Cathkin High School
Encyclopedia
Cathkin High School is a state secondary school in Cambuslang
, South Lanarkshire
(Greater Glasgow
), Scotland
, United Kingdom
.
. Pupils will sit standard grade Mathematics and English at the beginning of S3 alongside five subjects of their own choice also at standard grade level until sitting their exams in S4. In S5 pupils have the choice to sit up to five highers or intermediates in various subjects and then sit a further four highers in S6 or up to three advanced highers.
was a teacher of English at the now-defunct Rutherglen Academy, and later at Cathkin High School.
Also a former pupil of Cathkin High school Duncan Weir
, who now plays professional rugby for the Glasgow Warriors
.
Cambuslang
Cambuslang is a suburban town on the south-eastern outskirts of Glasgow, Scotland. It is within the local authority area of South Lanarkshire. Historically, it was a large rural Parish incorporating nearby hamlets of Newton, Flemington, and Halfway. It is known as "the largest village in...
, South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is one of 32 unitary council areas of Scotland, covering the southern part of the former county of Lanarkshire. It borders the south-east of the city of Glasgow and contains many of Glasgow's suburbs, commuter towns and smaller villages....
(Greater Glasgow
Greater Glasgow
Greater Glasgow is an urban settlement in Scotland consisting of all localities which are physically attached to the city of Glasgow, forming with it a single contiguous urban area...
), Scotland
Scotland
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Senior Management Team
The Headteacher is Mrs Anne Marie McNair. She is assisted by her Depute Headteachers Mr J Taylor, Miss D Gebbie, Mrs D Levey & Mr R Doig. The Janitors are Mabel, Elaine and Eddie.Houses
Cathkin uses a house system the school is split into five these are:- Kelvin
- Mackintosh
- Burns
- Livingston
- Telford
Feeder Schools
James Aiton Primary, Cairns Primary, Cathkin Primary, Hallside Primary, Loch Primary, West Coats Primary.Curriculum
Cathkin High School follows the standard grades and national qualifications program provided by the SQASQA
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. Pupils will sit standard grade Mathematics and English at the beginning of S3 alongside five subjects of their own choice also at standard grade level until sitting their exams in S4. In S5 pupils have the choice to sit up to five highers or intermediates in various subjects and then sit a further four highers in S6 or up to three advanced highers.
Notable former pupils & teachers
Scottish folk singer Adam McNaughtonAdam McNaughton
Adam McNaughtan is a Scottish folk singer, noted for his songs on post-War Glasgow. Amongst his works are The Buildings and The Jeely Piece Song, a humorous song about tower blocks and Where Is The Glasgow That I Used To Know?, which was quoted by Prince Charles at the opening of the 1988 Glasgow...
was a teacher of English at the now-defunct Rutherglen Academy, and later at Cathkin High School.
Also a former pupil of Cathkin High school Duncan Weir
Duncan Weir
Duncan Weir is a Scottish rugby union footballer. He plays professional rugby for Glasgow Warriors at fly-half.The former Cathkin High School pupil joined up at Old Anniesland from Cambuslang where he was involved since primary school....
, who now plays professional rugby for the Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors
The Glasgow Warriors, formerly Glasgow Rugby, are one of two professional rugby union teams in Scotland, Edinburgh being the other. They play in the RaboDirect Pro12 and their home ground is Firhill Stadium, also the home of Partick Thistle Football Club.-History:Glasgow Rugby were created to...
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