Category Archives: Information from school

Readathon

10 October, 2016 User deactivated

Pupils in S1 and S2 are taking part in a Readathon to raise money for new books and equipment for the English Department. The event will run in school the week beginning Monday 10th October and pupils will be encouraged to continue to read at home during the October holiday (Monday 17th to 21st October).

Sponsorship forms have been issued and it is hoped that all our S1 and S2 pupils will take part and be sponsored by friends and family to raise funds. Pupils will also have the opportunity to win fabulous prizes! The Readathon will encourage reading in a fun and relaxed atmosphere and we would ask that you support our pupils.

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Shoe Box Appeal

6 October, 2016 User deactivated

christmas-box

We are still looking for donations for the shoe box appeal and the deadline has been extended to 18th November 2016.

We are looking for toiletries, toys, gloves, hats, scarves and any other suitable items that would be a welcome gift for children and adults. Sweets are also welcome but the expiry dates must be seen and must not expire before 2018. No chocolate, biscuits or cakes please. If you prefer to donate money instead that would also be welcome , as postage for the boxes needs to be paid.

You are also welcome to pack your own shoe box.

All donations are gratefully received.

Mrs Buchanan

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London Trip November 2016

5 October, 2016 User deactivated

Staff and pupils will be visiting London next month on an exciting trip which will include visits to Ripley’s Believe it or Not, the London Science Museum, Matilda the Musical and the Harry Potter Studio.

An information meeting for parents was held on Tuesday and details on the trip are available by clicking below (now includes details of hotel):

Information from school, sport

Law and District Amateur Athletic Club

27 September, 2016 User deactivated

There is a proposal to set up a section of Law and District AAC in Shotts, based in Calderhead High School. There will be a parents/supports meeting in Calderhead High School at 6:30pm on Wednesday 28th September. We ask that if anyone who thinks they can offer support to come along.

Also if you think your child may be interested in taking part then please come along so that we can judge the likely success of this initiative. We think that this is a great opportunity to work with a very successful and nurturing club as part of our expanding sports hub.

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Parent Survey

21 September, 2016 User deactivated

North Lanarkshire Council are currently revising their Parental Engagement Strategy. There is a strong need for schools and parents to work effectively to enhance pupil progress and school improvement. A survey has been created for parents to comment on current practice and suggest how parental engagement might be improved.

Please complete the survey below before Friday, 30 September 2016.

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/NLparentssep2016

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Extra Curricular Clubs and Groups

17 September, 2016 User deactivated

Lego Robotics Club is up and running every Monday and Tuesday lunchtime. Check out this video from the club – great work, Kian and Cody!

There are some great clubs and groups available at lunchtime and after school at Calderhead High School, including

badminton,
band,
basketball,
CalderRead book group,
choir,
fitness suite,
fitness for girls,
football,
guitar,
knitting,
Lego robotics,
multi-sport,
orienteering,
Poetry Slam,
rugby,
running/cross country,
table tennis
trampolining

For more information, see our clubs and groups page on the website.

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Changes to School Buses from Monday

9 September, 2016 User deactivated

As a result of the proposed engineering work at Station Road in Shotts, from Monday 12th September the school transport times will be as follows:

Harthill Bus: 8.15am Westcraigs Road

8.17am Main Street

Hartwood/ Prison Bus 8.25am Shotts Prison

8.29am Hartwood Road

8.31 Bowhousebog Road

Springhill Bus: 8.15am Torbothie Road/Southfield Avenue

8.17am Tulloch Road opp Melford Avenue

8.20am Springhill Road

Allanton Bus: No change

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UCAS Information Session – 5th September

2 September, 2016 User deactivated

Every year the school runs a UCAS class which assists our S6 students in applying to University. While the students are given time during the school day we encourage them to complete the application in their own time and for parents to be involved in this process.

A brief information session for parents and carers will be held in the school on Monday, 5th September 2016 at 6pm to go through the process and to allow you to discuss concerns or issues you may have.

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