The Peebles High School English Department is committed to promoting the importance of literacy and developing a reading culture within the school community. We believe that the classroom is an important space for the exploration of our own values, ideas and identity. We aim to empower students to become critical thinkers and effective communicators to equip them for both their school lives, and futures beyond the classroom.
RMPS at Peebles High School challenges pupils to engage with and explore some of life’s big questions. Young people study moral issues, philosophical ideas and the core elements of major world religions. They also apply their learning to real life ethical issues, developing their critical thinking, research and communication skills.
The Team
ENGLISH
Mr S. Charles (Principal Teacher)
Mrs L. Armour
Mr N. Holden
Ms R. Hyatt
Mrs V. Johnston
Mrs K. Mooney (Depute Headteacher)
Miss C. Morrison
Ms J. Ness
Mr P. Savill
Mrs M. Stewart
Ms S. Whitehead
Mrs J. Wilson
RMPS
Ms Z. Fyfe
Mr M. McLean-Foreman
All pupils in S1-3 study English (5 periods) and RMPS (1 period) as part of their core Broad General Education (BGE) learning experience. An elective course in Philosophy is an option for study in S2/3,
In the senior phase, we offer the following courses:
- English National 3
- English National 4
- English National 5
- English Higher
- English Advanced Higher
- Journalism National Progression Award (Higher)
- Philosophy National 5
- Philosophy Higher