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Our values:- Responsibility, Respect, Ambition, Achievement, Inclusion, Determination

Dear Parent keep up to date with current research and pedagogical thinking.
Pupils have the experiences to broaden their horizons with a vast
I am very pleased to welcome you to array of experiences for learning through residential trips, at home
Calderglen High School. and abroad. We work with many partners to offer our pupils a high
quality educational experience.
We have fully embraced the many
opportunities for pupils which The school handbook contains the essential information for Calderglen
implementation of Curriculum for High School. The handbook is, of course, just one of a variety of
Excellence has brought. Our Broad methods we will use to help new pupils and parents. We update our
General Education is constantly being website daily and by viewing it you will be able to keep up-to-date
refreshed and kept up to date to offer with the life of the school. Our website address is
high quality learning experiences for all www.calderglen.s-lanark.sch.uk
pupils. We have made excellent progress
as we implement the Senior Phase with I am confident that we will work together as partners for the benefit of
its new National Qualifications which pupils. This will enable everyone associated with our school to strive
include increased vocational and to achieve excellence in everything we do, allowing our pupils to fulfil
academic options to meet the needs of their potential, academically, personally and socially.
all learners.
If you wish any more information please do not to hesitate to contact
Over the past six years our school community has demonstrated a vast me.
range of achievements, making Calderglen High a hugely successful
school. We have won the Scottish Education Award for Enterprise & Yours sincerely
Employability in recognition of our partnership working and focus
on the development of skills in our young people. Last session we Liz White
were nominated by Education Scotland and selected by the European Head Teacher
Agency to be one of 3 schools to be a key member of a project where
educators from across Europe have been looking at how we raise
attainment in an inclusive setting. This project will continue until
the end of 2017. We have also won the South Lanarkshire GO4SET
Trophy on 3 successive years for our creativity in Science, Engineering,
Technology and Maths.

Pupils have enjoyed significant academic success, together with
opportunities for skills and personal development, with almost seven
in ten pupils moving on to university and further education and one
in every five pupils moving in to work, high quality apprenticeships
or training. We have become a School of Football, a School of Rugby
and a School of Basketball.

Our pupils have excelled in sport and music. Pupils have retained
the Scottish Cup for handball and success has continued in football,
basketball and rugby with the under16s team winning the Lanarkshire
Cup. We have pupils representing Scotland and in some cases Great
Britain in swimming, athletics, karate, inline hockey, cani-cross and
basketball. Our Wind Band has gained both Platinum and Gold Plus
Awards at the National Wind Band Festivals and our Jazz Band has
won the Glasgow International Jazz Festival for the last 3 years. In
the Scottish Concert Band Festival [Advanced School Band Class]
our Senior Concert Band was awarded an outstanding Gold Plus for
the third year.

One of the most significant examples of success within our school is The Calderglen Pyramid
how our pupils contribute to making society a better place. Therefore,
we are very proud of some contributions made by our pupils across The pyramid (above) represents our mission and how we are trying
a range of year groups. Pupils continue to raise substantial sums of to achieve this through our values and school priorities. The words
money for a variety of both national and local charities. Our Charities around the left hand side of the pyramid represent our approach to
Group, formed by senior students, has also set up an Education learning within the school, while the right hand side indicates what
Trust to help build a primary school in South Sudan. They have also we are developing. Our Vision, Mission and Values are linked closely
contributed significantly to Children In Need and to a range of local to our school priorities and to the development of leadership of staff,
charities. We continue to partner with Mountview High School in pupils and partners.
Cape Town as part of our global citizenship programme. Our senior
pupils again scooped the Provost’s Rosebowl for Outstanding Service
for their befriending of elderly people in our local community and an
Intergenerational Award.

We are fortunate to enjoy outstanding facilities that contribute
to supporting pupils’ learning, which help us as we implement
Curriculum for Excellence. It is also clear that the excellent behaviour
and positive attitude of pupils help create an environment that supports
attainment and achievement. Our school vision is Working together
to inspire learning and shape the future and captures what we strive
for on a daily basis. Our staff are highly committed to delivering
excellence and innovative opportunities to our young people and

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Journey

All of our school community has participated in
identifying our school vision, mission, values and
priorities. To do so we worked with pupils, staff,
parents and business partners and used wordle
as a means of capturing words important to us.
An example of this can be seen on the right. The
more often the word is used the more prominent
it becomes.

School Aims

Ethos To provide a friendly, safe and caring environment in which each member of the school community is valued and respected.
Attainment and Achievement To allow all pupils to realise their potential through the promotion and recognition of achievement
and excellence.
Equality To ensure that every pupil has equal access to educational opportunity.
Curriculum To provide a curriculum where pupils enjoy the best possible learning opportunities and experiences, helping
prepare for life beyond school.
Learning and Teaching To deliver the highest quality of learning and teaching, enabling pupils to develop positive attitudes
towards their learning and enjoy their education.
Support for Pupils To provide effective support systems for all pupils, promoting the development of personal and social skills
and underpinning attainment and achievement.
Partnerships/School Community To build and maintain effective partnerships between the school and parents, the community
and external support agencies.
Professional Development To extend the quality of educational experiences for pupils through a programme of continuing
professional development for all staff.

ASSOCIATED PRIMARY SCHOOLS

BLACKLAW PRIMARY Telephone
Glen Arroch EAST KILBRIDE 232064
G74 2BP

HALFMERKE PRIMARY EAST KILBRIDE 221982

Logie Park G74 4BU

HEATHERY KNOWE PRIMARY EAST KILBRIDE 221042

Whitehills Terrace G75 0NG

HUNTER PRIMARY EAST KILBRIDE 221076 TRANSITIONS

Crawford Drive G74 3YB PRIMARY/SECONDARY

LONG CALDERWOOD EAST KILBRIDE 224414 Pupils normally transfer from primary to secondary school
PRIMARY G74 3QT between the ages of 11½ and 12½, so that they will have
Bosworth Road the opportunity to complete at least 4 years of secondary
education. Arrangements are made by the school to transfer
MAXWELLTON PRIMARY EAST KILBRIDE 222521 children to the associated secondary school as determined by
their home address. Parents of P7 children will be informed
Maxwellton Avenue G74 3DU of the transfer arrangements made for their child to attend
secondary school.
MOUNT CAMERON EAST KILBRIDE 232062
PRIMARY G74 2EX
Blacklaw Drive

MURRAY PRIMARY EAST KILBRIDE 222566

Napierhill G75 0JP

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Visits by Calderglen High School staff to our associated primary PUPIL SUPPORT
schools build on a well established programme and involve
S1 Depute Headteacher – Mrs Watters, Additional Support for SUPPORT FOR PUPILS
Learning Staff, Pupil Support Managers and Subject Teachers. GETTING IT RIGHT FOR EVERY CHILD

• Throughout the year, subject teachers are linked with Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) was promoted and
primary teachers to develop connections in learning endorsed by the Scottish Government at the Children’s Summit
and teaching. in 2010. There is a commitment to ensure that your child has
the best possible start in life and to improve outcomes for
• Mrs Watters and S1 pupils visit all associated primary children and families based on a shared understanding of their
schools to talk to the pupils and give them information wellbeing. Most children make their journey from birth to the
about transferring to Calderglen High. world of work supported by family and the universal services of
Health and Education. The Named Person in education helps to
• In November an Open Evening is held for P7 pupils make sure that the child’s wellbeing is developing. The named
and their parents in Calderglen High. person for your child is the Pupil Support Manager. If you have
any concerns you should speak to the Named Person who will
• In P7 pupils attend a PE Fun Day. work with you to address any issues and to ensure that your
• In June an information evening is held for the P7 child gets any help needed at the right time.
More information can be found on:
parents. www.girfecinlanarkshire.co.uk and
• In June our sixth year pupils receive “Buddy” training. www.scotland.gov.uk/gettingitright

On arrival at Calderglen each new first year is teamed HOME SCHOOL LINKS
with a senior pupil who will support them in transition
and keep in contact with them throughout their first ORGANISATION OF PUPIL SUPPORT
year.
• All P7 pupils attend a two day induction in June The school is divided into Houses – Cameron, Struthers and
• A residential visit is offered to all new S1 pupils in Torrance each in the charge of Pupil Support Managers who
October. are responsible for monitoring pupils’ social, personal and
• We have introduced a Learning Event for parents of academic development. Pupil Support Managers monitor
S1 pupils to showcase how staff in primaries and in pupils’ attendance and latecoming to ensure high standards
Calderglen are working together to share and develop are attained in these areas.
common teaching approaches and methodologies.
On admission to Calderglen your child will be assigned to a
Normally children attend the school in their local catchment House and will stay in that House until he/she leaves school.
area. However, there are times when parents wish their Their Pupil Support Manager will remain with them throughout
children to go to other schools. If you want your child to go to their time at Calderglen High.
another school then you may make what is known as a ‘placing
request’. If you live in South Lanarkshire and decide to submit These arrangements build a sense of “belonging” and allow
a ‘placing request’, we are unable to reserve a place in your the Pupil Support Manager to become aware of each pupil’s
local school until we have made a decision on the ‘placing skills, abilities and personality. They also get to know them as
request’. Please note if your ‘placing request’ application is learners. This enables Pupil Support Managers to advise pupils
unsuccessful and all places at your local school are filled you on how to derive the maximum benefit from the opportunities
will be offered a place at the next nearest appropriate South offered by the school.
Lanarkshire school.
Pupil Support Managers are your main link with the school.
If an application for a ‘placing request’ is made then school You are encouraged to raise any matter which is causing
transport is not provided. concern as soon as possible with the appropriate member
of the Pupil Support Manager, who will arrange an interview
If you move outwith your catchment primary school a ‘request with you if necessary. A note or telephone call is the first step
to remain form’ must be completed. If you move outwith your and a meeting at a mutually convenient time can be arranged
catchment primary, this may affect your right to transfer to if necessary.
the associated Secondary School. Please note the secondary
school is determined by the pupil’s permanent home address
and chosen denomination. If you require further information,
please contact Education Support Services on 01698 454102.

Once a week there is a period of Personal, Social and Health
Education (PSHE), when pupils discuss a wide range of topics,
including Health Education and Careers, citizenship/ESPD –
sexual health and relationships.

Heads of School will meet with class representatives in order
to keep in touch with the views and aspirations of the pupils.
These representatives are chosen by pupils in a ballot.
There is also regular contact between Pupil Support Managers
and subject teachers on the development of individual pupils.

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Any problem raised by either you or subject teachers will be ENQUIRE
investigated and any necessary information obtained so that
appropriate action can be taken. Enquire is funded by the Scottish Government to provide
information on the framework for supporting children who
When option choices are made at the end of second, third and require additional support for learning and to encourage
fourth year, they will be asked to decide which subjects they positive partnerships between families, schools and local
wish to study in the following years. Pupil Support Managers authorities to ensure children get the right support.
are responsible for advising pupils of the choices available and
for providing advice to ensure the overall course is balanced Enquire – the Scottish advice service for additional support
and matched to the child’s abilities and aspirations. for learning

The Pupil Support Managers work closely with the schools’ Enquire offers independent, confidential advice and
Skill Development Scotland Adviser in order to monitor the information on additional support for learning through:
needs of each individual pupil.
Telephone Helpline: 0845 123 2303
SUPPORT FOR ALL
Email Enquiry service: [email protected]
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS (ASN)
Advice and information is also available at www.enquire.
It is the responsibility of all staff in Calderglen High School org.uk
to meet the learning needs of all pupils. Meeting additional Enquire provides a range of clear and easy-to-read guides and
support needs is therefore an inclusive, whole school system fact sheets including The parents’ guide to additional support
co-ordinated by the Head Teacher. A DHT oversees the day for learning.
to day support for pupils with additional support needs in If you would like to order our leaflets, postcards or guides to
conjunction with the Principal Teacher of ASN. The Pupil share with parents and carers of pupils in your school, please
Support team works with all faculties to ensure that young contact us on [email protected]
people at Calderglen High School make good progress
South Lanarkshire Education Resources have published a series
The Additional Support Needs Department has special of leaflets available which cover information for parents and
responsibility for existing pupils with Individual Education carers about the Additional Support for Learning Acts.
Plans (IEP), Additional Support Plans (ASP) and Coordinated
Support Plans (CSP).

The Team consult with colleagues, the DHT and the
Educational Psychologist to identify and support pupils with
special educational needs. Pupils’ work is supported and
monitored throughout first to sixth years. Special arrangements
for formal testing and SQA examinations are negotiated and
provided using readers and scribes.

The PT(ASN) together with her team of classroom assistants
works cooperatively with classroom teachers to support
vulnerable pupils with their learning.

Support is targeted to first year pupils from August until
Christmas to ensure all new pupils settle in well to secondary
school.

To raise attainment in language and numeracy, identified first THE CURRICULUM
and second year pupils have access to the Enhanced Curriculum
Group. This is a learning programme that consolidates basic S1-S3 BROAD GENERAL EDUCATION
skills in reading, writing and mathematics. The department also
offers Study Support in S3 – S6 for targeted pupils. Registration classes are carefully organised on a mixed ability
The support team assist at intervals and lunchtimes in the ASN basis using the extensive information gained through the
support base. They keep a friendly eye to ensure all pupils primary/secondary transition programme.
behave responsibly and are kept safe and feel secure. Pupils
are welcome to attend the ASN support base at school break All teachers are provided with the P7 reports, any particular
times and for homework clubs at the end of the school day. strengths/interests and appropriate ways to support learning of
Pupil Support Managers liaise regularly with parents all pupils in S1. We aim to provide continuity with the work
throughout the session to discuss topics of interest and issues undertaken at Primary School and to build on that foundation
relating to supporting young people in today’s society.
In S1/ S2/S3 pupils go to Maths in classes based on their current
level of attainment.

Practical subjects comprise of no more than 20 pupils.

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The curriculum will provide the structure and support in S1/S3 (BGE)
learning which will develop the four capacities of becoming
successful learners, Confident individuals, responsible Our BGE provision offers pupils further enrichment
citizens and effective contributors. The intention is to alter opportunities through Inter-disciplinary projects, Master classes
the balance between a process that is heavily dependent on and Learning Away trips.
content and learning and teaching approaches that improve Progression
the pupils’ understanding of what is being taught. At the end of S3 pupils will progress to a course leading onto
a qualification at National 3, National 4 or National 5.
PRINCIPLES FOR CURRICULUM DESIGN At the end of S4 pupils could choose from the following
progression routes:
• Challenge and enjoyment
• Breadth • A pupil achieving National 3 may progress to
• Progression National 4
• Depth
• Personalisation and choice • A pupil achieving National 4 may progress to
• Coherence National 5
• Relevance
• A pupil achieving National 5 may progress to
THE CURRICULUM Higher

In taking this forward our school will work closely with South The Pupil Support Team and specialist subject staff will do their
Lanarkshire Education Resources and other services to enrich best to help you and your child to make the choice best suited
the curriculum, to provide the best possible education for all to the abilities, interests and the future plans of your child.
children and young people. We wish you to feel confident If you require further information of a general nature regarding
that your child is encouraged and supported to develop their course choices, please contact either your son/daughter’s pupil
literacy, numeracy and other skills whilst they attend our support teacher or DHT with responsibility for S2 options.
school. The curriculum areas are as follows:
SENIOR PHASE S4-S6

• Expressive Arts National Qualifications (NQs) are one of the most important
• Languages and literacy types of qualification in Scotland. Almost everyone leaving
• Health and wellbeing school or college today has one or more NQ. NQs are awarded
• Mathematics and numeracy by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
• Religious and moral education The types of NQs that you will come across are:
• Science
• Social studies • National 3, National 4, National 5, Higher (National
• Technologies 6) and Advanced Higher (National 7).

If you want to know more about Curriculum for Excellence, We have developed a range of new courses which allow
please visit these websites: all pupils to gain more accreditation. Examples of these are
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/ or Photography, Cosmetology, Electronics and Dance.
www.parentzonescotland.gov.uk
GÀIDHLIG - PART OF THE FACULTY OF
Our learning and teaching activities are based on the outcomes MODERN LANGUAGES
and experiences in the guidelines that all schools have for
Curriculum for Excellence. Is e Ghlinn Challdair an aon Àrd-sgoil ann an Comhairle
Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas a tha a’ tairgsinn teagasg tro
Second To the end of Primary 7, but earlier or later for mheadhan na Gàidhlig. Chaidh an aonad Gàidhlig ann an
Àrd-sgoil Ghlinn Challdair a steidheachadh dha na sgoilearan
some. a tha a’ tighinn às an Aonad Ghàidhlig ann am Bun Sgoil
Beinn Chamshron.
Third Secondary 1 to Secondary 3, but earlier for some
Ann an Roinn na Gàidhlig, thathar a toirt oidhrp air sgilean
the fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level cànain agus eòlas na cloinne a thoirt air adhart gus a’ Ghàidhlig
a thuigsinn agus a chleachdadh anns an dòigh cheart. Thathar
4. a cuir taic ri fàs pearsanta chloinne tron Ghàidhlig, agus
tro a litreachas agus a cultar. Thèid misneachd a thoirt dha
Senior Phase Secondary 4-6 and college or other means of na sgoilearan a bhith a’ gabhail an dleasdanais airson na
h-obrach aca agus a bhith ga dèanamh gu ìre àrd, a bhith ag
study. obair ann am buidhnean, a’ cleachdadh na Gàidhlig anns
gach suidheachadh anns an rùm-teagaisg. Thèid a’ chlann
ullachadh gus na deuchainnean nàiseanta a dhèanamh, agus
comas agus misneachd a thoirt dhaibh a bhith ag obair ann
an saoghal na Gàidhlig.

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Bheir an Roinn cothrom dhan chloinn a bhith a’ gabhail pàirt In addition, a guideline (Management of Challenging
ann an tachartasan mar Mòd Chille Bhrìghde an Ear a h-uile Behaviour) has been produced to support all teaching and
bliadhna. Tha an sgoil air a bhith an lathair aig tachartasan support staff and inform them of their roles and responsibilities
drama, an Deasbad Nàiseanta, agus air eòlas obrach ann an in respect of dealing with the small number of children and
greisean-obrach a’ cleachdadh Gàidhlig. Tha buidheannan young people who display challenging behaviour. Early
cuideachd ann airson cothroman a thoirt dhaibh an cànan a identification is crucial so that intervention can be provided to
chleachdadh. support children and young people to help them address their
Calderglen High School has the only Secondary Gaelic Unit issues and concerns. Staff training is provided to help develop
in South Lanarkshire and with secondary education provision the skills needed to respond to and manage challenging
for pupils who have experienced Gaelic Medium Education behaviour. A wide range of appropriate staff development
in primary school, usually at Mount Cameron Primary School. opportunities has been developed for this purpose.
In the Gaelic Department, pupils language skills are developed
to enable them to use Gaelic fluently and accurately through In Calderglen High school we recognise and actively affirm
the study of literature and culture. Pupils take responsibility that the vast majority of our students contribute to the life
for their own work, to complete tasks to a high standard, to of the school by working to the best of their ability, with a
work together and to always use Gaelic. Pupils will prepare positive attitude
for National exams and develop appropriate skills for work The promoting Positive Behaviour and Relationships working
in a Gaelic context. group consists of approximately 15 members of staff. The group
Pupils will take part in the East Kilbride Local Mod, Drama is focusing on the development of an ethos where we nurture
events, the National Gaelic Debate and Gaelic-speaking positive growth mindsets and where all work hard to build
work experience placements. There are also extra-curriculum and maintain or restore healthy relationships.
groups, giving pupils the opportunity to use Gaidhlig in a We operate an electronic Merit System and all teachers have
variety of contexts. been issued with posters for their classroom showing the Merit
categories:-
PROMOTING POSITIVE
BEHAVIOUR – HIGH • Helping Others
EXPECTATIONS AND • Participation
CELEBRATING SUCCESS • Consistent Effort
• Increased Effort
It is the responsibility of staff within the school to ensure that • Improved Behavior
staff, parent council members, parents and pupils are involved • Homework
in the creation of a positive school ethos that encourages • Positive Attitude
good behaviour. Equally, whilst trying to promote positive • Outstanding piece of work
behaviour, the school must support young people should Pupil Support Managers and DHTs have reinforced the system
incidents of bullying occur. Parents have a significant role to through regular year group Assemblies and input through
play in working with the school so that teachers, parents and Personal, Social and Health Education.
pupils know what is expected of them in trying to change the
behaviour and attitudes that contribute to bullying behaviour. WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE
Our approach is to create an environment of high expectation INFORMATION WE COLLECT?
where better behaviour will encourage better learning. The
school, along with the support of parents, work together We communicate the Merits given on a regular basis using
to create a learning environment which young people can Parent Mail. This will mean that if your child is given a Merit
enjoy and feel safe. Incidents of bullying should be reported you will receive a Parent Mail.
to the school immediately so that each alleged incident can We are also putting in place a point system for Merits received
be looked at. Together we can work towards creating a safer (each Merit has been given the value of 1 point with the
school for children and staff. exception of an oustanding piece of work which will be given
2 points). This will allow us to keep a running total (per pupil/
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number of opportunities during the session to celebrate the
achievements of individuals/classes and perhaps House
groups. At the moment Pupil Councils have been charged
with seeking the views from our young people in relation to
how they would like to celebrate their Merit achievements.

SCHOOL UNIFORM Equality of opportunity is an important aspect of the life of the
school and any proposals on the wearing of a uniform will
We ask all parents/carers to support the school by encouraging be the subject of consultation with parents, pupils and staff.
your children to adhere to the agreed dress code and the
wearing of our school uniform. The wearing of a school HOME LEARNING
uniform helps promote the identity of the school in the local
community and helps create an ethos of sharing and pride in Learning at home is an essential part of good education.
the school. Regular homework is important, since it gives pupils the
opportunity to practice at home the tasks done in class and
In addition, the wearing of a uniform helps towards increasing helps the pupils work towards improving important skills.
the protection of all pupils in light of the need to be more It also helps pupils to become confident and independent
security conscious in all of our schools. The wearing of a in their learning, a necessary skill throughout their time at
uniform helps staff and the pupils to distinguish between who school and in adult life.
belongs to the school and those who may be visitors. This
enables staff to approach and identify visitors more readily Homework can be regarded as any learning activity that
and helps in trying to offer a safer environment for pupils and pupils are asked to do outside of normal lesson time. The
teachers alike. major criteria for setting of homework should be the purpose
and quality of the activity rather than the quantity of work
EQUALITY set. Homework should be well planned, targeted, challenging
and purposeful.
Equality of opportunity is an important aspect of the life of
the school. Any proposals on the dress code and on what Homework tasks should generally be related to work that
constitutes the school uniform will be the subject of discussion pupils are doing in school, often as preparation, consolidation
with the Parent Council and where appropriate consultation or follow-up to classroom lessons. Homework can be
with parents, pupils and staff. completed by pupils working on their own, at home with the
support of parents, at lunchtime, or before and after school.
In certain circumstances the Council provides support to
parents/carers for the purchase of school wear. Homework has many purposes and values such as :
• Reinforcement and review of, and preparation for,
Applications can be made online at www.southlanarlshire.gov. classroom learning.
uk If you are required to submit evidence of your Tax Credit • Establishing and maintaining strong home-school
income it is important that a copy of this evidence is attached to links.
your online application. Should you require further information • Enabling pupils to cover more subject content than is
or you are unable to submit an application online then please possible in lessons alone.
contact the helpline number 0303 123 1011 (option 5). • Provide time for learning activities that do not require
the presence of a teacher.
CALDERGLEN HIGH SCHOOL • Allow time for researching information, re-drafting
UNIFORM work or working with others.
• Enable pupils to review knowledge and study skills
• White school shirt/blouse with a collar suitable for a taught in class.
tie • Encourage independent study skills and to give
opportunities for independent learning.
• School tie. The tie must be clearly visible. • Developing pupil responsibility for their own learning
• Black school trousers or skirt. whilst fostering positive work habits.
• Plain black v-neck jumper or black zippers/cardigans • Enabling individuals to work at a pace that is
appropriate to their abilities, including extending
that allows school ties to be seen (no crewnecks or more able pupils and to try and overcome weaknesses
hooded tops). and difficulties.
• Plain black shoes (with black laces)
• School Blazer

PE KIT

• White t-shirt/polo shirt
• Black/navy tracksuit bottoms
• Training shoes – these should be brought to school in

a school bag and not worn to come to school

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TYPES OF HOMEWORK PERFORMING ARTS

Homework tasks should arise naturally from ongoing work There are numerous school bands. Our Wind Band has
in class. This is essential to ensure pupils are supported in achieved platinum medals at National Wind Band Festivals and
achieving the learning objectives that are integral to their many of our pupils play in the successful in the Lanarkshire
programmes of study. Tasks should also be relevant to the Orchestral Society Orchestra.
individuals’ age and stage. They should be interesting and
varied and can consist of one or more of the following. Pupils in the school enjoy a well known tradition of high
quality Music & Drama events and pupils have the opportunity
• Practical activities to participate in successful school shows and concerts.
• Written exercises
• Reading exercises Calderglen has been fortunate to be funded through the Paul
• Learning facts, vocabulary etc Hamlyn Trust. All S1 pupils are offered a residential experience.
• Preparation for oral presentations
• Collaborative work SCHOOL EXCURSIONS
• Research and investigative work
• Reading for pleasure and enjoyment Recent excursions have included an Ocean Youth Trust Sailing
• Reading and learning notes Expedition, ski excursions abroad, activity adventures in Great
• Working on long-term projects Britain, football trips to Europe and visits to Paris. No pupil
• Using media should ever say “there is nothing to do” after school.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

SCHOOL CLUBS We welcome any parent who would like to become involved
in the running of these or any other clubs. Please contact the
A wide range of extra-curricular activities are on offer to pupils Headteacher.
at Calderglen High. The range of clubs includes table tennis,
badminton, karate, cheerleading, basketball, football, netball, The excellent facilities available at the school are accessible to
cross-country, athletics, drama and theatre goers. the wider community and are widely used. We are registered
as a Community Sports Hub.
For S1 the example of extra curricular activities which take
place at lunchtime and after school are
Badminton, Netball, Hockey, Football (boys and girls)
Basketball, Rugby, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Gymnastics,
Library, Drop-in, Guitar Club, Junior Choir, Drama, Writers
Club, Film Club, Scripture Union, Homework Clubs, Film
Club, Magazine Club, Chess Club, Cheer-leaders, Craft Club,
Golf, Warhammer, Comic Club, Eco Fashion, Breakfast Club,
Dance, Music Club, Handball, Youth Club, Relax Club and
Cricket.
That is 35 clubs for S1 alone, and that number changes
constantly
For full details see school website.

SCHOOL TEAMS

There is an opportunity to represent the school in a variety of
sports. Significant number of pupils currently participate at
national and international level in activities including athletics,
football, gymnastics. lifesaving, martial arts, netball, rugby,

.skating, swimming, volleyball and trampolining

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