Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn

Greenwood Academy is an 11–18 state secondary school in Dreghorn, North Ayrshire, Scotland.

Not to be confused with Greenwood Academy, Birmingham.

Greenwood Academy
Address
Corsehillmount Road

Dreghorn
,
North Ayrshire
,
KA11 4HL

Scotland
Coordinates55.6083°N 4.6330°W / 55.6083; -4.6330
Information
TypeState secondary school
MottoAye to Learn
Established1972 (1972)
Local authorityNorth Ayrshire Council
Head teacherKaty Hegarty
Staff100+
Age range11–18
Enrolment1400+
Campus typeUrban parkland
Houses
  • Annick
  • Broomlands
  • Gailes
  • Montgomery
  • Overtoun
  • Perceton
  • Shewalton
  • Warrix
Colour(s)Black, maroon, sky blue    

History

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

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

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

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

Head teachers
1972–1987W Cochrane
1987–2004P Galbraith
2004–2019C McGuire
2019–presentK Hegarty

References
  1. "Greenwood Academy". Greenwood Academy.
  2. "Nicola Sturgeon". Archived from the original on 15 July 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
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