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June 2016 Newsletter
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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.
Greenfaulds HS News 9/6/16
SCHOOL SHOW
The Greenfaulds High summer show this year is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. It will be the last show in our school theatre – all previous cast and crew members are welcome to return and celebrate the wonderful shows we have staged here down the years. The show runs for three nights – Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June. Tickets are £5 from the school office. Everybody welcome. Come and help us see out our theatre with a fantastic, spectacular Disney experience.
PRIMARY 7 VISIT
Primary 7 pupils attended Greenfaulds for their two day visit last week
Staff at Greenfaulds had prepared a range of interesting lessons for the P7s. The children reported that they thoroughly enjoyed their experiences in the various subject areas. The Primary 7 pupils were fantastic during the visit. We wish them well in their final weeks of primary school and look forward to seeing them when they return in August as pupils of Greenfaulds High School.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Looking further ahead to the end of the month, 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.
Greenfaulds HS News 26/5/16
SCHOOL BLAZERS
Please note the change to dates for the uniform fittings.
Monday 20th June (6-8pm), 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).
Thanks again for your support.
Mrs Linda Park
Head Teacher
EUROPEAN TOUR 2016 – IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
European Tour Brochures will be available from Thursday 2nd June. Please see Mr Scoular for a copy of the brochure which has all the information you need to know about the upcoming tour.
Mr Scoular
UNDER 13’S (S1) FOOTBALL TEAM
Any pupil wishing to trial for the S1 football team please give your name to Mr Inch in the PE dept ASAP.
NEW LIBRARY OPENING TIMES:
The library is open to all pupils at interval every day and at lunch on a Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. S1/S2 Book Group will take place in the library each Wednesday at lunch.
Miss McManus
GEOGRAPHY LOCH LOMOND TOUR
60 S1 and S2 Geographers attended a field trip at Loch Lomond National Park last Monday. They conducted field work including footpath erosion measurements and a field sketch showing the Highland Boundary Fault Line after climbing up Conic Hill to experience the amazing views. They also received a short talk from a Park Ranger on their job and the laws protecting the National Park. In the afternoon they had fun experiencing the Park as a tourist by either Kayaking or exploring the Sea Life Centre.
PRIMARY MUSIC TOUR
GHS Senior Band, Junior Band and Traditional Band completed their three day tour around our associated six primary schools this week. The bands entertained students with a wide range of music from traditional Scottish tunes to Beyonce. Thanks to the particiaption from the primaries (great singers!) and our band conductors: Mr Ritchie, Mrs Carmichael, Mrs Briggs & Mr Hegarty. Thanks also to Mr McKreel, Jack Henderson, office staff and our classroom assistants: Linda Brynes, Carolanne McMahon & Susan O’Neill for their assistance.
SCHOOL SHOW
The Greenfaulds High summer show this year is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. It will be the last show in our school theatre – all previous cast and crew members are welcome to return and celebrate the wonderful shows we have staged here down the years. The show runs for three nights – Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June. Tickets are £5 from the school office. Everybody welcome. Come and help us see out our theatre with a fantastic, spectacular Disney experience.
SQA EXAMINATION STUDY LEAVE
The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Monday 6th of June at 9.00am in the theatre.. All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Monday 6th of June at 11.30am in the theatre (new S6 do not need to come into school until then). The new timetable for new S2 -S4 pupils will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
DATES FOR THE DIARY
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
7th June – USA Trip Parent’s meeting 6:30 pm
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
Greenfaulds HS News 20/5/16
School Show
The Greenfaulds High summer show this year is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. It will be the last show in our school theatre – all previous cast and crew members are welcome to return and celebrate the wonderful shows we have staged here down the years. The show runs for three nights – Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June. Tickets are £5 from the school office. Everybody welcome. Come and help us see out our theatre with a fantastic, spectacular Disney experience.
SQA Examination Study Leave
The national examinations start on Wednesday 4th May.
Registration for most S4/5 pupils has been suspended from Tuesday 3rd of May with the exception of pupils who have been identified as sitting no national examinations. Pupils not sitting exams will be expected to attend school as normal and provision for this period will be provided. The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Friday the 3rd of June at 9.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Friday 3rd of June at 11.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). The new timetable will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
Dates for the Dairy
17th May – S3 Reports issued
27th May – 30th May (inclusive) School Holidays (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
Greenfaulds HS News 6/5/16
S3 Hospitality
The S3 Hospitality pupils enjoyed a visit on Wednesday 27th April from Steven Crait, a chef representing Quality Meat Scotland. He informed them of the organisations commitment to providing quality throughout the supply chain and then demonstrated some very tasty meat dishes, which the pupils thoroughly enjoyed tasting.
School Show
The Greenfaulds High summer show this year is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. It will be the last show in our school theatre – all previous cast and crew members are welcome to return and celebrate the wonderful shows we have staged here down the years. The show runs for three nights – Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June. Tickets are £5 from the school office. Everybody welcome. Come and help us see out our theatre with a fantastic, spectacular Disney experience.
Greenfaulds Book Group
Greenfaulds Book Group had a fantastic day celebrating young adult fiction at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 21st April. Pupils from S1 and S2 were able to listen to readings from their favourite authors as well as quiz them the challenges of becoming a published author. Authors included Kirkland Ciccone, Victoria Gemmell, Alex McCall, Estelle Maskame, Alex Nye, Martin Stewart, and Elizabeth Wein. Pupils left the event feeling inspired and excited to try creative writing!
Miss McManus, School Librarian (Picture attached)
SQA Examination Study Leave
The national examinations start on Wednesday 4th May.
Registration for most S4/5 pupils has been suspended from Tuesday 3rd of May with the exception of pupils who have been identified as sitting no national examinations. Pupils not sitting exams will be expected to attend school as normal and provision for this period will be provided. The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Friday the 3rd of June at 9.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Friday 3rd of June at 11.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). The new timetable will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
Dates for the Dairy
17th May – S3 Reports issued
27th May – 30th May (inclusive) School Holidays (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
Greenfaulds HS News 29/4/16
School Show
The Greenfaulds High summer show this year is Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”. It will be the last show in our school theatre – all previous cast and crew members are welcome to return and celebrate the wonderful shows we have staged here down the years. The show runs for three nights – Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June. Tickets are £5 from the school office. Everybody welcome. Come and help us see out our theatre with a fantastic, spectacular Disney experience.
Greenfaulds Book Group
Greenfaulds Book Group had a fantastic day celebrating young adult fiction at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 21st April. Pupils from S1 and S2 were able to listen to readings from their favourite authors as well as quiz them the challenges of becoming a published author. Authors included Kirkland Ciccone, Victoria Gemmell, Alex McCall, Estelle Maskame, Alex Nye, Martin Stewart, and Elizabeth Wein. Pupils left the event feeling inspired and excited to try creative writing!
Miss McManus, School Librarian (Picture attached)
SQA Examination Study Leave
The national examinations start on Wednesday 4th May.
Registration for most S4/5 pupils will be suspended from Tuesday 3rd of May with the exception of pupils who have been identified as sitting no national examinations. Therefore, for those sitting exams, their last day in school will be Friday 29th April. Pupils not sitting exams will be expected to attend school as normal and provision for this period will be provided. The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Friday the 3rd of June at 9.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Friday 3rd of June at 11.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). The new timetable will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
Dates for the Dairy
5th May – In-service day (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
17th May – S3 Reports issued
27th May – 30th May (inclusive) School Holidays (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
Greenfaulds HS News 22/4/16
Greenfaulds Book Group
Greenfaulds Book Group had a fantastic day celebrating young adult fiction at Cumbernauld Theatre on Thursday 21st April. Pupils from S1 and S2 were able to listen to readings from their favourite authors as well as quiz them the challenges of becoming a published author. Authors included Kirkland Ciccone, Victoria Gemmell, Alex McCall, Estelle Maskame, Alex Nye, Martin Stewart, and Elizabeth Wein. Pupils left the event feeling inspired and excited to try creative writing!
Miss McManus, School Librarian (Picture attached)
SQA Examination Study Leave
The national examinations start on Wednesday 4th May.
Registration for most S4/5 pupils will be suspended from Tuesday 3rd of May with the exception of pupils who have been identified as sitting no national examinations. Therefore, for those sitting exams, their last day in school will be Friday 29th April. Pupils not sitting exams will be expected to attend school as normal and provision for this period will be provided. The last day of study leave for pupils sitting examinations will be Friday 3rd of June.
All pupils moving from S4 to S5 next session will collect their timetable for 5th Year at an assembly on Friday the 3rd of June at 9.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). All pupils moving from S5 to S6 next session will collect their timetable for 6th Year at an assembly on Friday 3rd of June at 11.30am in the theatre (pupils sitting an exam can collect it before or after the exam). The new timetable will start at 8.55am on Monday the 6th of June.
The 31st of May will be the official leaving date for any S4 pupils eligible to leave and wishing to do so. Please note any pupil wishing to leave requires to complete a leaver’s form before this can be officially approved. Leaver’s forms can be obtained from the school just prior to the 31st of May.
All pupils who are sitting SQA examinations will be issued with an individual examination timetable. Please ensure pupils keep their examination timetable safe and arrive 15 minutes before every exam begins.
Pupils must wear school uniform at all times when in the school building and deposit any mobile technology at the office prior to entering an exam or risk exclusion from the exam.
Dates for the Dairy
2nd May – School Holiday
5th May – In-service day (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
17th May – S3 Reports issued
27th May – 30th May (inclusive) School Holidays (school closed to pupils except those with SQA examinations)
2nd and 3rd June Primary 7 visits to the school
9th June – Parents’ Meeting for S3
10th June – S1 Reports issued
Greenfaulds HS News 31/3/16
Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT) quiz
On the 23rd March, 6 pupils from S2-S4 took part in the Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT) quiz. This was held within the school, and the pupils were competing against teams from Larbert High School, St Mungo’s High School and Dollar Academy. The teams had spent months preparing and demonstrated an excellent knowledge of Geography. Well done to our budding Geographers:
Cameron Mcindoe
Jason Kerr
Rae-Ann Barr
Nicole Halpin
Lauren Black
Leah Boyle
Rotary Young Technologist Competition
On Wednesday 9th of March 2016 3 teams of S2 represented Greenfaulds High School in the Rotary Young Technologist Competition held at Kilsyth Academy. Although some of the students were a little apprehensive, they soon got into the swing of building a bridge from various materials.
Their bridges had to meet a certain criteria. All the students met this criteria through hard work and effort. Overall everyone enjoyed themselves and asked could they come back next year!
YPI Project
The YPI is a project supported by the Wood Foundation which encourages young people to engage with local charities in their community. Participating schools identify groups to campaign for local charities, with the winning group being awarded £3000 for their chosen charity. In Greenfaulds High School students in S2 in Modern Studies were chosen as the year group to take part in this project.
The winner of the £3000 Youth Philanthropy award was local charity PALS (Play and Learning Support), which works with children in the local area between the ages of 3 and 16 who have special needs providing them with activities such as soft play, teen scene, swimming, lego therapy, micro fitness, fun & games night, music class, day trips, cinema trips and support group for the parents/carers. The winning group consisted of Mhairi Stewart, Leah Stewart, Emily Miller, Amy Thomson and Shauna French.
Greenfaulds High School Drama Group
Greenfaulds High School Drama Group hosted a drama day for Gaelic speaking primary schools from across the Central Belt on Thursday 3rd March. The event took place at Cumbernauld Theatre. Eighty primary school pupils from schools including Condorrat Primary School in Cumbernauld, Riverside Primary School in Stirling and Meadowburn Primary School in Bishopbriggs attended the day.
The day consisted of pupils participating in workshop including drama, performance, circus skills and green screen. Pupils from Greenfaulds High School also showcased their skills, presenting their films which included the film ‘De th’ ann an gaol?’ which won the award for Best Mobile Short Film at the FilmG awards in February. The film can be seen on the drama group’s website, www.cruthaich.org. Drama days of this type have been hosted by the drama group in the past and it is envisaged that this will continue to be the case in the future.
