SIC launches mobile phones in schools consultation
The council is seeking views on the use of mobile phones in schools. Parents, guardians teachers and pupils have been asked to complete a survey…
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Weather causes school closures and transport difficulties
With the cold weather set to continue today and poor road conditions in some areas of Shetland, a number of schools are closed to pupils…
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The council has advised some schools will remain closed today, while there is also disruption to school bus services. Aith Junior High School and Happyhansel…
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West Side schools remain closed due to weather
Due to wintry weather, some West Side schools will remain closed today, and school transport to other Shetland schools is affected. Overnight snowfall has meant…
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SIC approves school mothball procedures
Councillors approved proposals to allow schools in the North Mainland to be mothballed if the rolls fall below 20 per cent despite opposition from a…
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Director of children’s services Helen Budge confirmed there is no budget in place to reopen mothballed schools.
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SSE to ‘work with pupils’ after criticism of turbine name
SSE has said it is “aware of local concerns” about the decision to name a turbine after the former owner of the Halfway House. School…
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Parents reminded about school clothing grants
Parents have been reminded that they could be eligible for financial help with school clothing. National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is urging households to…
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UPDATED – All schools now shut and buses cancelled
After overnight snowfall across Shetland and the forecast of more snow today (Tuesday), all schools and all early learning settings will be closed to pupils. …
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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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All schools to be closed on Thursday
All schools and nurseries will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) due to forecasted high winds. The SIC said a yellow wind warning had been issued for…
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More strike action at schools a possibility – Unison
There is potential for more strikes at schools in the coming weeks, trade union Unison said today (Friday). The majority of isles schools were closed…
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UPDATED: Weather continues to disrupt schools
Despite a recent small rise in temperatures, there are continuing transport difficulties in the North of Shetland where some schools will remain closed today (Monday)…
READ FULL STORYSchools closed again due to snow
All schools in Shetland will be closed today (Wednesday) due to the wintry weather conditions. With fresh falls of snow overnight, the council says many…
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