St. Ambrose High School
| St Ambrose High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Townhead Road , , ML5 2HT | |
| Information | |
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "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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