St Andrew's High School

• World Book Day
  • As part of World Book Day staff across the school were promoting and celebrating the gift of reading with our students.   Staff shared the books they are currently reading and the reason why they read.    There are also a series of competitions running for staff & students as part of this years World Book Day.
    • Top 10 Benefits of Reading
      1. Keeps brain active
      2. Reduce stress levels
      3. Increase knowledge
      4. Expand vocabulary
      5. Improve memory
      6. Stronger thinking skills
      7. Improve focus & concentration
      8. Improve writing skills
      9. Tranquility
      10. Entertainment
• S1 Focus Group
  • Half of our wonderful S1 focus group took part in an Escape Room activity to develop their problem solving skills and showcase their excellent teamwork and communication skills to beat the escape room. Teams had 45 minutes to compete the task and the winning team managed to complete the task in 43 minutes.
• Construction & Engineering Apprenticeship Event
  • 40 students in S4-S6 attended a Construction and Engineering Apprenticeship event  at the Hamilton International Technology Park. It was a very beneficial & worthwhile experience for these students who are looking at gaining apprenticeships in these areas when they leave school.
• Personal Development Staff Lunch
  • A BIG thank you to our S5/6 Personal Development group for organising a very successful staff lunch on Monday.  Thank you to all the staff who turned up to taste their culinary delights.
• Sports Leadership Academy
  • Another fantastic night at the Active Schools Sports Leadership Academy.  This week students were going through Disability Awareness Training.    Students are now ready for their Primary placements.  

• Lent 
  • Thanks to Fr Travers and Fr Ghislain for celebrating our Ash Wednesday services.  The following celebrations will take place throughout the period of Lent.
    • Mass on Tuesdays at 12.30pm
    • Rosary on Wednesdays at 8.45am
    • Food Bank Thursday collection
    • Mass on Friday at 8.35am
• Shoot for Success
  • Week 2 of the Shoot for Success project  for S1 students covered healthy choices and being active.  The students also enjoyed a day of Cycling, tennis and fit-steps out at Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld.
• S5 & S6 Report Cards
  • S5 & S6 reports cards were issued this week, any student who has not received theirs should contact the school office.
• Art & Design
  • Artist Ross Muir was in the school working with the S3 Art & Design pupils.  This proved to be another great experience for  them with lots of invaluable guidance and feedback.  
• DYW & STEM
  • Well done to our fabulous S2 Go4Set team The Curious Creators who took part in  the Celebration and Assessment Day.  Excellent effort and teamwork displayed throughout the entire project from the team.  
• Sports News
  • Well done to the S6 Netball team who defeated Airdrie Academy. Everyone in the team each put in a good performance with Player of the Match being Mari Brennan.
  • Congratulations to the Hollie & Ellis Angus (S2) who won the  U16 Scottish Basketball Championship with their Lady Rocks Basketball squad.

A copy of the Senior School options form and options booklet for session 2020/21 can be accessed at the links below.

Students should discuss their options with their parents/carers before returning the completed form to the school office.  All forms should be signed by the student and a parent/carer.

S5-6 OPTIONS FORM 20-21

SENIOR OPTIONS BOOKLET 2020

• Rights Respecting Schools
  • This week at year group assemblies we launched our UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools committee. Our aim is to achieve the Bronze Award by the end of the academic year. Pupils interested in joining should speak to Mrs Lowry (Social Subjects) or other staff named at the assemblies.
  • Click on the link for more information on the Rights Respecting Schools project

• Saturday School
  • Well done to all our senior pupils who braved the weather to attend Saturday school 
     this week, another successful day of learning, studying and preparation for SQA examinations.
• S2 Retreats
  • Thanks again to NET Ministries for coming in and delivering another great retreat for S2 students.
• S4 Options
  • The S4 to S5 options programme has begun. Students have been advised to consult their teachers regarding different career pathways. Students should also use the My World of Work website for information on the specific career options suited to their skills.
• Duke of Edinburgh
  • Our S3 Bronze Duke of Edinburgh group have been busy learning about contour lines and making their own balloon models to help them understand height on a map.  The Silver Duke of Edinburgh group completed the first St Andrew’s High School Orienteering QR code challenge.
• My Future Goal Programme
  • Our S1 Focus Group have started the My Future Goal Programme with the Clyde FC Foundation.  They visited Broadwood Stadium in Cumbernauld, home of Clyde FC and met with Assistant Manager Alan Moore ahead of their introduction to the programme.
• Sports News
  • Well done to the S4 netball team who won their game against against Our Lady’s High (Motherwell). Player of the match was Jenna Lowe. Well done also to the Open Netball team who were victorious against Braidhurst High School. A very good team performance with Victoria Carey being Player of the Match.
  • The S4 Football team were in action defeating Cumbernauld Academy 2-1. Both goals were scored by man of the match Adam Davidson. Well done to the team for braving the poor weather & putting in a winning performance.
• Staff Quiz 
  • Thanks to the Celebrating Success Committee for organising the staff quiz night & to all staff who attended, it was a great night of staff bonding.  Well done to the winners from Support for Learning and thanks to Mr Armour our quiz master & DJ McCrossan for the music.

This weeks Saturday School programme is listed below.  Students should indicate their intention to attend with the relevant teacher before Saturday if possible.

Please find a copy of the letter from Mr Holmes in relation to the new North Lanarkshire Council Parents Portal.

Parents Portal Letter

Friday the 14th February will be a non-uniform day for students to support our partner school in Malawi- Mulanje Boma CDSS. All that is asked is a £1 donation for this great cause.

Students should ensure appropriate dress and avoid wearing football colours.

• S2 Reporting Evening
  • Thanks to all parents & carers who attended the S2 Reporting Evening.  We hope that  the information and feedback received was worthwhile & informative as S2 students begin the process of picking their options for S3.  A copy of the options booklet can be accessed on the important information menu.
• S3 Reports
  • The final report for S3 students were issued this week.  Any parent or carer who has not received a copy of the report should contact Principal Teachers of Pupil Support Mrs Gray or Mrs Halavage.
• Primary Transition Sports Event
  • The PE department held their second Primary Transition Sports event.  Over 200 pupils from our Associated Primary Schools took part in a Potted Sports and once again it was a resounding success.  Well done to all who took part and thanks to Miss Barr and our Sports Captains/Sports Leaders who were responsible for the successfully running of the event again.  Another great example of our students showcasing excellent leadership skills and qualities.
• Tree of Knowledge
  •  We welcomed the Tree of Knowledge back into school to work with our S4 pupils.  The focus of the workshops was on how students can improve their studying, and tap into their sub-conscious minds to help prepare them for their SQA exams.  
• Art & Design
  • S3 Art & Design pupils Luke Robertson, Emma Beattie, James Doyle & Bradley Dairion who were out  filming with BBC Arts and artist Ross Muir.   It was a great day for the pupils who gained real world experience and handled the cameras like professionals.
• New PE Newsletter
  • A copy of the new PE newsletter can be accessed at the following link – PE newsletter 1
• Sporting Update
  • S1 and S2 athletes were out competing at the North Lanarkshire Giant Heptathlon in Ravenscraig RSF.  A great effort from all the team in each of the 7 events.
  • S3 students Ami Robertson & Caitlin Moran were both in action with the Scottish Schools squad in a friendly v Hamilton Academical. Performances from both were excellent, and particular well done to Ami on scoring a hat trick in the game.
  • Well done to Corrajo Campbell (S2) & Shannon Stewart (S3) who were both recently crowned the An Chomhdháil All Scotland Irish Dance Champions. This was Corrajo’s 7th All Scotland title with Shannon picking up her 1st. Well done also to Donella Campbell (S5) who placed 2nd in her competition.
• Saturday School 
  • The Saturday School programme for this week is attached below.  Students should indicate their intention to attend  with the relevant teachers before Saturday.
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The updated S2 Options Booklet can be accessed at the link below.  The booklet contains all the subject information that S2 students should be aware of as they prepare to make their subject choices for S3.

S2 OPTIONS BOOKLET JANUARY 2020