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Galashiels Academy Galashiels Academy is a Scottish secondary school serving Galashiels and the local community. Values, skills and qualifications to be the best we can be.

In Galashiels Academy we believe in ambition and aspiration and working in partnership to produce excellent young people. Our students leave our school with the attributes, skills and qualifications to become outstanding individuals and enhance the communities they will live in and serve. My aim is for all our young people to have pride and ambition in themselves and in our school. We have high expectations of all in our school which we aim to be a place where all pupils and staff feel valued and can learn and achieve. Our school provides excellent levels of support, high levels of learning and teaching, a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities and experiences and a varied and accessible curriculum. Of our students we expect very high levels of attendance and punctuality and a pride in wearing our school uniform which represents identity and equality. In classes we encourage all our students to be ambitious and to always give of their best in everything they do. We also want our students to believe that making mistakes is part of learning and essential to making progress. I believe strongly in partnership and working together in trust and openness. To parents we ask that you continue to support your children at home and keep in touch with the school. To the local community we would also welcome any support as we develop our young people and deliver a wide and varied curriculum. We value your feedback. If you have a suggestion or if you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do everything we can to help. You can also keep up to date by following our Facebook and Twitter pages. Thank you

Kevin Ryalls
Headteacher

23/10/2026

Due to weather conditions all Rugby matches tomorrow (Saturday 23rd) have been cancelled

23/10/2026

Today's U15 Scottish Shield tie vs Newbattle High School has been postponed due to weather.

22/10/2026

The U15s are in action on Saturday 23 October at Gala Rugby, Netherdale, with a 10am kick-off. Players, please meet at the club at 9:15am and remember your studded boots, gum shield and playing kit. Good luck, team!

Our U15’s take on Newbattle High School in the Scottish Shield this Friday, 23 October. Kick-off is at 2pm at Galashiels...
22/10/2026

Our U15’s take on Newbattle High School in the Scottish Shield this Friday, 23 October. Kick-off is at 2pm at Galashiels Academy. Players, remember your school football kit, studded boots and shinguards—and get changed after period 5, then go straight to the 3G for warm-up. Good luck, team!

22/10/2026

Gala Academy U13 take on Berwick Rugby this Saturday, 23 October. Players should meet at Gala Rugby, Netherdale at 9:20am for a 10am kick-off. Remember boots, gumshield, water bottle and playing kit. See Mr Cameron-Lyle if you need a playing top. Good luck, team!

📸 Great to see our S6s come together yesterday for their year group photo! Looking smart and all great ambassadors for o...
22/10/2026

📸 Great to see our S6s come together yesterday for their year group photo!

Looking smart and all great ambassadors for our school and community. ⭐

Congratulations to our U13 Football Team, defeating North Berwick High School 3-2 in the Scottish Shield.Going in 1-0 do...
20/10/2026

Congratulations to our U13 Football Team, defeating North Berwick High School 3-2 in the Scottish Shield.

Going in 1-0 down at half time in a very windy ground, Gala went 2-1 up quickly in the second half with goals from Noah MacFarlane and Louie Hogg. North Berwick pushed hard and equalised with ten minutes left before Ben Lauder scored with seven minutes remaining.

In a frantic last five minutes as both teams attacked, Gala Academy players dug deep, working tirelessly to hold out for the final whistle.

Big thanks to Evan Henderson for travelling up to officiate the match, after the original ref pulled out, to ensure the match went ahead. Great work from all

Sign up in PE, anyone interested in playing the U14s fixture should aim to attend at least one session to help us prepar...
20/10/2026

Sign up in PE, anyone interested in playing the U14s fixture should aim to attend at least one session to help us prepare for the game! Any questions ask Miss Gilroy in PE

A reminder for all S1 footballers involved in tomorrow's U13 Scottish Shieldtie between Galashiels Academy and North Ber...
19/10/2026

A reminder for all S1 footballers involved in tomorrow's U13 Scottish Shieldtie between Galashiels Academy and North Berwick High School. Expect vibrant blue and red, plenty of youthful energy and a great community atmosphere. The first opportunity for our S1 players to represent our school and local community, with future fixtures against Hawick and Kelso to ensure every child that attends training will play for the school. Together We Play!
School Football kit can be purchased from The Trophy Guy in Galashiels, please contact Mr. Cameron-Lyle at [email protected]

If there any issues or concerns with this.
Could any players who are not able to play please let Mr. Cameron-Lyle know as soon as possible

11/10/2026

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Galashiels Academy, Elm Row
Galashiels
TD13HU

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