There is an article doing the rounds on social media just now which originates from the Daily Record about the number of exclusions in schools. Coltness is mentioned in this article, it however dates back to 2009, and the data included in it is from 2007/08. Why this has appeared on social media 6 years later I have no idea. Written by Mr McGilp.

On Friday 29th January 2016, from 7pm there will be a PTA Race Night, tickets cost £5. Horses and jockeys will be on sale shortly. Written by Mr McGilp.  

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 Mr McGilp.  

S2 Football Results The S2 Football Team continued their undefeated start to the season with an exciting 2-2 draw away to Chryston this week. After conceding an early goal the boys went into half-time 1-0 down but equalised early in the second half with a great goal direct from a free-kick. As the boys were pushing for a second goal Chryston unfortunately scored, leaving Coltness trailing once again. Coltness equalised quickly and were very unlucky to not grab a winner, hitting the post and crossbar as well as missing a host of chances near the end. Cotness also had a goal harshly ruled out for a foul. Coltness S2 boys will continue their campaign this week with a friendly at home to Oban

Read More

Belatedly recieving his Dux Medal from Head Teacher John McGilp, well done for all your efforts, commitment and hard work. Good luck in your chosen career path of Dentistry”  

Last year by taking part in the Ice Bucket Challenge the school managed to raise over £800 for MNDS and this is a theme that the Head Teacher would like to continue annually to kick off the House competition. This year in celebration of Ms McNicol receiving the all clear in her own personal battle against cancer Mr McGilp got his head shaved and raised £700. The money however will not go to MacMillan as part of the “Bravetheshave” campaign but will be split between ‘The Maggie Centre’, Airdrie and ‘My Hair and Me’, New College Lanarkshire Coatbridge Campus, two charities close to Mrs McNicol’s heart and ones that have helped supported her through the course of the last ten months. Over the

Read More

S1 and S4 photographs will be taken by Tempest Photography on 8th October 2015 at 9am.

Pupils and staff have been collecting for the Basics Foodbank located in Wishaw. We were delighted to be able to hand over a significant amount of food to David Shaw, worker at the Food Bank, who with his team of volunteers would organise and distribute to families in need. A sincere thanks is due to anyone who contributed to the charity. If anyone does still wish to contribute, Coltness High School is able to collect and will arrange uplift from the food bank at a later date. Written by A.Mullen

Mrs Duncan is looking for pupils with an interest in journalism and PR to join the Coltness High school news team. This is your opportunity to highlight the issues that interest the pupils – anything from sport to fashion, current affairs to social events. We are hoping to produce a school newspaper/magazine as well as work in conjunction with the Wishaw Press to bring our news to the whole community. If you’re interested in being part of the team please come to a short meeting in E5 on Wednesday at 12.50. Written by L.Duncan