Following the collapse of an external wall at Oxgangs Primary School in Edinburgh in January 2016 North Lanarkshire Council undertook extensive visual inspections of the new school estate and these did not show any reasons for concern. Since then the Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Construction of Edinburgh Schools has been published. Amongst the findings it was suggested that visual inspections should also be supported with intrusive surveys to provide assurance on wall construction. We have therefore decided as a precautionary measure to undertake exploratory inspections of school walls. Structural Engineers will be undertaking an initial walk round of schools to familiar themselves and this will be followed by an inspection of the external walls in selected areas to determine cavity

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Lunch will be purchased daily by pupils so enough spending money should be brought to cover this. Time will be allocated each day for pupils to do this. Money should also be used for general snacks/drinks which pupils will wish to purchase throughout the trip. Medical needs should already have been disclosed. If your child requires medication to be kept this should be given to Miss Mackie on the day of departure with clear instructions. We expect the weather to be warm – mid to high 20’s. Bring sun cream! All pupils must wear sun cream everyday and apply regularly. It is your choice what factor, but we recommend high as we will be out in the height of the day. Again, due

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Dear Parent/Guardian, Your child has been chosen to represent the School at the North Lanarkshire Secondary Schools’ Athletics Championship (County Sports). This takes place at Wishaw Sports Centre between 10am and 5pm on the 1st and 7th of June. The event that your child takes part in, will determine which day(s) that they attend. Children should make their own way and meet at Wishaw Sports Centre at 9.30am on both days and will be dismissed at the end of the day from the Sports Centre to make their own way home. Please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your child can travel there and back safely. Please contact the school should this be a problem for your child. There is no shelter so

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For the attention of the current S3 pupils: Application forms for S4 Prefects for 2017/18 are available from the main office and must be returned by Friday 2nd June 2017.   For the attention of the current S4 pupils: Application forms for Prefects and Buddies for 2017/18 are available from the main office and must be returned by Friday 2nd June 2017.   For the attention of the current S5 pupils: Application forms for School Captains, Vice Captains, Prefects and Buddies for 2017/18 are available from the main office and must be returned by Friday 2nd June 2017. Interviews and hustings for the School Captains and Vice Captains will take place during the week beginning 5th June 2017.   Written by Mr McGilp.

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April is the Scottish Autism Awareness Month. Support for Learning promoted this by leading the following activities: Interactive lesson for all pupils during PHSE Coffee morning for staff               Written by Mrs McQuaid.

Daisy the Guide Dog Puppy and Guide Dog puppy walker Margaret Cullen visited Coltness High School to collect a cheque for £400.00. The money had been raised by the 3rd Year ASDAN pupils selling Easter egg knitted chicks to pupils and staff and since 2013 the group have raised £2524.40 for Guide Dogs. Mrs Creelman, one of our Science Technicians, also gifted 11 blankets that she had knitted and crocheted for new Guide Dog puppies. Thanks very much to Mrs Creelman, the 3rd Year ASDAN pupils and all pupils and staff for supporting Guide Dogs. Written by Mrs Leckie.    

To celebrate the school’s 50th Anniversary, a whole school photo, minus the rather shy canteen staff!

SAAS are now accepting online applications for 2017-2018 from the middle of April. You should apply before 30 June 2017 if you want your funding in place at the start of your course. You can apply with a conditional offer so there is no need to wait for exam results. You can also change your details after you have applied for your funding, once you receive your exam results. You can check our website and social media pages for further updates.

Timetable 2017

A team of S1 and S3 pupils from the Technologies Faculty at Coltness High School recently entered the Rotary Club Technology Tournament 2017 at Kilsyth Academy. The team was supported at the event by their Technical teacher, Mr Marc McDonald. The S1 team performed incredibly well on the day, however the brilliant S3 design team emerged as overall winners out of the North Lanarkshire Schools. The winning team are pictured with their beautiful glass winner’s trophy and they will also receive a certificate of achievement to mark the occasion. The boys successfully designed a vehicle which was powered by an electric motor and which was decorated with a suitable, charity-based logo. The winning S3 group chose to promote the British Heart Foundation.