St. Ambrose High School

St Ambrose High School
Address
Townhead Road Coatbridge , North Lanarkshire , ML5 2HT Scotland
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	11to 18

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

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]

References

2. "Angry backlash at meeting over Coatbridge 'blue water' schools". Bbc.co.uk. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
3. Tonner, Judith (Nov 17, 2021). "Papal ambassador's visit to Coatbridge during COP26". Dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
4. "First class report card for secondary that aims high". Heraldscotland.com. Mar 26, 2007. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
6. "Schools have 'massive' role to play, says SFA's Malky Mackay". Bbc.co.uk. May 3, 2018. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
7. Mitchell, Robert (24 August 2011). "Mark Millar opens Coatbridge superhero archway". Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser . Archived from the original on 27 June 2012.
8. "Wilson studying history for the moment his football career is a thing of the past". The Herald. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
9. "John Cushley". Heraldscotland.com. 26 March 2008. Retrieved 23 September 2024.