Our pupils demonstrate a high level of commitment to their classroom learning, but they also acknowledge the fact that they learn and develop many skills through activities out with the classroom. As a result, the Expressive Arts Faculty offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Curriculum for Excellence promotes pupils developing to become responsible citizens, confident individuals, effective contributors and successful learners. Taking part in musical activities gives pupils the chance to develop in these four areas through:
- commitment to rehearsals
- performing within the school and out in the community
- working and learning with others
- working for the enjoyment of others
- developing confidence in new situations
- representing the school, themself and their family
- leadership in rehearsals
There are a number of events throughout the year to showcase the talent within our Faculty.
GROUPS
Junior Vocal Group
The junior vocal group rehearses at lunchtime each week and is open to any pupil from S1-S3. The vocal group will have opportunities to perform at the Christmas concert, assemblies, the Rotary dinner and various other performances in the community throughout the year. Please check with the Music Department for the day of rehearsals.
Christmas Mash-Up
Junior Vocal Group 2021
Waving Through A Window
Junior Vocal Group 2021
Hallelujah
Junior Vocal Group 2020
Senior Vocal Group
The senior vocal group rehearses at lunchtime each week and is open to any pupil from S4-S6. The vocal group will have opportunities to perform at the Christmas concert, assemblies, the Rotary dinner and various other performances in the community throughout the year. Please check with the Music Department for the day of rehearsals.
You Will Be Found
Senior Vocal Group 2020
Seasons of Love
Senior Vocal Group 2020
Bella's Finale
Senior Vocal Group 2021
Sparkle and Shine
Senior Vocal Group 2021
Cluster Band
The Cluster Band rehearse after school each week. It is open to any pupil who plays an orchestral instrument. As well as pupils from Grangemouth High School, the band also includes pupils from the cluster primaries. Please speak to your tutor for more information.
Soul Band
The Soul Band is open to senior pupils who either sing or play instruments that are suitable to the arrangements. The Soul Band play soul, rock and pop and have the opportunity to perform at various events throughout the year.
Print Club
We offer print club to our pupils however this is currently postponed due to covid restrictions, but we are looking forward to resuming this in the future. Our pupils love to learn from our senior leaders who teach the skills they have learnt themselves from the GPS Studio. The pupils who attend learn variety of printing techniques from mono printing to etching.
Glass Making
We offer pupils and staff the opportunity to develop their skills in glass making. The beautiful pieces that have been made are available to buy on Etsy, with money going to support Strathcarron Hospice. This initiative has also resulted in a Social Enterprise Award. For further information, please follow us on twitter @Ghsguardianang1
Junior Drama Club
The Junior Drama Club is open to pupils from S1-S3. Rehearsal take place weekly at lunchtime and as well as developing performance skills and making new friends, the group also prepare performances for the Cluster transition events.
EVENTS
Dates for your Diary.....
GHS Music Competition - Monday 6th October 2025 7pm
Grangemouth Fringe - Thursday 6th November 2025 7pm
Night at the Musicals - Friday 14th November 2025 7pm
GHS Cluster Christmas Concert - Wednesday 17th December 7pm
School Show - Les Miserables - Wednesday 10th June - Friday 12th June 7pm
Night at the Musicals
Each year, our musical theatre pupils perform numbers from a range of different shows. The eveing is always a sell-out so make sure you get your tickets fast!!
Christmas Cluster Concert
Our Cluster Christmas Concert takes place every December showcasing talent from across Grangemouth. With performances from Rannoch nursery, Moray primary, Bowhouse primary, Beancross primary and Grangemouth High School, it's a not-to-be-missed event! It is an opportunity for our vocal groups and instrumental groups to show what they have been working on during rehearsals throughout the year.
Music Competition
The annual "Young Musician" competition is supported by Grangemouth Rotary and the Parent Council and allows pupils to compete to win the trophy in four categories:
- Junior Vocalist
- Junior Instrumentalist
- Senior Vocalist
- Senior Instrumentalist
School Show
The School Show is always a highlight of the school year! Pupils have the opportunity to work together, displaying creativity, resiliance and commitment to putting together the yearly June production. There are opportunities for pupils to be involved in the cast, the band and the production team which includes stage management, set design, prop design, costume and make-up. Rehearsal take place on a Friday after school from January - June. For the latest news regarding the school show, follow us on Twitter @show_ghs
Below are some of our previous productions:
Little Shop of Horrors
2015
Addams Family
2016
Chicago
2017
Sister Act
2018
Hairspray
2019
Shrek
2021
9 to 5
2022
Beauty and the Beast
2023
We Will Rock You
2024
Oliver
2025