Gairloch High School

Gairloch High School (Gaelic: Ard-Sgoil Ghearrloch) is a six-year secondary school in Gairloch, Scotland. Being situated in a remote area of the Highlands it serves a large catchment area with over 70% many of the pupils relying on school transport[2]

Gairloch High School
Ard-Sgoil Ghearrloch
The school logo incorporates a celtic knot
Location
Gairloch
,
IV21 2BP

Scotland
Coordinates57.72829°N 5.69275°W / 57.72829; -5.69275
Information
Former nameAchtercairn Secondary
TypeSecondary school, state funded
Established~1880s
Local authorityHighland
RectorJohn Port
Staff22
Enrolment~160 [1]
Colour(s)   Navy and Green
Websitewww.gairlochhigh.org.uk

History

The school was originally called Achtercairn Secondary which started with only two class years. In 1979 this was upgraded to four years. In 1983 the school gained six-year status which remains to this day. It was then that the school was officially named Gairloch High School.

School building

The current building was opened in August 1994 at a cost of £5 million.[3] Before the building was constructed, classes took place in huts that quickly became unsuitable for use due to the small amount of space. Today the school shares playing field space with the neighbouring Gairloch Primary School. The building also shares facilities used by Gairloch Leisure Centre, including a sports hall, gym, all-weather pitch and climbing wall. The local library[4] is also part of the school and is used by both students and members of the public.

Houses

There are three Houses at Gairloch High School, all of which are named after lochs in the local area. Loch Kerry, Loch Maree and Loch Tollaidh.

[5]

ColourHouse
Kerry
Maree
Tollaidh

References
  1. "Gairloch High School Enrolment Figures 2011". sky. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  2. "Gairloch High School Transport Figures". sky. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. "Gairloch High School Opening". sky. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  4. "Gairloch Library". www.highlifehighland.com. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  5. "Gairloch High School Houses". sky. Retrieved April 27, 2013.



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