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secondary school in
Dreghorn
Dreghorn is a village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, east of Irvine town centre, on the old main road from Irvine to Kilmarnock. It is sited on a ridge between two rivers. As archaeological excavations near the village centre have found a signifi ...
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North Ayrshire, Scotland.
History
The school opened in August 1972, serving the areas of
Dreghorn
Dreghorn is a village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, east of Irvine town centre, on the old main road from Irvine to Kilmarnock. It is sited on a ridge between two rivers. As archaeological excavations near the village centre have found a signifi ...
,
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
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It was developed out of a 2002 consultation exercise – the 'National Debate on Education' – undertaken by the-then Scottish Execut ...
'', 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 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
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Nicola Sturgeon (current
First Minister of Scotland)
Head teachers
References
External links
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Secondary schools in North Ayrshire
Educational institutions established in 1972
1972 establishments in Scotland
Irvine, North Ayrshire