Parents and pupils in S2/S3 are invited to ‘drop-in’ between 3.00pm and 7.00pm to a joint school event with Bellshill Academy to be held in Cardinal Newman High School on Thursday, 31 March 2016 to find out more about developing employability skills in our students.
The event is being organised in partnership with Skills Development Scotland, Community Learning and Development, North Lanarkshire’s Working, Routes to Work and Job Centre Plus
There will be a ‘market place’ with various business information stands, local colleges, universities, training providers, former and current students and planned workshops running in break-out rooms which parents and their children can book on to when they arrive at the school. Workshops include – Finance Matters, Skills Development Scotland (MyWorldofWork) and interview techniques.
This is a fantastic opportunity for S2/S3 students as all the information you need to know about careers and relevant qualifications will be made available to you.
For more information, speak to Mrs O’Keane or Mr Conaghan.
Category Archives: Events
OUR EUROPE Competition
“What are the benefits of being European for a young Scottish person?” That was the main topic of this competition set by the Scottish European Educational Trust (SEET) aimed to young students from all around Scotland.
A group of four S3 pupils from Cardinal Newman High School, Holly McIntyre, Louise McCann, Jennifer Wardale and Kelsey Wilson, passed the preliminary phases of this competition, hence getting the opportunity to go to a Day Workshop in Glasgow, on Monday the 14th of March.
Holly, Louise, Jennifer and Kelsey had been working on their idea, storyboard and script for some time, and it was with high excitement that on Monday 14 they attended the Workshop, in the Society M, Renfield st. Only later during the day, they admitted being surprised about the little amount of groups that were finalists with them!
During the morning, there were some basic introductions by the project coordinator, and a short speech of two young European women from Xchange Scotland, who talked about some exciting opportunities volunteering around Europe. After that, a media professional from Glo Scotland gave the pupils some key advices on filming and editing.
The rest of the day was occupied by the girls with the filming and editing of their short film. It was an enjoyable and challenging experience all together, and the girls themselves confessed at the end of it, that they were pleased about their work, although they struggled a bit and were a bit worried at first about not being able to film and edit everything in time.
It was a stimulating and interesting experience all together, and all four, Holly, Louise, Jennifer and Kelsey are excited about attending the Premiere and Award Ceremony which will take place on Monday the 21st of March. They are looking forward to seeing all the finished films and finding out who the winners are.
Hospitality
The pupils sitting National 5 Practical Cake Craft were hard at work today decorating these fantastic cakes – what a talented bunch. Well Done.
Health and Food Technology
Higher Health and Food Technology students visited Allied Bakeries at Springburn today where they learned how theory is put into practice in the food industry. The students saw how new food products are developed, safety and hygiene issues in the food industry, mass production of food items and technological developments in the food industry.
This was a huge success and students were treated to a goody bag treat.
Many Thanks to Allied Bakeries, in particular Kenny Dunn who made it all possible.
Cross Country
Good Luck to all our talented runners taking part in the NLC Schools Cross Country event today at Airdrie Sports Centre.
St Andrew’s Hospice Tinto Hill Climb Challenge – Thursday, 26 May 2016
On Thursday, 26 May, the school will take part in the Tinto Hill Challenge. This event will be open to S3 pupils only. The walk will start at 9.45am and we will be back in school for 2.30pm.
Any interested pupils please come down to the PE department and pay £10 to secure your place. By getting involved in this event and raising valuable sponsorship monies you are helping the hospice on its continued quest to raise £65,000 each week. These vital funds enable the hospice to continue to provide specialist care and support services to patients and their families throughout Lanarkshire’s communities. Any queries, please see Mr Mc Cart or Mr Egan in PE.
Baby Bank
Mr Sloan’s RE class have collected a phenomenal amount of goods for our Baby Bank charity collection. Fantastic Effort 5A – Well Done. 
S2 Field Trip
The faculties of Social Studies and Science have taken pupils to Whitelees Wind 
farm this morning on a joint field trip. This outing is part of a topic on “Climate Change” and in particular looking at ways Scotland is trying to become a more sustainable country.
Yorkhill Hospital
S6 Hannah McCulloch, House Captain for Kentigern, has raised nearly £1000 for Yorkhill Hopsital by completing the Killiecrankie bunjee jump from a bridge in Perth. A very brave and kind act – well done.
Orienteering
S1 PE: out and about in the sunshine 
looking for clues during orienteering,
Careers Fayre
Some of Scotland’s biggest employers are waiting to speak to you at the Clyde 1 recruitment fair.
This free entry event takes place at the Hard Rock Cafe, Buchanan Street Glasgow, March 16th from 10.30am – 7.30pm.
Come along and see what new opportunities are waiting for you.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at events@clyde1.com
Lourdes 2017
Reminder: Friday the 5th of February is the final day for any S4 pupil who would like to book a place on the 2017 Lourdes trip.
Click on the link for more informationLourdes 2017 Booklet
Lourdes Pilgrimage 2017
Pupils from Cardinal Newman High School will be taking part in a pilgrimage to Lourdes over the week 17th – 25th June 2017.
The cost of this will be £550 which includes travel by coach and full board accommodation.
This trip is being offered to our current S4 pupils but may be opened up to other years in the near future.
To secure a place on this pilgrimage pupils should return their tear off slip and deposit of £60 before Friday 5th February to Mr McGrory.
Business Partners Network event
January 27th at 8.00 am till 8.45 am we launch our second Business Partners Network breakfast event. If you are in the area, free or interested in coming then please come along. Let us know as we would be really happy to see you there the theme is enterprising the curriculum. Confirmations can be sent to CConaghan@cardinalnewman.n-lanark.sch.uk
Sutton Trust Summer School – S5 Pupils
The Sutton Trust Summer Schools are FREE subject-specific residential courses that allow pupils a taste of life at one of eleven leading universities. To be eligible to apply, S5 pupils must have achieved at least 5A/B passes at National 5 and be taking subjects related to the course they are applying for.
Pupils should also meet all (or most) of the following criteria
• will be the first generation in their family to attend university
• have been eligible for free school meals or EMA
• attend school or live in an area with high levels of socio-economic deprivation
Please see the information posted in the S5 Common Room or speak to Ms McGin
ley or Mrs O’Keane.
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLYING IS FRIDAY 11TH MARCH 2016
