British Transplant Games – Youthlink Awards March 2018

British Transplant Games – Youthlink Awards March 2018

At the recent Youthlink awards in Glasgow, two of our senior pupils, Evan Bridges and Jordan Marshall were recognised for their involvement in the #Transplant Stories Project (North Lanarkshire) team which came runners up in the The Digital Youth Work award (Sponsored by Sky Academy) “It was a truly eye-opening experience – one that I will never forget.” That’s what Evan had to say about the #TransplantStories digital team at the 2017 British Transplant Games. This unique partnership between the University of the West of Scotland and North Lanarkshire’s Community Learning and Development youth work team saw 11 young people from schools, employability hubs and Modern Apprenticeships come together to learn new digital skills. Over 12 weeks, the youth work team ran sessions on online

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-03-18

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-03-18

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. S1 SPONSORED WALK A reminder for S1 pupils to collect their sponsor money for the S1 sponsored walk on the afternoon of Wednesday 28th March. All funds to go towards the PTA and the “WE walk for Water” charity. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH Winners for January & February were Kai Dickson 1S2, Emma MacNicol 1A1, Leah Trainor 1L1 & Abby Clarke 1L2. The focus for March is Talking skills! Are you practising your talking skills in class by reading aloud, using target language to ask for things, actively participating in conversation tasks. If so, it could be you! Good Luck! SPANISH SUPPORTED STUDY

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World Book Day Winner

Well Done World Book Day Winner! Coltness High School held several book related activities to celebrate World Book Day. One of our first year pupil’s won Mrs Leckie’s library competition to match a set of book characters to a well-known author. World Book Day is a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading.               Written by Mrs Leckie.

Willie Angus VC

Willie Angus VC

Several pupils have been involved in creating a documentary about local hero, William Angus VC. This is part of WWI research and commemoration, in conjunction with other local schools and CLD. Some members of the team appeared on BBC Radio Scotland, here is the interview.    

Dyslexia Unwrapped

Welcome to Dyslexia Unwrapped, the online hub for young people with dyslexia. It’s fun, informative and designed just for you. Watch a vid, find support, get involved via the Support for Learning webpage under our Dyslexia Links.

Free Online Leaning Modules

Free Online Learning Modules Dyslexia Scotland are offering a fantastic CPD opportunity free of charge. They have created 3 online modules to raise awareness and develop your knowledge of dyslexia. The modules, which support GTC Scotland Professional Standards, Professional Update and Professional Recognition, have been developed primarily for teachers, school management and GTCS registered local authority education officers. Please take a look via the Support for Learning webpage under the Dyslexia link.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-03-18

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-03-18

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We show respect for each other. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH Winners for January & February were Kai Dickson 1S2, Emma MacNicol 1A1, Leah Trainor 1L1 & Abby Clarke 1L2. The focus for March is Talking skills! Are you practising your talking skills in class by reading aloud, using target language to ask for things, actively participating in conversation tasks. If so, it could be you! Good Luck! SPANISH SUPPORTED STUDY For all S4 and S5/6. Thursdays 3:45pm-4:45pm ML2 with Mrs Taggart. LANGUAGE LABS S1-S6. Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:00pm ML3 with Mrs Smith – help/support & advice on class work and homework.

Knowing The Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Exploitation – EVENT CANCELLED

Event has been cancelled, this will be rescheduled at a later date. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Basketball Trip On Sunday Cancelled

Basketball Trip On Sunday Cancelled

Due to the adverse weather conditions impacting us over the past few days we regret to inform that the basketball trip on Sunday has been cancelled.  It has been difficult to finalise details with the school and the Emirates being closed. For our basketball enthusiasts we will endeavour to run a similar excursion in the future.