Sport & Recreation

Skills for Work We are currently developing an Intermediate Skills for Work, Sport and Recreation course in S3/4 and S5/6.  This provides pupils a safe introduction to outdoor sports such as orienteering, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking and hill walking. The development of qualities such as personal organisation, teamwork and risk management is an integral [...]

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Rights and Responsibilities

We have the right not to be bullied in any way, shape or form.  We have the responsibility not to bully others and to report any bullying we see. We have the right to feel safe in and around the school.  We have the responsibility to ensure the safety of all pupils by behaving in [...]

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CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

The basic values and principles for all policies and practices relating to the care of children are set down in the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child which was adopted by the British Government in 1991. Gairloch High School affirms its commitment to the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, supporting [...]

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Anti-bullying Policy

Introduction Bullying is a problem for a large number of children.  Research has shown that about 1 in 8 children are directly involved in bullying either as bullies or victims.  The results are distressing.  Victims report the effects – loss of sleep, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate, living in fear of going to school [...]

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Attendance Policy

The future for young people is changing rapidly. Non-attendance at school, even for short periods of time, may jeopardise their opportunities by limiting their educational experience. While parents have a legal responsibility to ensure that their child attends school regularly, or receives an approved education at home, Gairloch High School staff recognise that we have [...]

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Homework Policy

Homework is part of a range of ‘out of class tasks’ that build on classroom activities.  These include weekly homework clubs, Easter Study Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, educational visits, creative ventures and other events traditionally referred to as ‘extra curricular’.  Homework is recognised as having an important role to play in the education of [...]

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Classroom Expectations

The Gairloch High School Pupils’ Bill of Rights provides a framework within which the partnership between pupils and teachers can operate.  It is only by maintaining this positive partnership that all pupils can have the opportunity to enjoy school, raise their achievement and reach their full potential. Within the classroom, the Pupils’ Bill of Rights [...]

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Learning and Teaching Policy

Introduction This revision of the school’s learning and teaching policy has been undertaken to bring it into line with current thinking and recent developments. It should be noted that this policy contains aspects that are aspirational. Previous statements of practice will be amended to accord with this policy. The aim of this policy is to [...]

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Gairloch Integrated Learning Community (ILC) Learning & Leisure Service provision

YOUTH SERVICES In the local area there are various community run opportunities for young people to be involved; ATC; Radio Waves/the Zone; The Den youth café; various community run sport clubs and church run activities. There is currently one part time Youth Development officer and one sessional youth worker based at Gairloch High School.  The [...]

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Gairloch High School Library

”The library is very cheery and a good place to be in. You always get a smile from the girls and they are there when you need help with whatever you’re doing.” (GHS Pupil) Situated in the heart of the school the library plays a central role for pupils and the community alike by being [...]

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