Head Teacher Blog
Dear Parent/Carer
I hope you have had a good week.
So, that was Session 25-26!
As I write this on Thursday, prior to posting on Friday, the school is basking in the summer sun and staff and pupils are excited about the summer break. However, I also feel an immense sense of pride in what we have collectively achieved in just over 9 months. My speech at Prize Giving gave a sense of the school’s achievements this session and is available below. However, I would continue to stress that our achievements as a school community are only achievable thanks to our shared efforts to support all our young people to do their best. As always, a huge thank you for your support and guidance over this session.
I appreciate that whilst the school is closed for the summer many of our young people will continue to achieve amazing things. If your son/daughter is involved in any activities outside of school which you would like to share with me, please do and I will pick them all up when I come back at the end of July.
Prize Giving
On Tuesday evening, we were delighted to be joined by families as we celebrated our young people’s achievements in and out of the classroom (albeit in an exceptionally warm room!). As always, the wealth of talent on show was incredible and our pupils continue to achieve amazing things! A huge thank you to Ms Bonar and the staff team for their organisation and delivery of the night which is always a wonderful event.
A full copy of all our Prize Winners is here: Prize Giving Programme 2026.docx
A full copy of my HT Speech is here: Prize Giving Speech 26.docx
Qualifications Scotland – Results, Certificates. Appeals
Please click on the link below for helpful information re’ Results, Certificates and Appeals.
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/78173.html
Qualifications Scotland – Results, Certificates. Appeals
Please click on the link below for helpful information re’ Results, Certificates and Appeals.
https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/78173.html
My Qualifications Scotland
Should pupils want to receive their results by Text and/or Email as well as by Post, they should register with My Qualifications Scotland asap. Should they need any assistance with this, they should see Mrs Beattie. Home
Alton Towers
On Tuesday of this week, over 180 pupils from Greenfaulds had a reward day in Alton Towers. A long day on the road including leaving and returning in the wee small hours was a great day with pupils representing our school community brilliantly.
North Lanarkshire Mod
The North Lanarkshire Mòd will take place on 18th and 19th September at Greenfaulds High School.
A Mòd is a traditional Scottish festival that celebrates Gaelic language, culture, and music. It brings people together to take part in a wide variety of competitions and performances, helping to promote and preserve Gaelic heritage while also welcoming those with no prior experience of the language.
The event includes a range of competitions in singing and recitation for both Gaelic and non-Gaelic
speakers, making it accessible and inclusive for all learners. There are also opportunities to participate in duets, piping, and choir competitions, allowing individuals and groups to showcase their talents in a supportive and celebratory environment.
Please see the link below for the full syllabus and entry form.
Mòd Ionadail Siorrachd Lannraig a Tuath Syllabus- 2026 – Google Docs
Support for pupils with ASN
As a parent with a child who has an additional support need, I know that information can be particularly helpful to ensure you are supporting your young person in the best possible way. The Support for Learning department work closely with Speech and Language therapy, Occupational Therapy, Hope for Autism and the Neurodevelopmental Team. If your child is on a waiting list to see any of the services, or have been given an identification of an Additional Support need, the following Facebook pages may be useful to you. They share hints and tips, have rolling programmes of local workshops for parents and children on common themes such as Sleep, Anxiety, language processing, sensory difficulties.
NHS Lanarkshire Children and young people, Occupational Therapy
https://www.facebook.com/share/19hopRtsiN/
Speech and language therapy NHS Lanarkshire
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BevUC39FW/
Neurodevelopmental service-CYS NHS
Hope for Autism
https://www.hopeforautism.org.uk
Young Scot Cards
Increasingly, the use of Young Scot Cards for our pupils are very important, both in and out of school. As such, if your son/daughter loses their card it can be problematic. We are able to apply for a replacement card on their behalf. However, we would ask that if you would like the school to do this, that parents/carers need to email Mr Adler nladlerp@northlan.org.uk with the students full name, date of birth, a photo, their address to send the card to and give permission to apply for a card.
Child Protection and Safeguarding
If you have concerns of a child protection or safeguarding nature, we would encourage you to use the following information.
Community News
As always, I’m delighted to use the HT Blog to share information regarding events taking place in the community.
Dates for your diary
July 2nd: Blazer Fitting with ScotCrest (10am – 12pm)
August 4th: SQA Results Day
August 6th: Recoursing available for Senior Pupils (1pm – 3pm)
August 10th: School reopens for staff
August 12th: School reopens for pupils
Wishing you all a lovely summer and whilst I understand not everyone is fortunate to have a long summer holiday I do hope you manage some family time over the next few weeks.
Moran Taing
Jamie
Jamie Vaughn-Sharp
Head Teacher
