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.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 6-11-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. 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 expected to join in
Scholar Homwork Sessions
Scholar offer a range of online homework sessions for a number of subjects, you can access them from the links below. A full list of all up and coming sessions can be found here. Theme: Expansion of the universe Subjects: Higher Physics Audience: Student When: Monday, 6 November 2017 6:00 PM Presented by: Grant McAllister, SCHOLAR Online Tutor for Physics Session link: http://heriot-watt.adobeconnect.com/scholarhomework (Enter as a Guest) Theme: Portfolio Subjects: Higher English Audience: Student When: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 6:00 PM Presented by: Gary Smith, SCHOLAR Online Tutor for English Session link: http://heriot-watt.adobeconnect.com/scholarhomework (Enter as a Guest) Theme: Avoiding and correcting coding errors (Download worksheet) Subjects: Higher Computing Science Audience: Student When: Wednesday, 8 November 2017 6:30 PM Presented by: Ian King, SCHOLAR Online Tutor
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 30-10-17
GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We show respect for each other. PEER TUTORS Any Peer Tutor who has not yet received their badge, please come to SfL ASAP. 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 teacher? Letting someone borrow or share your materials? If you are – it could be you! Winners for October to be announced next week. Good Luck! 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
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Award Winning Author Cathy MacPhail Visits Coltness High School
Cathy MacPhail, author of more than 45 children and teen fiction novels, visited 3rd year pupils’ on Monday 30th October. She gave a really interesting talk on how she gets her ideas for her books. One of the 3rd year classes had read one of Cathys most recent books entitled Mosi’s War about a refugee living in Glasgow. Cathy says ‘I like writing about real-life themes. I always say that for me the real magic is where the idea comes from’.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 6th – 11th November 2017
The theme of Dyslexia Awareness Week is ‘Positive about Dyslexia’ We are positive about the skills and talents of children and adults with dyslexia. We are positive that with the right support, children and adults with dyslexia can reach their full potential. We are positive that children and adults with dyslexia can be successful in education, work and life. We are working to help turn the negatives into positives. We are #positiveaboutdyslexia
PTA Racenight Friday 3rd November
Tickets are currently available for the event of the year, the Race Night organised by the Coltness HS PTA. Tickets cost £5 with the doors opening at 7.30pm, first race at 8pm, Friday 3rd November. BYOB and light catering will be provided. Great prizes on offer for winners with raffles and entertainment as well. Please contact a member of the PTA or the School office for tickets. Please show your support by coming along to what is guaranteed to be a great night at the races!
Poetry Competition Winner
The winner of this year’s poetry competition to celebrate National Poetry Day was Lara, a pupil from 1S1. The theme of this year’s competition was ‘Freedom’ and her poem, also entitled ‘Freedom’, is displayed in the library. Abby’s poem has also been sent to the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh. Well done Lara! Written by Mrs Leckie.
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