What’s happening next week?
| Date | Year Group | Event |
| 25th April to 30th May | Senior Pupils | SQA Exams / Study Leave |
| 26th May to 29th May | S3 & S4 | Cairngorms Trip |
| 29th May | S3 | Trip to The Hirsel |
Our website has all the dates for the school year (as currently planned), click here to see them – https://www.kelsohighschool.org.uk/calendar/
Exam Support Sessions
Our SQA exams are now into their final week. We have continued to arrange for subject teachers to be available on the day before each scheduled SQA exam.
Info on Support Sessions for w/c 26.05.25
| Date | Subject/Level | Staff Support |
| Tuesday 27th May pm | Environmental Science N5/H | G Walkup |
| Thursday 29th am | RMPS N5/H | A Charlton |
New S5/S6 – Timetable Collection
In preparation for the start of the new timetable on Monday 2nd June, we would like to invite our new S5 and S6 students into school to collect their timetables. This will provide an opportunity to review their schedules and, where possible, resolve any issues in advance.
Therefore, on Thursday 29th May:
- S4 moving into S5 – please come into school between 11:00am and 12:30pm
- S5 moving into S6 – please come into school between 2:00pm and 3:30pm
S4: Borders College
Any student who is attending Borders College Schools Academy will be asked to work from home on the following days, due to college provision not beginning officially until after the summer:
Friday 23rd May 2025 (new S4 only)
Friday 30th May 2025 (new S4 only)
Friday 6th June 2025 (new S4, S5 and S6)
Friday 13th June 2025 (new S4, S5 and S6)
All students will attend their 1-day college induction on Friday 20th June. Transport is being organised by Borders College and final details will be sent out shortly.
Cairngorm Trip: Monday 26th – Thursday 29th May
As a school, we are very much looking forward to hearing all about how our young people have enjoyed their Adventure Week in the Cairngorms next week. It promises to be a fantastic opportunity for them to challenge themselves, build new friendships, and create lasting memories. Let’s hope the weather is kind and adds to what we’re sure will be a great experience!
S3 The Hirsel Trip: Thursday 29th May
Our S3 students are looking forward to their day out at the Hirsel in Coldstrem, where they will take part in a range of activities based on the Field to Fork theme. We kindly ask that all permission forms are returned promptly to the school office.
Many thanks for your support.
Parents Portal
Please see below information on Parents Portal
Parent/Carer Voice Survey 2025: Skills Development Scotland
Have you engaged with your secondary school’s Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Careers Adviser in academic year 2024/25? If yes, we would like to find out about your awareness of and use of our services and how you talk to your young person about careers through the completion of a 10-minute survey.
Parent Carer Voice Survey 2025
Your feedback will help us to understand your needs as parents and carers, and how we can improve our services.
The survey will be open until the 31st May 2025.
Clothing Grant/Free School Meal renewals for Academic term starting August 2025.
Clothing Grant applications have now closed as of 31st March 2025 for the 2024/25 Academic year. New Free School meal only applications can still be made as normal until the start of summer holiday using our online form. Details of current criteria and an application form can be found here – www.scotborders.gov.uk/fsm
Parents/Guardians who have already applied/are entitled to Free School Meals and/or a Clothing Grant for the 2024/2025 Academic year will be issued a renewal letter inviting them to re-apply roughly around mid May/June 2025. This will provide full details on the renewal process.
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