Summer Holiday
On behalf of all the staff at Kelso High School we would like to wish our young people and families a lovely summer holiday. We look forward to welcoming all our young people back to school on Wednesday 16th August.
Staffing Update
Today marks the end of our term and a number of staff are leaving KHS onto pastures new. We would like to pass on our best wishes to the following staff:
- Miss Fiona Brown (Wellbeing & Nurture teacher)
- Mr Matt Egginton (Chemistry Teacher)
- Mr Ray Baxter (ex Biology teacher and recently lead for Bee Club)
- Mrs Hayley Law (ASN assistant)
- Mrs Gemma Ramsey (PT Pupil Support – Pastoral)
- Mrs Fiona Mulroy (ASN assistant)
Congratulations! Head Team 2023-24
Congratulations to all who applied, the voting was really, really tight. This year’s Head Team are (in no particular order): Elsa Dalziel, Callum Pollhammer, Will Prentice & Abigail Picken
Huge Congratulations to Elsa, Callum, Will and Abi & thank you to all who voted!
iPad Refresh
Last week we had our iPad refresh day for Staff and S5/6. It’s been 4 YEARS since the first rollout. That is, 4 years of transformational digital learning, 4 years of imbedded digital pedagogy and 4 years of KHS leading the way! Thanks @inspireSBC for getting this done! #pridekhs
Inter-house Potted Sports
After a day of hotly contested Potted Sports, the following results were collated and announced:
3rd – Kale 1362 points
2nd Teviot 1385 points
1st – Bowmont 1415 points
Well done to all those who took part and a special thank you to our PE staff.
Bee Club
Two years ago, our Bee Club received an award from The Royal Society of Science to carry out scientific research about honey bees. Now that the research has been completed our young people created an academic poster to show their findings. Well done to all involved and a huge thank you to Mr Baxter for supporting our young people on this incredible journey.
S6 Induction
Our new S6 headed off to Foxlake, Dunbar this week as part of their S6 induction, building skills and relationships with each other and staff for the year ahead. A great day was had by all.
Bus Pupils
Passenger Transport will be working with transport operators over the summer to finalise school bus timetables and they will issue a communication to parents to notify them when timetables are ready to view on the website.
Lottery Draw – June 2023
The numbers drawn were 9, 12 and 15.
Unfortunately there were no winners this month so the money will roll over onto next month.
The prize fund of approximately £380 will be drawn at the end of July.
To be in with a chance to win please download and complete the application form – Good Luck!!
Golf Junior Open Days – July 2023
In partnership with Kelso Golf Club and the Stephen Gallacher Foundation, Active Schools are delighted to bring your child an opportunity to attend two open golfing sessions during the summer holidays!
These sessions are completely FREE of charge, with the aim of introducing youngsters to golf through the Stephen Gallacher Foundation. Sessions will be led by Ian Ford and will be separated into 3 age groups ranging from 6-17 years.
Regardless whether your child has previous golfing experience or has never held a club we encourage all boys and girls to come along and give it a go this summer! All equipment can be provided, and parents are more than welcome to stay for the duration of the session.
Details are as follows-
DAYS: Wednesday 12th & 26th July
TIME: 3pm-5.15pm
VENUE: Kelso Golf Club
COST: FREE OF CHARGE!
AGE: 6-17 years
Session breakdown;
6-8 years – 3pm-3.45pm
9-11 years – 3.45pm-4.30pm
12-17 years – 4.30pm-5.15pm
BOOKING YOUR CHILD A PLACE
All bookings are being taken via the online JotForm booking form. To access the booking form please go to https://form.jotform.com/211402644435346
Importantly – you must submit a separate form for the 12th & 26th July if you wish to attend both sessions. Once you have submitted the form you will receive a thank you message confirming your child’s place. *Please note, spaces are limited and a waiting list will be in operation once sessions become full.
Border Ice Rink – Roller Skating
