All log book/diaries must be completed and returned to your pupil support teacher by 4th November. If you have a completed 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 ticket, to Miss McAndrew by 4th November.
National Poetry Day in Scotland
Congratulations to the winner of this year’s poetry competition for first and second year pupils from Coltness High School. The theme of this year’s National Poetry Day in Scotland was ‘Messages’ and the standard of the poems was excellent. The winning poem entitled ‘Instant and Distant’ can be read in the library. Thanks to everyone who entered. Written by Mrs Leckie.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 7th – 12th November
The following events are taking place across Scotland during or close to Dyslexia Awareness Week. Anyone is welcome to attend and there’s no need to book unless is says so. This list of events will be updated on the run up to Dyslexia Awareness Week. For further information please click on the following link: dyslexia-awareness-events
S1 Book Group
Mr Early is an avid book reader and shared many of his favourite books with the group. We all enjoyed his visit to our lunchtime group and hope to invite more teachers and staff in the future.
Pink Thursday & Friday!
Coltness High School have been raising funds for Breast Cancer Care – a charity which makes a real difference to those suffering from Breast Cancer. The charity provides much needed information, a telephone helpline, and a helpful forum which not only helps those with the condition but family members and friends too. On Thursday, pupils bought Pink Cakes with Pink Lemonade and on Friday it was the staff’s turn to take part in Bingo Lingo, Tombola, Raffles and enjoy home baking with their cup of tea. In all, we have raised a magnificent total of £1,170. Well done to everyone involved! Written by Mrs Bennie.
Parents Evening – New College Lanarkshire
There will be a Parents Evening at Motherwell Campus on Thursday 27th October from 5pm until 6.30pm to showcase all of our courses to parents of future students. parents-evening
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
Parental Engagement Survey
The recently published Education Scotland Act 2016 and the HGIOS4 both contain dedicated sections which emphasise the need for schools and parents to work effectively to enhance pupil progress and school improvement. To that end two surveys have been created for schools and parents to reflect and comment on current practice and suggest how parental engagement might be improved. Please find attached a survey, we would appreciate if you would complete this by 30th September. The survey is available through Survey Monkey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NLparentssep2016 Written by Mr McGilp.
Tempest Photography 3rd October 2016
Advance notice that Tempest Photography will be in school on Monday 3rd October to take official photographs of our new S1 and our current S4 pupils. Pupils to make sure they look super smart that day!! Written by Mr Farr.
P7 Open Evening
To start the Transitions work this session, there will be an Open Evening at Coltness HS on Wednesday 14th September from 7pm-8.30pm for the P7 parents and pupils of our associated Primary Schools. There will be a short briefing session in the Assembly Hall before guests will be given a tour of the different departments within the school, to see displays and examples of the excellent work that takes place on a daily basis. We look forward to seeing you there. Mr. Farr
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