Education

After the recent publication of photographs of a friendly Wick riverside robin, a young artist has revealed her talents by drawing the same bird.

A creative glass studio based in Lybster has an opportunity for a local artist to get involved in an international collaboration.

'Dangerous' patches of black ice have been reported in Caithness and gritters have been busy dealing with the matter.

At today’s meeting of the Highland Council the focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities.

A Caithness councillor has described the latest coronavirus restrictions as a blow but said "safety must comes first".

Parents have been sent a letter from the council providing an update regarding the reopening of schools and early learning and childcare settings.

Noss primary children said "happy retirement" to one of their pupil support assistants when Anne Coghill finished her last working day in the school.

A NEW literacy tool which will help support teaching in the classroom and at home has been launched in the Highlands.

Nurseries and childcare settings are being urged to apply for Scottish Government funding to help children take part in outdoor learning.

PLANS are "already well under way" to make the Covid-enforced delayed return to school after Christmas was seamless as possible, the council has said.

More than 1000 local school children have enjoyed Christmas pantomimes online thanks to the generosity of Thurso Rotary.

The Scottish Government says it aims to have all children back in schools for face-to-face learning from January 18.

Miller Academy Primary School, Thurso, has been closed early for the Christmas holidays due to two new positive cases of Covid-19.

Primary children at Keiss and Bower have been making the most of technology to enjoy a series of festive activities.

Pupils from Wick High School donated charity cash totalling over £300 towards buying gifts for the local elderly and vulnerable people.

A number of local pupils have been told to self-isolate after cases of Covid-19 were confirmed at two Thurso schools.

It's all in a year’s work for the country's furthest north mainland book publisher, Crowvus.

A Wick supermarket is sharing seasonal goodwill through its charity campaign called Little Acts of Christmas Spirit.

Youngsters at Crossroads Primary School are delighted with their latest royal Christmas cake, courtesy of the Duke of Rothesay.

Senior pupils gain employment award thanks to local youth organisation.