PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 31-10-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 31-10-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS Everyone is on time and ready to learn together. S1 ASSEMBLY Period 1 Monday 31st October 2016. S4 WORK EXPERIENCE All log book/diaries must be completed and returned to your Pupil Support teacher by 4th November. If you have a competed supervisor’s report please hand that in too. Those pupils who borrowed work boots and/or overalls must return them cleaned/laundered to Miss McAndrew by 4th November. Any pupil intending to claim work experience travel expenses must collect a form from the Pupil Support base and return this, with travel tickets, to Miss McAndrew by 4th November. FIREWORK DISPLAYS There are free fireworks displays throughout North Lanarkshire on Friday 4th November – stay safe if celebrating bonfire night and attend an

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING  24-10-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING  24-10-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School. HOUSE ASSEMBLIES LEWIS – Wednesday 26th October, Period 2 Details of ARRAN and SKYE Assemblies to follow.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 10-10-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 10-10-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and our new school building. BARCELONA TRIP Pupils can now begin paying the remainder of the balance due for the Barcelona trip. Next instalment is £120 to Mrs Smith by the 21st November. PUPIL OF THE MONTH Modern Languages are celebrating all young linguists from S1-S3. Every month each teacher will select one pupil from their S1-S3 classes to be their ‘Pupil of the Month’. Each month will focus on a different aspect of being a successful linguist/language learner. The ‘Pupil of the Month’ for September was won by – Aimee Kemp 1S2, Jamie Fuller 3A1, Anna Carty 1S1, Jack Allan 3L1. The focus for October will be Homework – making a good effort

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Google Expedition

Google Expedition

On Thursday 6th of October the school will take part in a Google expedition with all of S1, S2 & S3. This fantastic opportunity is a virtual reality based lesson which sits firmly within the Scottish Governments recently announced “Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy”. Expeditions is a new product from Google that allows teachers to take their classes on virtual field trips, immersing students in experiences that bring abstract concepts to life and giving students a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. The Wildlife Conservation Society, PBS, the American Museum of Natural History, the Planetary Society, and the Palace of Versailles contributed to developing the curriculum for students. These trips are collections of virtual reality panoramas — 360° photo spheres, 3D

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 3-10-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 3-10-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. S2 FOOTBALL There will be a meeting for the S2 Football squad in Mr McInally’s room at interval on Tuesday 4th October. All players must attend. SCHOOL ECO-COMMITTEE Any pupil from S1-S6 who are interested in being part of the School Eco-Committee should give their name to Support for Learning ASAP.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 26-09-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 26-09-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are all give time to discuss our work with the teacher. S1 FILM CLUB S1 Film Club every Thursday in the Library, anyone from S1 who would like to join can sign up in the Library on Thursday 29th September. Miss Whittle

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-9-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-9-16

YEAR GROUP ASSEMBLIES S1 – Monday 19th September, Period 1 S2 – Monday 19th September, Period 3 S3 – Monday 19th September, Period 2 S4 – Tuesday 20th September, Period 7 S5 – Tuesday 20th September, Period 5 S6 – Monday 19th September, Period 5 GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-9-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-9-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. S1 BOYS FOOTBALL TRIALS The S1 Football trials will be held on Monday 12th September at 4:00pm on the Astro-Turf. S2 FOOTBALL TRIALS The second S2 football trial will be held on Wednesday 14th September after school. The list of boys can be found outside Mr Early and Mr McInally’s rooms. ROTARY CLUB The Rotary club will meet in Mr Early’s room on Wednesday at 12:50pm. Anyone interested please come along, all years welcome. Make friends, have fun and gain new skills! COMIC CLUB The Comic Club will meet on Thursdays at lunchtime in Mr Early’s room. Everyone welcome! BARCELONA TRIP JUNE 2017 All pupils who have shown an interest in

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 5-9-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We show respect to each other. S1 BOYS FOOTBALL TRIALS The S1 Football trials will be held on Monday 12th September at 4:00pm on the Astro-Turf. YOUNG AMBASSADORS & SPORTS SPECIFIC AMBASSDORS S3 to S6 pupils are invited to apply to be Young Ambassadors and Sports Specific Ambassadors. Presentations took place at assemblies this week and all interested pupils received application forms, can these please be returned to Joanne Cuthbertson in the Sports Barn by Wednesday 7th September. Successful applicants shall attend conferences later this term and shall start work promoting and developing sporting opportunities in their chosen sport within the school and wider community. DALZIEL RUGBY CLUB Dalziel Rugby Club invite all S1 and 2 pupils to attend Barbarians

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 29-8-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 29-8-16

YEAR GROUP ASSEMBLIES S1 – Monday 29th August, Period 1 S2 – Monday 29th August, Period 3 S3 – Monday 29th August, Period 2 S4 – Monday 29th August, Period 7 S5 – Tuesday 30th August, Period 5 S6 – Monday 29th August, Period 5 GOOD LEARNING ALERTS Everyone is on time and ready to learn together. S2 BOYS FOOTBALL TRIAL The S2 Football trial will be held on Wednesday the 31st August immediately after school. We will meet in the canteen after the school day has ended, and the trial will run until roughly 5pm. Anyone interested should see Mr Early or Mr McInally before Wednesday, whether they can make the trial or not. BARCELONA TRIP All Pupils who are studying or

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