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History

The school opened in August 1961 and was originally located on Blair Road before the school moved sites to Townhead Road. 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. In 2021, during COP26, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti visited the school and planted a tree on the grounds.

Notable alumni

Students

* Tom Boyd -

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– comic book writer. * Jamie Quinn - actor. * Mark Wilson – professional footballer and coach.

Staff

* John Cushley - professional footballer, later deputy head teacher at St. Ambrose.

References

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