01573 227440 KelsoHS@scotborders.gov.uk Menu P7 Transition - Frequently Asked Questions Session 2021/22 Questions I Had At The Beginning of S1 What time school starts and finishes? Monday – Thursday: 8:45am – 3:45pm Friday: 8:45am – 1:20pm What time is lunch? 12:25 – 1:15pm (Junior lunch) 1:15 – 2:00pm (Senior lunch) What time is break? 10:30 – 10:45am How long does each period last? 50 minutes What staircases can I use? There are 3 main stair cases, we mainly use 2 of them with double doors at the bottom leading out to the bottom floor or the outside. The other (glass sided) staircase is for the S6 pupils and staff. Who do I ask if I got lost? S6 pupils, your class mates, any teachers or other school staff. What is on offer at lunchtime? Pizza, panini, toasties, sandwiches, wraps and full meals (e.g fish and chips and curry’s). A menu is available each week so you can pre-choose your lunches. How long do you have to get to your next class? 5 minutes Call 01573 227440 Email KelsoHS@scotborders.gov.uk Address Angraflat Road Kelso TD5 7NL QUICK LINKS Virtual Tour Order School Uniform Child Protection ParentPay GLOW SBC Holiday Dates Parent Council MORE LINKS Borders College CPD Online YASS LGBT Youth INFORMATION Privacy & Cookies Policy Terms of Use website by andwedothis copyright © 2019

01573 227440 KelsoHS@scotborders.gov.uk Menu SOCIAL SUBJECTS Pupils in the Social Subjects faculty are given the opportunity to learn about their place in the world through History, Modern Studies and Geography teaching of key knowledge and skills. Topics such as the Making of Scotland, Political Participation and Where are we in the world kick start pupils learning in S1 and continue through on to deeper learning in senior phase courses – National 4/5, Highers and Advanced Highers – in all subjects as well as Higher Politics. As well as range of learning activities in the classroom, pupils are given the opportunity to take part in relevant learning experiences outside the classroom such as visits to Parliament and geography field trips. The Social Subjects Faculty Aims: Developing positive pupil/teacher relationships. Developing pupils’ interest in and enjoyment of History, Geography and political and social issues. To establish knowledge and skills useful out with the school environment and applicable to everyday life. To support and nurture the development of the pupils and staff within the department. Call 01573 227440 Email KelsoHS@scotborders.gov.uk Address Angraflat Road Kelso TD5 7NL QUICK LINKS Virtual Tour Order School Uniform Child Protection ParentPay GLOW SBC Holiday Dates Parent Council MORE LINKS Borders College CPD Online YASS LGBT Youth INFORMATION Privacy & Cookies Policy Terms of Use website by andwedothis copyright © 2019