The school is rightly proud of the incredible amount of extra-curricular activity that it offers pupils during the academic year. “Learning beyond the classroom” is a vital part of the School’s “Curriculum for Excellence”. As Rector, I would hope that all parents/carers will encourage their children to become involved in the sporting, musical, cultural and academic programmes on offer from our highly committed and professional staff.

There are also Senior School Committees and Senior School Service, including Duke of Edinburgh Award, which is included as an option in the Senior School Curriculum and also Global Ambition International Programmes organised and running this session.

Mr. A. Williamson

Sports and Physical Activities

In partnership with interested coaches and parents, the school staff organise a wide range of sporting extra-curricular activities. Rugby, Hockey, Football, Dance, Cricket, Volleyball, Athletics, Golf, Tennis, Badminton. Details of these clubs will be announced in the daily bulletin at the start of term. In addition to these school-based activities, an ‘Active Schools’ Programme is also in operation at Hawick High School where other activities are offered by invited coaches. As part of Active Schools and Sports Development, Easter and Summer Programmes are organised for primary and secondary pupils. These will be advertised through leaflets, posters and notices in the pupil bulletin.

Dance Clubs will start in the New Year and be announced via the Bulletin.

*Note: a pupil contribution is required for this club.

**Note: This club will start again in the New Year and be announced via the Pupil Bulletin

Cricket and Athletics programmes will be highlighted via PE Department and Bulletin from the Easter Holidays.

Music Department

It is a good idea to bring a packed lunch on the days you have a Music activity

Keyboard Club: Tuesday 13.20 – 13.45 Mu1 Mrs. F. Norman

Open to all in S1/S2 (other year groups by arrangement).

A chance for anyone to get a little extra help with any piece of keyboard music.

Guitar Club: Wednesday 13.20 – 13.45 Mu2 Mr. J. Letham

Open to all in S1/S2 (other year groups by arrangement).

A chance for anyone to develop some basic guitar skills, or get a little extra help with any piece of guitar music.

Percussion Group: Thursday 13.20 – 13.45 Band Room Mrs. F. Norman

For those who are good music readers, and who enjoy playing tuned percussion.

Ceilidh Band: Wednesday 13.20 – 13.45 Band Room

A band for those who enjoy playing traditional music, and open to virtually all types of instruments. Caters for a wide range of abilities, the main requirements being commitment and enthusiasm. Rehearsals lead towards concerts in December, March, and the School Burns Supper.

Wind Band: Tuesday 13.20 – 13.45 Band Room Mrs. H. Johnston (Woodwind Instructor)

Open to all who receive brass or woodwind lessons, the rehearsals lead towards a concert in December and a further concert in late March.

Choir: Friday 13.20 – 13.45 Band Room Mr. J. Letham

For anyone who enjoys singing; open to all year groups. Rehearsals lead towards concerts in December and March.

History Department

Battlefields Tour – June 2011 (tbc)

Annual Ghost Walk

Art and Design Department

A supervised lunchtime Art Club every Tuesday

A drawing class for S5 pupils who wish to develop their basic skills in observational drawing, Tuesdays, 3.40 – 5.00pm. By arrangement with Mr. Frankland.

A drawing class for S4 pupils who want to spend extra time on their folios, Wednesdays after school.

Pupils can access the Art Department any lunchtime or after school to work on course work (by agreement with class teacher).

Eco-Schools

Hawick High School takes part in the Eco Schools Programme. This is an international agenda for the improvement of the school, local, countryside and international environment. One of the most important aspects of this programme is the contribution pupils make to ideas and decision-making. Interested pupils should see Mrs. J. Palmer (ANA).

Fundraising for Charity

Throughout the year, tutor groups, and other groups of pupils are involved in a variety of fund-raising activities for charities. There is a Senior School Charity Committee and also annual Charity events organised by each House. See Mr. McKay in D5 (Senior School Charity Committee) or your Guidance Teacher.

Other Clubs