Kirkcaldy High School

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Kirkcaldy High School
Usque conabor
'I will strive to my utmost!"
Location
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Information
Type Secondary
Established 1852
Rector Mr Derek Allan
Teaching staff 90 (approx.)
Number of students 1,100 (approx.)
School color(s) Green, Red, Purple, Blue (Correspond to Houses)
Website http://www.fife.gov.uk/schoolsite/kirkcaldyhs/

Kirkcaldy High School is a 6-year co-educational comprehensive state school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

History

The school was established in 1582 as Kirkcaldy Burgh School; the "High School" name dates from the middle part of the 19th century. The school's motto is Usque conabor, "I will strive to my utmost".

The High School was originally on St Brycedale Avenue and part of the old building is now incorporated into Kirkcaldy College. In 1958 a new school was built on Dunnikier Way in the shape of a 'H' and opened by the Queen. In 1970 the last entrance exams for the school were taken after which pupils were zoned into their nearest high school. The following year Templehall High School (about half a mile away) became the "Junior" building of the High School originally accommodating 1st, 2nd & 3rd year pupils (later just 1st and 2nd years). The original high school became home for the seniors. As requirements changed over the years the senior school was extended and pupil numbers declined. The requirement for two buildings was no longer necessary. In 1994 the junior building was closed and demolished; the site is now occupied by a housing estate.

The most recent inspection of the school took place in 2012. The reports stated that the school was making good progress with its goals and identified key strengths: pupils who were proud of their school and positive about learning, high achievement in out-of-class learning, high quality pastoral care, very good community partnership working, staff who listened to and involved pupils, and the headteacher’s leadership of an improving school.[1]

House system

The pupils of Kirkcaldy High School are organised into four different houses. Originally the House system was named after areas of Kirkcaldy - Balwearie, Raith, Ravenscraig & St. Serfs. Now the houses are named after famous persons of the town.

  • Oswald - Named after an old Kirkcaldy family, at one time associated with the Dunnikier estate, on which the school is now sited.
  • Beveridge - Named after Sir Michael Beveridge, a local businessman and linoleum magnate who donated a park and library to the town.
  • Adam Smith - Named after the famous economist who wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and attended the school in the eighteenth century.
  • Carlyle - Named after the famous writer Thomas Carlyle who famously wrote "The French Revolution, A History" and taught at the school between 1816 and 1818.

Leadership Team

  • Rector - Derek Allan
  • Senior Depute Rector - Debbie Aitken
  • Depute Rector – Audrey Diamond
  • Depute Rector – Jennifer Davidson
  • Depute Rector – Sandy Young

Notable former pupils

References

  1. ↑ 2012 Inspection Report

External links

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