A BORDERS school has been recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022-2025.

Broomlands Primary School in Kelso received the recognition for using technology in lessons through Scottish Borders Council's Inspire Learning programme.

Councillor Leagh Douglas, Scottish Borders Council’s executive member for education and lifelong learning said: “I want to congratulate everyone at Broomlands Primary School.

"Their recognition as an Apple Distinguished School highlights their successes in creating innovative and compelling learning environments that engage students and provide tangible evidence of academic achievement.

“They have been given this prestigious recognition due the hard work of the staff and pupils and their willingness to embrace new ways of working using technology.

“This has, of course, been delivered through our award-winning Inspire Learning programme which has transformed the way we teach and learn in the Scottish Borders.

“Inspire has become embedded at the heart of what learning and teaching looks like in the Borders. Its ambitions were clear and direct: to raise attainment, support equity and inclusion, and help prepare pupils for a digital future. We strongly believe the programme will ensure our young people are well placed for the future in terms of skills and employability.

“This is an exciting time for education in the Scottish Borders and for Inspire Learning.”

Apple Distinguished Schools like Broomlands are recognised as centres of innovation, leadership and excellence in education.

These schools use Apple technology to support creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in the classroom.

Broomlands Primary School has 299 pupils and 38 members of staff including an Apple Learning Coach and an Inspire school lead teacher.