JUNE 2025
We are very proud of our pupils at Calderhead and we would like to feature the wider achievements outside of school of one or two pupils each month.
Myren is a highly dedicated and accomplished individual whose achievements span across sport, music, volunteering, and personal development.
A committed athlete, Myren swims competitively for the Fauldhouse Penguins as part of their national squad. She has earned medals at both regional and national levels, including standout performances at the Scottish Schools Swim Championships and the 2024 North Lanarkshire Schools Swim Championships, where she secured 1st place in the 200m Butterfly and 2nd in the 100m Butterfly. In addition to pool swimming, Myren also competes in open water swimming events at a high level.
Beyond her own training and competition, Myren gives back to her community by volunteering weekly with the Learn to Swim programme at her club, helping young children develop essential swimming skills.
Myren’s talents extend into the arts, having played the piano for over a decade. She enjoys playing and singing for fun, showcasing her creativity and love for music.
Her commitment to service is further demonstrated through her volunteer work with NHS Lanarkshire, where she supports the Care of the Elderly unit at Wishaw General Hospital. This role highlights her compassion and dedication to helping others.
Myren also participates annually in the St Andrew’s Hospice 6K, a charity event close to her heart following the loss of her grandfather to cancer. She has proudly placed in the event each year and took on the Ben Nevis Challenge in his memory, combining physical endurance with personal tribute.
Myren exemplifies the spirit of wider achievement through her excellence in sport, dedication to volunteering, artistic expression, and meaningful community involvement.
SEPTEMBER 2025
A huge round of applause to Lewis Fraser (S3), who continues to make outstanding progress at Shotts Karate Club (WKC), advancing from yellow to green belt durin
This wasn’t just a belt change – it was a testament to Lewis’ unwavering commitment and hard work. He’s been training with focus and determination, mastering adult-level techniques with maturity well beyond his years. His progress reflects countless hours of practice, resilience, and a deep respect for the discipline of karate.
Lewis’s impact goes beyond his own journey. He has become a role model for younger students, leading by example with humility and encouragement. Whether it’s helping others with their skills or simply turning up with a positive attitude, Lewis embodies the spirit of the dojo.
His achievement is a proud moment for the club and our school. A reminder that with dedication and enthusiasm, great things are possible.
Keep pushing forward, Lewis. We’re all behind you!
Sports Ambassadors:
Congratulations to Jessica and Ava (S4), who are our new Sports Ambassadors for session 2025-26.
English & Drama Department:
We are incredibly proud to recognise the following pupils as pupils of the month in English and Drama:
Mrs Wilson – Fraser Pinkerton, S1
Mrs Moore – Lewis Allan, S1
Mrs Galloway – Robbie Black, S3
Mrs Faulds, English – Bella Moss, S2
Mrs Faulds, Drama – Lillie Swan, S1
Miss Stillie – Cole Macleod, S1
Miss Docherty – Raheem Akins, S2
First Aid Training (June 2025):
Congratulations to the 48 young people who completed Level 6 Emergency First Aid at Work training. Well done on your achievement and the engagement you demonstrated
Awards Ceremony:
Thank you to the members of our Calderhead community who attended our Awards Ceremony in June 2025.
Myren MacPhee was our School Dux, and Aaron Mackay Proxime Accessit.
Congratulations to all prize winners – we are so very proud of you
OCTOBER 2025
This month, we celebrate one of our pupils and one of our parents.
Harry Williams is pictured below representing Scotland and the Welsh Home Pony International.
Well done, Harry!
We are delighted to congratulate Audra MacPhee, chair of our parent council, on winning the Provost’s Award for Community Volunteer 2025. Audra’s commitment and dedication to our school community are invaluable, and this award is well-deserved.
Congratulations Audra
Fundraising Football Match:
The S6 prom committee organised a staff v S5/6 pupils football fundraiser on Friday, 19th September. After a close first half, the staff managed to secure a 1-0 lead at half-time thanks to a Mr Russell goal, much to the delight of the S1 fans! The second half saw the pupils dominate possession and manage to equalise through Logan Grieve. The staff scored a penalty to take the lead before Andy (one of our janitors) fouled inside the box, with Kieran Morrison keeping composed to score. With the staff team tiring, some nice play ended with Rhys Armit scoring from close range to secure a 3-2 win. The game was played in great spirit, and the S1 spectators were a great source of support for the staff team. Thanks also go to the committee for their planning and organisation, which ensured the event was highly successful and enjoyed by both participants and spectators.
NOVEMBER 2025:
Dance Trip – ‘Six the Musical’:
The Calderhead Dancers had the opportunity to attend @DanceBase and participate in a dance workshop, with some shopping and sightseeing in Edinburgh before attending the brilliant ‘Six the Musical’ an the Edinburgh Playhouse.
St Andrews 6k Schools Event
Well done to all our young people & staff who took part in the @StAndrewHospice 6K schools event in October.
Congratulations to Myren for her fourth consecutive top 3 finish and Mr Krievs for a top 10 overall staff place.
Wider Achievement in Music:
Congratulations to Flynn (S4) and Logan (S2), who competed at the World Solo Drumming Championships. Flynn placed 6th in the 14 and under MSR category and Logan placed 8th in the 14 and under March category. A super achievement for both boys and we’re all very proud of them.
More congratulations for Flynn, who has been offered a place in the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland’s senior band. The band rehearses throughout the year culminating in their end of year concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Well done to Christopher, S3, who performed in Big Fish the Musical with Shotts St. Patrick’s Amateur Opera Group at the Howden Park Centre in Livingston
DECEMBER 2025
MSVP By-election:
We are very proud of our S6 School Vice-Captain Darcy who was successfully voted in as one of the MSYP’s for Airdrie and Shotts.
Lanarkshire Football League:
Coatbridge HS 2-3 Calderhead HS
Calderhead High School began their first Lanarkshire Football League fixture with energy and intent, controlling large spells of the opening half.
Battle of the Bands:
Congratulations to our rock band, The Out Crowd, on making the final of NLC’s Battle of the Bands competition. We’re all very proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on
Children in need:
Congratulations to our senior pupils who organised a dress down day & talent show to raise funds for the Children in Need charity. There was lots of talent on display as well as plenty of laughs! This was all organised by our excellent S6 pupils who helped raised £923.90.
JANUARY 2026
Gold School Sport Award
We are delighted that Calderhead has been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sports Award!
The Gold School Sport Award is recognition of the school’s achievements in putting sport at the heart of our planning, practice and ethos.
The Gold Award also highlights that our school has shown excellent practice across the core areas of the Award and demonstrates an on-going commitment to increasing young people’s opportunities and engagement in physical education, school sport and leadership and providing clear pathways to life-long participation in sport.
I am sure you will join us in congratulating Demi Mitchell, our Active School’s Coordinator, Nicola Wilson PT of Health & Wellbeing and all our PE staff. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication.
We will hold an official event to celebrate this achievement further
