Education

View from the Board by Alex MacDonald

As school pupils digest their exam results, Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, tells us that there is #NoWrongPath

Young sailors from across Caithness and Sutherland made their way across the North Sea as part of the Tall Ships Races

The Caithness school said it was proud of its pupils for their academic success after this year’s SQA results were released.

Wick High School said that the move back to a more traditional examination setting has seen pupils adjust and perform well under the conditions.

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.

Childline is giving free, confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 19 at www.childline.org.uk or by phone on 0800 1111.

Postgrad students at UHI have rated their study experience as the best in Scotland in a UK-wide survey for the second year in a row.

Join the High Life Highland countryside rangers on a 'fun wee wander' up Wick river on Tuesday, August 8 from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Company is delighted to support local people

See videos and pictures as competitors play in the first ever Highland Rubik's cube competition held at Wick Youth Club.

On results day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.

Highland pupils are facing the threat of possible fresh school closures in September after a union began strike balloting.

Leadership at the Pennyland nursery in Thurso is weak while parents are concerned about the impact of staff changes on children

GREEN-fingered children at a Thurso primary school have been praised for their "amazing" work to keep the school grounds looking lovely.

DRIVERS passing a Thurso primary school are being urged to take extra care on the roads – thanks the winning designs of the pupils.

North MP says parents have been "denied a voice" on the controversial issue

UHI North Highland will join with UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland on August 1

There was a double triumph for Castletown Primary School teams at the Thurso Associated Schools Group netball tournament held at Mount Pleasant.

Wick High School's PE department held a special assembly to recognise the 'hard work and great effort' from all those involved in its sports day.