Here’s hoping the Calderside Academy pupils enjoyed their exciting ski trip to Italy this last week. Now back home, it’s back to school this week! Well done to everybody who organised this adventure.
Calderside Ski Trip
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Calderside Academy Teamwork
A team of girls from Calderside Academy have been successful in reaching the finals of the very prestigious Growing Future Asset Investment competition! The ‘Future Asset’ annual competition enables girls in Scottish schools to experience the role of an Investment Manager. The competition challenges teams to research and pitch a company they believe has great […]
Children Starting School in 2024?
Is your child due to start school in August 2024? Parents/carers of children who are five years of age between 1 March 2024 and the end of February 2025 are required to register their child for school. From Monday 8 January 2024, parents should use the catchment area checker to select their preferred catchment school […]
The Frank Coll Foundation
Last Sunday a group of Blantyre children braved the treacherous weather to complete a sponsored walk. As a group, they managed to raise a fantastic £360 for St Joseph’s Primary School. This money will be used to buy ASDA Vouchers and distributed to families who are struggling this Christmas. Pauline Lennon told us, “As many […]
New Head for Calderside Academy
Following a rigorous recruitment process, Ms Julie Calder, currently head of Education at Renfrewshire Council has been appointed as the new Hear Teacher of Calderside Academy. South Lanarkshire Council’s Stewart Nicolson, Head of Education (Hamilton Area) commented, in a letter going to parents and guardians, “I would like to express my sincere thanks to the […]
School Strikes Suspended
Unison have announced that schools industrial action on Wednesday 8th November 2023 has been suspended. This means that ALL schools and nurseries will be open as normal in South Lanarkshire, and ALL pupils should attend. Further information will be communicated directly from schools on Monday.
Calderside Academy News
The Head teacher of Calderside Academy is moving on to another role outwith Blantyre. Mr Skayne Dodds, Head Teacher of Calderside Academy has announced he will be leaving theschool in the new year to take on a new role in education. The school therefore now enters a recruitment exercise to appoint a new headteacher and […]