School News
A Message from the Head Teacher - 15/09/2017
Dear Parents and Carers,
What an honour it is to be at Selkirk High School!
And what a privilege it is to get to know the young people, their families, their teachers and the great contributors of this magnificent community!
I am totally convinced that Selkirk High School is a place where we really can have the highest expectations: if we all work together, our young people will show that they are capable of pretty much anything. I have no doubt about this whatsoever.
- I would like to thank you for your support with the uniform which is, after all, a continual and visual reminder for all our students of these high expectations. Beyond October, I hope that jeans and trainers will no longer be worn by any students. Please get in touch with the school office if there is any obstacle preventing your young person from wearing the uniform.
- I will be holding a series of Saturday ‘HT Drop-In sessions’ for parents: if you would like to have a chat, I will be available from 9.30 to 12 o’clock on Saturday 23rd September for the first of these sessions. Please just call the office if you’d like to pop in so I know how much coffee to brew.
- Our Pupil Press Group has secured a weekly page in the Border Telegraph and the Selkirk Advertiser. I hope you enjoy this celebration of our young people and their experiences.
- Values in Action. The school is on a campaign to put our values into action. This involves a programme of assemblies and events, including a whole school Values In Action Day on 6th October. Please look out for the upcoming information from our student Head Team.
- I am consulting with pupils and teachers as we work together to develop our School Improvement Priorities. I would be grateful if all parents contributed too by completing the attached surveys by Tuesday 19th Sept in order that we reflect the views and values of those we serve at SHS.
(School Improvement survey- it’s short!) https://qdpservices.co.uk/OnlineQuestionnaire.aspx?code=71888-19317-17932015
(Educational Values survey- it’s very short!) https://qdpservices.co.uk/OnlineQuestionnaire.aspx?code=13098-19279-17931819
Thank you very much indeed.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday or before long.
Jamie Bryson
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Lilliesleaf 5k and 10k - 07/09/2017
Fancy a challenge - Lilliesleaf 5k and 10k Trail Runs. New 5k distance for this year as well as the established 10k. Sunday 17th September. Enter on the day. See photo for more informatiion.
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Just a reminder that the Lilliesleaf 5K and 10K trail runs are on this Sunday with an 11.30am start.
Hopefully there are quite a number of you and your children running.
Please remember that the proceeds are going to Selkirk High School.
We are still looking for the following to help
- People to marshall and point in the right direction(have 14 Senior pupils signed up to do this so far) but could do with another half dozen adults
- Home baking to sell on Sunday. It can be brought in to school on Friday if you aren't able to come along on the day.
- People to sell the home baking
If you can help with any of the above please let Mr Aiken know by emailing him by Thursday 5pm on gw08aikenalan@glow.sch.uk
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Summer Newsletter 2017 - 03/07/2017
Please find attached our Summer Newsletter, full of photographs and articles on our activities over the past year!
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Selkirk High School Uniform Policy - 20/06/2017
Please find attached a letter from Mrs Burgon outlining our School Uniform Policy.
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USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOL - 28/02/2017
Mobile Phones Use in School
We have had an issue where a number of students were found to be 'messaging' on phones during a class. The phones were confiscated as this is inappropriate use of mobile devices in school.
Mobile devices can be used:
- In Social areas at break/lunch
- In classes if the teacher gives permission and they are used to support learning
Mobile devices cannot be used
- In classrooms unless directed by the teacher
- In corridors when moving around school to and from classes
- To take photographs or videos unless permission has been given by a teacher
If you use your mobile device inappropriately it will be confiscated by the teacher and held for the remainder of the period; or held at the office until the end of the morning/day. Parents may also be contacted.
G Marshall
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Senior Phase Course Choice - 16/02/2017
Please find our Senior Phase Pathways booklet attached along with a course choice sheet.
When making your choices for the Senior Phase, please consider your previous learning and your future plans and choose the subjects that meet your needs.
This year, you will make an Open Choice - selecting the subjects you wish to study in order of preference. You must also include a reserve choice. This reserve choice will be used if we are unable to course you into your preferred courses.
There are a number of college based courses you can take as part of your senior phase. These are included in the documents provided, but further information about each Borders College course can be found here
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Sport Concussion - 11/06/2014
Important information on Sport Concussion has been added to the Wider Activities Page.
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Parent/Guardian Contact Information - 09/01/2014
Parents/Guardians - please ensure your mobile phone and e-mail details are up to date to ensure you receive all Groupcall and e-mail messages from Selkirk High School. Just contact the school office if there have been any changes.
Thank you
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