A very warm welcome toGalashiels Academy
I'm proud to have recently joined the school as Head Teacher and I'm looking forward to working with our pupils, staff, parents, carers and the wider community. Even in my short time here, it's clear that Galashiels Academy is a school with strong values, a sense of pride in the community and a commitment to giving every young person the best possible opportunities.
Our vision is to provide the values, skills and qualifications to be the best we can be. Guided by our core values of Effort, Respect and Ambition, we aim to create a safe, inclusive, and ambitious environment where pupils feel valued, challenged and inspired to succeed.
Our Vision
At Galashiels Academy, we strive to create an ambitious and inclusive community where everyone is valued, empowered to achieve their best and acts with kindness and integrity.
Our Values
These three core values will underpin how we work, learn and behave every day:
Ambition
We aim high and work hard to achieve our best in all we do.
Integrity
We celebrate diversity and act with honesty, fairness and responsibility in everything we do.
Kindness
We care for ourselves, each other and our community.
House Points
- 4597 Abbotsford
- 4741 Eildon
- 5120 Tweed
- 5096 Yair
Our Curriculum
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Business &
Technologies -
English & Modern
Languages -
Expressive Arts
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Health &
Wellbeing -
Outdoor Education
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Pupil Support
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Science
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Social Subjects
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Enhanced
Provision -
Maths
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Support for
Learning -
Inclusion
- I have been extremely impressed with how my child has settled into Galashiels Academy. He has received incredible support from staff and the regular communication from the school has been very helpful in keeping our family informed about everything that is going on There is a huge range of extra curricular opportunities available and pupils are encouraged to try new things and set high expectations for themselvesParent of an S1 pupil
- I have been extremely impressed with how my child has settled into Galashiels Academy. He has received incredible support from staff and the regular communication from the school has been very helpful in keeping our family informed about everything that is going on There is a huge range of extra curricular opportunities available and pupils are encouraged to try new things and set high expectations for themselvesParent of an S1 pupil
- I have been extremely impressed with how my child has settled into Galashiels Academy. He has received incredible support from staff and the regular communication from the school has been very helpful in keeping our family informed about everything that is going on There is a huge range of extra curricular opportunities available and pupils are encouraged to try new things and set high expectations for themselvesParent of an S1 pupil
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