LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION

Tuesday 11th September 2018

Assemblies Topic:Extra Curriculam

Tuesday 11th September S2 – 8.30 – 8.40

Wednesday 12th September S3 – 8.30 – 8.40

Thursday 13th September S4 – 8.30 – 8.40

Friday 14th September S5/S6 - 8.30 -8.40

Student Focus Groups

Could the following students please attend a short meeting in Meeting Room 3

(first floor) today:

8:40am: 9:05am:

Julia Bell 3SL1 Louise Allen 6ME1

Emily Barnes 3ME3 Kiersten Aitcheson 6SA1

James Arthur 3SL3 Marnie Allan Molotnikov 6SA1

Aamna Amir 3MK4 Ewan Bell 6SA1

Michael Anderson 3MK4 Ewan Borthwick 6ME2

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

∑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

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.

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

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

• Meet new people.

• Get involved with raising awareness.

• Campaign on things that matter to you!

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.

Chess club •Room 212 •Mr Poots

•Every Monday and Wednesday

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

Dance Club is back this Tuesday 11 September!

3.45-4.30 pm in Dance Studio A

New members welcome – open to all levels

See Mrs Sharp (room 116) with any questions.

SU group .

WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME, ROOM 210

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

Creative Learning – S2 John Muir award Group

Short Meeting Tuesday 11th Sept

Period 1, 8.40am

Room 108

Mr Fallon and Ms Seganova

S3/S4 Cake Decorating

Are you interested in learning the basics of Cake Decorating?

Starts Tuesday 18th Sept after school until 5 o’clock (approx).

If you are interested please come and pick up a consent form from Mrs Whitson (room

200)

SPACES ARE LIMITED!!

S1/S2

French Homework Club IS BACK...

Room: 214

Day :Thursday

Time: 1:20-1:45

Teacher: Mdme Paton

SSShhh! Card Games Club In the library classroom with Mrs Wilkins

Every TUESDAY lunchtime – NEW DAY!

Everyone welcome – got a favourite card game already? Come along and teach the group

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