This form is to be completed by parents/carers working in vital services who are requesting that their child(ren) attend school during the Coronavirus school closure period. We have hard copies available at reception ready for completion.
Category Archives: Information from school
REMOTE LEARNING
Please note this page will continue to be updated over the coming weeks as departments add more resources for pupils to access at home.
Secondary school senior pupils will want to minimise the impact of school closure on their exam performance. Materials such as past exam papers and other teaching aids can be accessed on-line either from Glow, the school’s web site or directly from the SQA site.
Many National 4, 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses are also supported through the Scholar program . Pupils will find comprehensive online study guides, interactive learning materials and activities, assessments and revision packs on a range of subjects. Access is controlled by unique log in and password which pupils will get from their school. Pupils can also access Scholar through Glow without the unique login password (Only Glow Username & Password required).
Pupils who have access to their Glow accounts will find a range of information provided by their own teachers in some of the subject areas that will be very helpful to provide continuity for their learning. Pupils may know these as TEAMS, which is part of GLOW. Class teachers may have created a class TEAM to share work directly with the class. We have created a TEAM for each year group. These have been split into channels for each subject.
Should any pupil require their GLOW login details then please e-mail: technology@calderhead.n-lanark.sch.uk .
To access TEAMS on your phone or tablet. Download the Teams app then use your Glow email address and glow password to login to the app. Your Glow email address is your glow login followed by @glow.sch.uk. Remember that you can also download and install Microsoft office on your home computer by clicking on the Office 365 Home Tab on the Glow homepage.
General Resources
Below are a list of other useful links on a range of subject areas and topics that pupils may find useful.
BBC Bitesize: Resources appropriate to pupils at all stages
Learn At BBC Scotland: Resources appropriate to pupils at all stages
Click Here: Learn at BBC Scotland
Maths Workout: Resources appropriate to pupils at all stages. Pupils have username and passwork
Maths Links: Various links from the Maths Website. Resources appropriate to all stages.
Click Here: Various Maths Links
Great number game for S1-S3 pupils, has option for X / + – and balance click here for Maths Chase Game
English Website: Resources appropriate to pupils at all stages
Technical Website: Resources appropriate to pupils at all stages
Scholar: S4, 5 & 6 Pupils requires username & password from school
GLOW: A number of subjects use this across school. Pupil should have username and password.
SQA Past Papers: S4, 5 & 6 Pupils
Business Department: Various links for senior pupils. Pupils should have username and password
Biology Revision: Resources for senior pupils
Click Here: Nat 5 Biology resources
Click Here: Higher Biology resources
Chemistry Revision: Resources for senior pupils
Click Here: Chemistry resources
Music Resources: Resources mainly for senior pupils
All Senior Phase subjects for S4-S6
Click Here: BrightRed Publishing Digital resources for S4-S6 pupils
Many of these links have been provided by Greenfaulds High School
Shotts Health Information Point
Shotts Health Information Point (SHIP) hold a Youth Drop-in on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm.
Pupils can also attend the SHIP Lunch Club in school on Wednesday lunchtimes.
School App for Parents
The Calderhead High School App for Parents is now live.
This app lets you see news, dates and receive important messages about Calderhead High School. You can download the app at https://apple.co/2Gvy17w or http://bit.ly/2uZIrGf .
Please click on the image below for more information.
Free School Meals and Clothing Grants
If your child attends a North Lanarkshire school and you are in receipt of benefits or other financial support, you may be entitled to free school meals and an essential clothing grant.
If you gave consent last year but do not currently receive these benefits, or if this is your first application, you will have to apply. Please collect an application form from the school or First Stop Shop. Simply complete the form and bring it, along with your proof of benefits, to your local First Stop Shop.
For more information, please see the NLC website.
P7 Maths Challenge
Pupils from our cluster primary schools, Dykehead, Stane, Allanton, Alexander Peden and Kirk O’ Shotts Primary Schools, took part in the recent Maths Challenge at Calderhead High School. Well done to all the pupils who took part – we were impressed by their math skills. Competition was fierce and the winners were :
This was Kirk O’Shotts first time participating in the Challenge so a special congratulations to them.
The Challenge had four rounds: the puzzle round, cross number, stations and relay. Thank you to the S4/5 pupils for helping on the day especially Emma Gilfillan who helped organise and run the event.
S4 Achieve Class
Congratulations to our S4 Achieve class who recently collected their Dynamic Youth, Saltire and Paths for All certificates in recognition for their hard work within the community. Thanks to Kyrstie and Iain from GBT for their support.
Netball Festival
The Wishaw/Shotts Netball Qualifiers took place at Calderhead High on 18 April. Well done to all schools for taking part and congratulations to Kirk O’Shotts Primary and St Brigid’s Primary who will now go through to the North Lanarkshire Active Schools Finals.
SQA Exams – Easter School and Revision
Easter school
All pupils in S4-S6 have been issued with a copy of the Easter School timetable. Pupils should make teachers aware if they plan on attending. Transport is not provided to and from Easter school. Pupils must bring their own lunch/snacks as canteen will not be open.
Revision tips for pupils (and parents and carers)
With this year’s exams fast approaching, there are some great revision tips and advice contained in the links for pupils on our Study Skills page.
Parentzone Scotland also has a supporting study section providing advice on how parents and carers can support pupils preparing for exams, including managing their time, getting organised, studying and keeping well.
A link to this and other useful links are available on the parents’ page of the website.
Developing the Young Workforce Event – 22 January 2018
At Calderhead, we are keen to encourage pupils to plan for their future and explore all opportunities and career paths, including higher education, further education, employment, apprenticeships, training or volunteering. We will be hosting a Developing the Young Workforce careers event in the assembly hall on Tuesday, 22nd January from 5.30pm until 7.30pm.
Our careers event will give both parents and pupils an opportunity to meet representatives from universities, colleges and a range of career options including local and national employers. Each will have their own stall and will be delighted to answer any questions you might have about the options and opportunities they provide. This will be of particular interest to S2 and S4/5 pupils who will be making option choices soon and to pupils looking to secure a positive destination in the near future. However, everyone is welcome to come along.
