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GREENFAULDS HIGH SCHOOL SHOW 2019

SCHOOLS WILL ROCK YOU!

Greenfaulds HS is incredibly excited to be performing our show, ‘Schools Will Rock You’ on the 19th, 20th and 21^stof June. Our pupils have been rehearsing diligently every week to ensure the show will be one of a kind.

‘Taking place in the distant future, Earth has become a world where everyone thinks the same thoughts and wears the same clothes. Worst of all – musical instruments and composers are forbidden and rock music has almost been forgotten! Thankfully, a small group of bohemians are attempting to restore freedom of thought, fashion and live music. Along their journey, they have to be careful not to fall in to the hands of the all-knowing Killer Queen (she’s dynamite with a laser beam!)’

The show will cover Queen’s greatest hits so you know you’re gonna have yourself ‘a real good time!’. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from any member of the Music Dept. If you want to reserve tickets then please email: kduncan@greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk.

STIRLING UNIVERSITY LANGUAGES OPEN DAY – TUESDAY 11^TH JUNE 2019

Some Higher and Advanced Higher French pupils attended Stirling University Languages Open Day this week, where they mixed with other language students from all over Scotland. They experienced what life would be like at Uni and attended mini lectures and tutorials. Pupils were encouraged to participate in French in group sessions and all involved thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We had the opportunity to listen to some current students, all of whom had taken part in an Erasmus programme, working or studying whilst living abroad. Hearing such exciting stories has really helped our pupils to see the benefits of language learning and encouraged them to consider a year abroad and a future using languages. This could open so many doors for them no matter what career they choose to pursue!

BADMINTON LEAGUE

A number of pupils were successful recently in the final North Lanarkshire badminton league match.

Zack Pursley- Gold Medal in his League Group

Adam Saleem- Silver Medallist in his badminton group

Katie Evans and Rachel Scott both winning Silver medals in their leagues as well.

SCOTTISH SCHOOLS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS

National Combined Events: Amy Kennedy Bronze Medal, Hannah Wallace 5th Place – both will be invited to the National Team Development Camp in the Autumn.

Hammer: Hana Gay Silver Medal, is now one of the top Hammer Throwers for her age in Scotland.

1500m Steeplechase: Calum Little Bronze Medal, currently being considered for a discretionary place for the National Team for this years SIAB in Swansea.

400m: Emily Miller Gold Medal, is one of the top 400m Athletes in Scotland and is currently part of the UK Athletics Development Program in Loughborough.

100m: Grace Young Silver Medal + National Standard, after a strong indoor season has continued being one of the top sprinters in Scotland in her current age group this year.

80m Hurdles: Euan Wallace Bronze Medal.

300m: Calum MacKenzie – Silver Medal + National Standard – this was Calum’s first National competition and his performance puts him in the top 2 in Scotland, special thanks to Mr Neil for all his help with Calum’s event registration.

On top of the above medal winning and performances, there were a number of other great performances by the following athletes:

Amy Kennedy: reached the finals of Shot Put (4th), Discus and 300m Hurdles;

Hannah Wallace: reached the finals in the 80m Hurdles and Long Jump (4th);

Kaela Senior: reached the finals of the 70m Hurdles;

Jack Breakell: 70m Hurdles.

Alasdair McMonagle ran a personal best of 2.02 in the 800m

COUNTY SPORTS MEDAL WINNERS

Below is the list of Greenfaulds High School County Sports Medal Winners. Greenfaulds are very proud to have come in 2^nd place within North Lanarkshire overall.

GOLD

Hannah Wallace S4 Hurdles & Long Jump – setting new country records in both

Amy Kennedy S3 Hurdles & Shot Putt (New Record)

Hana Gay S1 Shot Putt (New Record)

Grace Young S1 in 80m (New Record)

Carter Smith S3 Discus

Declan O’Connor S2 400m

Adam Atkinson S2 100m

Ethan Cunning Ham S2 Hurdles

Iona Davidson S2 High Jump

Euan Wallace S2 High Jump

S1 boys relay team – Hayden Robertson, Oliver Whyte, Ethan Price & Jack Breakell