Congratulations to senior pupils Briony and Aleena who recently achieved Silver Level CREST Awards. These awards are presented by the British Science Association for work on individual science projects. Briony focussed her studies on the evolution of the camera, researching how science has played a key role in the development of technology. Aleena looked at DNA and the scientific and ethical implications of Genetic Modification and Gene Therapy. You can see their results on display in the science department. Both girls received fantastic feedback from their assessors and are hoping to continue their involvement by registering themselves as STEM ambassadors. This will allow them to supervise younger pupils in science investigations. Briony and Aleena are also applying for summer work placements with the
Barra The Guide Dog Puppy Visits Coltness High School
Barra, the Guide Dog Puppy once again visited our school to be presented with a cheque for £338.30 that had been raised by holding a Christmas Craft Stall in the library. He is a very special puppy to our school as the ASDAN group in the school were given the honour of naming him when he was born last year. Barra was accompanied to the school by his own Puppy Walker and other Puppy Walkers’ from the Chatelherault Cohort. Miss Johnson’s and her 1A2 English class also visited and the Puppy Walkers gave them an insight into how Barra is coping with her training so far. We hope to have one more visit from him before he goes off to complete his formal
School Fund Audit
Could any parent who would be interested in auditing the school fund please contact the school on 01698 274920.
Acting Depute Head
We are pleased to announce that David MacPherson was successful last week at interview for the post of Acting Depute Head. This is on an interim basis covering a staff absence. In the meantime, until we appoint someone to cover his substantive post he will also still have a foot in the Principal Teacher Pupil Support camp. Parent/pupils who would normally have him as their first line of contact should still continue to use him as such. Written by Mr. McGilp
Annual Sports Persons’ Night
The PTA 4th Annual Sports Persons’ Night is on Friday 2nd March 2018, 7pm for 7.30pm, at the Cambusnethan Miners’ Club. This year the speakers are Lisbon Lion Jim Craig and Barca Bear Wullie Henderson. Tickets priced £10 can be bought by phoning the school office on 01698 274 920 and speaking to Kathleen. There is no food included as part of the ticket price BUT food can be bought on the night at the catering outlet (things such as chips, pakora, pies etc) On the night there will be an auction of sports memorabilia which will hopefully include Motherwell, Rangers and Celtic tops. There will also be a hidden team, a raffle and a Yellow/Red card game.
School Closure
School will be closing at 1pm today due to adverse weather forecast. Please please try to avoid phoning as we require lines out! Further information to follow.
Well done!
“It was great to get a phone call today from a local resident who was commending a group of seven pupils who selflessly spent 30 minutes yesterday helping push stuck cars up the hill on Coltness Road. Having traced six of the seven boys today I thanked them in person. Caleb being the seventh. Well done to all concerned and another example of why I am proud to be the Head Teacher of this school.”
Senior Citizen Christmas Party
Coltness High School S3 ACHIEVE and Senior Hospitality groups held a Senior Citizen Christmas Party on the afternoon of Wednesday 20th December 2017. The local people who attended enjoyed a selection of tasty treats along with the entertainment by the school band, a raffle and a visit from Santa. It was a very successful event where the young people demonstrated their talents including planning, preparation and teamwork. We also managed to raise £200 for the National Autistic Society as Mr Johnston, the band leader is going to be running in the London Marathon for them in April 2018. Thank you to everyone who came along and for the donations from staff and local businesses i.e Chapmans, Denholms, Bells, Tesco and ASDA. Photographs used
Annual Sports Persons’ Night
Coltness High Schools 4th Annual Sports Persons’ Night, Friday 2nd March 2018. 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. This will take place again in the Cambusnethan Miner’s Club. The speakers this year are Barca Bear Willie Henderson and Lisbon Lion Jim Craig. On the night there will be an auction of sports memorabilia including Motherwell, Rangers and Celtic tops. Yellow/Red card game, hidden team and raffle. Tickets cost £10 and can be bought in advance by phoning Coltness High School on 01698 274920 and speaking to Kathleen McCormack. Alternatively these can be purchased from any of our young footballers who have some to sell. Food is not contained in the cost of the ticket but can be bought from the outlet at the Cambie
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