed work and assessments Complete homework Support in revision and subject knowledge

9. 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!

10. 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

11. 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 hr@pinocchiosnursery.co.uk OR email your CV, clearly specifying which vacancy and nursery you are applying for, to 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

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

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

17. 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!

19. 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

20. 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?..........

21. 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.

22. REMINDER FOR 1 st YEARS! Next 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. 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.