NLC School Transport consultation

The consultation to change school transport arrangements in North Lanarkshire is now open and will run until Tuesday 9 January 2018. The consultation focuses on proposals to increase the qualification for entitlement to free school transport for secondary school pupils from more than two miles from their home to their catchment school to more than three miles.

There will be a public meeting on Tuesday 28 November 7pm to 9pm in Greenfaulds High School, Cumbernauld.

Can you help?

This event contributes to the Scottish Government initiative ‘Developing the Young Workforce’ and enables our S3 pupils to talk to a range of representatives from the world of work about the activities, skills, qualities and knowledge required in a variety of workplaces. In addition, any applications of Numeracy skills can be discussed too.

Can you help? This is a great opportunity to inspire and motivate our young people as they begin to make important decisions about their future. The event is a speed networking event, involving conversations with groups of around 5 pupils..

If you would like to be involved or for more information, please get in touch with Mrs Hood or Mrs Dunbar.

Singing Success

Aimee Bryceland S2 has made it through to the ‘Open Mic’ semi finals which will be held in Stockport at the end of the month.

Aimee’s latest audition was in front of a judging panel as well as a live audience. Although, over 30 people took part in the same round, Aimee was one of only 10 to make it through to the next stage. What a fabulous achievement!

Aimee sang ‘Part of Your World’ from The Little Mermaid and we wish her well in the semi finals!

Zoolab for S1

S1 Geography classes recently enjoyed a visit from Zoolab to supplement their work on the Amazon Rainforest. Tristan, from Zoolab, brought in lots of reptiles for the pupils to see including a tarantula, snake and millipede!

The pupils have been learning all about animals in the Amazon Rainforest and everyone really enjoyed seeing them in real life!

Kindrogan Field Trip

Higher Geography pupils recently enjoyed a full day at the Kindrogan Field Centre in Perthshire. They carried out a variety of geographical techniques to gather information about soils for their SQA assignments.

All pupils and staff braved the elements and the day was a great success!

AH Biology

To enhance the Advanced Higher Biology curriculum, pupils attended a two day experimental biology course at Forth Valley College.

The class covered work on the theory and practice of biology as well as using specialised equipment and techniques. The pupils had a great time!

Language in Parliament

Higher English pupils accompanied by Mr Finnigan, visited the Scottish Parliament on Friday 10 November to take part in a ‘Language in Parliament’ workshop.

The pupils got the chance to hear debating in the chamber as well as speak to members about the language and stylistics of politics. They enjoyed the day and found it extremely informative and beneficial to their studies.

S1 Football Team

The S1 football team won a tighly fought 3-2 victory against St. Margaret’s High in the third round of the Lanarkshire Cup on Thursday 2 November. Scorers were Joseph Smith (2) and Alan Mackie (1).

On Thursday 16 November, they travelled to Grangemouth for their Scottish Cup game but even though they showed great team spirit they lost 2-0.

Handball and Football Success

Congratulations to the Senior Girls Handball team who won the Scottish Schools Championships at Ravenscraig on Friday 10 November. The girls were unbeaten throughout and played their main rivals Kelvinside Academy in the final and won 6-2. A huge thanks to our Handball coach Mark McGuinness for preparing the girls.

Well done to our Senior boys who took part in the Suicide Prevention 7 aside football tournament at Ravenscraig Sports Complex.The boys did extremely well and were runners up. They were unbeaten in their group and qualifiers but lost in the final to Airdrie Academy.

Golf and Swimming Triumphs

Congratulations to the following pupils on their medal success at the North Lanarkshire Swimming Championships Kelsy Corley, Euan McDonald, Callum O’Reilly, Elle O’Reilly and Andrew Rock.

Well done to our Junior golfers who participated in the Dullatur Cup. Congratulations to Jay Leese-Young who came in 3rd place for S1 pupils and Evan Shaw who came in 2nd place for S2 pupils.