Rights Respecting Schools – Silver Award

We would like to take this opportunity to inform parents/carers and the rest of our school community that after a recent inspection visit we have been awarded the Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award. 

Change of Timetable: Tuesday 24th May

Our new timetable will begin on Tuesday 24th May.

Parental Employability Support

We help support parents (within set criteria) who are in employment and looking to progress/upskill.

Face Coverings – Update

The legal requirement to wear a face covering in most indoor places has now been replaced with general safety guidance encouraging people to wear face masks in busy/crowded places. 

Blended Learning Days

Please note that we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move some year groups to Blended Learning Days during the 2022 SQA Diet. 

SQA – Health & Safety Update

Updates on Covid-19, Exceptional Circumstances and Fire Safety during the exam diet.

Grade Booster Session Information

As we move into the exam diet learners are invited to attend Grade Booster Sessions as a final opportunity for directed revision and support from class teachers.

Post-Easter Covid-19 Arrangements

After our Easter break we enter a new phase in the pandemic.

SQA – Exam Timetables and Assembly Video

SQA exam timetables will be issued during PSE this week. Our video assembly is also available for viewing now.

Session 2022/23: Course Choice Update

We are currently working on organising our Senior Phase student choices to ensure as many students as possible are allocated their choices, which may include their reserve choices.

SQA 2022: Study Leave

Our request for approved Study Leave has been approved by Midlothian Council. 

Blended Learning – Wednesday 6th April

It is with regret that we are confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all S2 students to 'At-home Learning' on Wednesday 6th April. 

Update to Parents/Carers

We would like to advise all parents/carers that we are still facing significant staffing issues due to high levels of absence. 

Blended Learning – Thursday 31st March

It is with regret that we are confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all S3 students to 'At-home Learning' on Thursday 31st March. 

Lasswade High School: ‘U Train 4 Ukraine’

Over the last three Fridays our school community has raised over £3000 to support actions associated with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. 

Free School Meals – Easter

Please follow the link below for information on Free School Meal payments over the Easter break. https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/855/school_meals/117/free_school_meals_and_clothing_grants/3

Covid-19 Update

After the Easter Break all schools will move to a new phase of 'living with' and mitigating against Covid-19. 

Senior Phase – Easter Study School

Full timetable and sign up details for our Easter Study sessions.

Update to Parents/Carers

We would like to advise all parents/carers that we are still facing significant staffing issues due to high levels of absence. 

Blended Learning – Thursday 24th March

It is with regret that we are confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all S1 students to 'At-home Learning' on Thursday 24th March. 

SQA Information Evening – UPDATE

PowerPoint slides and Study Support timetable from Wednesday's SQA Parents' Information Evening

Ongoing Disasters Emergency Committee Fundraising

Dress Down Days each Friday until Easter to raise funds for the DEC supporting the Ukraine appeal.

Update to Parents/Carers (Important)

We would like to advise all parents/carers that we are still facing significant staffing issues due to high levels of absence. 

SQA Update 10/03/22

SQA update: information on SQA revision support, LHS study classes and our upcoming SQA information evening.

Young Scot National Entitlement Cardholders

If you are aged 16 and over and you already have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, you can download a new app from the Appstore and Google Play.

Update to all Parents/Carers

We would like to advise all parents/carers that we are still facing significant staffing issues due to high levels of staff absence.

Ukraine Appeal

Ukraine Appeal donations being accepted.

School Locker Key Renewal

S4/S5/S6 should return their locker key before the Easter break.  The deadline for this is Friday 1st April 2022. If any student chooses to stay on and continue their education for a 5th and 6th year at the end of S4, they will then rehire the locker each of the following years. Pricing: S5-S6 students [...]

Parent Council Meeting 5

Our fifth Parent Council Meeting of the session is on Wednesday 9th March. 

Senior Student SQA Data Check

With exam time approaching we need to ensure the details we hold for our students are up to date. This will ensure SQA Certificates are sent to the correct address. Can parents and carers please advise us of any changes to addresses by emailing lasswadehsoffice@midlothian.education

Senior Phase Course Choice – Maths Information

Are you aware of the exciting changes to pathways in the Scottish Maths Curriculum? 

Blended Learning: Friday 4th March 2022

S1 students to learn from home on Friday 4th March.

Blended Learning: Wednesday 2nd March

It is with regret that I am confirming we have secured agreement with Midlothian Council to move almost all S2 students to 'At-home Learning' on Wednesday 2nd March. 

S1 Parents’ Evening

As per communication sent on Friday 25th February our S1 Parents’ Evening will take place via Virtual Appointment rather than in the school building. 

Covid-19 Mitigations: Update

Please note that recent Scottish Government Guidance becomes live in schools from Monday 28th February.

Equalities Purple Friday

February is LGBT history month and as part our celebrations at Lasswade we are taking in Purple Friday, the 25th of February. Please dress down and wear something purple to show your support for LGBT+ equality. The equalities group will be collecting donations via parent pay and in the atrium, and handing out purple stickers [...]