Thursday 18th January: School is open and school buses are running. Prelims are cancelled and a rescheduled timetable will be posted on website as soon as possible.
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School Re-zoning Proposal
The detailed proposal being consulted on is to re-zone the Mid Forest area of South Cumbernauld which is adjacent to Abronhill, from the Greenfaulds High School catchment area to the Cumbernauld Academy catchment area (see maps on the attached document for more details of the area concerned). This will ensure that pupils who reside in the Mid Forest area are zoned for the same secondary school as all other pupils who reside within the proposed Abronhill Primary School catchment area.
Below are links to the parent letter and the consultation document.
Pupil Career Cafe
Come to the library. Work on college or Modern Apprenticeship applications after school. Get advice and support.
Wednesday 10th January: 3pm – 4.30pm
Wednesday 31st January: 3pm – 4.30pm
Can’t make these dates? Drop in and see the Careers Adviser – Morven Jarvis on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in the Guidance Base.
Supported Study
Click on the link below to see the latest information on supported study.
SCHOOL NEWS
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.
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.
GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCE CHRISTMAS LECTURE
Higher Environmental Science together with Higher and Advanced Higher Geography pupils will attend the annual Geography and Earth Science Christmas Lecture at the University of Glasgow on Tuesday 12th December. This year’s topic is Earth Futures, a topic that can be examined in these subjects. Information letters and consent forms can be collected from Miss Morrow in F044.
SUPPORTED STUDY
Business Management (NAT 5)
Mrs Walker holds a Business Management Supported Study after school on a Wednesday for NAT 5 pupils from 3:45-4:30 in S055
Geography (NAT 5)
Ms Beach holds a Geography Supported Study on Thursday’s after school for National 5 pupils from 3:45-4:30pm in FO44.
French (Higher)
Mrs Sutherland holds a Higher French Supported Study on Monday lunchtimes S037.
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!!!!
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/
Parent Council: Transport Consultation
Please click on the link below to access the Greenfaulds HS Parent Council information notice on the Transport Consultation and how this affects more people than just the parents and pupils who will no longer qualify for school transport.
BBC Report
Click on the link below to access the pupil BBC Report on Greenfaulds High School’s recent inspection.
SCHOOL NEWS
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.
CITIZENSHIP COMMITTEE
A Food Bank collection has been organised by the DofE classes on behalf of the Citizenship Committee on Thursday 7 December. Any donations of tins, dried food, sanitary products, toiletries or pet food will be collected from period 1 classes on the day. Your support with this is greatly appreciated by local families.
GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCE CHRISTMAS LECTURE
Higher Environmental Science together with Higher and Advanced Higher Geography pupils will attend the annual Geography and Earth Science Christmas Lecture at the University of Glasgow on Tuesday 12th December. This year’s topic is Earth Futures, a topic that can be examined in these subjects. Information letters and consent forms can be collected from Miss Morrow in F044.
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!!!!
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!
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.
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.
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/
Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Syrian Week
| Refugees share their experiences with school pupils in Cumbernauld |
| Syrian refugees who have settled in North Lanarkshire shared their experiences with S2 pupils at Greenfaulds High School in Cumbernauld at a special event.
They told the pupils about the torture and suffering they had endured and reminded them about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the country. All second year pupils spent a week across all their subjects learning about Syria, with classes ranging from cooking Syrian biscuits in Home Economics to listening to Syrian music and even learning to count in Arabic. The week culminated in a presentation from local Syrian refugees living in the community about the abuse of children’s rights still going on in Syria today. The event was inspired by two S2 pupils, Abdul and Maher, who are Syrian refugees attending Greenfaulds. Craig Scoular, Greenfaulds HS Rights Respecting Coordinator, said: “We were honoured to have our Syrian friends in the local community present their stories for our S2. “We are a rights respecting school and the stories of Mariam, Chadi and Mona was a timely reminder that in Syria rights of children are not being protected. The week long focus we had on Syria across all our subjects allowed the students to appreciate that Syria and its people are no different to us, enjoying music, art and sport the same way we do.” Pupil Isabella Knox added: “I learned what it is actually like for a refugee – it’s not just a story, its real life. Mona’s story in particular about losing her husband in the war was very sad. She is a very brave woman.” Pupil Amy Kennedy said: “Inspirational – that is how I would sum it up. What the refugees have gone through is almost unbelievable and the fact that it was a real person’s life and not something from a movie or television made it even more upsetting. I agree that Mona’s story was very sad. “Trying to survive with two children, one very ill, when you’ve lost a loved one must have been very hard. Mona, as well as Chadi and Mariam are amazing people.” To date North Lanarkshire Council has resettled 133 Syrian refugees in the area. Cllr Pat O’Rourke is chair of the council’s Syrian resettlement programme, he said: “The Syrians who have moved to our area have settled in really well and it’s telling that they now feel they are in a position to share their stories of all the brutality and hardship they experienced in Syria and of their time in refugee camps, with our school pupils. “Together with other organisations such as Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, the NHS and voluntary groups we provided a full support programme to help them to adjust to a new life here in Scotland.” “They Syrians have made excellent progress with learning English and our service has been recognised by the Home Office as an example of best practice across the UK. Isabelle Boyd, Asst Chief Executive, North Lanarkshire Council, said: “Anyone hearing their stories cannot fail to be moved and I have no doubt it will leave a lasting impression on everyone who hears about their experiences.”
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Arc Trust Competition Winners
The finalists event at Edinburgh Zoo for the Arc Trust Amazing Animals Competition took place on Saturday the 21st of October.
Congratulations to our very talented Kyle Diack S3 who placed 3rd in his category S1-S3 and Amy O’Keefe placing 1st in the S4 category. There were 8 finalists in each category that came from hundreds of nationwide entries so both pupils did fantastically well to receive such recognition for their work.
They received prizes and will have their artwork published in a book edited by Dr Minting of ARC.
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