Monifieth High School
Monifieth High School, a comprehensive state high school in Monifieth, Angus, Scotland, was founded in 1976. Its current headmaster is Richard Coton. The school enrols approximately 1100 pupils from a catchment area including Monifieth, parts of Barnhill, Birkhill and other rural areas of Angus including The Hillbanks area. 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.Exam ResultsMonifieth High School has very good exam results in all areas of the school, achieving more than double the average for the number of pupils attaining five or more awards at Higher in 2010.FacilitiesIn 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 toilet facilities (recently implemented).House systemThe 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 have been some exceptions in senior classes) and they also compete in these houses in sporting events throughout the year.UniformsThe official school uniform is as follows: a white, black, green 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 jackets 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.
