The Scottish Youth Parliament needs you! We’re looking for passionate, change-making young people, who aren’t scared to get their hands dirty and shout about what they believe in.
The SYP is not based around political parties but is about the issues that are important to young people. MSYPs do not represent political parties but stand to represent the views of young people within their area or organisation.
In order to do this our members consult with young people about the issues that are important to them and aim to represent these views to people who make decisions in local communities and also in national government . The SYP is a democratic organisation.
Anyone who wishes to represent the views of other young people and is between 14-25 can stand for election. MSYPs serve for two years. Members are elected into office by other young people and significant positions within the organisation are elected by the membership.
If you think you could be the next MSYP in this area get in touch with Elaine Byrne HSPO. Candidates names to be submitted before the end of October 16.
More information will be available at the Calderhead Information night on Monday 10th October from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
We are still looking for donations for the shoe box appeal and the deadline has been extended to 18th November 2016.
We are looking for toiletries, toys, gloves, hats, scarves and any other suitable items that would be a welcome gift for children and adults. Sweets are also welcome but the expiry dates must be seen and must not expire before 2018. No chocolate, biscuits or cakes please. If you prefer to donate money instead that would also be welcome , as postage for the boxes needs to be paid.
Staff and pupils will be visiting London next month on an exciting trip which will include visits to Ripley’s Believe it or Not, the London Science Museum, Matilda the Musical and the Harry Potter Studio.
An information meeting for parents was held on Tuesday and details on the trip are available by clicking below (now includes details of hotel):
There is a proposal to set up a section of Law and District AAC in Shotts, based in Calderhead High School. There will be a parents/supports meeting in Calderhead High School at 6:30pm on Wednesday 28th September. We ask that if anyone who thinks they can offer support to come along.
Also if you think your child may be interested in taking part then please come along so that we can judge the likely success of this initiative. We think that this is a great opportunity to work with a very successful and nurturing club as part of our expanding sports hub.
Staff and pupils took part in our first ever InterHouse Quiz on Wednesday afternoon. The quiz was organised and facilitated by our S6 pupils and included a number of general knowledge questions. Bonus points were awarded to the House whose pupils had the most school planners with them.
Everyone participated enthusiastically and congratulations to House Fleming, who won the Interhouse Quiz Cup.
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Special mention also to House Lochhead, who came first at the Sports Day in June and were presented with the Interhouse Sports Cup after the quiz.
Well done to History teacher, Mr Reilly, who has been selected to take part in a professional development tour of Berlin in October. The tour has been organised by the German Embassy in London, together with the Federal Foreign Office, for British teachers of History and applications were invited from all parts of the UK.
This year’s trip will focus on:
History of Europe past and present
World War I centenary, including its implication for today and commemorating the events in Germany and the UK; and
North Lanarkshire Council are currently revising their Parental Engagement Strategy. There is a strong need for schools and parents to work effectively to enhance pupil progress and school improvement. A survey has been created for parents to comment on current practice and suggest how parental engagement might be improved.
Please complete the survey below before Friday, 30 September 2016.
Pupils from Calderhead High School will help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Thursday, 22nd September 2016. As well as being a non-uniform day, staff and S6 pupils will be holding a coffee morning from 10.35am to 11am, serving tea, coffee and cakes, as well as holding raffles and other events.
Macmillan Cancer Support provides medical, emotional, practical and financial support , as well as campaigning for better cancer care. And because cancer affects more than just those facing it, they’re there for friends and family too.
Well done to all the pupils and staff from Calderhead High School who participated in the St Andrew’s Hospice Lanarkshire Schools 6K event at Strathclyde Park event on Sunday, 18th September.
The Scottish Youth Parliament needs you! We’re looking for passionate, change-making young people, who aren’t scared to get their hands dirty and shout about what they believe in.
Pupils from Calderhead High School will help raise money for 