Earlston High School remains closured to pupils during the coronavirus lock down.

Earlston High School remains closured to pupils during the coronavirus lock down.

IN PICTURES: Our empty schools make for a sad sight six weeks into closure

It is six weeks today since every school in the country was closed in an effort to help combat the coronavirus pandemic.

By Kathryn Wylie

Published 30th Apr 2020, 21:24 BST

Our region’s nine secondary schools and 59 primaries – like others nationwide – closed their doors on Friday, March 20, to all apart from vulnerable children and those of key workers.,,here’s a look at some of our abandoned schools for anyone missing the classrooms.

St Peter's Primary School in Galashiels closed during the lock down.

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St Peter's Primary School in Galashiels closed during the lock down. Photo: Contributed

Earlston High School remains closured to pupils during the coronavirus lock down.

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Earlston High School remains closured to pupils during the coronavirus lock down. Photo: Contributed

Hawick High School in Buccleuch Road.

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Hawick High School in Buccleuch Road. Photo: Contributed

The planned opening of the new Jedburgh Grammar campus was marked with a decorated stone being laid.

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The planned opening of the new Jedburgh Grammar campus was marked with a decorated stone being laid. Photo: Contributed

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