A fitting end to term with our Christmas Assembly in the Hall this morning. All the staff and pupils joined together to hear Reverend Murdoch and Mr Robertson talk about the true meaning of Christmas and enjoyed performances from our talented pupils.
Happy Christmas everyone!
Calderhead’s Annual Christmas Fayre took place on 23rd November and had some awesome stalls selling Christmas decorations, doggy bandanas, candle gift sets, beautiful Christmas wreaths and much more. Visitors also had the chance to meet Santa in his grotto. Funds were raised for the school’s trip to Malawi next year and for St Andrew’s Hospice.
Staff and pupils enjoyed a whole school Christmas Assembly this morning. David and Lynn introduced all our talented acts, with performances from the school choir; our resident pipes and drums; and our rock band fresh from their success at NLC Rockfest’s Battle of the Bands. We also heard from Jennifer Deighan on flute; Andrew Prentice on trombone and Kenzie Steel and on trumpet; and Jack Stewart and Jennifer Deighan singing a beautiful rendition of ‘Real Love’. Shae Carroll, Eileen Boyle and Adam Ferguson also read the Christmas story for us.
S1 and S2 pupils were excited to receive a surprise early Christmas present this week – each pupil got their own book to keep.
At Calderhead High School, we are committed to promoting reading for pleasure and as well as celebrating reading throughout the year, we take part in initiatives such as the First Minister’s Reading Challenge.
We were delighted to be able to gift the books to the pupils and hope they enjoy reading them over the Christmas break.
Our annual Christmas Fayre took place in the school on Saturday, 1 December 2018. The event was organised by our S4 Achieve class who planned, organised and facilitated our fantastic Christmas Fayre (and helped set up and clear away).
Visitors were treated to excellent performances throughout the Fayre by our bagpipers and drummers and school choir accompanied by Mrs Prucnal on piano. There were many different stalls, including some fantastic decorations created by the Technology Department. Refreshments including hotdogs, cakes. teas and coffee were available (not forgetting Logyne’s delicious reindeer chocolate lollies).
No Christmas Fayre would be complete without Santa, who was happy to meet everyone in his grotto.
There was also a tombola and raffle with some fabulous prizes and the S4 achieve class would like to congratulate all the raffle winners. Winners can collect their prizes from the school office – don’t forget your ticket! Congratulations to all our lucky winners (click here for list of winners).
We will be holding two Christmas Ceilidhs in the school this month:
Our ceilidhs are always great fun and a wonderful opportunity to practice your social dancing! There will be both traditional and modern music, as well as games with prizes.
There will also be snacks and drinks available. You can change into your own clothes for the ceilidh but we do ask that no high heels or football colours are worn.
Tickets for the whole school ceilidh cost £1 and will be available in the social area at interval and lunch from Monday.
Our annual Christmas Fayre, will take place on Saturday, 1st December 2018 from 1pm. Come and visit Santa in his grotto and check out our stalls including raffle, tombola and refreshments – there will also be hotdogs, cakes, tea and coffee.
Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas!
Calderhead High School has a long history of supporting good causes. Once again we will be supporting the Blythswood Trust Shoe Box Appeal as part of the RME curriculum.
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 be ‘best before’ March 2020. 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.
All donations are gratefully received.
Click here for more information about the appeal and items needed.
Mrs Buchanan
Calderhead High School enjoyed having our visitors from St Patrick’s Primary School. Before the younger children returned to St Patrick’s, pupils from the S3 Personal Development classes had a great time helping out the younger pupils at the Primary School Christmas lunch.
