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Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

09 March 2024

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads primary schools teamed up to celebrate World Book Day with 'tons of excitement' reported at the event.


Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

Kian gets true taste of Highland hospitality – thanks to Caithness apprenticeship

09 March 2024

A hospitality apprentice in the far north has had his confidence boosted by the commitment shown to him within the industry in the region.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024

To honour World Book Day, we asked our readers to send in photographs of the costumes their children and relatives wore for the special event.


Temporary repairs carried out on Thurso gym hall roof

Temporary repairs carried out on Thurso gym hall roof

Temporary repairs carried out on Thurso gym hall roof

07 March 2024

Temporary repairs have been carried out on Thurso High School's damaged gym hall roof and further work is being planned, Highland Council has said.


Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

06 March 2024

A new art exhibition giving an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Thurso has opened at the North Coast Visitor Centre.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


'You are valued' – UHI sign up to Rainbow Mark for LGBTQ+ inclusion

'You are valued' – UHI sign up to Rainbow Mark for LGBTQ+ inclusion

'You are valued' – UHI sign up to Rainbow Mark for LGBTQ+ inclusion

03 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands and partners have made the commitment during LGBT+ History Month to support inclusive social spaces


Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

Bower Primary 'blown away' be Tesco Wick donation

03 March 2024

Tesco stepped in to help local school pupils keen to boost their reading range recently.


Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

Better late than never for Bower Burns celebrations

02 March 2024

Bad weather prevented Bower Primary School marking Burns Day on January 25 – but nothing was going to stop them celebrating completely.


£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

£100k skills boost for Caithness and north Sutherland businesses

01 March 2024

A £100,000 investment has been made to help tackle skills shortages and boost investment across the far north.


Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

29 February 2024

Pupils have been evacuated from Thurso High School today because of damage to a gym roof.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for roads and one new school

29 February 2024

The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.


Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.


Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

27 February 2024

Two girls from Noss Primary School in Wick, Mae Whitelaw and Leah Mackay, came out on top in a robotic dog art challenge set by Dounreay.


UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

UHI engineering talent awarded with prestigious scholarship

26 February 2024

Tom David, 31, a first year HNC Engineering Systems student studying at UHI North, West and Hebrides Thurso campus will receive a bursary worth £5000.


Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

21 February 2024

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.


Development at former children's home in Wick

Development at former children's home in Wick

Development at former children's home in Wick

20 February 2024

An application has been lodged with Highland Council regarding developments at the former children's care home in Wick called Avonlea.


Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

Wick school celebrates 'Love and Kindness' with help for Caithness Food Bank

19 February 2024

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School have been collecting goods to donate to the local food bank.


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