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Thurso High School team wins Young Enterprise company of the year award

Thurso High School team wins Young Enterprise company of the year award

Thurso High School team wins Young Enterprise company of the year award

27 March 2023

A team of young business learners at Thurso High School is setting its sights on national success after winning a Young Enterprise competition.


Wick swimming pool remains closed after chemical spill

Wick swimming pool remains closed after chemical spill

Wick swimming pool remains closed after chemical spill

27 March 2023

Wick's swimming pool will remain closed until further notice after a chemical spillage at the East Caithness Community Facility on Friday.


Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

25 March 2023

Thurso High School's head boy and head girl have spoken of the "unique" and "invaluable" opportunities that have come their way through debating.


Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

24 March 2023

Two Wick schools were evacuated this morning after a chemical spillage in the East Caithness Community Facility swimming pool.


Pupil council's Red Nose Day fundraising at Farr primary

Pupil council's Red Nose Day fundraising at Farr primary

Pupil council's Red Nose Day fundraising at Farr primary

24 March 2023

Farr Primary School Pupil Council organised a bake sale to raise money for Red Nose Day, which this year fell on March 17.


Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

23 March 2023

Incredible breakthrough by Wick scientist shows how living plant cells could be utilised to provide clean fuel and renewable energy.


Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

Chance of a lifetime for adventure on the high seas

21 March 2023

Young people in Caithness and north Sutherland are being offered the chance to have an experience of a lifetime by taking part in the Tall Ships Race.


Inspection report outlines challenges at Wick High School

Inspection report outlines challenges at Wick High School

Inspection report outlines challenges at Wick High School

21 March 2023

An inspection of Wick High School has praised its leadership team but said it can do more to help children achieve their full potential.


Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

20 March 2023

Pupils, staff and members of Noss Primary School's parent council ask that parents and carers take care to observe its parking regulations.


Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

16 March 2023

Children from Watten Primary School searched through a muddy field to find a wizard's grave and discovered other historical wonders on their doorstep


Mina Mackay dancers step up for first festival of the year

Mina Mackay dancers step up for first festival of the year

Mina Mackay dancers step up for first festival of the year

15 March 2023

Dancers from the Mina Mackay School of Dance took part in their first festival of the year, the Mina Mackay Festival, in Keiss.


Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Caithness and Sutherland

Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Caithness and Sutherland

Fresh disruptive snow warning issued for Caithness and Sutherland

14 March 2023

CAITHNESS and Sutherland residents are bracing themselves for further snow after the Met Office issued another yellow warning on Tuesday.


Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

Donation of over £100,000 to help students in Highlands and Islands

12 March 2023

A new fund will support people from rural communities to access courses from the University of the Highlands and Islands over the next three years.


WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Muirtown Primary scoops School of the Year at Highland Heroes 2023

12 March 2023

AN Inverness primary school has been named School of the Year at the Highland Heroes 2023 ceremony on Friday.


WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

WATCH: Beth Fuller from Muirtown Primary wins Primary Teacher of The Year at Highland Heroes 2023

11 March 2023

Muirtown Primary School teacher Beth Fuller has been named Primary Teacher of the Year at the 2023 Highland Heroes event.


WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

WATCH: Caithness secondary teacher scoops Highland Hero award for his work in the classroom with the next generation

11 March 2023

Computer science teacher Chris Aitken praised his fellow teachers while picking up the award.


WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

WATCH: Secondary School Pupil of the Year has become role model for volunteering

11 March 2023

Olivia says she gets so much in return from volunteering that she's unlikely to ever look back.


DEBBIE MURRAY: Grow and develop skills at home in the Highlands

DEBBIE MURRAY: Grow and develop skills at home in the Highlands

DEBBIE MURRAY: Grow and develop skills at home in the Highlands

11 March 2023

View from the Board by Debbie Murray


Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

Caledonia wind farm supports new STEM award for schools and colleges

11 March 2023

Developers of a new Moray Firth wind farm have underlined the importance of young people choosing careers in STEM subjects by supporting a new award.


TRUDY MORRIS: Apprenticeships are an investment in the future of far north

TRUDY MORRIS: Apprenticeships are an investment in the future of far north

TRUDY MORRIS: Apprenticeships are an investment in the future of far north

11 March 2023

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, urges firms to breathe new life into their business in Scottish Apprenticeship Week


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