LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Thursday 13th September 2018 Assemblies Topic:Extra Curriculam

Thursday 13th September S4 – 8.30 – 8.40

Friday 14th September S5/S6 - 8.30 -8.40 All students who did not receive their certificate at the Senior Prize Giving Ceremony please see Mrs Hughes in the Deputy Head office to collect their certificates 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. 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. 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. 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

S3 Bronze Duke of ’s Award Students interested in working towards this award should collect an application form from Mr Boyle in Room 105. Deadline for returning completed forms is morning break, Friday 21st September. Late applications will not be considered.

S3-S5 London trip June 2019

• Important information: The dates have changed to: Monday 17th to Thursday 20th June 2019

• If this means you can no longer attend, you MUST tell Miss Conlan (room 118) by Friday 14th Sept. AU SECOURS ! HELP !

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 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.

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

S1/S2

French Homework Club IS BACK...

Room: 214

Day :Thursday

Time: 1:20-1:45

Teacher: Mdme Paton

Chess club •Room 212 •Mr Poots •Every Monday and Wednesday •Lunchtime (You can eat while you play). •All levels welcome ! National 5 Modern Studies Homework Drop In

Need a bit of help with your homework?

Come to Room 113 on Mondays from 3.30-4.30pm

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. All Abilities Miss Piaskowski Welcome Every Tuesday After School 3:30pm – 4:30pm 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 Schools Golf

Event is on Friday 28th September 2018

Tee Times after 2pm Golf Club

See Mr Graham in the PE Dept for more details and a chance to represent your school! 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? • 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 . 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 [email protected] BFI Film Academy Edinburgh and South East 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