Following an extensive consultation process involving pupils, staff, parents/carers and partners, we are delighted to announce the new vision statement and values for Dalkeith High School.

We are really proud of how many members of our school community took part in workshops, focus groups, surveys and the final vote. This has helped to shape a vision and set of values that reflect our shared aspirations for the future.

The voting results showed clear support across all stakeholder groups for our new vision statement:

“A community where individuals are valued, supported and inspired to achieve.”

This option received the highest level of support from parents/carers (76%), pupils (43.4%), and staff and partners (54.3%), making it the overall preferred choice of our school community.

There was also strong agreement on the values that will guide us every day through The Dalkeith Way. Across all voting groups, the preferred option was:

We are Respectful. We are Ambitious. We Belong.

This was supported by 54% of parents/carers, 52.3% of pupils, and 65.5% of staff and partners.

These outcomes reflect the key themes that emerged throughout the consultation process: the importance of mutual respect, high aspirations for all, and creating a school where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging. Together, our new vision and values capture our commitment to providing a safe, inclusive and ambitious learning community where every young person can thrive.

We look forward to launching this new vision and set of values with our school community in August 2026.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who took the time to contribute their views and participate in the consultation. Your voice has helped shape the future direction of Dalkeith High School.