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*** New School: Important Info for Parents***
We are pleased to announce the new Greenfaulds High School will be open to staff and pupils on the 29th of September. To facilitate the move to the new school there will be a three day exceptional school closure on the following dates as approved by the Scottish Government;
- Thursday 22nd September
- Tuesday 27th September
- Wednesday 28th September
***Please note these exceptional closure days are on either side of the September Weekend holiday, Friday 23rd & Monday 26th of September. A letter of confirmation will be distributed via school bag mail in the next day.
There will be an opportunity for ex pupils, staff and friends of the school to visit the ‘old’ Greenfaulds High School on the evening of September the 14th. Details to follow.
*** Latest UCAS Info
Key dates for the UCAS application process
- UCAS application is now live for 2017 (www.ucas.com/apply)
- Parents meeting 6th September 2016 (pupils welcome to attend)
- UKCAT testing begins 1/7/16: closing date 5/10/16
- Closing date for applications to Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Studies, Oxford and Cambridge: 15/10/16. Please check online for Conservatoire closing date details.
- First Draft of Personal Statement complete: 10/10/16
- School closing date for applications: 12/12/16
University Open Days
Parent Council Meetings
Dates for Parent Council meetings session 16/17.
- August, Monday 29/08
- September, Monday 19/09 (AGM)
- November, Monday 28/11
- January, Monday 30/01
- February, Monday 27/02
- March, Monday 27/03
- April, Monday 24/04
- May, Monday 22/05
All meetings start at 6.30pm
Should you wish to be involved in the Parent Council please contact the school for more details.
*** School Day Times
From August 2016 the times of the school day will be as follows:
Monday 8.55am – 3.45pm
Tuesday 8.55am – 3.45pm
Wednesday 8.55am – 2.55pm
Thursday 8.55am – 3.45pm
Friday 8.55am – 2.55pm
Pupils should make their way to class at 8.50am and be seated in the classroom for 8.55am.
***Urgent -Updated Bus Times***
Updated pick up times and locations for school buses.
Friends of Greenfaulds
Thank you to all the local companies who advertised their businesses and help support the school through our Parent Council Friends of Greenfaulds initiative.
June 2016 Newsletter
Click on the link below to access the latest newsletter
Greenfaulds HS News 24/6/16
CENTRAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Greenfaulds High School competed in the Central Dance Championships in Larbert High School on Friday 10th June. We achieved 6 first places and 2 seconds in the competition. Level 2 acts – Aimee McCallum – winner junior hip hop solo and winner of overall judges choice hip hop dance of the day, Laura McPhail – Junior Contemporary winner, Shaun McConnell – mid hip hop solo winner and overall freestyle winner, Amy McPhee second place for mid jazz and second place for mid hip hop group dance (Natasha O’Neill, Aimee McCallum, Shaun McConnell and Amy McPhee). Level 1 winners of junior commercial were Ross Govan, Jay Brown, Erin Smith and Robyn Brophy. Outstanding achievements from some of our dancers against fierce competition. This adds to our result of winning the North Lanarkshire Dance Competition. A fantastic year for dance in the school! K Doyle.
AWARDS CEREMONIES
The school would like to thank parents, pupils and staff who attended this year’s Awards Ceremonies to celebrate the achievements of pupils across all year groups.
Congratulations to all the prize winners whose effort, positive attitude and ability throughout the year has enabled them to win an award, well done!
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO DATES FOR UNIFORM FITTINGS
Tuesday 2nd August (1-3pm) and Thursday 11th August (10-11am)
Blazers ordered before the 9th May will be available to pick up in school on the 7th June (10.30 – 11.30am). For orders made on any of the evenings or online after that date they will be available for pick up from the school on the 11th August (10-11am).
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
School closes for the Summer Holidays on Wednesday 29th June at 1:00pm. Buses have been arranged for 12:30pm. Lunch will be available at 12 noon.
