UHI Shetland graduations
Over 130 UHI Shetland students enjoyed a magical Christmas graduation at Mareel today (Friday). Due to overwhelming demand, students who completed their studies in a…
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Second Brae High School event to take place
A second drop-in event will take place at Brae High School next week ahead of a formal planning application for its replacement. This follows an…
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Almost 200 pupils were absent for most of a school term
The number of pupils failing to achieve at least 80 per cent school attendance increased to almost 200 last year.
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Inspectors find teaching and learning to be ‘weak’ at Brae school
Inspectors found learning, teaching and assessment at Brae school to be “weak”.
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Security cameras hoped to tackle vandalism and break-ins at former Anderson High School
The SIC is looking to increase security at the Knab to deter vandals from damaging the listed buildings at the former Anderson High School.
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Former headteacher set to become director of children’s services
A former headteacher has expressed her “delight” after being announced as the SICs preferred candidate for the the role of children’s services director.
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POLL: Is £3,500 an acceptable price to charge for a school trip?
The Anderson High School sent letters to parents and carers last week about an “exciting opportunity” for a school trip to West Africa.
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Demolition proposed for 46-year-old ‘temporary’ classrooms
Temporary classrooms have been earmarked for demolition – 46 years after they were first built.
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Former student accommodation to be converted to office space
Student accommodation is to become office space, according to a new planning application.
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POLL: Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
Headteachers in Shetland will be able to ban the use of mobile phones in schools with the backing of the Scottish government.
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More than 600 secondary pupils receive exam results
More than 600 secondary pupils will receive their exam results today (Tuesday).
READ FULL STORYConsultation events for new Brae High School
The first stage of community engagement for a new Brae High School will get under way soon, with the recent publication of a Proposal of Application notice….
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Helen Budge to retire from children’s services role
The director of the council’s children’s services, Helen Budge, will retire in September. Mrs Budge, who has held the position at Hayfield House for the…
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Parent council voices ‘strong opposition’ to ‘unfair’ school mothballing plans
Parents have voiced “strong opposition” to the proposed mothballing of a West Side primary school.
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