Congratulations to our School Captain, Andrew Lynch, who has been named Transitions 20/40 student of the month by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
This is the second year that Andrew has participated in the Transitions 20/40 initiative in Production as a Lighting Designer/Technician. Andrew advises that; “The best thing about production is being able to be part of the team that creates the show and makes the magic on stage really happen. You are able to do much that can make the stage look really effective with just simple equipment.”
Andrew frequently puts his skills and knowledge to use in school shows and assemblies and we greatly appreciate his input,
Click here to read more about Andrew’s achievement.
P7 pupils and their parents and carers are invited to attend an Open Evening at the school on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 from 5.30pm to 8pm. The evening will start with a meeting in the Assembly Hall where pupils, parents and carers can meet the Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher.
From 6pm on there will be an opportunity to tour the school, meet staff and see what happens in departments. Our S1 pupils will act as tour guides for the evening and will be happy to share their experiences of life at Calderhead High School. Letters have been issued to P7 pupils but if you would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact the school or visit the school website.
S3 pupils will be organising a foodbank collection to help out and support the local Trussell Trust Foodbank in Airdrie.
S3 appreciate that some are less fortunate than others and want to give a helping hand by donating food. Any donations would be greatly appreciated and will go to a good cause. Donations will be taken from 22 November to 13 December 2016.
Donated food can be placed in one of four boxes situated under each House name in the social area of the school. This will also be a House competition and House points will be awarded to the House which donates the most food.
There will also be a collection point at the Christmas Fare on Saturday, 26 November and we would ask anyone who is coming along to please bring one or two items to donate to the foodbank.
Suggested donations:
• Biscuits
• Cereal
• Pasta sauce
• Tea / coffee
• Tinned beans, fruit, meat, soup, and vegetables.
Mrs Scognamiglio’s S3 Home Economics Class took part in a Halloween cake competition on Friday 28th October 2016.
The competition was judged by the Headteacher, Mr Robertson and Miss Wilson, Faculty Head, who decided that Hayleigh’s cake was the ‘most Halloween’. Well done Hayleigh!
There are pictures of all the cakes on our Image Gallery.
Senior pupils in the Personal Development class are busy organising the school’s annual Christmas Fayre, which will take place on 26 November 2016 from 1pm to 3pm.
There will be a number of different stalls with something for everyone as well as a coffee shop with delicious cakes and beverages. You can also meet Santa Claus in his Frozen themed grotto. Entertainment will be provided by the excellent Calderhead High School choir, who will be singing Christmas songs.
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.
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.
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!)
Congratulations to our School Captain, Andrew Lynch, who has been named Transitions 20/40 student of the month by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
S3 pupils will be organising a foodbank collection to help out and support the local Trussell Trust Foodbank in Airdrie.
Senior pupils in the Personal Development class are busy organising the school’s annual Christmas Fayre, which will take place on 26 November 2016 from 1pm to 3pm.
You can now add school holiday dates to your online calendar. More information on the North Lanarkshire Council 
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!) 