HIGHER SPANISH IMMERSION DAY
This week saw the return of the very popular Higher Spanish Immersion Days to North Lanarkshire. 26 Greenfaulds pupils attended the afternoon session on Wednesday 16th November, held at Airdrie’s Excelsior football stadium, under the watchful eye of Robert Dalzell QIO and Jorge and his team from SALT Edinburgh. Pupils split into groups to complete 3 carousel-style activities focusing on different aspects of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. They unanimously proclaimed that the card game Burro (Donkey) was their favourite! Feedback from pupils was very positive, with many commenting that they enjoyed the interactive nature of the activities as well as the chance to get to know Spanish Foreign Language Assistants from other schools. Muchas gracias SALT, y ¡hasta la próxima!
GAELIC SENIOR PUPILS CAREERS CONVENTION
Gaelic speaking pupils from Greenfaulds High School attended a Careers Convention geared towards Gaelic speakers at City Chambers, Glasgow, on Friday 18th November. Pupils participated in workshops relating to career paths and further education.
Fraser Simpson, S4, “It was great to talk to Skills Development Scotland and all through the medium of Gaelic. We discussed the opportunities that were available regarding teaching courses at Sabhal Mor Ostaig.”
Meghen Wilkins, S4, “We did personality tests through the medium of Gaelic. I was delighted to be told that I have good communication skills!”
Lewis McArther, S4, “It was great to have the opportuniy to meet other pupils from different schools who also speak Gaelic.”
CHILDREN IN NEED
A number of events took place around the school for Children in need on Friday 18 November. Events included face painting, somersaulting, badminton and bake sales. Total raised £260. Well done to all those that took part.
GHS CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Greenfaulds High School will be holding a Winter Market on Tuesday 13th December between 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Come along and join us for a fun filled evening. Get your Christmas presents right on your doorstep with the first event of its kind in our new building. There will be a variety of stalls selling gifts including jewellery, xmas decorationss, xmas stockings, stocking fillers, beauty & skincare gifts along with local traders.
If anyone wishes to take a table – cost would be £15 (deposit of £5 and balance paid by Fri 9th Dec. For further information please contact Mrs French in the office on 01236 794876
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
S4 PARENTS MEETING
A Parents Evening for S4 pupils will take place on Wednesday 30 November and the next S4 Report will be issued prior to the evening. Pupils will be given an appointment sheet and will be asked to go around their teachers to arrange suitable appointments. The evening starts at 6:30pm and runs until 9:00pm. We look forward to seeing as many parents there as possible.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR MATHS???
Pupils can attend homework club on a Monday after school from 3.45pm to 4.30pm.
Supported Study has also started for our S4 – S6 pupils.
Higher – Monday 3.45pm to 4.30pm.
National 5 – Tuesday after school.
CODE CLUB
If you are interested in programming, a Code Club is running on Fridays at lunchtime.
We will be using Scratch, Kodu and AppInventor. Please bring a packed lunch. Passes are available from Miss Buchanan. Places are limited.
GEOGRAPHY CLUB
Geography Club is in F044 with Miss Morrow on Tuesday lunchtimes. Eat your lunch in the canteen before the club. New members very welcome.
MORNING CLUB
The Morning Club has restarted. All are invited to pick up some brekkie, finish off any homework and get ready for the day ahead. Club will be on daily from 8.30am. See you there 🙂
ATTENTION! S1’S.
A lunchtime Drama club is on every Wednesday. Please bring a packed lunch with you. Don’t forget to collect your drama pass. See you there Miss Hall
S1 CROSS STITCH CLUB
S1 Cross Stitch Club on Thursdays at lunch time to make pictures using cross stitch.
SCHOOL CLUBS
As usual Greenfaulds will be offering a range of school clubs throughout the year to challenge and inspire our pupils. Trials for a range of football teams are scheduled to take place in the near future. Pupils interested in taking part should contact the member of staff responsible for their team.
With many practical, recreational and educational clubs due to start soon there is sure to be something that will interest all of our pupils. Pupils should look out for details of new clubs starting in the school daysheet.
