GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned SQA EXAMS Please be aware SQA Exams start this week. Please show respect to pupils sitting exams by being careful around exam areas. IT’S A KNOCKOUT An ‘It’s A Knockout’ Tournament and Summer Fayre held on the school grounds on Sunday 19th June, in aid of Vision Africa. This promises to be a fun day of mad-cap mayhem and we are looking for everyone to get involved! To sign up and get a sponsorship form, please see Miss McAndrew in E3 at lunchtimes. £2 deposit is required to secure your place. Places will go fast so please hurry! If you have any questions, or know of any
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SCHOLAR online sessions
These are the final SCHOLAR online sessions for this academic year focusing on exam preparation. National 5 Maths – Monday 9th May 6.00pm Higher Modern Languages – Monday 9th May 7.30 pm Higher Math – Tuesday 10th May 6.00pm Advanced Higher Modern Languages – Tuesday 10th May 7.30 pm Higher Computing Science – Wednesday 18th May 7.00pm Full details can be found on the SCHOLAR website: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Live_Online_Sessions/ The Tutors will also be online to answer student questions on the discussion boards, details can be found: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Ask_a_Tutor.html
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING -28-3-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. YEAR GROUP ASSEMBLIES S1 – Tuesday 29th March, Period 1 S2 – Wednesday 30th March, Period 1 S3 – Thursday 31st March, Period 1 S4 – Friday 1st April, Period 1 PACKED LUNCHES / SENIOR PHASE MUSIC WORKSHOP Wednesday 30th March – The Theatre will be in use during lunch time so all packed lunches should go to the Languages Corridor to eat their lunch. All pupils who gave their name to Miss Murray for the Senior Phase Music Workshop should go straight to the Theatre at the start of period 5. GET THE SAVINGS HABIT! £££ The school Credit Union
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 21-3-16
YEAR GROUP ASSEMBLIES S5/6 – Monday 21st March, Period 6 S1 – Tuesday 22nd March, Period 1 S2 – Wednesday 23rd March, Period 1 S3 – Thursday 24th March, Period 1 GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. S4, S5 & S6 STUDENTS SITTING SQA EXAMS Important SQA information has been issued at assemblies last week. If you did not get it please collect from Mrs Anderson. DRESS DOWN DAY Thursday 24th March will be a dress down day, in aid of Vision Africa. Bring your £1 and come as you please. Remember, you must bring your school bag. No football tops or inappropriate clothing! Let’s head into Easter raising funds for a superb
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 14-3-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We show respect for each other. COLTNESS MOVIE AFTERNOON – S1 &S2 There will be a movie afternoon on Thursday 24th March, period 5-7 in the school theatre. Any S1 and S2 pupils interested can buy a ticket from Miss McAndrew at morning intervals in the Pupil Support base (languages corridor). Tickets are £3 and will be on sale for two weeks in the lead up to the event. Get your ticket fast so you’re not left disappointed! They will sell out fast! A snack stall will be there on the day so you can buy some munchies to enjoy the complete movie experience. All proceeds will go to Vision Africa, so come along, kick back and enjoy a movie
Congratulations David Turnbull and Motherwell FC U20s
On Sunday Motherwell FC U20s booked their place in the U20 Scottish Cup Final at Hampden on the 27th April with a comprehensive 3 0 victory over Ross County at Victoria Park. Our very own former pupil David Turnbull scoring two of the goals. Highlights of the game can be viewed on the following link: Semi final highlights
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 7-3-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS Everyone is on time and ready to learn together. GET THE SAVINGS HABIT! £££ The school Credit Union is now open. Deposits (minimum 50p) can be made every Tuesday lunchtime in the School Foyer near the buddy booths. Several 1st and 2nd Year pupils now have an account. If you would like to open one please ask Mr Gallagher or Mrs Bihet who will arrange the forms. Also, if any senior pupil would like to help out in the Credit Union please ask Mr Gallagher. It will be great experience to put on your CV! NB Coltness High Credit Union is linked to Wishaw Credit Union. EASTER SCHOOL 2016 Easter School – Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th April. Any
Schools/College Partnership Course Guide 2016
Schools/College Partnership Course Guide 2016
Sports Persons’ Night Friday 26th February
The school’s 2nd annual Sports Persons’ Night was on Friday night in the Cambusnethan Miners’ Club and yet again was an absolutely fantastic night with speakers Dick Campbell and John Gahagan going down a storm to the crowd of about 90 teachers, parents and friends. The estimated profit for the night was £1600 and will be confirmed later on today. The hidden team top prize of £100 was won by Katie MacLeod. The Gleneagles Four Ball went for £300 (thanks to Dick Campbell for donating this), the Scotland rugby ball for £150, the Rangers strip for £140, the Celtic strip £120, the Scotland strip £110, Fernando Ricksen print £80, Bud Jonstone canvas £70, Motherwell strip £70 and three Kevin Bridges DVDs went for
Barratt Homes on Coltness Road/Rowan Street
Barratt Homes have just started to commence work on the above site and are temporarily using access from Rowan St to enter this. The main access however will be from Coltness Road and they are awaiting approval from North Lanarkshire Council to allow a 4 way traffic signalisation junction. They are refusing entry to delivery trucks to their site before the start of the school day, at lunch time and then again at the end of the school day. They have the safety of members of the public, in particular our school children, at the top of their list of priorities. They apologise for any inconvenience caused so far and they will monitor the situation on a daily basis as the site progresses.
