LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL
GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION
Tuesday 2 February
Assembilies
TOPIC: SPOTY
TODAY
WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY
THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY
S2
S3
S4
S5/S6
Immunisations
Please return immunisation
consent forms to the School
Office by Friday 5 February.
S2 PARENTS NIGHT
Any S4, S5 or S6 prefects wanting to
help out at Parents night should sign
up with their house captain
Intermediate Maths Challenge
S3 and S4 pupils who are participating in
the Intermediate Maths Challenge on Thursday
4th February should report to the Assembly Hall at
the start of Period 6 immediately after lunch in
order to start the challenge promptly.
The classes involved are:
Mr Wilson
3M1
Mr Christie
3S1
Miss Edmond
4M1
Miss McDonald
4S1
Harry Potter Week
TODAY and Wednesday lunchtime: Harry Potter Cinema
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets continues in the library
classroom. Starting at 1.15pm
Thursday lunchtime: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Questions
A quiz on the Harry Potter books, starting at 1.15pm. Teams of 6
maximum. Students from all year groups welcome…and staff
Thursday after school: Muggle Quidditch
In the Games Hall after school. Remember to bring a change of
clothes…and to organise a lift home at 5.00pm.
Thursday after school: Lasswade Library: A Chamber of Secrets
Lots of Harry Potter activities, photo booth, treasure hunt, games…
Come along any time from 3.30pm – 6.00pm
£1.50 for your
rose to be
delivered with
a message!
£1 for a rose
to be
delivered to
your
Valentine.
Roses will be on sale in the atrium
at break and lunch from THURSDAY
4th and will be delivered on the 11
and 12 February.
Modern Apprenticeship in Procurement
City of Edinburgh Council
How would you like to assist the Procurement team in buying everything from vehicles
and new schools to the fairground rides for Edinburgh’s Christmas festivities? The modern
apprentice would be part of the Commercial and Procurement team who are responsible
for buying all of the goods and services that the Council requires.
You must be interested in Data and will use your existing IT skills and talents and learn lots
of new ones during your time with the department. This could be the start of a very
interesting career and you may have the opportunity to progress onto further training.
How to apply
For more information and to apply go to https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/cityedinburgh-council/jobs/modern-apprenticeship-procurement38332?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
Closing date
Monday 8 February 2016
Level 3 Apprenticeships
Edinburgh
RBS has created an apprenticeship that will allow students to complete placements
within our three customer facing businesses; Corporate & Commercial, Business
Banking, Branch & Retail.
Our Relationship Management roles are now live with a start date of April or
October depending on the students’ circumstances.
Requirements
Applicants must have or expect to achieve National 4s in English and Maths.
How to apply
For more information and to apply go to the following link:
http://yourpassionyourpotential.rbs.com/pages/apprenticeships-level-3apprenticeships
Vacancy posted 28 January 2016
Apprenticeships with SELEX ES
Edinburgh
SELEX ES, an international leader in electronic and
information technologies, is currently advertising vacancies
for Business Apprentices, Design Engineering Technicians and
Technical (Craft) Apprentices.
For full details of all these vacancies go to the Careers Section
of the school website or the notice board outside Room 112.
Closing date
26 February 2016
Modern Apprenticeships in Hairdressing
Paterson SA Hairdressing currently has vacancies for Modern
Apprenticeships in hairdressing at their salons in Dalkeith,
Lothian Road, Edinburgh and South Clerk Street, Edinburgh
If you are interested in training in hairdressing call in person at
one of the above salons to make an application.
To find out more about the training available through Paterson
SA’s Academy go to http://www.psahair.com/gallery/about/
Closing date
No closing date set, but apply as soon as possible.
Vacancy posted 26 January 2016
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES –
TRAINEE TECHNICIANS – AUGUST
2016
Amey are currently offering Civil Engineering employment opportunities for individuals
looking to combine progressing academic studies whilst launching a professional career.
Not only it is a real alternative to going to university full time but they will be working
alongside technical specialists gaining practical work experience, whilst earning a salary.
Individuals will work in a team, getting to know how the business works. As well as practical
work experience, they will get a variety of training, including studying at a local University
on a day release basis. They will also have the opportunity to participate on The Duke of
Edinburgh’s (DofE) Gold Award.
Applicants must have an interest in Civil Engineering and must have attained or aiming to
achieve the entry requirements for the part time degree courses shown on the following
web sites
Glasgow Caledonian University (BSc (Hons) Environmental Civil Engineering Undergraduate,
Part-Time)
Edinburgh Napier University (BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering Undergraduate, Part-Time)
All CVs to be sent to [email protected] by Friday 27 May 2016. Amey have offices
both in Eurocentral (Motherwell) and the Gyle, Edinburgh.
Science and Engineering Open Day 26 February 2016
Find out more about the opportunities available in
science, technology and engineering systems as
well as automotive and electrical engineering.
We will be offering tours of our workshops and live
training facilities and the opportunity to chat
with local employers.
At Edinburgh College your students can help shape
the future.
#Makeithappen
S5 Oxford and Cambridge University
Conference 2016
•This is a full day conference on 21st March, for
students in S5 who are interested in finding out more
about studying at Oxford or Cambridge Universities.
•Taster lectures; Information about applying; student
life; finance
•You must be studying 5 Highers this year, with A/B
passes predicted.
•Places must be booked in advance. Please see Mrs
Wightman or your Guidance teacher asap if interested.
S5 Legal Study and Careers Day
• This will take place on Tuesday 16th February,
10.00am – 2.00pm in Edinburgh
• Run by the Law Society of Scotland
• Providing accurate information to help you decide if
a career in Law is right for you.
• Only 3 places available.
• Speak to your Guidance teacher or see Mrs
Wightman asap to book a place.
S5 Sutton Trust University Summer
Schools 2016
• This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a week in the life of
a University Student: attending lectures and tutorials as well as
recreational activities. You will be given advice on your
University application
• You should be first generation in your family to attend
University
• You must have achieved at least 5 A/B passes at N5 and be
studying relevant Highers
• It is entirely free and is available at Edinburgh & St Andrews
Universities as well as top English Universities.
• Applications are open now at www.suttontrust.com. Please let
your Guidance teacher know you are applying.
Visit Universities around the UK at
various Sutton Trust sponsored
summer schools!
Last year our students spent a week at
Edinburgh and St Andrews
Universities!
Find the list of Universities and dates
are on Mr Mitchells door or on the
school website
S1-S2 Masterchef Cookery
Club
•The S1-S2 cookery club will be starting
back on TODAY this time with a Masterchef
theme!
•Every Tuesday 3:45pm – 5.00pm (approx) in
the H.E Dept.
•A variety of sweet and savoury dishes will
be made with the cost of £1.50 each week.
•If you are interested collect a consent
letter from Miss McDonald and return ASAP.
Spaces filled up very quickly last time.
S1-2 Young Engineers
The Lasswade Young Engineers Club
will take place on Monday at
3:45pm until 4:45pm in room 011 in
the Design Technology Corridor.
Muggle Quidditch
As part of Harry Potter Book Night 2016
Thursday 4th February
3.30pm in the Games Hall
• Learn the rules
• Get some training
• Play a few games
Students and staff welcome. Sign up in the
library now...there are limited spaces.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or
played before, come along and give it a go.
•TODAY after school
•Get changed and meet
at PE
•Indoor or Outdoor
This Saturdays Rugby
S1,2,15’s and 16’s all away to
Merchiston Castle School.
•Bus leaves school at 9.15am (10.30KO)
•All pupils must wear school uniform
before and after matches.
•Limited space on bus so let coaches
know if you are travelling direct.
There will be a meeting for all pupils going on the
Washington DC trip WEDNESDAY AT BREAK
If you cannot attend please see Miss McLay ASAP.
Lasswade WW1 Battlefields Trip
Could the following pupils come and see Mr McKay (Room
216) ASAP.
Ciara Tait
Louise Jones
Teigan Hunter
Erin Inglis
Samuel Harris
Rhanna Misselbrook
Madeleine Bird
Hannah Preston
Chantelle Turnbull
Melissa Russell
Shannon Barbour
Abigail Watson
Lewis Burns
Beth Jolly
Rebecca McGregor
Laura Bell
Jamie McCabe
Barcelona Trip June 2016
A Space has become available on the Barcelona Trip.
If you are interested in joining this trip please come
and see
Miss Anstruther in Room 205
Swaziland 2016
The next round of fitness testing needs to be
completed by the middle of February.
It is compulsory that you attend one of the
sessions below. You must see Miss Lyon to sign up
for either:
Wednesday 3rd February Lunchtime
Friday 5th February after school
(12:15pm - 2:15pm)
Both sessions will take place in the Games Hall
Visit to Shanghai, China
In the October holidays there will be an opportunity
for S3 and S4 pupils to visit Shanghai
The visit will be a home stay with families from our
twin school Tianlin No. 3 Middle School
If interested give your contact details to Mr.
Mitchell
A parents information evening will be held on
Thursday 4th February at 7.15pm
Visit to Beijing and Tianjin, China
In the summer (10th – 27th July 2016) each
hub can send 5 pupils on the Confucius
Institute of Scottish Schools Immersion
Course.
Pupils who would like to go on this trip
need to confirm their interest by Friday 26th
February with Mr Mitchell
Visit to Hong Kong, China
In the October Holiday as part of Morrison’s
Academy initiative there will be a trip to
Hong Kong to compete in the RayleighWilson Challenge (a 24 hour running relay)
Interested students should give contact
details to Mr Chisholm