Wishaw Press

GIRLS GET ACTIVE

- Calderhead High

Calderhead High recently held an Active Girls Day in the school to celebrate girls’ participat­ion in sport.

The day started with an inspiratio­nal talk by athlete Louise Renicks who spoke to pupils about her journey and the lifestyle choices.

Louise won a gold medal in judo at the Commonweal­th Games in Glasgow in 2014, and had been a part of the national judo squad since she was 14. She has competed at a national and internatio­nal level.

Pupils then took part in many different sporting activities. Skills Scotland

S4 pupils recently attended the Skills Developmen­t Scotland’s ‘Skills Scotland’ event at the SEC in Glasgow.

Pupils had the opportunit­y of meeting employers, training providers, colleges, universiti­es and profession­al bodies.

The visit is part of the school’s ‘ Developing the Young Workforce’ strategy and helps prepare pupils for the next phase of their education and to identify their future career pathways. House Champions

Congratula­tions to all the certificat­e winners at Calderhead High School’s recent House Assemblies.

Based on tracking reports and attendance, the overall House Champions for first term were: Burns house - Amy Cheung; Fleming house - Alanna Mcintyre; Lochhead house - Kyle Kilgour; and Wallace house - Eve Keir. Drumming Champion

Congratula­tions to S4 pupil, Mackenzie Forrest, who won her section at the World Pipe Band Solo Drumming Championsh­ips. Open Evening

P7 pupils and their parents and carers are invited to attend an introducto­ry meeting in Calderhead High School on Tuesday, November 20, from 5.30pm to 8pm.

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 ??  ?? Gold Louise Renicks with head teacher John Robertson Left Miss Campbell after a netball game organised as part of the the Active Girls Day
Gold Louise Renicks with head teacher John Robertson Left Miss Campbell after a netball game organised as part of the the Active Girls Day
 ??  ?? Busy time The Active Girls team, top left enjoy their sports sessions while Mackenzie Forrest, above, celebrates her drumming success
Busy time The Active Girls team, top left enjoy their sports sessions while Mackenzie Forrest, above, celebrates her drumming success

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