St Ambrose High School
School in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland
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St. Ambrose High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Townhead area of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
MottoIn fide, sp et caritate discendi (Learning in faith, hope, and love)
Religious affiliation
Roman CatholicEstablished1961
Local authority
North Lanarkshire Council| St Ambrose High School | |
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| Location | |
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Townhead Road , , ML5 2HT | |
| Information | |
| Motto | In fide, sp et caritate discendi (Learning in faith, hope, and love) |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1961 |
Local authority | North Lanarkshire Council |
Headteacher | James McParland |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
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
Students
- Tom Boyd - professional footballer.[4]
- Greg and Pat Kane - musicians, members of the band Hue and Cry.[5]
- Malky Mackay - professional footballer, football coach, and manager.[6]
- Michelle McManus - singer.[4]
- Mark Millar – comic book writer.[7]
- Jamie Quinn - actor.[citation needed]
- Mark Wilson – professional footballer and coach.[8]
Staff
- John Cushley - professional footballer, later deputy head teacher at St. Ambrose.[9]
