The Digital Leaders held an informative and fun workshop with all S3 and S5 pupils and launched a recruiting drive for more pupils to become involved in the programme.
They presented a powerpoint on what is involved, the types of initiative that Leaders could become involved in, and then finished off with team-building exercises.
S4 Achieve Class recently took up the challenge of litter picking and helped clear the football pitches for the school’s annual Sports Day.
Nine bags of rubbish were collected including a satellite dish.
The group are hoping to do this again with children from the Shotts Family Learning Centre. Well done everyone!
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Obviously we are very proud of all our pupils at Calderhead High School and were delighted to honour some of them at the annual awards ceremony on 21 June.
The ceremony was held at Calderhead Erskine Parish Church in Shotts and pupils, staff and proud family and friends attended. The guest speaker was Dr Fiona Menzies, a former pupil, who gave an inspirational speech and made us laugh as she recalled her first day at Calderhead High School. Dr Menzies lectures at the University of the West of Scotland and her teaching interests include host-pathogen interactions, immunology, physiology, and reproductive biology.
Our talented pupils also provided some excellent entertainment satrting with a spirited rendition of ‘Scotland the Brave’ by CHS Pipes & Drums. Our vocal group sang “Try Everything”, Steven McLaren and Shana Murray performed ‘Ashokan Farewell’ accompanied by Mrs Prucnal, the CHS Samba Band treated us to ‘Aquarela do Brasil’, Paige Bryce sang ‘A Thousand Years’ , and ‘These Foolish Things’ was performed by Shana Murray, our talented flautist. A special mention must go to S3 pupils, Jordan Muir and Andrew Hayburn, who provided excellent technical support and are worth successors to Andrew Lynch, our former School Captain and guru of all things technical!
Congratulations to all our award winners – you can see a full list of the winners by clicking here.
Pupils in the S4 Achieve Class decided to help support an initiave by Ellen Paterson , Head of Shawhead Family Learning Centre, in her new role as a volunteer for Widows and Orphans of Genocide Rwanda by making up bags of basic items.
The pupils sourced items and then made up ten bags that will be handed into the Family Information Service.
Structural Engineers will be carrying out inspections of school walls in North Lanarkshire. These inspections are precautionary. Please read the attached letter for more information.
Staff and S2 pupils enjoyed a glorious day in the sunshine on their annual reward day trip to M&Ds theme park in Motherwell.
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the opening of Kiera’s Korner today. Your support was much appreciated.
Congratulations to Jordan Muir who won the M14B race at the Scottish Orienteering Championships recently.
This was an outstanding performance from a novice competitor.
Calderhead High School agreed to raise £500 per year to sponsor a home school partnership worker in Thuchila. This home school worker will deliver a “Girls Go For Health” programme in the area. S2 pupil, Amy, is seen here holding the agreement with Thuchila School, Malawi.
In 2015 Malawi was ranked the third poorest country in the world with the average income of only £520 per year.
Calderhead High School participates in various events to support and promote the invaluable work carried out by St Andrew’s Hospice for its patients and their families.
This summer Pupil Support and PE Teacher, Mr Russell, will be participating in a five day trek across the highlands of Iceland to raise vital funds for St. Andrew’s Hospice in Lanarkshire. The trek will involve eight and nine hour days climbing through lava fields, river crossings and wading through ice cold streams.
As part of his fundraising efforts, Mr Russell has organised a raffle which will be drawn in the school on 9th June. Tickets cost £5 and the excellent prizes on offer include an overnight stay for two at the Doubletree Hilton in Glasgow; signed football shirts; a service and MOT up to the value of £100; and many more. Parents and carers can also support this cause and a letter has been sent home with pupils regarding this (click below).
You can also support Mr Russelll’s efforts online at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Graeme-Russell4
All monies raised will be put to the best possible use for the care and comfort of Hospice patients and their families.
