KELSO and Selkirk High Schools have been recognised as 'Centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence.’

Apple Distinguished Schools for 2021-24 is an internationally acclaimed accreditation which was awarded in recognition of the way both schools are using technology to deliver learning to young people through our Inspire Learning programme.

Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to connect students to the world, fuel creativity, deepen collaboration, and make learning personal.

Councillor Carol Hamilton, Executive Member for Children and Young People said: "I want to congratulate everyone at Selkirk and Kelso High Schools. Their recognition as Apple Distinguished Schools highlights their successes in creating innovative and compelling learning environments that engage students and provide tangible evidence of academic achievement.

“They have been given this prestigious recognition due the hard work of the staff and pupils at both schools and their willingness to embrace new ways of working using technology.

“This has, of course, been delivered through our award-winning Inspire Learning programme which has transformed the way we teach and learn in the Scottish Borders.

“Inspire has become embedded at the heart of what learning and teaching looks like in the Borders. Its ambitions were clear and direct: to raise attainment, support equity and inclusion, and help prepare pupils for a digital future. We strongly believe the programme will ensure our young people are well placed for the future in terms of skills and employability, and we are confident it can lead to even more people seeing the Borders as an attractive place to live and work.

“This is an exciting time for education in the Scottish Borders and for Inspire Learning.”