Lanarkshire school hosts psychology event for high schools across the area

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Coltness High School hosted pupils from across all eight secondary schools in the Wishaw, Shotts and Motherwell area for a Higher Psychology conference.Around 100 young people attended the day long conference discussing all things Psychology and sharing their experiences.Coltness High headteacher John McGilp declared the event a huge success.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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