Monifieth High School
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Monifieth High School, a comprehensive state high school
in Monifieth
, Angus
, Scotland
, was founded in 1976. Its current headmaster is Richard Coton. The school enrolls approximately 1100 pupils from a catchment area including Monifieth
, parts of Barnhill
, Birkhill
and other rural
areas of Angus
including The Hillbanks area. The school caters to pupils with assisted needs. The Assisted Support Needs department takes part in a number of activities throughout the year to enhance the learning of the pupils involved, this included a "21st Century Record of Achievement" and walk the Dundee Marathon. They walked last year's in 3 days 3 hours and 45 minutes. Efforts by the maths department to recreate the Maths Big Bang have been delayed for another 4 months.
facilities (recently implemented). Following the scrutiny of the inspection by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, the school facilities have greatly improved. A new extension has been built. This extension holds two lecture rooms, three interview rooms and a base for the school's Pupil Care and Support team, this followed heavy criticism of the Support services following several incidents involving Autistic pupils, in which they, allegedly, failed to provide adequate support leaving the pupils with severe mental health problems. Ventilation and heating in classrooms has slightly improved by the addition of new windows to most of the classrooms.
The pupil councils
in Monifieth High School aim to promote and enhance the quality of school life for staff and pupils. There is one council per year group for S1 to S5 and consultation for S6 is via the school captains. There are two representatives per register class for years S1 to S5, generally one male and one female. The school is currently exploring ideas to improve two-way communication between pupils and pupil council representatives.
is as follows: a white, black or blue blouse/shirt; a school tie; navy blue or black v-neck
sweater
or cardigan
without any logos; grey
, navy blue or black trousers or skirt; black or very dark shoes; outer jacket
s are to be worn in inclement weather, brightly coloured or denim jackets are not to be worn. The school's uniform was recently widened and now include black shirts and black trainers.
Approximately once every term, there is a "non-uniform" day with pupils paying a small fee (usually £1) to wear clothing of their choice. Variations on this theme include a "Pink Day" in aid of Cancer Research UK
, and "Funny Hat Day".
. Mr. Graeme Kiddie, a depute-rector and Chemistry teacher at the school is a member of The Education Institute of Scotland Council
's keyboard player, Tom Simpson
, as well as the group Danny Wilson
, whose 1988 No.1 hit "Mary's Prayer" was later used in the soundtrack of There's Something About Mary
.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Monifieth
Monifieth
Monifieth is a town and former police burgh in the council area of Angus, Scotland. It is situated on the North bank of the Firth of Tay on the East Coast...
, Angus
Angus
Angus is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland, a registration county and a lieutenancy area. The council area borders Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, was founded in 1976. Its current headmaster is Richard Coton. The school enrolls approximately 1100 pupils from a catchment area including Monifieth
Monifieth
Monifieth is a town and former police burgh in the council area of Angus, Scotland. It is situated on the North bank of the Firth of Tay on the East Coast...
, parts of Barnhill
Barnhill, Dundee
Barnhill is an area of Broughty Ferry, which is a suburb of the city of Dundee, Scotland. It is approximately 4½ miles east of Dundee City Centre. Until the late 19th century, Barnhill was a separate village.-Description:...
, Birkhill
Birkhill
Birkhill and neighbouring Muirhead are two small villages in Angus, just to the west of Dundee, Scotland.-The main attractions :The main attractions of Birkhill include:*a branch of the Co-op, formerly called Alldays...
and other rural
Rural
Rural areas or the country or countryside are areas that are not urbanized, though when large areas are described, country towns and smaller cities will be included. They have a low population density, and typically much of the land is devoted to agriculture...
areas of Angus
Angus
Angus is one of the 32 local government council areas of Scotland, a registration county and a lieutenancy area. The council area borders Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City...
including The Hillbanks area. The school caters to pupils with assisted needs. The Assisted Support Needs department takes part in a number of activities throughout the year to enhance the learning of the pupils involved, this included a "21st Century Record of Achievement" and walk the Dundee Marathon. They walked last year's in 3 days 3 hours and 45 minutes. Efforts by the maths department to recreate the Maths Big Bang have been delayed for another 4 months.
Exam Results
Monifieth High School is the highest ranked school in the region by a considerable margin , achieving more than double the average for the number of pupils attaining five or more awards at Higher in 2010.Facilities
In 2004, the school renovated many of its facilities, including the reception area, new changing rooms, increased singing rooms in the music department, the installation of many interactive whiteboards in classrooms and the renovation of toiletToilet
A toilet is a sanitation fixture used primarily for the disposal of human excrement, often found in a small room referred to as a toilet/bathroom/lavatory...
facilities (recently implemented). Following the scrutiny of the inspection by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education, the school facilities have greatly improved. A new extension has been built. This extension holds two lecture rooms, three interview rooms and a base for the school's Pupil Care and Support team, this followed heavy criticism of the Support services following several incidents involving Autistic pupils, in which they, allegedly, failed to provide adequate support leaving the pupils with severe mental health problems. Ventilation and heating in classrooms has slightly improved by the addition of new windows to most of the classrooms.
House system
The school operates a house system with three houses: Balmossie, Dalhousie and Panmure. The pupils are separated into these for registration classes (in the majority of cases, although there has been some exceptions in senior classes) and they also compete in these houses in sporting events throughout the year. The house that performs the best overall wins the house trophy at the end of the year which is presented in an awards ceremony. Other prizes awarded at the prize giving ceremony include subject prizes (S3 to S6), Academic Achievement awards, Certificates of Merit and the school Dux & Proxime Accessit awards.The pupil councils
Student council
Student council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. Present in most public and private K-12 school systems across the United States, Canada and Australia these bodies are alternatively entitled student council, student...
in Monifieth High School aim to promote and enhance the quality of school life for staff and pupils. There is one council per year group for S1 to S5 and consultation for S6 is via the school captains. There are two representatives per register class for years S1 to S5, generally one male and one female. The school is currently exploring ideas to improve two-way communication between pupils and pupil council representatives.
Uniforms
The official school uniformUniform
A uniform is a set of standard clothing worn by members of an organization while participating in that organization's activity. Modern uniforms are worn by armed forces and paramilitary organizations such as police, emergency services, security guards, in some workplaces and schools and by inmates...
is as follows: a white, black or blue blouse/shirt; a school tie; navy blue or black v-neck
V-neck
V-neck may refer to*A v-neck sweater*A shirt with a "V" neckline...
sweater
Sweater
A sweater, jumper, pullover, sweatshirt, jersey or guernsey is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. It is often worn over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt, or other top, but may also be worn alone as a top...
or cardigan
Cardigan (sweater)
A cardigan is a type of machine- or hand-knitted sweater that ties, buttons or zips down the front; by contrast, a pullover does not open in front but must be "pulled over" the head to be worn. The cardigan was named after James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan, a British military commander,...
without any logos; grey
Grey
Grey or gray is an achromatic or neutral color.Complementary colors are defined to mix to grey, either additively or subtractively, and many color models place complements opposite each other in a color wheel. To produce grey in RGB displays, the R, G, and B primary light sources are combined in...
, navy blue or black trousers or skirt; black or very dark shoes; outer jacket
Jacket
A jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear...
s are to be worn in inclement weather, brightly coloured or denim jackets are not to be worn. The school's uniform was recently widened and now include black shirts and black trainers.
Approximately once every term, there is a "non-uniform" day with pupils paying a small fee (usually £1) to wear clothing of their choice. Variations on this theme include a "Pink Day" in aid of Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK is a cancer research and awareness charity in the United Kingdom, formed on 4 February 2002 by the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Its aim is to reduce the number of deaths from cancer. As the world's largest independent cancer...
, and "Funny Hat Day".
Notable staff
Notable teacher Mrs. Rhona Goss won the "Teachers Of Physics" award in 2005 from the Institute of PhysicsInstitute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....
. Mr. Graeme Kiddie, a depute-rector and Chemistry teacher at the school is a member of The Education Institute of Scotland Council
Notable former pupils
The school has also produced a number of bands and musicians over the years, with many going to prestigious musical colleges such as the Royal Academy. Famous alumni include Snow PatrolSnow Patrol
Snow Patrol are an alternative rock band from Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. Formed at the University of Dundee in 1994 as an indie rock band, the band is now based in Glasgow...
's keyboard player, Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson (musician)
Tom Simpson is a Scottish DJ and musician, best known as the keyboardist of the Northern Irish alternative rock band Snow Patrol. He has been with Snow Patrol as a touring member since 1997 and became a permanent one in 2005. In 2007, he was arrested on drug charges, but was later...
, as well as the group Danny Wilson
Danny Wilson (band)
Danny Wilson were a New Wave group formed in Dundee, Scotland.-History:Having been initially formed in the early 80's performing under the names Perfect Strangers and then Dream Kitchen, brothers Gary Clark and Kit Clark formed a band with friend Ged Grimes in 1984, initially under the name...
, whose 1988 No.1 hit "Mary's Prayer" was later used in the soundtrack of There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary is a 1998 American comedy film, directed by the Farrelly brothers, Bobby and Peter. It stars Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller, and it is a combination of romantic comedy and gross-out film....
.