It was the day that Thursday became PINK! S3 Enterprise & Employability worked very hard to collect and assemble an assortment of items to sell for Breast Cancer Research, a charity very close to the hearts and minds of Coltness High School. So far, the pupils’ efforts have raised £250 and we hope to follow this in Coltness with a Staff event for Pink Friday. Here are a few photos of the S3 team in action.
HMIe
As a follow up to the Inspection of February 2014 HMIe are making a continuous engagement visit the week beginning Monday 16th November. As part of this pupils were issued with a letter from HMIe for parents/carers and you should find this in their bags tonight.
Dyslexia Awareness Week – 2nd-9th November 2015
The SfL Department will be driving the “Dyslexia Awareness” week commencing Monday 2nd November. Making Sense of Dyslexia The theme of this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week is ‘Making Sense of Dyslexia’, be it at home, in the workplace, at school or somewhere else (Dyslexia Scotland) A pilot group of Coltness pupils have completed a questionnaire looking at how best they can be supported. They will also be involved in a joint curricular exercise taking place between SfL and Technologies to create a “Dyslexia Friendly” noticeboard with the aim of raising awareness of dyslexia across the school. If you require any further information about dyslexia support please contact any member of staff in the Dept.
Breast Cancer Research Charity Event
This week the Business ICT Department is raising money on Thursday and Friday for Breast Cancer Research. Mrs Bennie’s Enterprise & Employability class are very busy organising events for both days. So what’s on offer, you ask? Thursday morning interval – for Pupils Pink Lemonade and Cupcakes for pupils in the social area. Treat yourself to a luscious decorated cupcake and refreshing pink lemonade for only £1! For later on, purchase a bag of sweets for yourself or for a loved one. The bags are decorated in pink – what else?! These are also £1. Friday morning interval – for Staff It’s time for the Staff to dig deep. £1 gives you entrance to the Coffee Morning where you’ll have tea or coffee and
Christmas Fayre
On the evening of Thursday 19th November the Coltness High School PTA are having their annual Christmas Fayre, which will run from 6pm till 9pm. Please come along and support this or you may wish to take a stall on the evening? If you do wish a stall please contact enquiries@coltnesshigh.n-lanark.sch.uk. Written by Mrs. Bihet.
PUPIL BULLETIN WEEK COMMENCING – MONDAY 26-10-15
HOUSE ASSEMBLIES ARRAN – Thursday 29th October, period 1 LEWIS – Tuesday 27th October, period 1 SKYE – Wednesday 28th October, period 1 GOOD LEARNING ALERTS We feel part of Coltness High School. NETBALL The new netball season has started and we are still looking for new members to join our teams. Particularly S1 and S2. If you are interested please come along on Wednesday in the games hall from 2:50 – 4:00pm to begin training. I look forward to seeing old and new faces. Mrs Allan (PE) DANCE Anyone interested in dance, we are hosting a school dance show in December and are looking for new dancers to show of their talent and different styles of dance. Please come along to our rehearsals
National Poetry Day Competition 2015
The winner of this year’s poetry competition to celebrate National Poetry Day was Abby Green, 2L2 with her poem entitled ‘Who is this Shining Star of Light’. The theme of this year’s competition was ‘Light’. Abby’s poem together with the poems of the two runners-up, Ellie Marley and Jemma Armstrong are displayed in the library. Abby’s poem has also been sent to the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh. Well done Abby! Written by Mrs Leckie.
Solar Panels
Over the weekend and coming days solar panels are being installed onto the roof at Coltness High School, which will not only reduce the school’s colossal energy budget but will also see us lower carbon footprint. No jokes about West Central Scotland weather please!!!! Written by Mr McGilp.
Guide Dogs
The Chatelherault Cohort group of Guide Dog volunteer puppy walkers brought guide dog puppies Albert, Questa and Nesta to meet first year pupils’ at Coltness High School on Tuesday 20th October. The puppy walkers are frequent visitors to the school and the pupils thoroughly enjoy finding out how the puppies begin their Guide Dog career from the age of 6 weeks to about 13 months while they stay with them. The puppy walkers play an important role in the pups’ development and prepare them for their formal training as guide dogs. They play such an important role in the pups’ development and the young people love to hear about it. This is a picture of Margaret with some of the pupils and her guide
Rugby Club
Inspired by the fantastic efforts of the Scotland Rugby team in the recent World Cup? S1 Touch Rugby club starts this Thursday lunchtime in the sports barn. All S1’s are invited to attend the session led by Alan Lynch, Dalziel Rugby coach. If you are interested in attending please come along on Thursday with your PE kit. Any questions please see Joanne Cuthbertson, Active Schools Coordinator. Written by J.Cuthbertson
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