The High School of Glasgow

At The High School of Glasgow, we don’t just memorise to learn, we make learning memorable, every day. Memorable learning unlocks the joy of learning and gets results, setting pupils up for success.

We help every child understand the power of discovering where their talents lie and the power that comes from sharing these talents with others. Pupils don’t just learn science, they learn to think like a scientist, cook like a chef or perform like a musician. We make sure every day is different, that every dinner table is teeming with memorable stories about that day’s learning.

Children are learning in an environment that doesn’t just prepare them for the world around them. It also gives them the confidence and the skills to help them shape the world around them. For example, our design thinking and entrepreneurship programme, START, replicates the experience of a startup business incubator. It fosters the skills identified by the World Economic Forum as crucial to the economy of the future: curiosity, creativity, resilience, empathy and analytical thinking. It gives young people the tools to address problems the world is facing, to shape tomorrow for the better. It ignites entrepreneurial spirit and seeks to inspire the innovators and business leaders of the future.

Extracurricular activities are as much a part of the curriculum as English or maths – and with 120 clubs and societies on offer, there is something for everyone. Adventure is a crucial part of growing up and we adventure beyond each child’s comfort zone, whether that’s kayaking across a loch or engaging in debate. The gritty moment where they’d rather give up is where some serious learning can happen and where the real sense of achievement lies. Not to mention the fact it is within these moments that lifelong memories are made.

Wellbeing is at the heart of school life because we know that in order to do well, you must first be well. Children are more likely to achieve good results and excel in both extracurricular pursuits and personal growth when they are happy, safe and encouraged.

School is about participating, getting stuck in, making friends and making memories, and it’s about creating a clear path to do well for yourself and the people around you. Many speak about the importance of school preparing pupils for life, but school isn’t a rehearsal for life, it is life and it’s happening right now.

The High School celebrates every type of learning and finds a pathway for every child. School years are some of the most important years in life and these should be full of nurturing, joyful and memorable learning opportunities where children are encouraged to try everything and discover who they really are and what they really like. With a history stretching back 900 years, this school knows a thing or two about fostering happy and successful children.

At The High School of Glasgow, we give children the chance to shine, and we get results. Come and see for yourself.