Direct link to video Tonight would have ordinarily been our Christmas Concert. Due to current restrictions, this cannot take place in the same way but we are delighted to be able to share our very first ‘Virtual’ Christmas Concert with you. Pupils and staff from our music department have been working very hard to put this together. Featuring a mixture of instrumental and vocal items, we hope you enjoy Coltness High School’s Christmas Concert 2020! Mr Henderson

It was difficult to choose the best design from the entries received from S1 pupils’ for the library ‘Design a Bookmark’ competition. The entries were all great but here is our worthy winner holding his winning bookmark. Part of his prize was to have his brilliant design made into a Coltness High School bookmark. The reverse side of the bookmark has our school logo and lists many of the benefits people get from reading. Well done!!!

Coltness High School Handbook 20-21

You may recall that we carried out a Snap Poll in early October to establish the views of Parents on the delivery of the 2020/21 exam diet.  We are now looking to capture the views of parents/carers across the country. It is clear that COVID is impacting everyone differently across the various Local Authority regions and in some schools the level of disruption to our young people’s learning is significant, yet in other areas of the country there is little impact. With that in mind we would like to know to what extent, if any, parents and carers are concerned about the impact the current health restrictions will have on their child’s preparation for Higher and Advanced Higher exams. We are looking to

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Sadly, a decision has been made to cancel the Senior Prom for S6 session 2019/20. This was rescheduled for 29th November 2020 but, once again, restrictions have forced cancellation. After discussion with the pupils involved we have now decided to cancel the event and refund all ticket money. To request a refund please send the following details to enquiries@coltnesshigh.n-lanark.sch.uk Please include Full Name ( cheque payable to) If you have a sibling at school please provide their name and class. Otherwise, please provide an address and the cheque will be posted to you. We are sorry that we were unable to celebrate with our S6 in our traditional way and send our best wishes to all of them.

As part of our ongoing commitment to school improvement and providing the best levels of support to your child’s health and wellbeing, we are currently reviewing and revising the school’s Bullying Policy. It is vital that the views of all school partners are considered and reflected in such an important policy therefore we are asking that you, parents and carers, take the time to complete a short survey. The survey is completely anonymous and will focus on experiences and opinions. It can be accessed via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oyzTzM4Wj0KVQTctawUZKebbdRl8fm1FtWKkVDS8bhZUNTM5QTdPMFlaR1FXMjJFVEoxTkNOQ1I1TC4u The survey will be open for two weeks until the 6th December during which time we would encourage as many of you as possible to express your views. With thanks on behalf of the

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There are limited spaces remaining on the awareness raising session offered by Barnardos for Parents and Carers in North Lanarkshire.  Please find details below. This course seeks to equip parents with knowledge around alcohol and cannabis.  It is suitable for parents of P7-S6 pupils in North Lanarkshire schools, and there is no cost attached.  The course is informal, and lasts for one hour.  Please find course aims and dates below.  The session will be completed online due to Covid-19 restrictions, using the Google Meet Platform.  To sign up, please follow the Eventbrite link below.  For further information regarding the session or if you would like to discuss tailored sessions, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details below. Please share with

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Lyn Zambonini, PT Faculty Health and Wellbeing at Our Lady’s High School Motherwell has put together signposting to agencies and resources to help within schools, Tracey McMullen (Chair of a Parent Council)  was keen that this should be made available to parents (with a few additions suggested by Tracy and Carole McPherson) via the school’s website to assist parents who may be looking for assistance during this difficult period and beyond. You can find the resources in the parents section and here.

With Remembrance events curtailed this year why not take time to watch this wonderful film instead produced by ourselves, St Aidans, Calderhead and Clyde Valley? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCMWaT6FPpE&feature=youtu.be