The school was delighted to learn of the success of fourth year pupil Kayley Pollock in the Wishaw Grand Prix Karate event held during the summer holiday. Competing in the 14-16 age group, Kayley improved upon her performance in last year’s competition, moving up one place to scoop the Silver Medal. We look forward to learning of Kayley’s future successes and those of our other martial arts exponents.

All first year pupils enjoyed taking part in a double-period, team-building challenge delivered by Scott McInnes from Dunfermline’s ‘Tree of Knowledge, organisation. In as series of fun tasks, pupils were reminded of the importance of team work and the skills required of all team members to overcome any learning challenge. The favourite challenge for many of the groups was the ‘tangled rope’. This demanded team members had to contort their bodies to step through loops and hoops, without releasing the handle of their own rope in order to free all of the ropes in the set-up knot.

All of the pupils gave the day a big thumbs-up and left with a clear message of how important it is for them to play their individual part in any lesson or learning task.

One of the first year groups prepare to set off in the tangled rope task.

‘Little Eye’ one of Glasgow’s most promising rock bands made a welcome return to Clyde Valley last week.  Band members Allan, Euan and Marcus played an exciting five number stet, despite the handicap of missing drummer, Jay who was ill and unable to travel. Little Eye played two sets, one to S1 and the other to S2. Members of sixth year also attended both sessions.

As well as thrilling their new-found fans with the quality of their music, Little Eye delivered a powerful anti drugs and alcohol message to all our young people during lively question and answer sessions.

 At the end of a terrific morning’s entertainment and drugs educations lesson, Little Eyes newest fans were delighted to collect flyers for the band’s forthcoming Glasgow gig, and collect the band’s autographs and pose for pictures!

Little Eye band members (centre, from left to right) Marcus, Allan and Euan with sixth year and first year pupils eagerly showing the band’s flyer for their forthcoming concerts,

As is tradition here at Clyde Valley High School, the three houses compete against each other every year in a variety of events in order to score points and claim victory in the Interhouse Championship.

With Houldsworth house being worthy winners last year, the scores are now reset to zero and the challenge is on once again! Everyone is encouraged to help their house work towards winning and our new S1 pupils will soon discover the fun in the rivalry as they take part in and enjoy a range of events, from Public Speaking to the Junior Quiz.

Let the games commence!

Pupils found a new-look to the school when they returned after the long summer break. The swimming pool has undergone a major transformation and has been refurbished to create new Craft workshops for the Design and Technology Department. The former pool now houses two craft workshop areas with a classroom space in the middle.

The Design Technology Department now also occupies an ICT room on the second floor of the main teaching block for Graphics. The new Construction area is located in the former Education resource Service area in the ground floor of the Science Block.

The demolition of the old Technical Block has started. This will allow site access for the building of the new CVHS Campus when work starts later in the session.

Mr Sommerville, the Head Teacher, expressed his appreciation to all those involved in the summer building programme:

‘I must pay tribute to all of the North Lanarkshire Council Departments who played a part in achieving the transformation of the swimming pool area. These support and development services have created a stunning new workshop area. This will ensure the technical curriculum will be delivered in the best possible learning environment during the Campus Development. What they have achieved in such a short pace of time is remarkable.’

The new Clyde Valley Craft Area in the school’s former swimming pool.