The school Credit Union is now open. Deposits (minimum 50p) can be made every Tuesday lunchtime in the School Foyer near the buddy booths. Several 1st and 2nd Year pupils now have an account. If you would like to open one please ask Mr Gallagher or Mrs Bihet who will arrange the forms. Also, if any senior pupil would like to help out in the Credit Union please ask Mr Gallagher. It will be great experience to put on your CV! NB Coltness High Credit Union is linked to Wishaw Credit Union. Written by Mr Farr.
Kirkland Ciccone, YA Author, Visits Coltness High School
Young Adult author, Kirkland Ciccone, visited Coltness High School on Friday 19th February to promote his third book, North of Porter, to third year pupils’. This was Kirkland’s third visit to the school and he was just as entertaining as his previous visits. Kirkland books are quirky Y A books and he says “my books appeal to the freaks, geeks, punks, skaters, weirdos and wacky folk, as well as their parents”. All Kirkland’s books are available from the school library.
School Leaders Scotland (SLS)
Today Coltness High welcomes School Leaders Scotland (SLS) which is the union for promoted members of staff in schools for it’s Spring Council Meeting. This meeting sees 40-50 HT, DHT and Business Managers from all 32 authorities across Scotland converging on Wishaw for the day.
Reading Missions Completed!
Congratulations to Beth and Angela, both from Miss MacLeod’s 1S2 English class, for completing their Reading Mission. The aim of their mission was to widen their reading choices by reading six books and reviewing them.
Outward Bound Group 3: 15th February – 19th February
Your son/daughter should meet with other participants and Mr McInally in the school social area at 7:45am on Monday 15th February. The coach is scheduled to arrive at 8am. Pupils should bring their own lunch with them on Monday as this will not be provided. As pupils will be provided with waterproofs and boots they are also required to bring a £10.00 kit deposit with them. It is recommended that pupils do not bring valuables and should bring no more than £30.00 spending money which includes kit deposit. Mobile telephones will be stored securely for all pupils within the Loch Eil Centre. The scheduled time of return on Friday the 19th February is between 5pm-6pm. Pupils will be able to contact their parents/carers during the return
HMIe Inspection Letter
A copy of the HMIe Inspection letter is now available on the school website. Anyone who wishes a paper copy should contact the school on 01698 274920 to request one Coltness High School CEV 020216
Guide Dog Puppies Nesta & Krista Deliver Easter Chicks!
Guide dog puppy walkers Ann, Margaret and Bobby visited the 3rd year ASDAN group on Wednesday 27th January to deliver the Crème Egg Easter Chicks to be sold by the group to fundraise for Guide Dogs. All the volunteer Puppy Walkers’ from the Chatelherault Cohort have been knitting the chicks since last year to get prepared for their 2016 Easter Fundraising. This is the 4th year the 3rd year ASDAN pupils’ have been responsible for selling the chicks to pupils, staff and friends of Coltness High School. Since 2013 the school has raised £1471.00 for Guide Dogs and hopefully this year we could raise this total to £2000.00. The group will be visiting classes regularly to sell the chicks and they are also
Outward Bound Group 2: 1st February – 5th February
Your son/daughter should meet with other participants and Ms MacLeod in the school social area at 8am on Monday 1st February. The coach is scheduled to arrive at 8.15am Pupils should bring their own lunch with them on Monday as this will not be provided. As pupils will be provided with waterproofs and boots they are also required to bring a £10.00 kit deposit with them. It is recommended that pupils do not bring valuables and should bring no more than £30.00 spending money which includes kit deposit. Mobile telephones will be stored securely for all pupils within the Loch Eil Centre. The scheduled time of return on Friday the 5th February is between 5pm-6pm. Pupils will be able to contact their parents/carers during the
Acting Principal Teacher of Technologies
Following interview today Mrs Canning has been appointed to the post of Acting Principal Teacher of Technologies and will cover this post for the length of Kathryn Anderson’s secondment as Acting Depute Head Teacher. Written by Mr McGilp.
Mission Possible Completed
Congratulations to four pupils from Miss MacLeod’s 1S2 English class for completing a Reading Mission. The aim of their mission was to widen their reading choices by reading six books and reviewing them. Well done!! Written by Mrs Leckie.
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