Pure chemistry during uni trip
Visit to Strathclyde University
Calderhead High School pupils and Mrs Crosbie recently participated in the Chemistry at Work event at the University of Strathclyde. This is an annual event sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry which gives school pupils an opportunity to appreciate the place of chemistry in everyday life and the world of work.
Pupils participated in presentations and workshops and got the chance to work in the university labs on projects such as colour changing ink.
A school spokesperson said: “The pupils really enjoyed learning about Chemistry at Work.
“We were also delighted to see that our former pupil and recent guest speaker, Dr Michelle Carlin, was appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.” British Army Elite Skills Challenge
Senior pupils recently participated in a British Army Elite Skills teambuilding event where they undertook a series of difficult tasks, such as the blindfold challenge, all designed to give them a taste of Army teamwork and problem solving.
It also helped them develop their mental and physical attributes. Fundraising for Beatson Cancer Charity
S2 pupil Finlay bravely agreed to have his head shaved for charity and raised £200 for Beatson Cancer Charity. North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band
Mackenzie, Kenzie and Jennifer recently played at the Scottish Enterprise Conference at the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, as part of the North Lanarkshire Schools Pipe Band. Calderhead High School Reward Trips
Pupils enjoyed outings to M&DS Theme Park and Blair Drummond Safari Park earlier this month. North Lanarkshire County Sports
Calderhead High School pupils recently competed in the recent North Lanarkshire County Sports Event.
There were several good performances put in, with medallists including Steven and Kacey in S2 who won medals in the Discus; Jamie (S3) who was the 200m champion and won a medal for triple jump; and Fraser (S2) who won a medal in the 100m race. Scripture Union at Calderhead
Pupils at Calderhead High School recently helped Mary and Hebron from Scripture Union carry out workshops at Greenriggs Primary School.
The pupils were involved with crafting activities and storytelling and even gave up their Monday half-term holiday to help.
Calderhead pupils attend the Scripture Union Club at lunchtime every Thursday to learn about the scriptures and biblical facts with discussion and fun activities.