Education

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.

Lyth Arts Centre announces the launch of Inspired by Books – a ‘new and exciting’ visual exhibition by local artist Katie Squires.

Maree Todd MSP has praised Caithness KLICs charity in Wick for its invaluable support to young carers in the community.

An audience of parents, grandparents and friends were treated to a primary school quiz competition in Thurso West Church on Wednesday, March 27.

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’

Pupils at Noss Primary in Wick performed at the school’s annual talent competition, Noss’ Got Talent, on Wednesday.

Creative pupils at Canisbay Primary helped Scottish Water officially launch a new free water refill tap at John O’Groats.

Children in Wick have been meeting the town’s elderly residents thanks to an intergenerational initiative.

UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation.

A new initiative has just announced how it will help enhance apprenticeship opportunities in the north Highlands.

The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival brought entertainment and education for the whole family to the far north.

The children in Pennyland’s Primary 1 class decided they wanted to learn more about how to keep healthy so suggested doing a “Healthy Me” term topic.

This week's Focus North conference in Wick set the scene for the future of the far north and included bespoke films available to watch.

Hundreds of trees, chosen for their benefits to wildlife, have been planted alongside Wick River in a project involving groups of schoolchildren.

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.