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St. Ambrose High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Townhead area of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.
| 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 |
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]
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]
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