Our Pupil Parliament is the driving force for change at Kirkintilloch High School, ensuring that pupil voice is placed at the heart of our community. As strategic partners in our school's development, the Parliament is responsible for creating a Pupil Improvement Plan that aligns directly with our School Priorities. By supporting EDC initiatives and actively embedding the UNCRC, they ensure that children’s rights and regional goals are woven into the fabric of school life.

Having undertaken specialised training using Roger Hart’s Ladder of Participation, our members have moved beyond simple consultation to take on true leadership roles. This expertise allows them to lead Pupil-Led Focus Groups within departments, providing invaluable peer-to-peer insights under the direction of Principal Teachers. Furthermore, the Parliament plays a vital role in our school recruitment processes; they act as the face of KHS by greeting and welcoming interview candidates, spending time with them to share the student perspective before their formal interviews begin.

Our commitment to children's rights extends beyond our school gates through our involvement with the "My Voice, My Choice" Council Pupil Forum. Our representatives continue to share the knowledge and experience gained on their journey to ensure that children’s rights are fully enshrined in the life of our school.

Our young people play a vital role in our school recruitment processes; they act as the face of KHS by greeting and welcoming interview candidates, spending time with them to share the student perspective before their formal interviews begin. This culture of hospitality extends to all in-house events, where our pupils serve as ambassadors, welcoming guests and representing the school with pride. Beyond the classroom, our pupils are active participants in excursions and trips, while engaging in a variety of Wider Achievement opportunities such as the Saltire Awards, Dynamic Youth Awards, and Sports Leadership Programs.

Our commitment to pupil leadership is further reflected through specific year-group initiatives and community partnerships that foster social responsibility and peer support. This includes the S1 Litter Busters, who work to maintain our local environment, and the S4 Foodbank Appeal, where students lead local charity efforts. Our S6 mentoring programme provides essential peer-to-peer support, with senior students guiding S4 and S5 pupils through effective study techniques and course content to support exam success. Furthermore, the S5 First Aid program equips seniors with essential life-saving skills, while our S6 Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) act as vital role models, working to foster a safe and respectful school culture. From leading departmental change to supporting the wider community, our pupils are not just learners—they are active citizens and the heart of Kirkintilloch High School.

Pupils are central to robust self-evaluation and ensuring the wider pupil voice is captured across the school. This is achieved through structured "You Said, We Did" activities, which are carried out not only at a whole-school level but are also embraced by individual departments and within classrooms to ensure every student is heard.

Through this multifaceted leadership, we empower every student to be an active participant in shaping the future of Kirkintilloch High.

See a film clip from the 2025/2026 Pupil Parliament.