GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School. FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS THEME “DRESS DOWN” DAY Staff and pupils can come to school wearing Christmas themed items e.g. toy antlers, socks or jumpers for £1.00. You do not need to go and buy a Christmas jumper. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the Month of December the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Resilience. If something is hard, don’t give up! Ask your teacher for help! Don’t automatically say “I can’t do this” think of ways you can help yourself, e.g. check your jotter, vocab, dictionary, classmates. If you try to be more resilient – it could be you! Winners for November were Shanna Thomson
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Book Week Scotland
You’re Nicked Mrs Scoular! To celebrate Book Week Scotland the pupils’ of Coltness High School turned detective to solve a murder of one of their teachers. They had to solve three sets of clues to find out who was murdered, how they were murdered and who the murderer was. One of our first year sleuths from 1S2 solved the mystery and Mrs Scoular, Science teacher at Coltness High School, has been apprehended and charged with the murder of Mr Pettigrew, PE teacher at the same school. It is alleged she murdered him by putting poison in his coffee at interval. Apparently Mrs Scoular wanted a change of career to P.E. teacher but was told there were no vacancies. This prompted her to make
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 4-12-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and our school building. CANTEEN CHRISTMAS LUNCH Christmas lunch is on Thursday 7th December. Cost £2.05
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 27-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the Month of November the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Respectfulness & Kindness. Are you offering to support another class member? Offering to help teacher? Letting someone borrow or share your materials? If you are – it could be you! Winners for October were Amber Currie 2A2 Natasha Miller 3A2 Jon McGhie 3L2 Ewan Davie 1S1 Well done! & Good Luck! SENIOR PHASE DANCE – DATE CHANGE The Senior Phase dance has been moved to Tuesday 19th December as the band is unavailable for the original date.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 20-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher. LUNCHES A reminder that no food from outside vendors should be brought into the school building, i.e. chip van, Tasty Bites, Just Eat, etc. These must be consumed outwith the premises. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the month of November the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Respectfulness & Kindness. Are you offering to support another class member? Offering to help a teacher? Letting someone borrow or share your materials? If you are – it could be you! Winners for October were Amber Currie 2A2, Natasha Miller 3A2, Jon McGhie 3L2, Ewan Davie 1S1. Well done & good luck! SUPPORTED STUDY S4 –
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 13-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. MADE4UINML2 – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR S3 – S6 Made4UinML2 have following volunteer opportunities available for young people. Regular volunteering could earn you a Saltire award or count towards other awards e.g. the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Zumbatomic Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by qualified Zumba instructor Lynsey McCallum for P1 to P7’s. The role would involve supporting Lynsey by encouraging the children by joining in, monitoring behaviour and serving juice & biscuits. After School Club Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by Made4U staff and adult volunteers. Youth volunteers would be
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 6-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. MADE4UINML2 – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR S3 – S6 Made4UinML2 have following volunteer opportunities available for young people. Regular volunteering could earn you a Saltire award or count towards other awards e.g. the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Zumbatomic Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by qualified Zumba instructor Lynsey McCallum for P1 to P7’s. The role would involve supporting Lynsey by encouraging the children by joining in, monitoring behaviour and serving juice & biscuits. After School Club Wednesdays 3.30pm-4.30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by Made4U staff and adult volunteers. Youth volunteers would be expected to join in
Scholar Homwork Sessions
Scholar offer a range of online homework sessions for a number of subjects, you can access them from the links below. A full list of all up and coming sessions can be found here. Theme: Expansion of the universe Subjects: Higher Physics Audience: Student When: Monday, 6 November 2017 6:00 PM Presented by: Grant McAllister, SCHOLAR Online Tutor for Physics Session link: http://heriot-watt.adobeconnect.com/scholarhomework (Enter as a Guest) Theme: Portfolio Subjects: Higher English Audience: Student When: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 6:00 PM Presented by: Gary Smith, SCHOLAR Online Tutor for English Session link: http://heriot-watt.adobeconnect.com/scholarhomework (Enter as a Guest) Theme: Avoiding and correcting coding errors (Download worksheet) Subjects: Higher Computing Science Audience: Student When: Wednesday, 8 November 2017 6:30 PM Presented by: Ian King, SCHOLAR Online Tutor
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 30-10-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We show respect for each other. PEER TUTORS Any Peer Tutor who has not yet received their badge, please come to SfL ASAP. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the Month of November the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Respectfulness & Kindness. Are you offering to support another class member? Offering to help teacher? Letting someone borrow or share your materials? If you are – it could be you! Winners for October to be announced next week. Good Luck! Made4UinML2 – Volunteer Opportunities for S3 – S6 Made4UinML2 have following volunteer opportunities available for young people. Regular volunteering could earn you a Saltire award or count towards other awards e.g. the Duke of Edinburgh
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