Outward Bound Group 3: 15th February – 19th February

Your son/daughter should meet with other participants and Mr McInally in the school social area at 7:45am on Monday 15th February. The coach is scheduled to arrive at 8am. Pupils should bring their own lunch with them on Monday as this will not be provided. As pupils will be provided with waterproofs and boots they are also required to bring a £10.00 kit deposit with them. It is recommended that pupils do not bring valuables and should bring no more than £30.00 spending money which includes kit deposit. Mobile telephones will be stored securely for all pupils within the Loch Eil Centre. The scheduled time of return on Friday the 19th February is between 5pm-6pm. Pupils will be able to contact their parents/carers during the return

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HMIe Inspection Letter

A copy of the HMIe Inspection letter is now available on the school website. Anyone who wishes a paper copy should contact the school on 01698 274920 to request one Coltness High School CEV 020216

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 1-2-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We get the chance to discuss tasks with our neighbour as this helps our understanding and builds our confidence. FORMAL COMMITTEE MEETING Period 7, Monday 1st February in the Conference Room. SCHOOL SHOW The school show this year will be “Little Shop of Horrors”, running from 21st to 23rd June. Auditions will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd February in the Music department during lunchtime. Anyone interested in auditioning for an onstage part should see Mrs Scoular or Miss Murray if they haven’t already done so.

Guide Dog Puppies Nesta & Krista Deliver Easter Chicks!

Guide dog puppy walkers Ann, Margaret and Bobby visited the 3rd year ASDAN group on Wednesday 27th January to deliver the Crème Egg Easter Chicks to be sold by the group to fundraise for Guide Dogs. All the volunteer Puppy Walkers’ from the Chatelherault Cohort have been knitting the chicks since last year to get prepared for their 2016 Easter Fundraising. This is the 4th year the 3rd year ASDAN pupils’ have been responsible for selling the chicks to pupils, staff and friends of Coltness High School. Since 2013 the school has raised £1471.00 for Guide Dogs and hopefully this year we could raise this total to £2000.00. The group will be visiting classes regularly to sell the chicks and they are also

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Outward Bound Group 2: 1st February – 5th February

Your son/daughter should meet with other participants and Ms MacLeod in the school social area at 8am on Monday 1st February. The coach is scheduled to arrive at 8.15am Pupils should bring their own lunch with them on Monday as this will not be provided. As pupils will be provided with waterproofs and boots they are also required to bring a £10.00 kit deposit with them. It is recommended that pupils do not bring valuables and should bring no more than £30.00 spending money which includes kit deposit. Mobile telephones will be stored securely for all pupils within the Loch Eil Centre. The scheduled time of return on Friday the 5th February is between 5pm-6pm. Pupils will be able to contact their parents/carers during the

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Acting Principal Teacher of Technologies

Following interview today Mrs Canning has been appointed to the post of Acting Principal Teacher of Technologies and will cover this post for the length of Kathryn Anderson’s secondment as Acting Depute Head Teacher. Written by Mr McGilp.

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 25-1-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We are encouraged to ask for help, do our best and not give up. S5/6 PREFECTS & BUDDIES There will be a meeting of all S5 & S6 Prefects and Buddies in the Library at 3.30pm on Monday afternoon. CANTEEN PINS If pupils have lost their pin for the canteen monetary units please speak to Mr Muir in the kitchen to get a new one.

Mission Possible Completed

Congratulations to four pupils from Miss MacLeod’s 1S2 English class for completing a Reading Mission. The aim of their mission was to widen their reading choices by reading six books and reviewing them. Well done!!                   Written by Mrs Leckie.

Outward Bound Group 1: 25th January – 29th January 2016

Your son/daughter should assemble in the school social area at 7.50am on Monday 25th January 2016. The coach is scheduled to arrive at 8am. Pupils should bring their own lunch with them on Monday as this will not be provided on the day. As pupils will be provided with waterproofs and boots they are required to bring a £10 kit deposit with them. It is recommended that pupils do not bring valuables with them and should bring no more than £30 spending money. The scheduled time of return on Friday 29th January 2016 is between 5pm – 6pm. Pupils will be able to contact parents/carers during the return journey to provide a more accurate time of arrival. Pupils should bring suitable clothing and footwear for

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Scottish Parliament Election

‘Are you registered to vote in the Scottish Parliament Election May 2016?’ Hopefully you’ll know the voting age for Scottish Elections has been lowered to 16. It’s important that everyone who will be 16 by 5th May 2016 registered on time for the Scottish Parliament Election. If you are not registered to vote by 18th April you cannot take part in the Scottish Parliament Election! On how to register go to: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote