EDUCATION

Children at Thurso and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

A programme of Gaelic medium summer activities was offered to pupils during the school summer holidays.

A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

The Highland Council warmly welcomed this year’s new cohort of probationer teachers to the Highlands at Millburn Academy in Inverness.

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.

Exam results 'one of the best we have seen,' says Caithness depute head

Senior pupils come top of the class

Helpline for students receives nearly 500 calls in one day

Hundreds across Scotland have been given help with their SQA results by an expert group of careers advisers from Skills Development Scotland.

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed a range of sporting activities over the summer holidays at a series of Wick coaching events.

Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

A teacher who kissed and danced in a flirtatious manner with a pupil at a Thurso nightclub has been allowed to return to the profession.

Volunteers sought for children's panel

The children’s hearing system – which combines welfare and justice for children and young people – is looking for volunteers.

Caithness pupils perform very well in exams as results improve across the Highlands

Pupils in Wick and Thurso high schools have performed very well in their exam results which were released on Tuesday.

UHI college merger is 'best way forward'

People in the far north are being urged to get involved with a new consultation on the merger of three colleges in the Highlands and Islands.

Thrumster nursery gets top marks from Care Inspectorate

Quality of care and support rated as very good

Thurso school uniform swap event will help families reduce waste and save money

A swap event aimed at reducing waste and saving money on school uniforms will take place in Thurso on Saturday, July 30, from 2pm to 5pm.

Awards cap celebration of pupils' achievements

MILLER Academy held a whole school ‘Together Time’ on the last morning of term to celebrate their children’s many achievements in the past year.

Sophie-Ann receives certificate of valued contribution from UHI North Highland

Sophie-Ann Bain has been praised for acting as a voice for students after receiving a certificate of valued contribution from UHI North Highland.

Eleven teams from Caithness and north Sutherland compete in junior Dragons' Den challenge

Event was held at Thurso and Wick High schools

High Life Highland partners with Developing the Young Workforce in commitment to provide opportunities for young people in Caithness

One of the largest employers in the Highlands has confirmed its commitment to supporting young people to prepare for the world of work.

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

Every child was a winner at the end of year outdoor fun and sporting event held at the Busy Bees nursery in Bower.

EDUCATION

Children at Thurso and across Highlands take part in Gaelic summer activities

A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

A warm Highland welcome for probationer teachers

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Exam results 'one of the best we have seen,' says Caithness depute head

Exam results 'one of the best we have seen,' says Caithness depute head

Helpline for students receives nearly 500 calls in one day

Helpline for students receives nearly 500 calls in one day

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

PICTURES: Children enjoy schools out summer activities at East Caithness campus in Wick

Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

Volunteers sought for children's panel

Volunteers sought for children's panel

Caithness pupils perform very well in exams as results improve across the Highlands

Caithness pupils perform very well in exams as results improve across the Highlands

UHI college merger is 'best way forward'

UHI college merger is 'best way forward'

Thrumster nursery gets top marks from Care Inspectorate

Thrumster nursery gets top marks from Care Inspectorate

Thurso school uniform swap event will help families reduce waste and save money

Thurso school uniform swap event will help families reduce waste and save money

Awards cap celebration of pupils' achievements

Awards cap celebration of pupils' achievements

Sophie-Ann receives certificate of valued contribution from UHI North Highland

Sophie-Ann receives certificate of valued contribution from UHI North Highland

Eleven teams from Caithness and north Sutherland compete in junior Dragons' Den challenge

Eleven teams from Caithness and north Sutherland compete in junior Dragons' Den challenge

High Life Highland partners with Developing the Young Workforce in commitment to provide opportunities for young people in Caithness

High Life Highland partners with Developing the Young Workforce in commitment to provide opportunities for young people in Caithness

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

PICTURES: Busy Bees nursery at Bower finishes the year with a special family fun day

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