The Consultation report on the proposal to vary the arrangements for transfer of pupils at Kirk O’Shotts Primary School from Caldervale High School to Calderhead High School has been published.
Three S4 pupils from Calderhead High School, Carly Ogilvie, Caitlin Bonnes and Dale Whitefield, recently participated in a Tree of Knowledge residential weekend on the Isle of Arran with pupils from other North Lanarkshire secondary schools. The group explored topics such as dealing with stress, facing fears, learning about mind-sets and building resilience. They also enjoyed some great activities including an “On- Shore day”, abseiling and a quiz. Our pupils had a great time and learned some valuable life skills.
Pupils in Mrs Byrne’s S3 Achieve class recently enjoyed a reward trip to Edinburgh Dungeon. The Achieve class have been doing some great work over the last few months, including an Art project and Intergenerational Project with Rose Hall Manor and helping the team going to Malawi organise their fundraising coffee morning and the pupil movie event just before the Easter break.
Calderhead High School recently hosted a Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Conference. MVP is designed to train pupils to speak out against bullying and all forms of violent and abusive behaviour. It focuses on an innovative ‘bystander’ approach that empowers each pupil to take an active role in promoting a positive school climate. Within the MVP Programme young people are identified not as victims nor perpetrators but as empowered bystanders able to support and even challenge abusive and bullying peers.
Councillor Heather McVey, Equalities Champion, opened the Conference in the Assembly Hall and thanked all the peer mentors. Sarah Quinn, the local Member for the Scottish Youth Parliament then spoke. This was followed by a performance of ‘Crush’ by the Baldy Bane Theatre Company, a powerful drama that looks at the issues surrounding abuse in teenage relationships, gender stereotyping and the media’s impact on young people’s body image and behaviour. James Docherty of the Violence Reduction Unit talked about the impact of violence; PC Kenny Blades of Police Scotland considered sexting and the legal framework for the sharing of intimate images; and Anne Trevorrow, Educational Psychologist, discussed trauma and nurturing. Pupils were also asked to make a pledge by writing down one thing they will do to tackle gender violence and bullying by Elaine Byrne, the Home School Partnership Officer at Calderhead. Artist Graham Ogilvie produced some excellent illustrations on the day.
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in maths to show the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter ( approx 3.14159).
S1 pupils helped mark Pi day by investigating circles in class.
Over 700 keen judoka competed in the British Schools Judo Championships at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Around 400 schools were represented over the course of the two day competition and we are delighted to report that S2 pupil, Emma Pringle, was awarded a gold medal in the Girls (Years 8/9) Under 52kg category. Congratulations, Emma.
S3 linguists from Calderhead High School’s Modern Languages Department recently attended Heriot-Watt University’s Multilingual Debate at their campus in Edinburgh. The debate is an annual event that showcases the interpreting skills of students on the University Languages (Interpreting and Translating) degree programmes, and takes the form of a formal debate with two multilingual teams arguing for and against a motion of topical interest in a range of languages. The motion this year was: “This House believes that social media present a serious threat to the health and safety of young people.” Our pupils participated in the debate by listening to the arguments, putting questions to the speakers in the languages represented and voting on the motion. Pupils also enjoyed a Confucius Workshop, particularly the free food samples on offer! Everyone really enjoyed their day at Heriot Watt University.
S3 pupils from Calderhead High and Taylor High School attended an intensive five day Fire Reach course with Scottish Fire and Rescue Services. The pupils learned about teamwork, resilience, health and safety and first aid as well as experiencing the role of being a firefighter. Well done boys!
Talented S3 pupil, Mackenzie Forrest, participated in the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships which took place in Livingston on 11 March. MacKenzie is part of the North Lanarkshire School Band which took first place in their category, competing with bands from all over Scotland. Well done to Mackenzie and all the other musicians in the band.
Pupils in four North Lanarkshire Schools (including Calderhead High School) have been working on a documentary on Willie Angus.
S4 pupil, Brianna, was recently interviewed by Stephen Jardine on BBC Radio Scotland about the project and you can hear this interview by clicking here. (1:49)
William (Willie) Angus was awarded the Victoria Cross in August 1915 for rescuing a wounded comrade following an assault on enemy lines. This was an extremely dangerous mission during which Willie received forty wounds, including the loss of sight in one eye as well as injuries to his legs, arms, head and shoulders. His commanding officer stated that there had been no braver deed in the history of the British Army and commended him for a Victoria Cross.
Pupils in Mrs Byrne’s S3 Achieve class recently enjoyed a reward trip to Edinburgh Dungeon. The Achieve class have been doing some great work over the last few months, including an Art project and Intergenerational Project with Rose Hall Manor and helping the team going to Malawi organise their fundraising coffee morning and the pupil movie event just before the Easter break.
Calderhead High School recently hosted a Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Conference. MVP is designed to train pupils to speak out against bullying and all forms of violent and abusive behaviour. It focuses on an innovative ‘bystander’ approach that empowers each pupil to take an active role in promoting a positive school climate. Within the MVP Programme young people are identified not as victims nor perpetrators but as empowered bystanders able to support and even challenge abusive and bullying peers.
S3 linguists from Calderhead High School’s Modern Languages Department recently attended Heriot-Watt University’s Multilingual Debate at their campus in Edinburgh. The debate is an annual event that showcases the interpreting skills of students on the University Languages (Interpreting and Translating) degree programmes, and takes the form of a formal debate with two multilingual teams arguing for and against a motion of topical interest in a range of languages. The motion this year was: “This House believes that social media present a serious threat to the health and safety of young people.” Our pupils participated in the debate by listening to the arguments, putting questions to the speakers in the languages represented and voting on the motion. Pupils also enjoyed a Confucius Workshop, particularly the free food samples on offer! Everyone really enjoyed their day at Heriot Watt University.
Talented S3 pupil, Mackenzie Forrest, participated in the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships which took place in Livingston on 11 March. MacKenzie is part of the North Lanarkshire School Band which took first place in their category, competing with bands from all over Scotland. Well done to Mackenzie and all the other musicians in the band.
Pupils in four North Lanarkshire Schools (including Calderhead High School) have been working on a documentary on Willie Angus.
