Elgin High School, Moray
| Established | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Andy Simpson[1] |
| Location |
High School Drive Elgin, Moray IV30 6UD Scotland |
| Staff | 57[2] |
| Students | 650[1] |
| Website | Home Page |
Elgin High School is a secondary school situated on High School Drive Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
The School
Elgin High School is one of two secondary schools in Elgin, the other being Elgin Academy.[1] Elgin High caters for pupils in S1-6 from across a range of backgrounds and abilities. The House System consists of Eagles, Falcons, Ospreys and Kestrel. Elgin High's catchment area traditionally lies to the south of the railway line, encompassing New Elgin and outlying villages. The main feeder primary schools are Greenwards, Mosstowie and New Elgin. A wing of the school, Kestrel House, was opened in 1996 and caters for pupils with profound and complex learning difficulties. Elgin High School maintains strong links with the local community and is often involved in fundraising and charity events. The school was inspected successfully by HMI (Education Scotland) in 2011.
The Building
The school is located on the edge of New Elgin and enjoys a semi-rural setting. The main building is built on three levels and consists of X, Y and Z floors. Facilities include a library, drama studio, large games hall and spacious canteen area which is often used for assemblies as well as social events. In September 2012, it was confirmed by the Scottish Government that the current school building will be replaced with a new school to be built on the existing site. Preliminary work for the new building has taken place with a planned completion date of 2017.
Headmasters
- Bill Hope 1978-2003
- Andrew Simpson 2003-2016
Senior Leadership Team
- Head Teacher - Andrew Simpson
- Depute Head - Hugh McCulloch
- Depute Head - Jan Sinclair
- Principal Teachers with Additional Responsibilities - Fiona Davidson / Debbie McDonald
Global Citizenship
In 2009, Elgin High was one of eight schools in Scotland to receive the International Schools Award for its global links and fundraising efforts. The school has a partnership with Mukonchi High School, Zambia, and regular exchange visits are organised between the two schools.
Notable Former Pupils
- Richard Foster - Aberdeen, Rangers and Bristol City footballer.
- Lee Millar - Gala and London Scottish rugby player.
- Gary Isaac - Former Gala and Scotland rugby player.
- Sam Burton - Leader of FaZeClan
- Mark Dawson - World Record holder for largest dead lift (500lb)
- Ian Hopkinson - Alter ego of Kanye West
References
- 1 2 3 "Welcome to Elgin High School". Retrieved 2008-03-25.
- ↑ "Elgin High School". Scottish Schools Online. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
Coordinates: 57°38′9″N 3°19′16″W / 57.63583°N 3.32111°W