Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn


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

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.

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.

Notable alumni