Congratulations to talented S2 pupil, Mackenzie, who recently won the U17 West of Scotland Solo Drumming competition at the weekend.
The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association is the heart and home of Pipe Bands world wide and the recognised Centre of Excellence for the promotion and development of Pipe Band Music internationally.
Rugby Success S2 pupil, Angus, and S1 pupil, Douglas, played for the winning Barbarians rugby team at a NLC rugby festival on Friday, 21 April.
The Barbarians is a mixed team of pupils from Clyde Valley , Coltness and Calderhead High Schools who train together every week.
Orienteering Success
Well done to Jordan in S2, who won his race at an Orienteering event at Polkemmet Country Park during the Easter holidays.
Jordan is a keen runner and won first place in the Under 14 male category. He was happy to note that the weather conditions were rather better than the time he competed.
S6 pupil, Ewan, is studying Higher Dance at Bellshill Academy. He was part of the Bellshill Academy team that won the NLC contemporary dance competition at Greenfaulds High School recently. Their dance was about raising awareness for cancer research and you can see a video extract on the school twitter account. Congratulations, Ewan.
We usually insist that our pupils wear blazers with their school uniforms but pupils in S6 were given special dispensation to wear their new ‘Leavers’ hoodies instead this week. The hoodies have the names of all the S6 pupils emblazoned on the back and will be a great memento for the pupils.
Carys in S6 has organised a “bake it” coffee afternoon to raise funds for cancer research on Friday, 21st April 2017.
The event will take place at lunchtime in the Assembly Hall and tickets cost £1.50.
Come and enjoy some excellent cakes and coffee.
Please click here for details of the Easter School timetable for senior pupils offered during the Easter break.
Don’t forget to check out our Study Skills page on the website for hints and tips on studying for your exams, and how to cope with exam stress.
World Autism Awareness Week runs from 27th March to 2nd April.
Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them.
We’ve been marking World Autism Awareness Week in the school by showing videos in the school library and providing specialist training for staff.
If you would like more information, please see our Additional Support Needs page on the website.
Check out NL Leisure‘s action packed multi-sports programme, with a wide variety of activities ranging from group sports, to face painting and creative fun.
NL Leisure holiday programmes provide a safe and sociable 27experience for young people that promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
S3 History pupils participated in the Poppy Scotland ‘ Letters Home’ competition last term. This competition commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Pupils were asked to write a letter home as though they were soldiers fighting at the front and were encouraged to think about sharing their experiences, emotions and describing the environment they were in, as well as the impact of their words on the letter’s recipient.
The class recently received certificates marking their participation. Well done everyone.
It has also been a busy time for our cross country runners. Two teams from Calderhead High School participated in the Scottish Schools Athletic Association Cross Country Championships at Dechmont Law on 5th March and contended with mud, biting wind, freezing rain and undulating ground to finish the course in good time.
Teams from S1 –S3 also participated in the North Lanarkshire Schools Cross Country on 16th March, again in very wet conditions. Well done to all the participants, particularly for coping with such challenging conditions. The S1 Girls “A” team finished 12th, the S1 Girls “B” 27th, the S1 Boys 21st, and the S2 Boys 15th. Well done everyone!
