Sports Persons’ Night Friday 26th February

The school’s 2nd annual Sports Persons’ Night was on Friday night in the Cambusnethan Miners’ Club and yet again was an absolutely fantastic night with speakers Dick Campbell and John Gahagan going down a storm to the crowd of about 90 teachers, parents and friends. The estimated profit for the night was £1600 and will be confirmed later on today. The hidden team top prize of £100 was won by Katie MacLeod. The Gleneagles Four Ball went for £300 (thanks to Dick Campbell for donating this), the Scotland rugby ball for £150, the Rangers strip for £140, the Celtic strip £120, the Scotland strip £110, Fernando Ricksen print £80, Bud Jonstone canvas £70, Motherwell strip £70 and three Kevin Bridges DVDs went for

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Barratt Homes on Coltness Road/Rowan Street

Barratt Homes have just started to commence work on the above site and are temporarily using access from Rowan St to enter this. The main access however will be from Coltness Road and they are awaiting approval from North Lanarkshire Council to allow a 4 way traffic signalisation junction. They are refusing entry to delivery trucks to their site before the start of the school day, at lunch time and then again at the end of the school day. They have the safety of members of the public, in particular our school children, at the top of their list of priorities. They apologise for any inconvenience caused so far and they will monitor the situation on a daily basis as the site progresses.

Get the Savings Habit! £££

The school Credit Union is now open. Deposits (minimum 50p) can be made every Tuesday lunchtime in the School Foyer near the buddy booths. Several 1st and 2nd Year pupils now have an account. If you would like to open one please ask Mr Gallagher or Mrs Bihet who will arrange the forms. Also, if any senior pupil would like to help out in the Credit Union please ask Mr Gallagher. It will be great experience to put on your CV! NB Coltness High Credit Union is linked to Wishaw Credit Union. Written by Mr Farr.  

Kirkland Ciccone, YA Author, Visits Coltness High School

Young Adult author, Kirkland Ciccone, visited Coltness High School on Friday 19th February to promote his third book, North of Porter, to third year pupils’. This was Kirkland’s third visit to the school and he was just as entertaining as his previous visits. Kirkland books are quirky Y A books and he says “my books appeal to the freaks, geeks, punks, skaters, weirdos and wacky folk, as well as their parents”. All Kirkland’s books are available from the school library.  

School Leaders Scotland (SLS)

Today Coltness High welcomes School Leaders Scotland (SLS) which is the union for promoted members of staff in schools for it’s Spring Council Meeting. This meeting sees 40-50 HT, DHT and Business Managers from all 32 authorities across Scotland converging on Wishaw for the day.  

Reading Missions Completed!

Congratulations to Beth  and Angela, both from Miss MacLeod’s 1S2 English class, for completing their Reading Mission. The aim of their mission was to widen their reading choices by reading six books and reviewing them.  

PUPIL BULLETIN – WEEK COMMENCING – 15-2-16

GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We spend time at home doing homework and revising what we have learned. S1 TRACKING REPORT If any S1 pupil has not yet received their S1 Tracking Report then they should report to the school office to collect it. CONGRATULATIONS: S4 ELECTIVES COLLEGE SUCCESS! Rachel Turner 4A2, Erin McIlquham 4A2, Katelyn Meechan 4A2 and Emma Watt 4L2 were placed 2nd and 3rd in The Scottish Makeup Artistry competition held in New College Lanarkshire last Monday. The girls will now compete in the UK final in Blackpool! CONGRATULATIONS: ADVANCED HIGHER FASHION BRAND RETAILING Naomi Findlay and Kirsty Kennedy of 6A achieved exceptional marks in their recent assessments at Caledonian University where they are studying Advanced Higher Fashion Brand and Retailing. The

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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