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Falkland House School was established 30 years ago and specialises in the education of male students that require additional support with their learning.
2024-04-22 16:20
2024-04-08 21:28
Students at Falkland House School explore their interests as part of our Electives Program Read More
2024-01-31 17:30
2023-07-05 12:05
2023-06-27 12:22
A great time was had by all the boys who took part in this year’s three-day Residential Read More
2023-06-27 11:28
Our courageous adventurers Ciaran, Dylan, Leo and Lewis have raised over £1300 for Young Lives vs Cancer following Read More
2023-02-28 11:57
Singing Club is proving to be a huge success, with students across all groups popping along to Read More
2022-06-30 14:27
2022-06-22 13:54
In May Dylan started a placement with Lucky Ewe, a charity that rents land locally to run a small flock of dairy sheep.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for Dylan to experience and learn a… Read More
2022-06-22 12:03
Two of our senior pupils, Cameron and Shaun, are about to move on to life after Falkland House School. Their achievements are too many to list here, however their keyworkers Ben Gannon and K… Read More
2022-06-22 11:26
Callum and Shaun successfully carried out their final practical assessment for their National 5 Leadership Award recently. On a day out at Glentress they led a group of cyclists (pupils and… Read More
2022-06-22 11:02
Over the past year our Outdoor Learning programme has offered the boys a variety of activities, all geared towards promoting an active lifestyle and stimulating their enthusiasm for nature a… Read More
2022-06-06 14:21
2021-12-30 15:46
Reinforcing our commitment to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among our pupils, we’ve started the next Eco-schools Read More
2021-12-30 15:40
As we move towards the end of another year, the now common medical discourse that we had Read More
2021-12-22 12:18
This year has seen some brand new projects get underway at FHS, offering exciting opportunities for our pupils.
Firstly, we’ve introduced the National 5 SQA Award in Leadership, w… Read More
2021-12-22 11:37
As we move towards the end of another year, the now common medical discourse that we had hoped to leave behind remains very much common. However, isolations and circuit breakers have not sto… Read More
2021-12-16 15:16
As part of our Literacy across Learning initiative, the school ran a Short Story Competition in the first two terms, open to all pupils. The rules were simple; write a scary story, ful… Read More
2021-12-16 14:57
Reinforcing our commitment to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among our pupils, we’ve started the next Eco-schools Green Flag cycle, taking us through this year an… Read More
2021-12-01 15:39
This year has seen some brand new projects get underway at FHS, offering exciting opportunities for our pupils Read More
2021-10-31 15:41
As part of our Literacy across Learning initiative, the school ran a Short Story Competition in the Read More
2021-06-30 14:53
The Duke of Edinburgh programme is now well underway. The twelve students involved have embraced the programme Read More
2021-06-30 14:49
As we draw to the close of another academic year, it is worth noting what has been Read More
2021-06-30 14:48
In the same spirit as last year, I’d like to salute first and foremost the children and Read More
2021-06-24 12:55
In the same spirit as last year, I’d like to salute first and foremost the children and young people on the tremendous courage they have shown in navigating the past 12 months. I would… Read More
2021-06-23 11:52
As we draw to the close of another academic year, it is worth noting what has been lost, what has been gained and what we can look forward to a return to next year.
Firstly, we will be losin… Read More
2021-06-23 11:34
As we approach the end of another challenging academic year, I have been reflecting with some pride on the continued successes of both Pupils and Staff at FHS. We have all experienced diffic… Read More
2021-06-22 14:21
The Duke of Edinburgh programme is now well underway. The twelve students involved have embraced the programme and impressed us all with their determination and perseverance during rece… Read More
2021-06-22 10:34
FHS English Teacher, Mr Stewart, reports on the whole school, end-of-year trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park
Following a year of restricted opportunities, we finally managed a whole school o… Read More
2021-06-04 14:51
As we approach the end of another challenging academic year, I have been reflecting with some pride Read More
2020-12-15 13:13
Ben was a pupil at FHS for nine years and a prominent and popular member of our school community. When Ben passed away suddenly in April, his fellow pupil and friend Luca decided he wan… Read More
2020-12-15 12:53
‘Our Bright Future’ is a UK-wide programme that supports young people to make long-term environmental improvements to their local area.
As part of this programme, four of ou… Read More
2020-12-15 12:31
Many of the skills the pupils are developing during our Outdoor Learning sessions are helping them prepare for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme tha… Read More
2020-12-15 12:14
There are only benefits to being outdoors, so we’re taking more learning time outside with our new Outdoor Learning programme.
Led by Mr Shaw and Mr Robb, the boys have been… Read More
2020-06-25 14:17
A group of pupils chose Furniture Upcycling for their Thursday Elective over the winter/spring term. The aim was to collect donations of furniture, then use their skills to refresh, repair… Read More
2020-06-25 12:41
Towards the end of last year, a job description for Head Boy was circulated among senior pupils. Aspiring candidates were asked to submit an application giving reasons as to why they thought… Read More
2020-06-25 10:14
The school has faced a number of challenges with regards to promoting good physical and mental health since lockdown started in March. However, our care and education staff have, as always… Read More
2019-12-27 12:36
Well done to the nine hardworking young men who were recently rewarded for their high EATL (Effort and Attitude to Learning) scores.
The FHS rewards system aims to inspire a positi… Read More
2019-12-27 12:14
As we go forward into 2020 there are even more young people preparing for examinations at National 5 and Higher level, including Biology, Music and Mathematics with English Literacy thrown i… Read More
2019-12-27 12:02
Luca, Falkland House School’s very own star of the stage, appeared in Cupar Youth Theatre’s production of ‘Calamity Jane’ last month.
The sho… Read More
2019-07-02 11:32
Well done to Jamie, the winner of this year’s ‘Good Citizen Award’. North East Fife PCs Euan and Phil presented Jamie with the trophy during our Celebrating Success ceremon… Read More
2019-06-25 12:58
On Monday 22nd April, Brodie, Connor, Harris, Jamie, Luca and Shaun headed off on a three-day residential trip to the Compass Centre in Glenshee. After an introduction by staff at the centre… Read More
2019-04-10 11:18
A big thank you to the team at Radio Forth for giving FHS pupil, Luca, an insight into what happens behind the scenes of a radio station.
Last month Luca was delighted to find out that… Read More
2019-04-04 13:16
There may have been no snow in Glenshee for this year’s ski trip but the boys had a fantastic time just the same.
The school is grateful to the staff at the Compass Centre,&n&hell…Read More
2019-04-02 13:29
Mick and Owain from the Blesma Community Programme held a Making Generation R Workshop at FHS on Thursday, 21st March.
The programme aims to help young people become more… Read More
2018-12-04 14:36
The FHS cabin project was set up to create a holistic learning experience for our pupils. The venture helps the boys develop important technical skills in areas such as maths, construct… Read More
2018-11-21 12:33
At the beginning of October, pupils Jamie P, Jamie R, Luca, Oscar and Sol bagged their first Munro in aid of charity as part of the school’s elective program. The boys spent a lo… Read More
2018-09-20 12:04
Five of our pupils and two staff members will be scaling a Munro on October 2nd to raise money for charity. The boys were asked to select a charity of their choice, and they unanimously agre… Read More
2018-08-29 13:19
Our Head of Education, Kenny Graham, and Luca, one of our pupils, were interviewed for a BBC Reporting Scotland news story on the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition’s concern… Read More
2018-07-11 10:46
During the Celebrating Success ceremony. we saluted Alfie, Dylan and Lucas, whose time at Falkland House School has come to an end.
Like all our school leavers, they were &hell…Read More
2018-07-11 10:15
Every year, one of our pupils receives a North East Fife Police ‘Good Citizen Award’.
Before presenting the award at the Celebrating Success ceremony, PC Fisher explained the rea… Read More
2018-07-09 11:34
June 28th was a day for recognizing and celebrating our pupils’ many achievements over the past year.
Before the awards ceremony, staff, pupils and their families enjoyed an abund… Read More
2018-04-24 13:37
A number of pupils have expressed an interest in Model Railways, so Falkland House School has decided to transform the wood store into a Model Railway Room.
This is progressing nicely a… Read More
2018-04-17 12:12
Click on the link below to see the interview with Lucas, one of our pupils, filmed for the BBC Scotland documentary ‘Help Me Save My Child’, broadcast on Monday 16th April, 2018… Read More
2018-04-13 11:48
FHS Independence Workers, Ms. Johnston and Mr. Gannon, give us this report:
Following the success of our four previous ski trips to Glenshee and Pila in Italy, this year the school organised… Read More
2017-12-12 11:22
Falkland House School’s shortlisting for a TES Independent School Award is thanks to the success of its innovative independence programme, which focuses on teaching pupils the skills t… Read More
2017-11-08 12:44
The shortlist for the TES Independent School Awards was announced last Friday, and we’re delighted that Falkland House School is on that list!
The awards recognise outstanding exa… Read More
2017-10-25 12:22
Every year, the Events Committee at Falkland House School organises two fundraising events. One of these is our Wear It Pink Day, when the whole school is involved in a pink b… Read More
2017-07-07 10:54
Every year, a Good Citizenship Award is presented to one of the pupils. A selected panel from the school considers a number of guidelines before choosing the best candidate for the awar… Read More
2017-07-05 12:06
With staff, pupils and their families gathered at FHS for Celebrating Success Day, this was the perfect occasion to salute two of our pupils – Ruairidh and Marcus –&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-06-29 11:55
Over the last year, we’ve been developing the processes we use to support positive transitions for our pupils, and we can happily report that these developments have led to excellent r… Read More
2017-06-29 10:27
Towards the end of May, staff and pupils at FHS were given a chance to connect with the past when they were invited by the Centre for Stewardship at Falkland Estate to take part in an archae… Read More
2017-03-23 11:38
In the early hours of Sunday the 5th March 2017, 8 pupils and 4 staff members from Falkland House School set off on the first foreign holiday undertaken by the school. For the last three yea… Read More
2017-03-22 13:40
Three of our students started college this term. Marcus is studying Horticulture at Perth College, Joe is attending The Prince’s Trust Course at Stenton College in Glenrothes and… Read More
2017-03-09 14:17
Pupils from Falkland House School will gain valuable work experience in 2017 thanks to a new partnership with FourM Chartered Accountants in Dundee, headed by Director Iain McBride.
One of t… Read More
2017-03-08 14:21
Joe is currently attending the Prince’s Trust Course at Stenton Campus in Glenrothes. The twelve-week personal development course improves confidence and motivation. Moreove… Read More
2017-03-07 14:06
Pupils at FHS receive on-going throughcare support and preparation to ensure a good transition from school and/or college to adult life.
The aim of ‘Principles of Good Transitions 3&rs&hell…Read More
2017-03-03 14:29
BBC Scotland education correspondent, Jamie McIvor, visited Falkland House School at the end of January to talk to former pupil Kieran, who spent six years at the school and is now at colleg… Read More
2016-11-29 13:45
The boys from Albany went on an overnight expedition recently. After lining their backpacks with waterproof sacks they were ready to brave the elements, and set off for Dunkeld with Mr. Grah… Read More
2016-11-25 13:42
Falkland House School has added its voice to the National Autistic Society’s campaign calling on the government to double the number of autistic people in work. In &helli…Read More
2016-09-19 11:52
FHS will be ‘on the road’ over the coming months speaking to additional support needs groups and services.
Over the last five years, we have been working towards improving our s… Read More
2016-09-07 10:31
FHS is celebrating its recent care inspectorate report success!
After an unannounced visit by inspectors in June, the school was judged “Excellent” for the quality of i… Read More
2016-07-07 10:53
The Tesco Bank Art Competition for Schools is run by National Galleries of Scotland, and this year there were over 7,400 entries from all over Scotland. FHS pupil Lucas was awarded a Special… Read More
2016-07-06 11:42
Kieran has been at FHS for over seven years, and in that time has made magnificent progress. He entered the school with some significant barriers to his learning, but he has never let t… Read More
2016-07-06 11:17
As well as applauding a year of achievements, Celebrating Success Day also focuses on next steps. Four of the pupils were presented with Transition awards in recognition of their e… Read More
2016-07-06 10:07
End of term is a time to celebrate the many successes and achievements of our pupils. On Celebrating Success Day, families and friends enjoyed a delicious buffet accompanied by live mus… Read More
2016-06-20 11:13
Two pupils from Falkland House School have been given an interesting insight into the world of work after completing a work placement with the Scottish Government.
Over the course of three w… Read More
2016-06-13 11:27
Here’s a preview of our new video, which will be shown at the TES Schools Awards Ceremony in London on 24th June when winners are announced. FHS has been selected as one of the finalis… Read More
2016-05-20 12:20
Two officers from Police Scotland have been working closely with Falkland House School this term as part of an initiative to help young people build and sustain strong working relationships… Read More
2016-05-20 10:58
April was Autism Awareness month, and FHS participated in various initiatives to promote the event and get people talking about it. Staff and pupils came to school in their onesies on Onesie… Read More
2016-04-20 11:40
Falkland House School is committed to raising awareness of the positive contribution young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) can bring to the workplace. In this article published in… Read More
2016-04-15 11:55
Falkland House School has been shortlisted for a prestigious national education award, and is one of only three Scottish schools among the finalists selected from across the UK.
The school… Read More
2016-03-17 13:36
On January 29th, ten pupils and four staff members headed for Glenshee on the 3rd Annual Ski Trip, an event which rewards the boys for their sustained effort and positive attitude in the sch… Read More
2016-03-15 13:39
Ruairidh has been a pupil at Falkland House School for four years. He is now in the process of planning for life after FHS and is attending the NC Creative Industries: Access… Read More
2016-03-10 12:48
Falkland House School has joined the growing number of accredited Living Wage employers in Scotland. The idea initially came from the Pupil’s Council. MSP Annabelle Ewing dropped in to… Read More
2016-03-09 13:15
Over the last few months, the school has drawn attention to a number of events and campaigns on issues that can impact the lives of the pupils and others with ASN (Additional Support Ne… Read More
2015-12-17 14:27
This term the boys have been learning a variety of life skills, which were put to the test on December 2nd when they temporarily joined the Tayside Mountain Rescue Team.
Helping on a search… Read More
2015-12-17 12:02
The school was reviewed in September and we are extremely proud to announce that we have been successful in retaining our Autism Accreditation award.
To gain Autism Accreditation the school… Read More
2015-11-18 11:55
Written by Joe H
Our day at M & Ds was fantastic.
We left at 10am with Miss Langland’s and Miss Langridge and we drove to Glasgow. Aaron, Ryan, Andrew and Lewis came to M & Ds… Read More
2015-11-04 16:00
The boys recently had a ‘ spooktacular’ time at the annual Halloween party.
Atholl House was decorated throughout and the boys were all in costume to mark the occasion. They spen… Read More
2015-11-04 15:39
Pupils from Falkland House School joined volunteers at Falkland Palace garden to create a stunning floral display.
Boys from the school helped nurture a 40-metre-long border which has provid… Read More
2015-10-26 10:24
Staff and pupils at Falkland House School, one of Scotland’s top providers of education for boys with additional support needs, today (Wednesday 21st October) hosted a visit from Glasg… Read More
2015-09-08 08:52
Falkland House School has been recognised by inspectors for its continuing good practice in the first of a new joint Education Scotland and Care Inspectorate inspection report published Tues… Read More
2015-08-27 11:40
Today, staff and pupils at Falkland House School will host a visit from MP Stephen Gethins.
The school, which recently received excellent marks in a combined inspection by the Care Inspector… Read More
2015-08-10 16:29
Falkland House School finished off a very busy academic year with a whole school sports day followed by a celebrating success day.Wednesday proved the perfect time for our sports event; ther… Read More
2015-08-10 16:20
Falkland House School was delighted to hold another Celebrating Our Successes day this year. There was much to celebrate and pupils and adults alike had a great day.
Among the prizewwinners… Read More
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