LÀN CHOMAIS CÈILIDH

GREENFAULDS HIGH SCHOOL

7.30pm – 9.30pm

A brilliant evening packed with Gaelic Music and Song featuring young artists from Condorrat Primary School and Greenfaulds High School. The evening will be rounded off with the official launch and perfromance of Làn Chomais’s new EP Ri Cheile.

Tickets £5 per adult (all ticket holders receive a complimentary copy of Ri Cheile). There is no entry charge for Children.

Tickets available from Greenfaulds High School

Please contact

krodgers@greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk

YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER COMPETITION

A big congratulations to Ellie Glendinning S3 who won the 11-13yr old category of the Rotary Club Young Photographer competition. The theme was ‘a different perspective’ and Ellie will now move on to the District level stage of the competition. Good luck Ellie!’

TECHNICAL CHALLENGE

A number of pupils took part in a technical challenge in conjunction with LOVELL Construction have scooped First Place. Pupils were asked to design and build a Scottish landmark completely out of rubbish.

WILDERNESS TRUST CHARITY

Deputy Head Girl, Lauren Black, was invited to give a presentation in the Scottish Parliament to the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and partners of the Wilderness Trust charity about her Imbewu wilderness residential experience. Lauren detailed how she had experienced a week in a rural environment, meeting people from a range of careers including farmers and gamekeepers and how she had worked effectively with a team of young people she had never met before. Lauren also participated in a 2 day expedition, building on her team work skills gained from participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  Lauren confidently detailed her personal achievements from the week and indicated how it had changed her career ambitions to work in a more rural environment with animals in future.

At this prestigious event, Lauren was awarded the joint first David Eldersley Award, created as a memorial to one of the charity’s trustees as she was an outstanding participant whose passion for the environment was clear throughout.  Jo stated that: “The selection process was particularly difficult due to the strength of applications. Lauren was recognised as having made some real transformation during her trail and her commitment to conservation and the rural sector shone through in her application as well as her subsequent engagement with the team. We could all see that Lauren will succeed in her endeavours later in life. We felt that the scholarship funding she received could make a difference in terms of accessing work experience, and further education.  We are proud to have her as a graduate and scholarship winner and believe that she will impact positively on nature and others she meets on her journey.” Lauren will use her fund to visit Orkney’s aquaculture industry to widen her knowledge of rural life.

Ms Morrow would encourage other young people to apply to join the Imbewu programme as feedback has been so positive. Common themes identified by participants are: the opportunity to be out of your comfort zone; finding your strengths to build confidence and belief in your abilities and making new friends from across Scotland. It also provides opportunities to learn more about nature, outdoor skills and rural jobs which could enhance your career prospects in future.  If any senior pupils are interested in participating in this year’s Imbewu residential, they should contact Ms Morrow in F044, Geography.

Photo: Ms Morrow, Lauren Black and the CEO of the Wilderness Trust, Jo Roberts at the Scottish Parliament

REPORT FROM LAUREN BLACK

In June 2017, I was accepted onto a 6 day Imbewu course run by the Wilderness Foundation.

The whole experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to experience the rural Douglas & Angus Estate with people that I had only met on the day of arrival. As the week progressed we worked together as a team, resolved many problems including small conflict and built trust and confidence within each other. We had fantastic opportunities to work alongside hill sheep farmers and game keepers to raise awareness of their careers. We also got to experience hill climbing, built protected owl boxes and camped together in pouring rain. Before we knew it we became a small community that was separated from the urbanised world without social media and phone service. At the start it was extremely difficult and daunting especially being in unfamiliar company 24/7 in an isolated environment. At the end of our week, surprisingly the drive back home through the built up areas felt unbelievably strange and somewhat uncomfortable. The most important message that learnt from Imbewu was that it is so easy to forget how important it can be to get away from the city and enjoy nature while it currently still exists. It was a life changing opportunity that will stay with me forever and to be awarded with the Eckersley scholarship at the end of it to explore rural areas further away is incredible and an invaluable opportunity that I am so grateful to have. I am planning on travelling to Orkney to experience one of Scotland’s largest fisheries and to gain a different insight into the rural world.  By Lauren Black
S2 REPORTS

S2 Reports have been issued.

MID TERM BREAK

Greenfaulds will be closed on Monday 12th February and Tuesday 13^th February for the mid-term holiday and Wednesday 14^th February for a school in-service day. Greenfaulds re-opens to pupils on Thursday 15^th February as normal.

SCHOOL CLUBS

Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/

WILDERNESS TRUST CHARITY

Deputy Head Girl, Lauren Black, was invited to give a presentation in the Scottish Parliament to the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and partners of the Wilderness Trust charity about her Imbewu wilderness residential experience. Lauren detailed how she had experienced a week in a rural environment, meeting people from a range of careers including farmers and gamekeepers and how she had worked effectively with a team of young people she had never met before. Lauren also participated in a 2 day expedition, building on her team work skills gained from participating in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.  Lauren confidently detailed her personal achievements from the week and indicated how it had changed her career ambitions to work in a more rural environment with animals in future.

At this prestigious event, Lauren was awarded the joint first David Eldersley Award, created as a memorial to one of the charity’s trustees as she was an outstanding participant whose passion for the environment was clear throughout.  Jo stated that: “The selection process was particularly difficult due to the strength of applications. Lauren was recognised as having made some real transformation during her trail and her commitment to conservation and the rural sector shone through in her application as well as her subsequent engagement with the team. We could all see that Lauren will succeed in her endeavours later in life. We felt that the scholarship funding she received could make a difference in terms of accessing work experience, and further education.  We are proud to have her as a graduate and scholarship winner and believe that she will impact positively on nature and others she meets on her journey.” Lauren will use her fund to visit Orkney’s aquaculture industry to widen her knowledge of rural life.

Ms Morrow would encourage other young people to apply to join the Imbewu programme as feedback has been so positive. Common themes identified by participants are: the opportunity to be out of your comfort zone; finding your strengths to build confidence and belief in your abilities and making new friends from across Scotland. It also provides opportunities to learn more about nature, outdoor skills and rural jobs which could enhance your career prospects in future.  If any senior pupils are interested in participating in this year’s Imbewu residential, they should contact Ms Morrow in F044, Geography.

Photo: Ms Morrow, Lauren Black and the CEO of the Wilderness Trust, Jo Roberts at the Scottish Parliament

S2 REPORTS

S2 Reports have been issued.

S2 PARENTS EVENING

A Parent’s evening will be held on Tuesday 6^th February, 4.15 – 6.45pm.

S3 MONITORING REPORTS

Could all parents of S3 pupils please note that the monitoring reports for this year-group were issued on Wednesday 31 January. The report is a short summary of how your child is performing in each of their subject areas. Would you please sign and return the tear off slip at the bottom of the report to confirm you have seen it.

MID TERM BREAK

Greenfaulds will be closed on Monday 12th February and Tuesday 13^th February for the mid-term holiday and Wednesday 14^th February for a school in-service day. Greenfaulds re-opens to pupils on Thursday 15^th February as normal.

SCHOOL CLUBS

Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/

BURNS SUPPER

Greenfaulds High School will be hosting the annual Burns Supper on Friday 26th January 2018 at 7.00pm in. Entertainment will be provided by staff and senior pupils and a warm welcome is extended to former pupils and members of staff who wish to join us. Tickets priced £10.00 include a traditional Burns Supper and are available by contacting the school on 01236 794876 or from The School Captain Team.

S2 REPORTS

S2 Reports are due to be issued on Monday 22 January.

S2 PERSONALISATION AND CHOICE

Greenfaulds High School would like to invite parents of S2 pupils to a meeting with the school’s Senior Management team on Tuesday 30^th January at 7.00pm. The aim of the evening is to inform parents and pupils of the choices that are open to them as pupils progress with their Curriculum for Excellence courses.

S2 PARENTS EVENING

A Parent’s evening will be held on Tuesday 6^th February, 4.15 – 6.45pm.

S3 MONITORING REPORTS

Could all parents of S3 pupils please note that the monitoring reports for this year-group will be issued on Wednesday 31 January. The report is a short summary of how your child is performing in each of their subject areas. Would you please sign and return the tear off slip at the bottom of the report to confirm you have seen it.

MID TERM BREAK

Greenfaulds will be closed on Monday 12th February and Tuesday 13^th February for the mid-term holiday and Wednesday 14^th February for a school in-service day. Greenfaulds re-opens to pupils on Thursday 15^th February as normal.

SCHOOL CLUBS

Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

The school will close on Friday 22 December at 2.30pm for the Christmas holidays and re-open on Monday 8 January as normal. The staff at Greenfaulds would like to take this opportunity to wish pupils, parents and the local community season’s greetings as we approach the festive period.

STEM CHALLENGE

Congratulations to the pupils in S1 and S2 who won the technical STEM challenge in Conjunction with LOVELL construction. Every pupil worked hard to create their structures and their efforts paid off.

GAELIC ROCK BAND, LÀN CHOMAIS

We are absolutely delighted to say that our Gaelic Rock band, Làn Chomais, will be releasing their debut single on Thursday 7th December. The song is a brand new Gaelic Christmas song called ‘S e Nolloag a th’ ann! (It’s Christmas!) and, as well as the band, it features backing vocals from over 1000 pupils!

All of S1, 2 & 3 here at Greenfaulds were recorded, as were every pupil in Condorrat Primary and in Baird Memorial Primary.  The track is phenomenal and is somewhat of a departure for traditional Gaelic song!

Làn Chomais are;

Emily Robertson – Vocals / Piano

Jessica Muir – Fiddle

Eilidh Miller – Clarsach

Ava MacKonnon – Drums / Flute / Vocals

Craig Yule – Guitar

Jacob Spence also guests with the band on Bass for this track.

‘S e Nollaig a th’ ann! Will be available from Thursday 7th Dec for download from ITunes, Amazon, Google and Spotify. If enough people download the song we may just have a GHS band in the Scottish Christmas Download Charts!!!!

SUPPORTED STUDY

In the run up to the Prelims that will be held in January, supported study is offered by staff on a voluntary basis.

SCHOOL CLUBS

Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/

S5/6 PARENTS MEETING

A Parents Evening for S5/6 pupils will take Tuesday 12 December. The evening starts at 6:00pm and runs until 8:30pm. We look forward to seeing as many parents there as possible.

INFORMATION EVENING

We hope that all those who attended our P7 Open Evening last week found it helpful and informative. If however, you were unable to come along and have any queries regarding the transition to Greenfaulds High next session, please contact Mrs Eileen McLoughlin Depute Headteacher on 01236 794876

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

This year’s annual GHS performing arts Christmas Concert will take place on the 7th of December in the school theatre at 7pm. The night will showcase the wide and varied talents of our pupils including performances from our Junior and Senior Wind Bands, Jazz Band, Traditional Band, Rock Band, S1 and 2 vocal group, Gaelic Rock Band Lan Comais and the finale of a combined chorus made up of the primary 7 pupils from our local primary schools. Tickets go on sale soon and will be extremely limited so grab yours soon and join us for a festive extravaganza!

MATHS DEPARTMENT

On Friday 10th November the Maths Department ran a visit to Howden. The focus of the visit was to inform students of ‘Careers in Maths’.  Howden are a global engineering company who focus on the design and manufacture of air and gas handling products such as fans and compressors. The experience involved a guided tour of their factory, information on careers in engineering and kindly served us with a pizza lunch. The trip was a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

KARATE COMPETITIONS

Leah Stewart in 4KR1 was recently awarded her black belt in karate at the National competition in Largs. Well done Leah, we are all proud of you.

TECHNICAL

First and Second years have been selected by their Technical teachers to take part in a STEM competition which is in partnership with LOVELL construction.  Pupils have been asked to bring in their rubbish to help recreate famous landmarks.  S1 have been given the challenge of the three bridges: Queensferry, Forth Road and Forth Rail.  S1 are recreating landmarks from the Glasgow Skyline: Hydro, Finnieston Crane, Riverside Museum and the Squinty Bridge.

AMAZONIA TRIP

Over 100 S2 pupils from the Geography department took part in a trip to Amazonia on Tuesday 7th November at M&Ds to learn more about the tropical rainforest as they have been leaning about this in class. Pupils got the opportunity to explore what animals live in the rainforest and had a handling session with some including a dragon, gecko, tortoise and snake. They were also given a guided tour of Amazonia and took part in some interactive games. Pupils were encouraged to ask questions and experience the hot, humid climate of the rainforest. They also played bowling. Thanks to all teachers who came on the trip. It was a fantastic day which all pupils really enjoyed!

SCHOOL CLUBS

Departments and staff within Greenfaulds High School offer a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. With many practical, recreational and educational clubs taking place there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs posted around the school. PLEASE SEE THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES TAB ON THE SIDEBAR OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE @ http://www.greenfaulds.n-lanark.sch.uk/