LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION

Wednesday 12th September 2018

Assemblies Topic:Extra Curriculam

Wednesday 12thSeptember S3 – 8.30 –8.40

Thursday 13th September S4 – 8.30 – 8.40

Friday 14th September S5/S6 - 8.30 -8.40

SQA FOCUS GROUP

Can the following students meet with Ms Struthers in Meeting Room 1 on the first floor at the time indicated:

Group 1 – 1.50pm

Kate Fergusson 5ME1 Robbie Neave 5SL1 Mila Clark 5ME1

Group 2 – 2.05pm

Fraser Brockie 5SL2 Kayleigh Cameron 5ME1 Lewis Thomson 5SL2

Group 3 – 2.20pm Bayley Brock 5SL3 Calum McKean 5SL3 Toni Jenkinson 5MK1

Would all S6s attending prom please pay a £10 deposit by Friday 14th September to secure our place at the Balmoral 7th June. Please give your money to Marnie, Hannah F or Wojtek. Any issues regarding money please speak to Miss Whittingham in room 215.

LEAPS STUDENTS

If you have not already done so, please complete the online

survey to secure an interview. If you have any difficulties with this please see Mrs Costello in

Room 111.

Student Focus Groups • Could the following students please attend a short meeting in Meeting

Room 3 (first floor) today:

Period 3: Period 4:

Owen Armstrong 3SA1 Emma Affleck 6SL1

Grace Aaron 3SA1 James Allan 5SA2

Carmella Allan 3SA1 Blair Angus 5ME2

Anja French 3SA1 Holly Alexander 5MK2

Bruce Flockhart 4MK2 Alena Asif 6ME2

Liam Duffy 4SA2 Steven Andrews 6MK1

Jamie Duffy 4ME3 Lauren Barclay 6MK2

Cameron Bisset 5MK2 Holly Baird 5MK1

S4 (Last years Bronze group) The following students need to see Mr Boyle in Room 105 on Monday 17th September at 1.30pm: Holli Boyd Emily Carson Abbie McIntyre Abbie Malinowski Holly Swift Kira Urquahart-Smith

WWI BATTLEFIELDS TRIP June 2019

There are still some spaces left on the Battlefields trip. If you would like to go please collect a letter from Miss Blake or Miss Whittingham. Deposits are due by 28th September.

All S3 French Students are invited to 212 at

lunchtime on Tuesdays to complete homework / ask about recent classwork that they’re not sure about.

iPads will be available, if required, and lunch can be eaten in the room.

You can attend for part or all of lunch.

VENEZ NOMBREUX ! Mr Poots

AU SECOURS ! HELP !

London Dance Trip 2019

If you are interested in attending the London Dance Trip next year there will be a meeting at break

time on Wednesday (12/9/18) with Miss Forbes

Student Voice Reminder There will be a quick meeting P3 on Thursday 13th September in 117 for all Student Voice members who were involved in the planning day in June.

• Meet new people.

• Get involved with raising awareness.

• Campaign on things that matter to you!

∑nterprising Maths in Lothian

Can the following students please meet with Mr Nimmo in room 303 on Wednesday 12th September at break time.

•Caleb Murdock 2MK2 •Aidan Mullihgan 3SA3 •Josh Jones 4MK2 •Skye Gourlay 4SA3

Chess club •Room 212 •Mr Poots

•Every Monday and Wednesday

•Lunchtime (You can eat while you play). •All levels welcome !

NEW LIBRARY LUNCHTIME CLUB - WEDNESDAY READERS

Where and when?

Wednesday lunchtimes in the library classroom

Come along and talk about what you have been reading or enjoy a bit of peace and quiet simply to read.

Young Geographer of the Year Competition 2018

This year’s Young Geographer of the Year Competition gives

students the opportunity to explore the geography of the Arctic, and discover what makes this polar environment so

unique.

Title: ‘What makes the Arctic unique?’

S1, S2, S3, S4 entries to produce an A3 poster S5, S6 entries to produce a 1500 word essay

Success Criteria available from Miss Conlan/Mr Tuft

Entries handed in by Friday 5th October to Miss Conlan/Mr Tuft

Winners will be invited to an Award Ceremony at the RGS in

South Kensington, London.

SU group .

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME, ROOM 210

(BRING YOUR LUNCH.) ALL WELCOME!! :)

Midlothian Schools Golf

Event is on Friday 28th September 2018

Tee Times after 2pm Glencorse Golf Club

See Mr Graham in the PE Dept for more details and a chance to

represent your school!

Every Tuesday After School 3:30pm – 4:30pm

All Abilities Welcome

Miss Piaskowski

Girls Football

Compulsory meeting for ANY Girl’s who want to play Scottish Cup Football this season

Please attend a short meeting in PE at Friday Break

Miss Helm & Miss Taylor

S1/S2

French Homework Club IS BACK...

Room: 214

Day :Thursday

Time: 1:20-1:45

Teacher: Mdme Paton

Gymnastics Club- Sign Up If you are interested in joining

gymnastics club this year, please sign up in PE this week.

Gymnastics will start next week!!!

Miss Forbes and Mrs Burge

Still thinking of leaving school?

• Newbattle Abbey College still have places available for courses in the following areas:

– Celtic Studies

– Rural skills • Prospectus information available in the

2nd floor careers area.

• See Student Support or Careers for more information.

Modern Apprenticeship in Administration

We are the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) and we are located at the Bush Estate between Edinburgh and Penicuik. We are also a Training Provider and manage

apprenticeships in the Building Services sector.

A position has become available in our office for an Apprentice Administrative Assistant. As we are a small team, we are looking for someone, who is able to learn all aspects of our business and

the role will be wide and varied.

Full training will be given and the successful candidate will work towards an MA in Business Administration SVQ level 3. As we are looking for an above average candidate, a generous salary

package is offered

Requirements.

Nat 5 Maths and English. Applicants should possess good written and verbal communication skills. They should have the ability to produce work to a high standard, with attention to detail and accuracy and to be able follow instructions. Experience of Microsoft packages is preferred.

How to apply

Send your CV, along with a covering letter, by email to Deborah Sands, BESA Office Manager, at deborah.sands@theBESA.com

BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland 2018

Applications are now open!

Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Want a career in the film industry? If so, the BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East Scotland 2018 is for

you. The Academy will be running at weekends from Saturday 27th October to

Sunday 21st January in Edinburgh.

The course fee is £25. Bursaries for travel are available if you require assistance with the costs. The BFI Film Academy aims to help train and

inspire the next generation of British filmmakers, supporting talented and committed young people aged 16-19.

For more information and to book a place go to

https://screen-ed.org/2018/08/14/bfi-film-academy-edinburgh-south-east-scotland-2018-19-open-for-applications/

Closing date for applications - 5 October 2018