Author Gill Arbuthnott ‘Blethering’ at Coltness High School

To celebrate Book Week Scotland first year pupils’ were visited by Gill Arbuthnott who is the author of numerous fiction, non-fiction and picture books for children and young adults. Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country. Gill was very engaging with the pupils’ and they all thoroughly enjoyed her visit. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Blether’.

Book Gifts to All First Year Pupils

As part of North Lanarkshire Council’s reading for pleasure initiative ‘Read to Succeed’ all first year pupils were gifted a book of their choice at Coltness High School.

Tempest Photography

Tempest Photography are in school on the morning of 21st October to take official photographs of our new S1 and S4 pupils. Please ensure you are in full school uniform and ready to be photographed that day.

School Photographs

School Photographs

Tempest Photography will be in school on the morning of 21st October to take official photographs of our new S1 and S4. Please ensure you are in full school uniform and ready to be photographed that day.

Clarification of bus pick up times from Cleland from SPT

Clarification of bus pick up times from Cleland from SPT

Boarding / Alighting Points/Areas Estimated Number of Pupils Time 1 THE BEECHES, CARLISLE ROAD (Vehicle 1) 1 08:18 2 GREENHILL RD, HARESHAW (Vehicle 1) 2 08:23 3 SHAWSTONFOOT RD at MURDOSTOUN TERR (Vehicle 1) 2 08:25 4 BELLSIDE RD at SPINDLESIDE ROAD (Vehicle 1 & 2) 7 08:28 5 MAIN ST, CLELAND (BUS STOP at LIBRARY) (Vehicle 2) 18 08:29 6 WISHAW HIGH RD, CLELAND (BUS STOP) (Vehicle 2) 19 08:30

Read to Succeed

First year pupils’ from Coltness High attended the closing ceremony of North Lanarkshire Council’s reading for pleasure initiative ‘Read to Succeed’. All first year pupils’ across North Lanarkshire have had the experience of listening to an author in their schools. The author at today’s ceremony was Dan Freedman, author of the footballer series, Jamie Johnson. The pupils’ received a signed copy of one of his books from the author.               Mrs Leckie.

S1 – S3 Youth Club

South Wishaw Parish Church Halls, East Academy Street, Wishaw Impact Youth Group (S1-S3) 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month 7pm – 9pm (Term Time) Table Tennis, Basketball, Foosball, Badminton, Snooker/Pool, Darts, Bowling, Connect Four, Jenga, Chess, Baking, Nailcare, Tuck Shop, Chill Out Space for each club, ‘Walk the Talk’ slot.        

S1 – S3 Kickboxing Class

New Kickboxing / Fitness Class commencing Wednesday 18th September 2019 6 weeks after-school club FREE of charge Delivered by ‘Rivals Gym’ Professional Coach If interested please sign name on sign-up sheet opposite P.E. base door asap!

School Lockers

Lockers will go on sale next Wednesday 4th September P1-P4.  Pupils will be tannoyed to the Support for Learning base by year group. Pupils will require to have £15 (£10 for the cost of the locker and £5 deposit that they will get on return of their key at the end of the year). Lockers are now allocated in set areas for each year group. If any pupil is struggling to cover the cost but has a desire to have a locker they can speak to their Pupil Support Teacher.