Congratulations to the winner of this year’s poetry competition for first and second year pupils from Coltness High School. The theme of this year’s National Poetry Day in Scotland was ‘Messages’ and the standard of the poems was excellent. The winning poem entitled ‘Instant and Distant’ can be read in the library. Thanks to everyone who entered. Written by Mrs Leckie.
Dyslexia Awareness Week 7th – 12th November
The following events are taking place across Scotland during or close to Dyslexia Awareness Week. Anyone is welcome to attend and there’s no need to book unless is says so. This list of events will be updated on the run up to Dyslexia Awareness Week. For further information please click on the following link: dyslexia-awareness-events
S1 Book Group
Mr Early is an avid book reader and shared many of his favourite books with the group. We all enjoyed his visit to our lunchtime group and hope to invite more teachers and staff in the future.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 24-10-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School. HOUSE ASSEMBLIES LEWIS – Wednesday 26th October, Period 2 Details of ARRAN and SKYE Assemblies to follow.
Pink Thursday & Friday!
Coltness High School have been raising funds for Breast Cancer Care – a charity which makes a real difference to those suffering from Breast Cancer. The charity provides much needed information, a telephone helpline, and a helpful forum which not only helps those with the condition but family members and friends too. On Thursday, pupils bought Pink Cakes with Pink Lemonade and on Friday it was the staff’s turn to take part in Bingo Lingo, Tombola, Raffles and enjoy home baking with their cup of tea. In all, we have raised a magnificent total of £1,170. Well done to everyone involved! Written by Mrs Bennie.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 10-10-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We take pride in our work and our new school building. BARCELONA TRIP Pupils can now begin paying the remainder of the balance due for the Barcelona trip. Next instalment is £120 to Mrs Smith by the 21st November. PUPIL OF THE MONTH Modern Languages are celebrating all young linguists from S1-S3. Every month each teacher will select one pupil from their S1-S3 classes to be their ‘Pupil of the Month’. Each month will focus on a different aspect of being a successful linguist/language learner. The ‘Pupil of the Month’ for September was won by – Aimee Kemp 1S2, Jamie Fuller 3A1, Anna Carty 1S1, Jack Allan 3L1. The focus for October will be Homework – making a good effort
Parents Evening – New College Lanarkshire
There will be a Parents Evening at Motherwell Campus on Thursday 27th October from 5pm until 6.30pm to showcase all of our courses to parents of future students. parents-evening
Google Expedition
On Thursday 6th of October the school will take part in a Google expedition with all of S1, S2 & S3. This fantastic opportunity is a virtual reality based lesson which sits firmly within the Scottish Governments recently announced “Digital Learning and Teaching Strategy”. Expeditions is a new product from Google that allows teachers to take their classes on virtual field trips, immersing students in experiences that bring abstract concepts to life and giving students a deeper understanding of the world beyond the classroom. The Wildlife Conservation Society, PBS, the American Museum of Natural History, the Planetary Society, and the Palace of Versailles contributed to developing the curriculum for students. These trips are collections of virtual reality panoramas — 360° photo spheres, 3D
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 3-10-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. S2 FOOTBALL There will be a meeting for the S2 Football squad in Mr McInally’s room at interval on Tuesday 4th October. All players must attend. SCHOOL ECO-COMMITTEE Any pupil from S1-S6 who are interested in being part of the School Eco-Committee should give their name to Support for Learning ASAP.
PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING 26-09-16
GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are all give time to discuss our work with the teacher. S1 FILM CLUB S1 Film Club every Thursday in the Library, anyone from S1 who would like to join can sign up in the Library on Thursday 29th September. Miss Whittle
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