St. Ambrose High School
School in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
| St Ambrose High School | |
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| Address | |
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Townhead Road Coatbridge , North Lanarkshire , ML5 2HT Scotland | |
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| Motto | In fide, sp et caritate discendi (Learning in faith, hope, and love) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire Council |
| Headteacher | James McParland |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Website | https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stambrosehsblog/ |
St. Ambrose High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Townhead area of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
History
The school opened in August 1961 and was originally located on Blair Road before the school moved sites to Townhead Road.[1]
In 2019, health concerns were raised surrounding "blue water" at the school site. North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire said that there was no health or safety threat to pupils or staff.[2]
In 2021, during COP26, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti visited the school and planted a tree on the grounds.[3]
Notable alumni
- Tom Boyd (Scottish footballer) - Scottish professional footballer.[4]
- Malky Mackay - Scottish professional footballer, football coach, and manager.[5]
- Michelle McManus - Singer.[6]
- Mark Millar – comic book writer.[7]
- Jamie Quinn (actor) - Actor.
- Mark Wilson (Scottish footballer) – Scottish professional footballer, and football coach.[8]
References
- ^ "St. Ambrose High School".
- ^ "Angry backlash at meeting over Coatbridge 'blue water' schools]".
- ^ "Papal ambassador's visit to Coatbridge during COP26".
- ^ "First class report card for secondary that aims high".
- ^ "Schools have 'massive' role to play, says SFA's Malky Mackay".
- ^ "First class report card for secondary that aims high".
- ^ Mitchell, Robert (24 August 2011). "Mark Millar opens Coatbridge superhero archway". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. Archived from the original on 27 June 2012.
- ^ "Wilson studying history for the moment his football career is a thing of the past". The Herald. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
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