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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.

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*** 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

Click here for a guide to the UCAS application.

Click here to access the UCAS widget.

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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.

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*** 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.