LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Monday 1 February Assembilies TOPIC: SPOTY TODAYS1 TUESDAY 2 FERUARYS2 WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARYS3 THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARYS4 FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARYS5/S6 Immunisations Please return immunisation consent forms to the School Office by Friday 5 February. 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 welcomeand staff Harry Potter Week Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime: Harry Potter Cinema A special screening of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in the library classroom. Starting at 1.15pm on Monday and continuing each day Thursday after school: Muggle Quidditch Come along to the Games Hall after school to learn and play muggle quidditch. Wear your PE kitor a Harry Potter costume! Thursday after school: Lasswade Library: A Chamber of Secrets Lots of Harry Potter activities, photo booth, treasure hunt, games From 3.30pm 6.00pm 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 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:apprenticeships Vacancy posted 28 January 2016 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 Edinburghs 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/city- edinburgh-council/jobs/modern-apprenticeship-procurement ?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeedhttps://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/city- edinburgh-council/jobs/modern-apprenticeship-procurement ?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed Closing date Monday 8 February 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 SAs Academy go toClosing 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 Edinburghs (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 by Friday 27 May Amey have offices both in Eurocentral (Motherwell) and the Gyle, 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 21 st 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 16 th 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 atPlease let your Guidance teacher know you are applying.www.suttontrust.com 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 Concert Band/Jazz Band All members of the Concert Band and Jazz Band should attend a meeting at 1.25pm TODAY in 012 to collect passports and to discuss the upcoming Ceilidh fundraiser. S1-S2 Masterchef Cookery Club The S1-S2 cookery club will be starting back on Tuesday the 2 nd of February but 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. S4- S6 Debating Club: Debate For all those interested in debating, we will be holding another debate TODAY after school. The motion: This house believes that Donald Trump should be banned from entering the UK. Come along to Room 224 to take part. All welcome. SU club Come and join us everyone made welcome Art Room 313 Lunchtime on Mondays eat lunch, chat, fun, games, craft, jaffa cakes as we explore the Bible and Jesus' teachings with Darius, Jo, Ali and Joni Muggle Quidditch As part of Harry Potter Book Night 2016 Thursday 4 th 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. S2 Museum Trip For those attending the Science Department trip to the Museum TODAY, make sure you turn up with: Change for the bus Packed lunch Full school uniform Meet Miss Gardner in the Atrium for 8.30AM where you will be registered and sorted into groups before we get the bus. 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 4 th February at 7.15pm Visit to Beijing and Tianjin, China In the summer (10 th 27 th 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 26 th February with Mr Mitchell Visit to Hong Kong, China In the October Holiday as part of Morrisons Academy initiative there will be a trip to Hong Kong to compete in the Rayleigh- Wilson Challenge (a 24 hour running relay) Interested students should give contact details to Mr Chisholm S1 Boys Football Meeting Could all members of the S1 boys football team please meet in Room 310 on MONDAY at interval. All players must attend to be considered for selection.