‘It’s A Knockout’ Participant Advice – Sunday 19th June –  9.30am – 2 pm Thank you for taking part in our ‘It’s A Knockout’ challenge! We hope you find the information in this sheet helpful, and if you have any further questions contact Miss McAndrew at Coltness High School on 01698 274920. Before the day: Make sure you are approaching sponsors to make the £20 minimum cost. If you reach more than that, all the better! Chat to your team mates and ensure that everyone has all the necessary information. Make sure consent forms have been returned! Hand in sponsorship money to the school office or Miss McAndrew. The more you raise, the more points you earn for your team! Your team can make

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On Thursday of last week staff and senior pupils used the STV Voting System to elect the School Captains and Vice Captains for the session 2016/17. The successful candidates for the Captain’s Role were Emma Colquhoun and Christopher Smith, with Amy McClymont and Nicole Townsley being chosen by staff and their peers to be the Vice Captains. The Senior Leadership Team within the school are very much looking forward to working with the successful individuals and the wider Senior Pupil body over the course of the year. Written by Mr McGilp

Guide dog puppies Krista , Carmel and Delias visited the school yesterday to collect hand knitted blankets that had been knitted specially by staff and pupils for them and other Guide Dog puppies. Thirteen blankets have been gifted so far and we are still knitting! We are hoping that the pups will keep their blankets throughout their puppy years, their formal training and into their retirement. Guide dog puppy walkers Anne, Leslie and John were also presented with a cheque for £25 and a Guide Dog collection tin with a further £20. Each year 3rd year ASDAN pupils have been fundraising for Guide Dogs for 4 years as part of their Charities Challenge. Written by Mrs Leckie.

Under Curriculum for Excellence schools are now structured in the following way. S1-S3, The Broad General Education (BGE) where pupils are developing the skills and abilities required for starting their courses leading to National Awards in S4. To give all our pupils the chance to have their successes in BGE celebrated we are holding a graduation ceremony where every pupil in third year will receive a certificate and a senior tie. As all S3 pupils are attending we do not have enough capacity for parents/carers so we plan to photograph each pupil with their certificate. Pupils will be dismissed after the assembly. This year S3 has been a fantastic year group and we wish them every success in the next stage of their education.

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Police Scotland has advised us of the forthcoming changes to air weapon possession and legislation in Scotland. The Air Weapon and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 will bring changes to licensing legislation across the country. A significant part of the Act will be to protect the public by creating a new licensing regime for air weapons, which will be introduced on 1st July 2016. From that date, the process of application and administration by Police Scotland of the new air weapon certification will commence. However, no one will be subject to prosecution for any offence of possessing an air weapon without certification until 1st January 2017, when the enforcement phase commences. In support of these changes, Police Scotland will co-ordinate and facilitate a national

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We’d like to welcome our Seniors back on Monday 6th June, both the new S5 and S6 should be in school for 9.40am. The induction timetable will be posted in the foyer for pupils to follow.

COMING SOON TO COLTNESS HIGH: It’s A Knockout Tournament and Summer Fayre! Do you enjoy madcap capers and raising money for charity at the same time?! Then sign up for ‘It’s A Knockout’ tournament taking place on Sunday 19th June. All we ask is that you can raise a minimum of £20 sponsorship money for Vision Africa. A tournament held recently at Strathclyde Park asked for £100 per player, so we are giving you a real bargain! On the day registration will open at 9.30 and all teams must be registered and assembled by 10.30. On the day the PTA will be hosting the annual Summer Fayre, with lots of goodies on sale, as well as refreshments and even a BBQ! We are welcoming

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Holiday Lunch Clubs are an exciting new school holiday programme free for parents/carers and children (aged 5-16) to enjoy. Families are invited to take part in an 8-day programme of fun, food and fitness for parents and kids. Families will get the chance to: Learn more about healthy eating and cooking tasty meals on a budget Spend time doing fun activities together Kids will get a chance to: Take part in supervised games and activities Try new foods and have fun with their friends For more information please click on the link below: HLC_A4_Newmains