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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Smith puts campaign focus on education
Conservative election candidate Cameron Smith says the SIC is being forced to do the “dirty work” of the Scottish government in implementing cuts to the…
READ FULL STORYFoula’s only pupil returns to school after chimney repairs
The mother of Foula’s only school pupil is relieved that her son can finally get back to school now that the building has been declared…
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Education cuts loom as financial pressure grows
Education cuts are back on the agenda as the council looks to save nearly a million pounds in the next financial year – and this…
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Probationer teachers made welcome
Shetland schools have welcomed 10 new probationary teachers into the classroom this school year.
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Calls made for better education deal
Council leaders say they are receiving an unfair deal from a £100 million Scottish government attainment fund. Representatives from Shetland, Orkney and Western Isles authorities…
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National careers scheme launched in Brae
Careers advice for pupils should start much earlier so that they become aware of the opportunities in the workplace.
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Cullivoe pupils celebrate getting it right
Staff and pupils at the Cullivoe School in Yell have recently achieved their Level 1 Rights Respecting Schools Award.
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Boden insists schools decision is lawful
The council’s top official has hit back against claims that the authority” flouted the law” to avoid legislation aimed at protecting communities from repeated school…
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‘SIC was selective with school costs information’
Council findings detailing the cost of educating secondary education pupils have been slammed in an independent report commissioned by pressure group CURE.
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Robinson criticises government over teacher freeze deal
The council’s political leader has criticised a Scottish government deal which calls for local authorities not to cut teacher numbers in exchange for cash.
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