Galashiels Academy

15/06/2026

📌 Galashiels Young Ambassadors - application deadline extended!

Galashiels Active Schools have extended the deadline for new S4 to S6 pupils to send in their registration forms for the position of young ambassador for 2026/27 to 5pm this coming Wednesday (17th June)

If you / your child is a new S4, S5 or S6 pupil and is interested in making a real difference to sport and physical activity in the school and wider Galashiels community then please contact our Active Schools coordinator, Ewan via [email protected] to gain a registration form or pop into the PE office to let him know your email address and he will send you one over.

15/06/2026

Washington 2026 Day 1

We have successfully made it across the Atlantic to Washington DC, and are on the way into the city. Keep an eye out for daily updates!
-Rest, Play, Culture, Arts

14/06/2026

Everyone at Galashiels Academy would like to congratulate Douglas Ormston on receiving the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours.

This is a thoroughly deserved recognition of Douglas’s dedication to improving the lives of young people and their families across our community. Through his leadership of TD1 Youth Hub, he has built an outstanding partnership with Galashiels Academy that continues to make a real difference to so many of our young people.

We are incredibly proud of Douglas, his professionalism and his commitment to supporting others, and we look forward to our partnership continuing for many years to come.

Congratulations, Douglas, on this well-deserved honour. 🎖️

Everyone at TD1 Youth Hub is delighted that our Chief Executive, Douglas Ormston, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Kings Birthday Honours for services to youth work.

Commenting on the award, Peter Croan, Chair of TD1 Youth Hub, said:

"We are all filled with immense pride for Douglas. Since leading TD1 Youth Hub from its inception over 13 years ago, he has grown the organisation from a small team supporting around 30 young people to a thriving charity that now reaches more than 350 young people each year.

His vision, dedication and unwavering commitment have helped transform countless lives and created opportunities for young people across the Scottish Borders. Whether supporting vulnerable families during the pandemic, championing youth mental health and wellbeing, tackling issues affecting young people, or ensuring that no young person is left behind, Douglas has consistently gone above and beyond in service to others.

Douglas is a very humble man whose approach to life and work is best summed up by the phrase ‘Service Above Self’. This award is fitting recognition of his tireless efforts, inspirational leadership and passion for helping young people achieve their full potential."

The Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and young people of TD1 Youth Hub extend their warmest congratulations to Douglas on this well-deserved honour.

Congratulations Douglas – a truly deserving recipient of the British Empire Medal.🎖️

14/06/2026

I think the Town Band had a good feeling about Scotland at the auction yesterday… 🎶 Yes Sir, I Can Boogie!

Looks like they were right! Well done Scotland on the win in the wee hours this morning. 👏⚽

13/06/2026

🎥 A couple more highlights from today’s Open Day and Auction! 🎥

These clips capture two key parts of a fantastic day at Galashiels Academy.

🎶 The Town Band, whose music created a wonderful atmosphere as visitors toured the school.

🔨 Iain Dick, our auctioneer from St Boswells, in action. A huge thank you to Iain for generously volunteering his time and expertise to support the event.

Thank you once again to everyone who helped make the day such a success. It was a wonderful celebration of our school and community.

13/06/2026

🎉 What a Day at Galashiels Academy! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Open Day and Auction today. It was fantastic to welcome so many members of our community through our doors and to share all that makes Galashiels Academy such a special place. 💙

The event was a wonderful celebration of our school and the strong sense of community that surrounds it.

👏 Special thanks go to:

🏫 Our amazing pupils, who confidently and enthusiastically led tours of the campus and showcased our school with pride.

🎶 The Town Band, whose music provided a fantastic atmosphere as visitors explored the school.

🤝 Our Parent Council, who worked tirelessly alongside the school to organise, promote and deliver such a successful event. Their commitment and hard work were instrumental in making the day possible.

👋 Former Depute Head Teacher Malcolm Changleng, who generously returned to support us throughout the auction process.

🍎 All of our school staff, whose efforts behind the scenes and throughout the day helped bring everything together so successfully.

🔨 And a very special thank you to Iain Dick, auctioneer from St Boswells, who kindly volunteered his time and expertise to support the school and make the auction such a success.

We are delighted to share that we raised over £3,000 on the day! 🎉 Every penny will go directly into our School Equity Fund, helping us provide additional support and opportunities for young people across our school community.

Days like today remind us of what can be achieved when a community comes together. There was a real sense of pride, connection and belonging throughout the day, and we are incredibly grateful for the support shown by so many people.

💙 Galashiels Academy – Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Future. 💙

12/06/2026

📣 Everything is Ready for Tomorrow! 📣

The auction items are all set up and we can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow!

Just a friendly reminder that the auction starts at 11:30am, so be sure to arrive in time to have a look around and find your favourites before the bidding begins.

A huge thank you to our team behind the scenes who have worked so hard to get everything organised and ready for the day!

We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow for what promises to be a fantastic event! 🎉

12/06/2026

🏫 Gala Academy Open Day & Auction

Maja and Russell will be joining the team leading tomorrow’s tours and will be on hand to share more information about the auction.

⏰ A reminder that the auction begins at 11:30am.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone through the doors and look forward to seeing you at Gala Academy!

✨ Come along, explore our school and find out more about the exciting auction opportunities available.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

What a fantastic start to our P7 Transition Programme! 🌟

It was great to welcome our P7 pupils today as they took their first steps towards the next stage of their school journey. From meeting staff and making new friends to exploring their new surroundings and getting involved in activities, there was plenty of excitement and enthusiasm throughout the day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for Day 2!

It was also great to meet many parents and carers this evening for the information session.

Our Heritage. Our Community. Our Future.