Earlston High School

Infobox High School


image_caption= Earlston High School
image_size= 118px
name= Earlston High School
established= 1877
rector= Michelle Strong
students= [http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/earlstonhighschoolscottishborders.asp 903]
type = Secondary School
years= S1-S6
city= Earlston, Scottish Borders
country= UK
website= http://www.earlstonhigh.scotborders.sch.uk|

Earlston High School is a Scottish secondary school situated in Earlston, Scottish Borders. It serves Earlston, as well as the surrounding area (including many with their own high school, namely Galashiels). It is in the middle of Earlston, off the A68 road.

Difficulties have arisen due to the location (and size of the student body, rising close to 1000) of the school, so a new school [ [http://www.earlstonhigh.scotborders.sch.uk/newschool/newschool.htm The new school] ] is currently being built, very close to the old school, which will improve access and allow a greater number of pupils into the school.

Aims

General Aims

*Earlston High School aim to have a school in which pupils can grow as individuals by developing their sense of self-esteem and sense of responsibility towards others.
*Earlston High School aim to have a school which encourages all pupils to develop their knowledge and skills to the full.

Fundamental Statements

*Each pupil has the right to a high quality education appropriate to his or her needs.
*Each pupil has the right to be supported and to be secure in the school community.
*It is a responsibility of every teacher to motivate pupils to develop their abilities to the full.
*It is a responsibility of all pupils to try their best at whatever they are asked to do in school.
*It is a responsibility of parents to support the pupils in their work and to support the school in its aims.
*It is a responsibility of all pupils to ask for help whenever it is needed.
*It is a responsibility of all parents to let the school know of any concerns or questions.

History

Earlston High School was originally called Earlston Public School [ [http://www.earlstonhigh.scotborders.sch.uk/about/aims.htm#history EHS History] ] , formed when two existing Earlston schools were merged in 1877.
*Up until 1967, the school was a combined Primary and Junior Secondary School.
*In 1967, it became Earlston High School and started accepting all pupils from Lauder, Channelkirk, Gordon, Westruther and Hume.
*In 1974 the school was upgraded to full 6 year status.
*In 1976 Melrose was added to the catchment area.
*By 1982 the new extension and the conversion work to the existing buildings were completed.
*In 1982 Newtown St.Boswells and St.Boswells were added to the catchment area.
*In 1983 Earlston Primary School became a separate school with its own headteacher

Catchment Area

Earlston High School accepts all pupils within a certain geographical area [ [http://www.earlstonhigh.scotborders.sch.uk/about/aims.htm Catchment area] ] . Pupils from the areas below are offered free bus travel to and from the school (provided by Scottish Borders Council):
*Earlston
*Lauder
*Channelkirk
*Gordon
*Westruther
*Hume
*St. Boswells
*Newtown St. BoswellsPupils from these areas, where there are other high schools, can be accepted, but must pay for transport to the school:
*Galashiels
*Kelso
*Jedburgh

New School

A new Earlston High School is currently being built along with two other schools in the region [ [http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/news/7676.html SBC Announcement] ] . This is to cope with the rising student body and the limited space available. New features will include:
*Bus park for 18 buses
*Bigger classrooms
*Improved practical classrooms
*Larger corridors
*All weather sports field

Primary School

[http://www.earlston-pri.scotborders.sch.uk/ Earlston Primary School] has strong links to Earlston High School, and is adjoined onto the main high school building. Pupils from the primary school regularly come up to the high school library to loan books, and all P7 pupils having a guaranteed place in the high school.

External Links

* [http://www.earlstonhigh.scotborders.sch.uk Earlston High School website]
* [http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/earlstonhighschoolscottishborders.asp Earlston High School statistics]
* [http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/earlstonhighschoolscottishborders.asp Earlston High's page on Scottish Schools Online]

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