LASSWADE HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS/CLUBS INFORMATION Monday 18 January Interval and lunchtime in the library During the prelims (until 27 th Jan) the library should only be used for revision, study, homework and quiet reading*. *(Quietly doing the jigsaw is the only exception to the rule) Edinburgh Recruitment Fair! Want to spend 9 weeks this summer working on an amazing camp in the USA? Then sign up now for the Camp America Recruitment Fair in Edinburgh and get your summer sorted in a single day! On Tuesday 19th January, we'll be bringing 50 American camp directors from all over the USA to Edinburgh - and they want to meet you! This is your chance to come along, check out the camps on offer, pick the camp that best suits you and get hired on the spot! Event details... Date: Tuesday 19th January Time: 10:30am Venue: Our Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Gait, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS For more information on which camps are attending the event, go to the Careers Section of the school website. 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 Life Long Learning and Employability BOYS YOUTH CLUB Bonnyrigg Primary School Monday pm Starts TODAY 1 per session For more information contact Julia Ellison on / or Life Long Learning and Employability LOANHEAD GIRLS CLUB The Kabin Thursdays pm P5-S4 1 per session Starts Thursday 21 January For more information contact Julia Ellison on / or Life Long Learning and Employability LOANHEAD SENIOR YOUTH CLUB The Kabin TODAY pm S1-S4 Starts Monday 18 January For more information contact Julia Ellison on / or The programme is centred on a one-week summer school in the US with introductory events, application support and test preparation in the UK before and after. The programme includes: A week-long visit to the States where students will get a taste of US higher education and culture Four UK based residentials to receive comprehensive admissions advice Support from our dedicated team of knowledgeable advisors throughout the process of applying for admissions and financial aid at American universities In-depth admissions test preparation Guidance for parents and teachers A chance to meet other UK students interested in US study It is free to take part in the programme. To be eligible to apply, applicants must: Be in Year 12 or equivalent (eg S5 in Scotland) Attend a state school or college Not hold US citizenship Be from a low or middle income family Application Deadline 20 January 2016 TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAMME VISIT us.suttontrust.com SUTTON TRUST US PROGRAMME 2016 Experience American University Life and Receive Admissions Support! Borders College Open Day Galashiels campus Tuesday 19 January pm to 8.00pm This Open Day will give you information on courses beginning at Borders College in August Go toto register for the Open Day and to see details of courses available at the college.www.borderscollege.ac.uk All applicants who apply before 15 th March 2016 will be guaranteed an interview. The College is now accessible by train from Midlothian. Edinburgh College Information Days Granton Campus Tuesday 19 January from 2pm to 6pm Sighthill Campus Thursday 21 January from 2pm to 6pm Please note the college information day dates have changed from those originally shown on the college website. Make sure you go on the right day! These Information Days will give you details of courses beginning in August Application for August 2016 courses is now open on the college website. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you are offered a place. You can apply for only one course. If you need advice about going to college, please speak to your Guidance Teacher, who can refer you to one of the schools Careers Advisers to discuss your application. Tots to Teens Lunchtime drop in We will be offering extra study support for Tots to Teens students on a Monday from pm. Come along to the Community Learning and Development office where we can discuss any work, assessments, chat about placement and catch up. 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 S4 Bronze Group Next Training Session will be Wednesday 27 th Jan, 3.30 5pm (NOTE change from advertised date due to prelims, see Mr Boyle or Miss McDonald before the session if there's any problems) A 10 prom deposit was due 11 th December If you wish to attend prom please get your deposit to someone on the events team or to Miss McLay before the 21 st January 2016 as this is the last day we are taking them in and you wont be able to attend prom on 10 th June 2016. S2 Science Museum Trip Could all students planning on attending this trip please meet in Room 124 on Thursday (18/1/16) lunchtime to complete a short pre- visit survey. Please arrive promptly, you can bring your lunch with you! Washington DC Meeting Can all students on the Washington DC trip please attend a meeting on Tuesday the 19 th of January in room 113 at lunchtime 1.20pm. See you then Miss Gee, Miss McClay and Mr Murray Swaziland 2016 Mr Rhodes/Miss Lyons Group Mhairi Bruce Gabby Marshall Lindsey Young Sally Hassan Emma Watson Sarah Judge Isla Thomson Chloe Grimley Bethany Simpson Rosie Herminston Abigail Heatly Aaron Hollins-Kirk Morgan Cockburn Eilidh Selfridge Megan Kerr Zarinah Yusaf Hamish Misselbrook Everyone in our group MUST attend a meeting at lunchtime on Monday 18 th January in room 208. Bring your lunch. We need to discuss overdue payments, vaccinations and fitness testing. If you cannot attend you need to see Miss Lyon ASAP. Get involved with the Scottish Space School programme. If you are interested come to a meeting in Rm123 with Miss Wallerstein on Tuesday 19 th January at break for more information. Burns Supper All 6 th years welcome Thursday 28 th January Starts at 6.30pm Tickets cost 8 Tickets can be bought in the atrium at break and lunch RECRUITMENT AND OPEN DAY TUESDAY 19 TH JANUARY :30PM -4:00PM DALKEITH ARTS CENTRE THEY ARE OFFERING BOTH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED AND RECRUITMENT FOR ALL WITH THE NEW GOREBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL PROJECT AND POSSIBLY LEADING ONTO THE NEWBATTLE HIGH SCHOOL BUILD GOING RIGHT THROUGH TO 2017! COME ALONG AND MEET THE RECRUITMENT TEAM FOR AN INTERVIEW. JOBCENTRE PLUS CUSTOMERS PLEASE BOOK A SLOT WITH YOUR WORK COACH TODAY!! APPLICANTS MUST HAVE CURRENT CSCS CARD OR PASS CERTIFICATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLES. In partnership with: Nominations coming soon... Netball Club Could the Senior Team come for a short meeting at break Tomorrow in Miss Mollons room (302) to discuss your next netball match here at Lasswade on Friday 22 nd January. S3 Team could you come and see me in room 302 Wednesday 20 th Jan at break time for a quick meeting. Please return dresses when coming. S1 Boys football Congratulations to the S1 boys who have made it to the last 16 of the Scottish Cup by beating Royal High 4-0 SALTIRE SOCCER CENTRE MIDNIGHT LEAGUE PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2016 COME ALONG TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE SMALL SIDED GAMES AT SALTIRE SOCCER CENTRE INDOOR PITCHES. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 30 th JANUARY TO 2 ND APRIL PM TO 8PM. THE SESSIONS WILL BE DELIVERED BY SCOTTISH FA COACHES. BONNYRIGG MIDNIGHT LEAGUE PROGRAMME STARTS JANUARY 2016 COME ALONG TO PARTICIPATE IN FREE SMALL SIDED GAMES AT POLTONHALL 3G ASTRO PITCH,BONNYRIGG. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 30 th JANUARY TO 2 ND APRIL PM TO 8.30PM. THE SESSIONS WILL BE DELIVERED BY SCOTTISH FA COACHES.