All Primary and Secondary Schools in South Lanarkshire will be closed on Thursday, 7th May, for an in-service day. Students are scheduled to return on Friday, 8th May.
South Lanarkhire Schools closed on Thursday
Category: Schools
S1 Pupils Shine at Recent Netball Tournament
St John Ogilvie High School participated in a successful Netball event with fellow secondary schools, including Strathaven Academy and Lesmahagow High School, featuring S1 pupils. The excitement at the Alistair McCoist Sports Centre highlighted the impressive performances and teamwork, with special recognition for the MVPs. Congratulations to all participants!
Police Incident, Blantyre
Parts of Calder Street and Victoria Street have been closed this morning due to an ongoing police incident. As of midday, police and other emergency services were still in attendance with nearby schools locked down, though we are told the incident should be resolved soon. Authorities are responding to a suspicious package thought to have […]
Students Begin 12-Week Placement with Scottish Ambulance Service
Year 1 Level 7 students at the University of the West of Scotland completed their final term this week. They are now preparing for a busy 12-week placement with the Scottish Ambulance Service and other partners. Wishing them success, they are expected to return refreshed for Year 2 in September.
Two Top performing Blantyre Schools
The Sunday Times has released its rankings of the best schools in Scotland, based on submissions from schools regarding their reading, writing, numeracy, and listening-and-talking competencies. Blantyre boasts two top ten schools in South Lanarkshire: St Joseph’s Primary at third and St Blane’s Primary at tenth, marking a significant achievement.
St Joseph’s Primary Pupils win’s MP’s Short Story Competition
Jaxon Mansfield from St Joseph’s Primary School won Michael Shanks MP’s Short Story competition with his entry, ‘John the Irn Bru Hero.’ The event, held at Rutherglen Library on World Book Day, attracted over 300 submissions from 11 schools, showcasing the creativity and writing skills of P6 and P7 students.
Careers Advice at Calderside Academy
S2 pupils at Calderside Academy are selecting their subjects for the remaining school years. On February 20th, our organization joined other businesses to provide careers advice to 199 students. We appreciate the warm welcome and hope the sessions were informative, with thanks to pupils who actively participated by asking questions.
Girls Display Resilience in League Debut Against Hamilton Grammar
Calderside Academy S3/4 girls showcased exceptional determination in their inaugural 11-a-side league match against Hamilton Grammar, proudly wearing their Blantyre Telegraph sponsored kit. Their resilience on the field marked a promising start, as they look forward to their next game. Well done to the team!