First Year
All First year students will be offered the opportunity in June to go away together to Whithaugh Park, Newcastleton for one week.
The aim of the week is to allow the Pastoral team, their youngsters and other staff to meet in a structured yet informal setting so that a stronger bond may be set up between them. The week long activities programme also enables youngsters to develop important personal and social skills.
Whithaugh Park is situated in 100 acres, and the living accommodation consists of top class Swedish chalets. In addition there is a modern heated swimming pool and a games hall. The programme of activities includes art, water study, orienteering, woodland study, outdoor pursuits and a study of the village of Newcastleton.
Second Year
As part of the Exodus programme all second year students participate in a Health Week where activities explore a wide range of issues aimed at encouraging a healthy life style.
Third Year
All third year students are offered the opportunity of a week long excursion as part of the Exodus programme. Usually, at least one foreign trip is included in the menu. The following are examples of what has been on offer in the past:-
- Italy for History and Art
- The Ardeche for Outdoor Pursuits
- Aviemore for Outdoor Pursuits
- Germany for Hockey and Rugby
- The Lake District for Outdoor Pursuits
- The Great Glen for Cycling
- Home-Based for Various Activities
Senior Challenge
The aim of the senior challenge, also held in June, is to build an effective 6th Year team who will be better prepared to meet the special challenges they will face as prefects at Selkirk High School.
For session 2011-12, the group are going to Comrie in Perthshire where they will participate in a wide range of activities ranging from visits to Stirling to outdoor team building activities.
