PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-12-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 19-12-16

GOOD TEACHING & LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School CHRISTMAS CHARITY FUNDRAISING The main charities we are supporting at Christmas this year are the Shoebox Appeal postage and the Basics Foodbank in Wishaw. WEDNESDAY 21ST DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS THEME “DRESS DOWN” DAY On Wednesday 21st December, staff and pupils can come to school wearing Christmas themed items e.g. jumpers, toy antlers, socks for £1.00. for charity. CHURCH SERVICE The Church Service will take place on Thursday 22nd December. The charity collection this year will be for ‘Shelter’.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-12-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 12-12-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and new school building. PUPIL VOICE This month you will be asked to give staff feedback on the Learning & Teaching you experience across the school. PSHE CLASSES In PSHE this week you will be asked for your feedback on the schools Aims, Visions and Values. CHRISTMAS CHARITY FUNDRAISING The main charities we are supporting at Christmas this year are the Shoe box Appeal postage and the Basics Food bank in Wishaw. Friday 16th December P5 & 6 – Staff v Pupils Football Match There will be a Staff v Pupils football match on Friday afternoon P5 & 6 organised by Mrs Bennie’s S3 Business class. The class will be round selling tickets to S1,

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Pippa the Guide Dog Pup Visits Coltness High School

Coltness High School raised £251.70 on Thursday 8th December by holding a Guide Dog Christmas fundraising stall in the library. The school has been supporting Guide Dogs Scotland for several years and this event has taken our total to a fantastic £2043.40. Thank you to staff who made items and to those who were great sales ladies too. A special ‘thank you’ to Pippa the guide dog puppy and puppy walkers Margaret, Ann and Bobby. Thanks to pupils and staff at Coltness High School. Written by Mrs Leckie.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 5-12-16

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 5-12-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. STAIRWELLS IN THE OLD/MAIN TEACHING BLOCK To try to ease congestion in the narrower, older part of the building we would ask pupils to try to use the following stairs where possible: S1 to S3 Middle Stair and Buddy Booth stairs S4 to S6 Canteen Kitchen Stair and Buddy Booth stairs PUPIL OF THE MONTH The ‘Pupil of the month’ for November was won by – Luke Kirkwood 1S1, Jay Murdoch 1A1, Lewis Rankin 2S2, Scott Reid 3L2 The focus for December will be Respect & Helpfulness – helping the teacher in class e.g. handing out things and collecting things in class, doing odd jobs and offering

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Book Week Scotland Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Book Week Scotland competitions we held last week to celebrate this annual event in Scotland. The girls were the winners of ‘Write a Story in Six Words’ competition and the Book Character Paris Quiz. Well done to both girls and thank you to the pupils and teachers who participated. Written by Mrs Leckie.

Coltness High School Celebrates ‘Book Week Scotland’

Miss McAndrew with some of her pupils who entered the ‘Tell a Story in Six Words Competition’. There was also a Book Character Pairs quiz with many of our teachers wearing book characters badges all week! Teachers, staff and some pupils also have been sharing what books they are reading at the moment. Thanks to everyone who has participated. Written by Mrs Leckie.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 21-11-12

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 21-11-12

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. BARBARIANS ARE BACK!! After a short break the S1 to S4 Barbarians Rugby sessions are back on. S1 to 4 boys and girls are invited to attend rugby training sessions at Dalziel Park, every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 5:15pm. A free bus will leave the school around 3:45pm and return for 5:30pm. Any new pupils interested in going along please get a consent form from Joanne Cuthbertson, Active Schools Coordinator at lunchtime on Tuesday. All pupils attending please get changed in the PE department and register with Daniel Bartlett and Reid McLean, Rugby Ambassadors. Training sessions take place outside no matter

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Barbarians are Back!

After a short break the S1 to S4 Barbarians Rugby sessions are back on. S1 to 4 boys and girls are invited to attend rugby training sessions at Dalziel Park, every Wednesday from 4pm to 5.15pm. A free bus will leave the school around 3.45pm and return for 5.30pm. Any new pupils interested in going along please get a consent form from Joanne Cuthbertson, Active Schools Coordinator at lunchtime on Tuesday. All pupils attending please get changed in the PE Department and register with Daniel Bartlett and Reid McLean, Rugby Ambassadors. Training sessions take place outside no matter what the weather so please wear warm clothes!