LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOLGROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION

Tuesday 17 November

Assemblies This Week

Wednesday 18 November MK S1-S3Thursday 19 November SA S1-S3Friday 20 November SL S1-S3

‘NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE THE WORD ITSELF SAYS - I’M

POSSIBLE-’Audrey Hepburn

Showcase, 3rd December, 6-7.30pm

• Exhibition of work from Art & Design, CDT and Fashion & Textiles

• Free Entry and Refreshments available

• Prizes

Creative Writing ClubS1 – S6

Wednesday lunchtimes In the library

The iPad Man

S3 iPad clinic.Monday to Thursday. 1300-1345

2nd floor Room 230Any problems or issues, please come to see me and not during class time.

N4/N5/Higher Art & Design Study Support

Come along on a Tuesday 3.30 till 4.30 in room 317

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.

S4 Bronze Group All participants must attend a training session Wednesday 18th November 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Room 105. You should make arrangements to

be there for the full session (see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before the session if there's

any problems)

Apprentice HairdressersGorebridge & Eskbank

• We are a highly established salon in which we constantly strive to deliver excellent service and value. The Chapter One brand and reputation has grown from strength to strength in just 3 years and so has our team.

• Not only do we offer a great experience for our existing and new clientele, our directors and owners

of Chapter One, Natalie and Paul, are qualified assessors in the industry, offering great opportunities for up and coming stylists to learn their trade with an apprenticeship and gaining an SQA qualification.

• • We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic, passionate and dedicated team members, who have

high standards, to complement our growing team and work with our valued existing and new clientele.

• Applicants should be aged 16 or 17 (or 15, but old enough to leave school in December). Successful

applicants will be full time assistants within the apprenticeship programme. We offer an excellent range of ongoing skills development, creative opportunities, salon incentives and promotion.

• How to apply• Please hand your CV into our Eskbank salon or email recruitment@chapteronehairspa.co.uk

• Vacancy posted 6 November 2015

Apprentice Information Days Saturday 21 November & Saturday 5 December

Torness power station will be holding two information days about its very successful Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship scheme on Saturday 21 November and Saturday 5 December to let prospective recruits know more about it. There will be two sessions on each day, one at 9:30 and another at 11:00. You must book a place in advance.From studying at HMS Sultan in Portsmouth for the first two years to what qualifications are needed and how to apply, the information day will prove invaluable to anyone considering a career in engineering maintenance.The information day will take place at Torness power station in the visitor centre and will last roughly 1.5 hours. If you would like to come along or find out more, please contact Ashleigh Dickson on ashleigh.dickson@edf-energy.com.You need to register your attendance in advance for the specific date and time.

Apprentice Parts AdviserWest Mains Road, Edinburgh

The Eastern Western Motor Group, Scotland’s leading, prestige, independent motor retailer is currently recruiting for an Apprentice Parts Advisor for their fantastic, busy Harley Davidson site at West Mains Road, Edinburgh.The main purpose of the role is to meet all customer requirements and increase all aspects of the business through direct selling; by being fully conversant with all procedures within the Parts DepartmentApplicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:-• Excellent communication skills • Good interpersonal skills and team orientation • Results orientated• Problem solving and decision making skills • Quality and reliability • Commitment and self confidence• Self-development • Commitment and self confidence • Committed to providing high quality work• Ability to work to deadlines • PC literate How to applyGo to http://vacancies.ewcareers.co.uk/vacancy/apprentice-parts-advisor---harley-davidson---edinburgh/963 and click on the Apply button. Alternatively you can email your CV and covering letter to ewcareers@easternholdings.co.uk . Please include the Job Title, Job Location and where you heard about this vacancy (it’s advertised on the Indeed website) in the subject field of your email. Closing date 27 November 2015

At our mail centres and offices up and down the country, we sort, on average, 58 million items each day, which involves using some amazing technology. To maintain and develop this, and come up with new ways to improve the sorting process, we have a large and dedicated team of engineers –around 1,000 in all. Most of

them based in mail centres and offices across the country.When it comes to this programme our apprentices are among the highest performing in engineering

disciplines in the country. We have been named Employer of the Year by our training partner and our most talented apprentices have won awards for practical and academic achievement, beating strong opposition in

the process.Entry requirements

In terms of qualifications, we’ll expect at least five National 5s, including Maths, English and Science, at grade C or above. But every bit as important as your academic achievements will be the personal qualities, level of

commitment and enthusiasm you bring

How to applyFor more information and to apply go to -

https://jobs.royalmailgroup.com/job/Edinburgh-Advanced-Engineering-Apprenticeships-Edinburgh-EH/56945001/?feedId=111701&utm_source=Indeed&utm_campaign=RMG_Indeed#sthash.cefRZ6tc.dpuf

Closing dateApply as soon as possible. Official closing date is 17 December 2015, but will be earlier if sufficient

applications received. Job will begin on 30 August 2016.

Advanced Engineering Apprenticeships

Edinburgh

Health and Food Technology Study Support

Tuesdays after school from 3.30 – 5pm

In Room 205You can:• Catch up on missed work and assessments• Complete homework• Support in revision and subject knowledge

Lasswade High School’s Christmas Fair!Thursday, 19 November 2015!

6pm - 8.30pm!

Join us for an evening of Christmas Shopping!

with over 15 pop up trading tables, incl jewellery,

Christmas gifts/decorations, arts and crafts, beauty

goods, home baking, tombola and many more.!

Entertainment from the School Band & Choir!

Tickets £3.00 for Adults!

(Incl mince pie & refreshments)!

are available from the School Office or by contacting the Parent Council!

Child Ticket £1.00 and will include a drink of juice and a biscuit!

Skills for Work – Care

at Milton Road Campus and at Granton Campusstarting January 2016

 Training allowance of £55 per week could be available

This might be the ideal course if you are a young person who is thinking about a career in care. The Skills for Work – Care course gives you the opportunity to attend college for 3 days per week for 6 months with a work experience placement supported by our dedicated work placement coordinators.

The course includes various units including employability, care units and core skills. You will work in small groups, problem solve, research and gain lots of knowledge and fun along with qualifications! The course will give you the chance to find out what skills, qualities and expectations are required for work.

If you would like further information please contact

Please contact your school Career Advisor as soon as possible before applying online at www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

For Tickets for 2016 6 NationsCollect a letter from Mr. Mitchell

ROSEWELL DEVELOPMENT TRUSTSteeplejack Apprenticeship Opportunity with Pendreich

Pendreich work on all types of structures at height, carrying out repairs and maintenance, ensuring safety is foremost in the project.Our aim is to recruit and teach up to four apprentices to work at height using conventional tradesman training and within a learning environment. We will endeavour to teach the successful candidates the trade and look at Vocational Qualifications within their training plan whilst utilising our own Accredited Centre training. The candidates will learn the trade of working at height throughout the industry working with Steeplejacks and Lightning Protection Engineers.A current driving licence is desirable, but not essential. The successful applicants will begin training in January 2016. PayHourly rate: £4.86 (1st year), £5.83 (2nd year), £7.77 (3rd year) How to applySend a CV and Covering Letter to Rosewell Development Trust, 85 Carnethie Street, Rosewell EH24 9AN or to info@rdtrosewell.org.uk. Interviews will then by conducted with Pendreich during the last week of November. Closing dateMonday 23d November at 4.00 pm.

Rugby fixtures S1-U18’s- all teams please read.

Friday 13th •Bus leaves school for development team 1.15 (2 KO)’ Dalkeith.Saturday 14th- S1 at Linlithgow Ac, S2 and 3 at Linlithgow RFC•Bus leaves for S1,2 and 3 from school at 8.30am(10KO)•U16’s and U18’s 8.45 meet at school (9.30KO).Tuesday 17th

•Home match against Boroughmuir at home for U16’s and U18’s. 4.30 meet (5.30KO) @LRFC

Coming up at Science Club 18/11/15

BRING IN YOUR CLEAN, EMPTY

YOGHURT POTS!!!

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!

Isle of Skye June 2016

Dancing shopping learning Gaelic

Low price nice rooms good food

Forms from room 214.

Barcelona Trip June 2016

There is an important meeting for the Barcelona Trip. All pupils going on the trip MUST ATTEND this meeting.

If you are unable to attend you must see Miss Bigley ASAP.

When: Wednesday 18th November at 1.30Where: Room 201 (Home Economics)

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 30th November

Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER

RUN ACT 1 : SCENES 1,2 and 3

S1 Boys Football Meeting

Could all members of the S1 boys football team please meet PE on Tuesday at interval.

All players must attend.

URGENT NETBALL MATCHES

• S2 (A group)- Match with Dunbar on Tuesday 17th at 4:30pm

• S2 (B group)- Meeting TUESDAY 17th Nov in room 302 to discuss your match with St George’s in Edinburgh on Wednesday 18th November at 5pm.

Children in Need

We raised £366.60 with the Hero Fashion Show! Well done to the Charities Committee and thank you to all

the S6 who helped them out. It was brilliant!

Children in Need

Snow Sports TripFebruary 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

Belgium 2016

All Jazz Band and Concert Band pupils who are not taking part in next weekends competitions must attend a meeting at interval in 012 today to collect forms for Bag Packing at Sainsbury’s this Saturday (21st November).

Manchester City v Liverpool TripSaturday 21st November

The cost will be £84 per pupil including bus and match ticket.

A couple of spaces have become available on this trip please see

Mr McQueen ASAP

Manchester City v Liverpool Trip ... there is a meeting in Room 001 at break time this morning.

All students must attend.

Mr McQueen

S4 Work Experience

Remember to return all boots and overalls to

Mrs Douglas in the Guidance base today or

tomorrow.

S5 Career Ready

Can all pupils come to

Rm 130 at lunchtime today please.

Take your chance to become one of the greats: Lasswade 7’s

First game of the season: Thursday on the Astro

Kick off 3:45 Staff vs Astro Athletic

The Copa ‘Can

Dae’ial is back!!!!