More than 600 secondary pupils receive exam results
More than 600 secondary pupils will receive their exam results today (Tuesday).
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Consultation 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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Storm Isha may disrupt ferries and school transport
Storm Isha could affect school transport and inter-island ferries tomorrow (Monday), the SIC has warned.
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Schools to stay closed on Friday as snow and freezing weather continues
Schools and nurseries will remain closed tomorrow (Friday) as the cold and snowy weather is forecast to continue.
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Most schools are closed
The majority of schools have closed today due to the weather. Temperatures across Shetland have been at or below freezing and there are strong northerly…
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VAS announces partnership with Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
Voluntary Action Shetland (VAS) has announced a partnership with YPI Scotland. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is delivered in 280 schools across the country…
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School strikes suspended after ‘ground-breaking’ pay offer
School strikes have been suspended following an improved pay offer.
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Schools face closure after staff vote for strikes
School staff have voted to strike over pay in the largest ever union ballot.
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Head teacher ‘saddened’ to leave after 15 years in role
The head teacher of Shetland’s largest primary school is leaving the role to become an education inspector.
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‘New dawn’ for Sandwick school after favourable report dispels ‘dark clouds’
A favourable school report following four years of inspections has been heralded as a “new dawn” – bringing “genuine relief” to staff, parents and pupils.
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Director teaches lessons due to ‘unprecedented’ staff sickness in schools
Unprecedented levels of school staff sickness saw children’s services director Helen Budge step in to teach lessons. Mrs Budge told today’s (Monday) education and families…
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New Anderson High School headteacher announced
The new Anderson High School headteacher has been announced. Robin Calder is set to take on the role in August when current headteacher Valerie Nicolson…
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