newbattle high school
Welcome to our website where I hope that you enjoy it and find what you are
looking for. I am honoured and privileged to be the Head Teacher of Newbattle
High School. I am proud to be leading such a great school where our vision and
values are centred on supporting all young people to exceed beyond their
potential. This is reflected in our school motto “Challenge” and our hashtag
“AIMHIGHER”. The school’s ethos is ambitious, inclusive and supportive. Based
within our Community Campus, working together for better outcomes is a priority
and I see this every day in action where we know, and are proud of, our
students. We are well supported by our parents/carers, community and partners
both in and outside of school. A few aspects of our vision which sets us apart.
All students are strongly encouraged to stay on until the end of S6 with correct
courses to suit every young adult. These range from Advanced Higher, Work Based
Learning, College Delivery onsite, Wider SCQF courses etc. We have an
overwhelmingly nurturing ethos here where every student counts. This can be seen
through our extensive and unique pastoral structure staffed with our Mental
Wellbeing Nurse, Teacher of Wellbeing, Nurture staff, Outreach Teacher, Pupil
Care and Welfare Officers and our fully funded Positive Learning. These
important roles complement our House and Support for Learning teams. We are a
Centre of Excellence Digitally with resources, partners, learning pedagogy etc
to ensure that our pupils are advantaged digitally. We have learner pathways for
career, College or University and have engaged Higher Education (Edinburgh
University being a pivotal partner), Further Education (Edinburgh College being
a pivotal partner) and Businesses as partners in the totality of our curriculum
and school.