The Senior Christmas Dance will now be held on Tuesday 19th December 2017.
S5/6 Social Subjects Trip 24th November 2017
Pupils should meet in George Square at 9.45am. Any outstanding payments and consent slips should be returned to Miss Robertson or Miss Hillen by the end of the school day on 23rd November.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 20-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher. LUNCHES A reminder that no food from outside vendors should be brought into the school building, i.e. chip van, Tasty Bites, Just Eat, etc. These must be consumed outwith the premises. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the month of November the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Respectfulness & Kindness. Are you offering to support another class member? Offering to help a teacher? Letting someone borrow or share your materials? If you are – it could be you! Winners for October were Amber Currie 2A2, Natasha Miller 3A2, Jon McGhie 3L2, Ewan Davie 1S1. Well done & good luck! SUPPORTED STUDY S4 –
Crazy Hair Day!
Anti-bullying week finished with some fun and ‘uplifting’ hair styles as pupils and teachers celebrated their unique, individual personalities. Two of our S1 pupils, Rachel and Abbie, were delighted to win a voucher for local hairdressers ‘Mosko’ and ‘The Hair Company’ who very kindly donated in support of Anti-Bullying week. Pupils also managed to raise money which will help improve the social area for pupils.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 13-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. MADE4UINML2 – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR S3 – S6 Made4UinML2 have following volunteer opportunities available for young people. Regular volunteering could earn you a Saltire award or count towards other awards e.g. the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Zumbatomic Tuesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by qualified Zumba instructor Lynsey McCallum for P1 to P7’s. The role would involve supporting Lynsey by encouraging the children by joining in, monitoring behaviour and serving juice & biscuits. After School Club Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm in the Made4U Centre. The group is led by Made4U staff and adult volunteers. Youth volunteers would be
ASDAN Pupils’ Choose Name For Guide Dog Puppy
Coltness High School’s ASDAN pupils’ were given the honour of putting forward a name for a new Guide dog puppy that was born in June 2017. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Chatelherault Cohort of puppy walkers chose the name the group put forward. The new puppy was named ‘Barra’ and she paid the school a visit yesterday with puppy walkers Ann and Margaret who accepted a beautiful blanket on Barra’s behalf. In the past year, school technician Joan Creelman has knitted countless blankets for Guide dog puppies, as have other school staff an pupils over the years. Due to the ASDAN pupils fundraising efforts over the last 5 years, the group has raised over £2500 for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Well
Positive About Dyslexia
Please see below a blue ribbon, this symbolises Dyslexia Awareness Week. We have asked all staff to support us with this venture by wearing a ribbon all week. Pupils will receive a Dyslexia Awareness lesson this week during PHSE. Further to this we have encouraged staff to participate in a pen free lesson (see Miss Tullis in action!). We have given staff some information to help raise awareness, if pupils ask what the ribbon symbolises. Dyslexia • Dyslexia is a difficulty in processing language – based information. • Dyslexia can affect anyone and is different for everyone. • It is not a disability, it is a difference in the way you learn. • It is estimated that 1 in 10 people has dyslexia.
Fifty Word Story Competition Winner
Congratulations to Kirsty from 1A2 on winning the fifty word scary Halloween story competition. It was a difficult decision to pick the winning entry as the standard of the competition was excellent. The second prize winner was Reece from 1S2 and third prize winner was Zoe from 1S1. Their winning stories are displayed in the library and can be read there. Written by Mrs Leckie.
S4 Parents’ Night – Thursday 9th November
There will be an S4 Parents’ Night on Thursday 9th November 4.15pm – 6.45pm. A representative from the SQA will be at this event to discuss with parents and carers changes to the Nat 5 Qualifications. New College Lanarkshire will be at this event to provide information on potential pupil destinations.
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