GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS Everyone is on time and ready to learn together.

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School CHRISTMAS CHARITY FUNDRAISING The main charities we are supporting at Christmas this year are the Shoebox Appeal postage and the Basics Foodbank in Wishaw. WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS THEME “DRESS DOWN” DAY On Wednesday 21st December, staff and pupils can come to school wearing Christmas themed items e.g. jumpers, toy antlers, socks for £1.00. for charity. CHURCH SERVICE The Church Service will take place on Thursday 22nd December. The charity collection this year will be for ‘Shelter’.

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and new school building. PUPIL VOICE This month you will be asked to give staff feedback on the Learning & Teaching you experience across the school. PSHE CLASSES In PSHE this week you will be asked for your feedback on the schools Aims, Visions and Values. CHRISTMAS CHARITY FUNDRAISING The main charities we are supporting at Christmas this year are the Shoe box Appeal postage and the Basics Food bank in Wishaw. Friday 16th December P5 & 6 – Staff v Pupils Football Match There will be a Staff v Pupils football match on Friday afternoon P5 & 6 organised by Mrs Bennie’s S3 Business class. The class will be round selling tickets to S1,

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GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. STAIRWELLS IN THE OLD/MAIN TEACHING BLOCK To try to ease congestion in the narrower, older part of the building we would ask pupils to try to use the following stairs where possible: S1 to S3 Middle Stair and Buddy Booth stairs S4 to S6 Canteen Kitchen Stair and Buddy Booth stairs PUPIL OF THE MONTH The ‘Pupil of the month’ for November was won by – Luke Kirkwood 1S1, Jay Murdoch 1A1, Lewis Rankin 2S2, Scott Reid 3L2 The focus for December will be Respect & Helpfulness – helping the teacher in class e.g. handing out things and collecting things in class, doing odd jobs and offering

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GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher.

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. BARBARIANS ARE BACK!! After a short break the S1 to S4 Barbarians Rugby sessions are back on. S1 to 4 boys and girls are invited to attend rugby training sessions at Dalziel Park, every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:15pm. A free bus will leave the school around 3:45pm and return for 5:30pm. Any new pupils interested in going along please get a consent form from Joanne Cuthbertson, Active Schools Coordinator at lunchtime on Tuesday. All pupils attending please get changed in the PE department and register with Daniel Bartlett and Reid McLean, Rugby Ambassadors. Training sessions take place outside no matter

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MVP ASSEMBLY MVP assembly will take place for S2 on Wednesday 16th November, Period 1. GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up.

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS Everyone is on time and ready to learn together. S1 ASSEMBLY Period 1 Monday 31st October 2016. S4 WORK EXPERIENCE All log book/diaries must be completed and returned to your Pupil Support teacher by 4th November. If you have a competed 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 tickets, to Miss McAndrew by 4th November. FIREWORK DISPLAYS There are free fireworks displays throughout North Lanarkshire on Friday 4th November – stay safe if celebrating bonfire night and attend an

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GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School. HOUSE ASSEMBLIES LEWIS – Wednesday 26th October, Period 2 Details of ARRAN and SKYE Assemblies to follow.