Welcome to Rutherglen High School
We aim to provide a range of learning experiences, which meet the needs of all our learners. Working together in partnership: school staff, parents, and our partner agencies can help us achieve this goal.
Communication is essential and we would welcome you to contact Rutherglen High with regards to any aspect of your child's education.
This website provides you with key information in relation to all aspects of the school including school procedures and personnel. I hope it also gives you a flavour of our culture and ethos.
We look forward to working with you over the coming years to ensure that the young people enjoy a happy and successful time at Rutherglen High School.
Richard Millar: Headteacher
Visions, Values and Aims
At Rutherglen High School we strive to provide our learners with engaging, meaningful and skills-based experiences that provide them with skills for life.
Come and take a look at our wonderful opportunities
Look at the photos by scrolling to the left/right. See some of the engaging experiences we have to offer
Sensory stories in a junior severe and profound class
Sensory Stories
Skills for life in a senior severe and profound class
Life Skills
Senior pupils engaging in learning in a real life context at Glasgow The Caring City
Glasgow The Caring City
Junior and Senior pupils having fun socialising at break time
Socialising
Senior pupils at prom. An exciting and inclusive evening for all who attend
Senior Prom
Pupils and staff working together at our cafe in order to serve delicious food and drinks and develop valuable life skills.
RHS Cafe
Pupils going out into the community and participating in engaging social experiences
Out in the Community
Senior pupils working on Personal Achievement Awards - taking care of animals
PAA
Litter Picking in the community
Helping in the community
Gardening in our sensory area
Outdoor Learning
Multi-sensory Experiences
At Rutherglen High School we provide experiences that are inclusive for all.
Total Approach to Communication
We value all means of communication including speech, facial expression, body language, gesture, Makaton, symbols, objects of reference and/or electronic aids. We ensure communication methods are adapted to suit individual needs and abilities.
Sensory Stories
We use sensory stories across base classes which engage all senses and promote multi-sensory exploration in turn providing an inclusive approach for all learners.
Makaton
The school uses Makaton which is a communication tool with speech, signs and symbols to enable people with communication challenges to engage in an alternative and appropriate way. Makaton supports the development of essential communication skills such as listening, attention, comprehension, memory and expressive speech and language.
Pupil Testimonials
We encourage pupils to participate in our pupil voice. They share their views, wishes and experiences of their school. This results in meaningful change, better outcomes as well as facilitating a sense of empowerment and inclusion.
"I love getting to go to Glasgow The Caring City. The activities will help me get a job when I'm older"
Kevin
Initiating a conversation about his favourite things - "Shapes - a square, a triangle, a decagon and a heptagon"
Deen (via his communication device)
"My opinions matter and people listen to me. I like helping out with transitions for the junior pupils"