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 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.
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.
Notable alumni
Nicola Sturgeon (former First Minister of Scotland)