{"id":3894,"date":"2019-01-31T10:07:58","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T10:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/CHSFP\/?p=3894"},"modified":"2019-01-31T10:07:59","modified_gmt":"2019-01-31T10:07:59","slug":"coltness-high-school-new-football-strips-january-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/CHSFP\/2019\/01\/31\/coltness-high-school-new-football-strips-january-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Coltness High School – New Football Strips – January 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

In December 2018 we decided that we would buy some football strips for the S1, S2 and S3 boys\u2019 teams plus the S1 to S3 girls\u2019 team. As well as refreshing our kits, which was much needed, this gave us the opportunity to support a number of organisations and initiatives which are close to our hearts within the Coltness High wider school community.<\/p>\n

In previous years we have been very lucky to receive playing kits from beneficiaries such as Deans Pharmacy and Scottish Gas Networks. This year having no sponsorship for the strips we decided to use this opportunity to place the logos of charities that we have worked with or are close to our hearts. The following outlines the thinking behind these logos and a bit of background to why they have found their way onto our kits.<\/p>\n

The Coltness High School Badge<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pupils within Coltness are proud to be part of the school. This also means that they are proud to wear the school badge, none more so than when they are playing sport on behalf of the school. It was therefore essential that each and every strip has the school badge on it.<\/p>\n

The Poppy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each strip is emblazoned with a poppy. These were placed on all the strips to mark the end of World War One and to show our appreciation and remembrance of all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in order that we as citizens of 2019 have the freedoms we have.<\/p>\n

Suicide Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coltness High has become the first school to get behind Suicide Prevention in North Lanarkshire by displaying messages on the back of their strips.<\/p>\n

The Wishaw based secondary will feature Suicide Prevention on their strips and join local professional clubs and grassroots clubs Calderbraes FC, Shotts YMCA and Motherwell Community Trust in supporting the life-saving campaign.<\/p>\n

Almost one person every week dies by suicide in North Lanarkshire and the High School has pledged to support Suicide Prevention North Lanarkshire and raise awareness that help is available for those who need it. Suicide is responsible for more deaths in Scotland each year than traffic accidents. It particularly affects young men.<\/p>\n

John McGilp, Head Teacher of Coltness HS said: “We are delighted to be getting involved with such an important campaign and to be the first school in the authority to take part is really pleasing. We want to help in whatever way we can to help try and prevent suicides occurring within our communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lynne MacDonald, Suicide Prevention Lead with North Lanarkshire Council added: “Getting school pupils and teachers involved in supporting Suicide Prevention is a massive step forward for our campaign. Suicide has no age limits and suicidal thoughts can and do affect young people. We want to make people aware that there is help available if they are concerned about suicide or are worried about friends or family members. By raising awareness of how to recognise the signs sometimes associated with suicide, people will be in a better position to offer support and perhaps save lives. I would also encourage people to sign-up to our ‘RU THAT GUY’ text alerts which encourages people to ‘be that’ person who will look out for their friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sign-up by texting THATGUY to 60163 or join for free by emailing your mobile number to: thatguy@northlan.gov.uk<\/p>\n

St Andrew\u2019s Hospice \u2013 Strip to be worn by the S1 Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coltness High have a strong partnership with St Andrews’ Hospice.\u00a0 The hospice need over \u00a370,000 each week to deliver the support they offer to their patients and families.\u00a0 Each year the school fundraise through the S1 Tinto climbs, the S5\/6 Ben Nevis climb, the 6K walk\/ run round Strathclyde Park and a sponsored ‘Muddy Muckers’ around an outdoor assault course.\u00a0 The Hospice support the school with a range of careers events and the Hospice Ambassador scheme.\u00a0 Currently, a team of around 15 senior pupils in Coltness are involved in promoting the work of the hospice in our school community. At Coltness we aim to raise awareness of St Andrew\u2019s Hospice by displaying their logo on our football strips.<\/p>\n

PSPA \u2013 Strip to be worn by the S1-S3 Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coltness has supported the \u201cProgressive Supranuclear Palsy Association\u201d (or PSPA), for around 8 years through our annual staff barbecue. PSP is a neurological condition caused by the premature loss of nerve cells in certain parts of the brain. Diagnosis of PSP is rising dramatically as patients (historically) have been misdiagnosed with other conditions such as Parkinsons or Motor Neurone Disease. Research into PSP is relatively new and funding is desperately required. At Coltness we aim to raise awareness of this condition by displaying the PSPA logo on our football strips in the hope that even more support and treatment will be available for the future.<\/p>\n

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund \u2013 Strip to be worn by the S3 Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not only did 2018 marked the end of the Great War but it also marked the 100th<\/sup> Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund principal activities are the following:<\/b><\/p>\n