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
Age range11–18
Campus typeUrban parkland
Houses
  • Annick
  • Gailes
  • Montgomery
  • Overtoun
  • Perceton
  • Shewalton
  • Warrix
Colour(s)Black, maroon, sky blue             
Websitewww.greenwoodacademy.co.uk

History

The school opened in August 1972, serving the areas of Dreghorn, Springside, Bourtreehill, Broomlands and the outer areas of Irvine, and moved into new buildings 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 seven houses: Annick, Gailes, Montgomery, Overtoun, Perceton, Shewalton and Warrix.

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 Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Fitness training, 5-a-side Football, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Netball, Volleyball, Cricket, Rounders, Rugby, Short Tennis and Table Tennis.[1]

Notable alumni

Head Teachers
1972–1987Mr W Cochrane
1987–2004Mr P Galbraith
2004–2019Mrs C McGuire
2019–presentMrs K Hegarty
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References
  1. "Greenwood Academy". Greenwood Academy.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2016-09-18.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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