North Lanarkshire’s Working

If you are unemployed, living in North Lanarkshire and looking to get into work North Lanarkshire’s Working can help. Over the last 4 years North Lanarkshire’s Working have supported over 7000 people into work and with thier new Prospects programme will continue to do so. Working closely with their partners at Routes to Work they offer a wide range of support, training and advice including in work support, training and confidence building and other council services such as Debt and Money Advice. North Lanarkshire’s Working also support businesses throughout North Lanarkshire offering a variety of programmes, help and advice for local businesses.

2017 Scottish Youth Parliament Elections: How to Vote

2017 Scottish Youth Parliament Elections: How to Vote

This week, from Monday 6th March, the voting opens for the MSYP (Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament ) Elections. The voting period is 6th to the 16th March and there are 5 Candidates for the Motherwell and Wishaw Canstituency. SYP 2017 e-Voting Instructions 2017 Scottish Youth Parliament Elections: How to Vote You can vote online during the election period by… Visiting http://elections.youngscot.org Entering your Young Scot card number OR a temporary number given to you Selecting your constituency This should be the area you live or go to school. You can only vote in ONE constituency. Choosing your candidate(s) You will be asked to rank your preferred candidates in order, with 1 being your top choice, 2 being your second choice. You

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 27-2-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 27-2-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and our new school building. NHS CAREERS EVENT AT WISHAW GENERAL HOSPITAL TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY @ 4 PM TO 7 PM If you are interested in finding our more about a career in the NHS, there is a special event at Wishaw General Hospital on Tuesday 28th February at 4 pm to 7 pm. There are many careers in the NHS including: Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Theatre Assistants, Healthcare Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Radiographers, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Health Promotion, Dentists, Speech and language therapists, Healthcare assistants, Caterers, Porters, Administrators etc. Please let your Pupil Support Teacher or Mrs Bihet know if you wish to attend the event a.s.a.p. so that transport to

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School Improvement Report September 2016

School Improvement Report September 2016

Coltness High School is a non-denominational secondary. The current roll is 867 pupils serving Coltness, Cambusbnethan and Cleland although pupils do attend the school from the wider Wishaw area including Newmains, Morningside and Craignuek. Our aims are as follows: “Coltness High School Staff working in partnership with pupils, parents and the local community to: deliver a curriculum which, by having a range of appropriate courses, teaching methods and well – resourced learning experiences, ensures that all pupils realize their full potential. promote a caring environment in which our pupils are actively encouraged to take responsibility for themselves as members of our community. communicate effectively with all partners in the learning process: pupils, parents, staff and the community.” We have established strong links and effective joint working with our

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Vision, Aims and Values Review

Vision, Aims and Values Review

From August 2016 onwards we undertook a review of the school’s Aims, Vision and Values that were implemented when the new school building was opened in 2012. Pupils were involved through PSHE. Staff were involved through an Inservice Day event, Departmental Meetings and a Whole Staff Meeting. Parents were consulted through Parents’ Nights, the Parent Council and the PTA. All the information was collated and the following Aims, Vision and Values were produced. Aims, Vision & Values Feb 2017

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 20-2-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 20-2-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher. NHS CAREERS EVENT AT WISHAW GENERAL HOSPITAL TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY @ 4 PM TO 7 PM If you are interested in finding our more about a career in the NHS, there is a special event at Wishaw General Hospital on Tuesday 28th February at 4 pm to 7 pm. There are many careers in the NHS including: Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Theatre Assistants, Healthcare Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Radiographers, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Psychologists, Health Promotion, Dentists, Speech and language therapists, Healthcare assistants, Caterers, Porters, Administrators etc. Please let your Pupil Support Teacher or Mrs Bihet know if you wish to attend the event a.s.a.p. so that transport

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 13-2-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 13-2-17

HOUSE ASSEMBLIES – THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY Lewis – Period 2, 10.05am Arran – Period 5, 1.15pm Skye – Period 5, 1.40pm Pupils will be tannoyed to come down to the Theatre. GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher. NHS CAREERS EVENT AT WISHAW GENERAL HOSPITAL – TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY @ 4 PM TO 7 PM If you are interested in finding our more about a career in the NHS, there is a special event at Wishaw General Hospital on Tuesday 28th February at 4 pm to 7 pm. There are many careers in the NHS including: Doctors, Nurses, Midwives, Theatre Assistants, Healthcare Support Workers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Radiographers, Biomedical Scientists, Pharmacists, Psychologists,

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 6-2-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 6-2-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence.   ITALY TRIP – MEETING All pupils going on the Italy Trip please meet in Mr McInally’s room (Social Subjects Room 1) on Tuesday 7th February at morning interval.   LEWIS PUPIL MEETING Lewis pupil meeting period 3 Monday 6th February in Foyer. Please register then go to foyer for short meeting.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 30-1-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 30-1-17

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up MODERN LANGUAGES Pupil of the Month The ‘Pupil of the month’ in Modern Languages for December was won by – Cerys Smellie 3L2, Lillie Maxwell 1S1, Lewis Wilson 2L2 &  Millie Baker 2S2 The focus for January will be homework – Handing your homework in on time, having your work presented neatly as possible and trying your best to complete all tasks assigned, going to see the teacher before it is due if you do not have it, lost it, can’t do it. Barcelona Trip 2017 Pupils can now start to pay up the remainder of their balance due – £350 by 3rd April. Love Bands Pupils &

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 23-1-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 23-1-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. BAKE SALE – THURSDAY 26TH JANUARY There will be a bake sale on Thursday 26th January at morning interval,  in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. Come along and spend some money on tasty treats, all for a great cause! If you would like to donate baking then please ring this in on the morning of the 27th and drop it off to the  Pupil Support base. Miss McAndrew