St. Ambrose High School Explained

St Ambrose High School
Motto:	In fide, sp et caritate discendi (Learning in faith, hope, and love)
Established:	1961
Religious Affiliation:	Roman Catholic
Head Label:	Headteacher
Head:	James McParland
Address:	Townhead Road
City:	Coatbridge
County:	North Lanarkshire
Country:	Scotland
Postcode:	ML5 2HT
Local Authority:	North Lanarkshire Council
Lower Age:	11
Upper Age:	18
Gender:	Coeducational

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.
Mark Wilson – professional footballer and coach.^[8]

Staff

John Cushley - professional footballer, later deputy head teacher at St. Ambrose.^[9]

Notes and References

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/nl/stambrosehsblog/
Web site: Angry backlash at meeting over Coatbridge 'blue water' schools. 7 June 2019. 23 September 2024. Bbc.co.uk.
Web site: Papal ambassador's visit to Coatbridge during COP26. Judith. Tonner. Nov 17, 2021. Dailyrecord.co.uk. 23 September 2024.
Web site: First class report card for secondary that aims high. Mar 26, 2007. Heraldscotland.com. 23 September 2024.
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/hue-and-crys-pat-and-greg-kane-on-why-theyd-rather-make-beautiful-music-than-feud-4528888
Web site: Schools have 'massive' role to play, says SFA's Malky Mackay. May 3, 2018. 23 September 2024. Bbc.co.uk.
Web site: Mark Millar opens Coatbridge superhero archway. Robert. Mitchell. 24 August 2011. Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser. https://web.archive.org/web/20120627153455/http://www.acadvertiser.co.uk/lanarkshire-news/local-news/monklands-news/2011/08/24/mark-millar-opens-coatbridge-superhero-archway-65864-29288643/. 27 June 2012.
News: Wilson studying history for the moment his football career is a thing of the past. The Herald. 9 May 2014. 22 September 2017.
Web site: John Cushley. 26 March 2008. Heraldscotland.com. 23 September 2024.