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Greenwood Academy is an 11–18 state secondary school in Dreghorn, North Ayrshire, Scotland.
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Corsehillmount Road , , KA11 4HL Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°36′30″N 4°37′59″W / 55.6083°N 4.6330°W |
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| Type | State secondary school |
| Motto | Aye to Learn |
| Established | 1972 |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire Council |
| Head teacher | Katy Hegarty |
| Staff | 100+ |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrolment | 1400+ |
| Campus type | Urban parkland |
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| Colour(s) | Black, maroon, sky blue |
History edit
The school opened in August 1972, serving the areas of Dreghorn, Springside, Bourtreehill, Broomlands and the outer areas of Irvine such as Montgomerie Park, Perceton and Lawthorn since moving into the reconstructed building in October 2008.
Curriculum edit
The school provides tuition in the subjects required by the Curriculum for Excellence, including English, mathematics, sciences, health and well-being, ICT, modern languages, religious and moral education, performance and design. Extra curricular activities include drama, music, chess and a variety of sports.[1]
House system edit
The school uses a house system, with each pupil placed in one of eight houses: Annick, Broomlands, Gailes, Montgomery, Overtoun, Perceton, Shewalton and Warrix. Each house represents an area in Irvine. Each house has a guidance teacher alongside two house captains.
Sports edit
The school has two sports halls, a dance studio, a fitness suite, a range of grass pitches and an AstroTurf pitch. Sports offered include badminton, basketball, dance, fitness training, 5-a-side football, football, gymnastics, handball, hockey, netball, volleyball, rounders, short tennis and table tennis.[1]
Notable alumni edit
Head teachers edit
| 1972 | – | 1987 | W Cochrane |
| 1987 | – | 2004 | P Galbraith |
| 2004 | – | 2019 | C McGuire |
| 2019 | – | present | K Hegarty |
References edit
- ^ a b "Greenwood Academy". Greenwood Academy.
- ^ "Nicola Sturgeon". Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.