You can now add school holiday dates to your online calendar. More information on the North Lanarkshire Council website.
Girls into Physics & Engineering:
Mr Jack and six S3 girls recently attended an event for girls interested in physics at George Watson’s College to find out more about careers and further studies in physics and engineering. It was attended by schools all over Scotland with activities run by universities and companies who employ physicists.
See more images in the Image Gallery
SQA exams, what can a parent do?
Parental support is eight times more important in determining a child’s academic success than other factors, according to a study by The Campaign for Learning.
(TES, 10 October 2003)
Many parents feel at a loss when their children enter S1 and above and confused by the complicated systems of SQA exams, coursework and practical assessments.
If you feel like this you are not alone! The exam system has changed greatly over the years, and is continuing to change, and sometimes it feels as if it is best just to let the ‘experts’ at Calderhead High School get on with it. However, your involvement during these crucial years can make an enormous difference – the difference between success and failure or between ‘C’ and ‘D’ passes and ‘A’s and ‘B’s.
Click here to read more and check out the Useful Links for Parents page.
November Jam 2016
November Jam 2016 is a totally FREE event for all young people in the Wishaw and Shotts area. Workshops currently confirmed are: mountain biking, SFX makeup, drama, working with Reeltime Music, explosive science, dance and fun athletics. It’s happening at Coltness High School on Saturday 12 November 2016. There are limited transport spaces and the buses return after 5pm (which means no transport at end of the event!)
Please see Elaine if interested.
Children in Need Week, 14th to 18th November 2016
The School Captains, House Captains, Prefects and S6 pupils have organised a number of events for Children in Need week, culminating in a school show on Friday, 18th November 2016.
The planned events include:
- Guess the bear’s birthday competition (Monday – Friday)
- Children in Need themed hamper raffle (Monday – Friday)
- Senior Boys leg-waxing (Wednesday and Thursday)
- Non-uniform day (Friday); and
- School Show (Friday – periods 5 & 6)
Fireworks
Remember, remember…enjoy fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes night. North Lanarkshire Council are holding four free fireworks displays in Airdrie, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld and Motherwell – so celebrate Guy Fawkes and keep safe.
See http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/fireworks for more information about these events and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night.
Spooky Halloween at Calderhead
Lots of spooky activity at Calderhead High School for Hallowe’en. CalderRead Book Group and French Club joined forces in the library on Friday and heard some terrifying ghost stories in French and English. Then on Hallowe’en, the S1s enjoyed a party at the end of the day, organised by staff and senior pupils as part of their personal development class. A spooky time was had by all…
Outward Bound Leadership Course
Pupils and staff attended an Outward Bound Leadership course at the weekend in the Lakes.
The Outward Bound Trust is an outdoor learning charity that equips young people with social and emotional skills through learning and adventure in the wild. The  Trust’s Ullswater & Howtown education centres are based on the beautiful shores of lake Ullswater.
As you can see from the photos, the pupils had a wonderful time – more images are available in the Image Gallery.
Hallowe’en Disco
There will be a Halloween disco for S1 pupils periods 6 and 7 on Monday in the Assembly Hall.
Pupils will be able to get their faces painted for 50p and special FX make-up for £1.50  at lunchtime and can get changed into their costumes at the end of period 5.
As well as the disco, there will be games, a tuck-shop and a costume competition.
Positive Destinations and Developing the Young Workforce
50 S4 pupils attended the Skills Scotland Event at the SECC on Wednesday, 26 October 2016. All the pupils enjoyed the visit and came away with some useful information to help with their decision making for the future.
Skills Scotland events bring young people face-to-face with employers, training providers, further education colleges, universities, professional bodies and sector specific organisations to help young people to make better transitions and identify effective career pathways that will help them to move into sustainable employment.
