The spring holidays at Coltness High School kicked off with pupils attending Easter School in order to fit in the extra studying just before their exams! This was optional for pupils however the turnout over the course of it running was higher than expected with over 100 pupils attending each day. Staff at the school also volunteered their time in order to provide extra support for the pupils who attended. Feedback from the pupils confirmed what a massive success this was and how beneficial it has been for them. The school are hoping to continue running Easter School each year. Coltness High School wish all pupils going into their exams the best of luck and for those pupils leaving, all the best for

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Guide Gog Puppy Walkers Ann, Margaret and puppy Krista were presented with a cheque for £320.00 from the 3rd year ASDAN group. They raised the money by selling Crème Egg Easter knitted chicks to pupils and staff at the school. This has become an annual event for the ASDAN group and they have raised just under £1800.00 since 2013. The Guide Dog Puppy Walkers and their pups visit our school on a regular basis and talk to classes about how they socialise the pups to prepare them for their formal training as Guide Dogs. Thanks to everyone who bought Easter Chicks.                     Written by A.Leckie.

The school would like to wish David Turnbull and his Motherwell U20 team the best of luck as they take on Hearts in the Little Big Shot Youth (Under 20) Cup Final at Hampden Park on Wednesday 27th April and kick-off is 7.30pm. Entry will be via cash gates on the night, with prices set at £5 for adults and £2 for children. It is Motherwell’s first Youth Cup Final in almost 30 years. Written by Mr McGilp.

This year’s examination diet starts on Wednesday 4th May 2016. Please read the following information carefully. SQA Information Your child has been issued with their exam timetable and the personal details held by SQA. To ensure all examination results are delivered to the correct address please check this information with your child and let me know immediately if there are any errors. Study Leave S4, S5 and S6 pupils who are sitting a subject with a National 5 examination have permission to be on study leave from Tuesday 3rd May returning on Monday 6th June. Pupils who are completing National 3 and 4 courses do not have study leave. They will follow a timetable throughout the examination period. S5 and S6 only  North Lanarkshire Council run a hugely

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Metaphrog are John Chalmers and Sandra Marr. John is from Scotland and Sandra is originally from France. Together, they have been creating comics and graphic novels since 1996. The visit was arranged for all first year pupils’ and they enjoyed listening to how the duo’s career began, starting with their first comic, Strange Weather Lately. Their presentation moved on to show how they worked together as a team to create their Louis series of graphic novels and their latest one, The Red Shoes and Other Tales. John and Sandra are proud of the work they do in schools and libraries, inspiring young people to read, write and draw. “We speak to several thousand children every year while visiting school and public libraries for

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These are the final SCHOLAR online sessions for this academic year focusing on exam preparation. National 5 Maths – Monday 9th May 6.00pm Higher Modern Languages – Monday 9th May 7.30 pm Higher Math – Tuesday 10th May 6.00pm Advanced Higher Modern Languages – Tuesday 10th May  7.30 pm Higher Computing Science – Wednesday 18th May 7.00pm Full details can be found on the SCHOLAR website: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Live_Online_Sessions/ The Tutors will also be online to answer student questions on the discussion boards, details can be found: http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/Resources/Ask_a_Tutor.html

Just a reminder that meal prices will go up as of Monday 18th April from £1.80 to £1.90 and also that parents can now make online payments to pupil’s lunch smart cards. Information on how to upload money was sent home in school bag mail the week before the Easter holidays. If this information did not make it’s way home could you please contact the School Office where they would be happy to help with this. Written by Mr McGilp.

Fun, food and fitness for you and the kids during the school holidays. Cook new tasty recipes whilst the kids enjoy games and activities and a freshly cooked lunch for everyone. Limited places available. Where:  Coltness High School When:  Easter, Summer and October School Holidays Time:  9.45am till 12.30pm weekdays To book:  Call 0141 771 5923 or email NLBrunchclub@hotmail.com  

All senior pupils took part in a Political Literacy event ‘Why young people should vote’? This involved pupils taking part in topical debates surrounding key issues that effect and will impact on young people, the pupils then took part in debating the importance of having political representation in parliament for young people. This event was also aimed at encouraging all young people to register to vote. S1 pupils will be going on a Social Subjects trip to Edinburgh Dungeons, Dynamic Earth & Edinburgh Castle in June this year. This year the Social Subject department will be visiting Belgium & France on the Battlefield Tour, the pupils will be laying wreaths in honour of the men from the local community who fought and died

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                    This week the Shine musical theatre group from Carluke have been performing “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Motherwell Civic Centre. The show is the modern adaptation and was wonderfully performed by an array of talented individuals from schools across North and South Lanarkshire. The two leads however have a connection with Coltness High School with former pupil Scott Fleming playing the main role of Jesus in his usual fantastic and charismatic manner. The show however was stolen by Judas played by current pupil Scott Reid who was absolutely and utterly fantastic in the role! Other pupils involved who played their part in the show wonderfully were Jemma Maule, Alex Reid, Emily Davie, Abigail

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