LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOLGROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION

Friday 11 September 2015

“Difficulties are just things to overcome after all.”ERNEST SHACKLETON (1874 – 1922), British Explorer

Friday 11 September S5/S6

Assemblies this week

Monday 14 September S1

Assemblies next weekRespect & South Africa

“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”

NELSON MANDELA

Please note that staff will be using the correct time shown on their computers

until the school clocks can be fixed.

Swaziland FundraiserTo raise money for Swaziland I will

be selling pens in the atrium on

Friday at break. They cost £1

(or 3 for £2.50).

China Immersion Course StudentsAll students who went to China in July with Miss Lyon must attend a

meeting in room 208 at break time on Friday (11th). This is to discuss a presentation required for the Parent

Council AGM on Tuesday 22nd August.If you cannot come on Friday, please

see me this week.

Lasswade Girls Rugby (All ages)

Mondays after school with Mr Graham. 3.30-4.30

Meet in the PE department afterschool. All new players welcome!!!

Photography CompetitionSee Mr Dolan for details

Last year’s winners

Individual prizes of up to £250

All winning entries exhibited nationally

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!

S1 UKULELE CLUB

WHEN: Monday Lunchtime

WHERE: Room 005

Come along at 1.15 if you are interested and bring your lunch!!!!

Higher Gatsby Theatre Trip

If you are studying ‘The Great Gatsby’ for higher then remember to hand in your £5 deposit and permission slip by Monday 14th September to Miss Ramtohul (Room 229).

Details:Wednesday 28th OctoberAdam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy Tickets: £8.50Transport cost: to be confirmed with numbersLeaving school at 8.30 am

DEBATING

Calling S4-6 pupils who are interested in taking a LEAD ROLE in setting up the LHS Debating Society to attend a training session on Monday 17th September 3:30-5pm.

Please give your name to Ms Struthers (Languages Base/ Room 224) to registeryour interest.

Well done to all players last Saturday vs Musselburgh. Wins for S1,2,3 and U16’s!!

This Saturday fixtures vs Trinity Academy

• S1,2 and 3 home to Trinity. S1’s meet at Lasswade High School at 8.30 am. S2’s meet at the rugby club at 8.30am. 9.30am kick off for all games.

• U16’s and U18’s away to Trinity. Bus leaves school at 8.10 am. Kick off is 9.30 am.

Up-cycle clubIf you like the idea of making something new out of old or discarded materials, see Mr MacInnes in room 011 on Tuesday lunchtime @ 1.15 to find out more.

It’s open to all year groups, and is a really good opportunity to improve your workshop skills and have fun making something different.

Saturday is Roald Dahl Day! Celebrate with a Roald Dahl Quiz

Monday lunchtime In the library Starting at 1.20pm Teams of 1 – 6 peopleFor S1 – S6 students – and staff too!

Reminder for Prefects

Prefects are reminded they need to sign in at both break times and

lunchtimes

Good luck to all teams playing this Saturday vs Trinity Academy in the schools

conference. S1,2 and 3 at home. S4 and U18 away.

NEW S4 Bronze Group Next training session Wednesday 16th Sept, room 105, 3.30-5.30pm.ALL participants should make arrangements to be there for the FULL TWO HOURS (see Mr Boyle/Miss McDonald if any problems)Come prepared to discuss food choices for exped

Fairtrade Committee

After successfully achieving out FairAware award last year we are hoping to continue our support of Fairtrade and earn our FairActive award. To do this I need your help to organise events throughout the year and lead change within our school.

If you want to know more about the Fairtrade Committee (no obligation to join!) our first meeting will be;

Lunch time Tuesday 15th September in Miss Maltby’s Room 119 1.20pm - bring

your lunch, there will be cakes!

S1-S6

Excellent for your

CV!

S2 BOYS FOOTBALL MEETING

• There will be a meeting of the S2 team on Monday at 1.30pm in Room 216

• ALL players MUST attend as this is a very important meeting and may result in you not playing if you do not attend.

Badminton Club starts Tuesday 15th September

3.30pm-4.30pmMain Sports hall

All year groups and abilities welcome to show up and play on the day!

See Mrs Main/Mrs Wright for further information

play

badminton!

BASKETBALL CLUBWEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL

3.30pm-4.30pm GAMES HALL A

see Mr Falconer in P.E. For further info.

NEW TEAM MEMBERS WANTED!!S1-S6 All abilities welcome to come

along and play

France Watersports June 2016

A place has become available on the trip. Please see Miss

Hargreaves or Miss Maltby (Rm. 120/119) by Tuesday 22nd

September if you would like this place.