PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 2-10-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 2-10-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and our new school building. S1 AND S4 PHOTOGRAPHS Tempest Photography will be in school on Monday 23rd October for official S1 and S4 photographs. DRESS DOWN DAY – FRIDAY 6TH OCTOBER On Friday there will be a ‘come as you please day’ to raise money for the National Autistic Society to support Mr Johnston’s bid to run the London marathon. Pupils and staff will be asked to donate £1 for being able to dress down for the day, with senior pupils coming around classes during period 1 to collect money. There will also be a raffle prize draw for an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. Raffle tickets will be £1. Seniors will

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Dyslexia Scotland

Dyslexia beyond the school gates… In education – employment – trying to get a job   OPEN EVENING WEDNESDAY 4th October 2017 Conference Centre,South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton at 7.30pm   This information evening will focus on the challenges facing adults with dyslexia whether in college or university, in employment or trying to get into employment.   Hear about workplace assessments and support and the personal experiences from people who have faced and overcome challenges.   If you would like to come along please email: ds.lanarkshire@gmail.com

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 25-9-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 25-9-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS Sign up now!! Sign-up sheets located at the notice board in the PE department, beside the Girls Changing Rooms. Great opportunities to get fit and have fun in a wide range of sports and physical activities:- Badminton Rowing Self Defence Netball Fitness Rugby Girls Football Boys Football Dance S1 Cycling Table Tennis. Come along for fun or to train for competitions throughout the year. For more information see Joanne, Active Schools Coordinator or a member of the PE Department. ‘NOVEMBER LIGHTS’ The band ‘November Lights’ will be coming to school on Friday 6th October for a concert 12:45pm –

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PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 18-9-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 18-9-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We are all given time to discuss our work with the teacher. LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS CLUBS Sign up now!! Sign-up sheets located at the notice board in the PE department, beside the Girls Changing Rooms. Great opportunities to get fit and have fun in a wide range of sports and physical activities:- Badminton Rowing Self Defence Netball Fitness Rugby Girls Football Boys Football Dance S1 Cycling Table Tennis. Come along for fun or to train for competitions throughout the year. For more information see Joanne, Active Schools Coordinator or a member of the PE Department. LANGUAGE PUPIL OF THE MONTH During the Month of September the focus for winning Pupil of the Month will be Focus

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Football Kit

The school would like to thank two of our partners Deans Pharmacy Coltness Road and Joma for providing us with this football kit for our Senior Football team. Thank you to Chris and Andrew for turning up today.                       In the photo: Kai, Ross & Jamie (Senior Football Players), John McGilp (Head Teacher), Andrew Barrowman (Brand Manager for Joma Sportswear in Scotland) and Chris Johnstone (Pharmicist, Deans Pharmacy).   Written by Mr McGilp.    

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 11-9-17

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 11-9-17

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbor as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence.

Apprenticeships

The following is a link to the National Parent Forum of Scotland guide to Apprenticeships: http://www.npfs.org.uk/downloads/apprenticeships-in-a-nutshell/

Mr Johnston’s Marathon Donation Page

Mr Johnston’s Marathon Donation Page

With the fabulous help of our 2 school captains (Daniel and Scott) I have been lucky enough to have been given a place to run the London Marathon in April 2018 for The National Autistic Society. I am extremely grateful to the charity for this offer. We intend to raise as much money as possible through many school activities. Donate Now.

St. Andrew’s Hospice

Well done to the Coltness High community for raising so much money for the hospice. The next hospice event takes place on Sunday 17th September for S4-S6 pupils. The 6k run/walk is at Strathclyde Park, with pupils meeting at the boathouse at 9.30am. All entry forms must be returned to the school office by Friday 8th September. Written by Mr Pettigrew. 20170905140609996 20170905140600544