Motorists urged to be careful as bairns go back to school
Motorists are being urged to be extra careful on the roads around schools as thousands of pupils head back after the summer holidays. Around 3,600…
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Pupils celebrate excellent set of results
The nail-biting wait for exam results finally came to an end today when 617 local pupils received their grades by text, email and post.
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School closure plans shelved as councillors call for government meeting
A call has been made for a council meeting with Scottish government ministers to discuss the way forward for education.
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Fantastic Euroquiz experience for Sandwick pupils
Four P6 pupils at Sandwick Junior High School took part in yesterday’s national Euroquiz final at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.
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New high school’s tower cranes dismantled – VIDEO
The tower cranes which have been a familiar sight on the Clickimin horizon were last night dismantled.
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School closure proposals – reports to be published
The prospect of school closures has once again emerged, with consultation reports on Mid Yell and Whalsay set to be published this week.
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Pupils tour new school at ‘topping out’ ceremony
Pupils and assorted representatives marked a key milestone in the construction of the new Anderson High School by attending a “topping out” ceremony.
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Marine centre signs memorandum with qualifications authority
The NAFC Marine Centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scotland’s main qualifications body.
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New high school will be a ‘different world’ for pupils
The new Anderson High School will represent a “different world” to youngsters once they move into the Clickimin premises on 7th September 2017, according to…
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Amazing culmination to music festival
A splendid night of music was enjoyed by a sell-out audience at the gala concert at Mareel on Thursday in the culmination of the week’s…
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Praise for educational developments
Two pieces of Shetland’s educational jigsaw are progressing well, elected members have heard.
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‘Sandwick Four’ through to national Euroquiz final
A team of Sandwick Junior High School pupils will compete in the national final of Euroquiz. after winning a regional heat between local schools.
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Forcing Gaelic on our schools is wrong, says MSP
The conflict between a Scottish government desire to offer Gaelic education and a search locally for spending cuts has come under renewed scrutiny.
READ FULL STORYGlowing report for Burravoe Primary School
Burravoe Primary School today received a positive report from schools inspectors, following an visit in November.
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