EDUCATION

Jamie Stone urges Scottish Government to 'get a grip' on literacy and numeracy

Jamie Stone has urged the Scottish Government to "get a grip" on literacy and numeracy after Highland primaries fared poorly in national rankings.

Rangers deliver online mammal project to Caithness schools

High Life Highland’s Countryside Rangers will be providing a week of online activities about Highland mammals to schools.

Wick youth partnership up for Scottish award – 'Youth workers in Wick have supported so many young people through this difficult period'

Step Forward Wick Youth has been nominated for Scotland’s Recognising Skills and Achievement Award for its work with young people in the local area.

PICTURES: Thrumster pupils' healthy trips to school 'a win-win for all'

Thrumster primary pupils have been showing the benefits of walking to and from school through Living Streets Scotland's Travel Tracker scheme.

Castletown pupils take prizes in British Science Week poster competition

Pupils from Castletown’s P6/7 class took two of the top places in a poster competition marking British Science Week, sponsored by SSE Renewables.

PICTURES: Fun and games for Canisbay and Castletown pupils on residential trip

Primary pupils at Canisbay and Castletown enjoyed the return of their residential trip.

All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, will host Bookbug Week from Monday, May 16 to Sunday, May 22.

UHI's world-leading research

Nearly three quarters of UHI research has been classified as "world leading" or "internationally excellent" in a new expert review.

Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

Pupils in the Highlands are being given a chance to launch an early career in the growing space sector.

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

The Nuclear and Caithness Archive (Nucleus) has been nationally recognised for its work by being awarded accredited status by the National Archives.

Initial consultation finds support for proposed college merger

The first phase of consultation on the proposed merger of North Highland College and two others in the UHI partnership has concluded.

Keep the Heid and Read this Wednesday

Readers young and old are being challenged to spend six minutes reading on Wednesday (May 11).

Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

Structural issues at the campus in Wick, when panels were ripped off the gym, formed part of the agenda for the local community council.

Last year's damage to Wick school's gym will be fixed in summer, says council

In a progress update on storm damage at Wick Community Campus last year, the council states that full reinstatement work will take place in the summer

Missed opportunities for children 'to reach full potential' at Pennyland Primary Nursery, say care inspectors

An unannounced inspection at Pennyland Primary Nursery has found that children's experiences are being compromised due to insufficient staffing levels

Inspiring Young Voices welcomes new chief

Highland charity Inspiring Young Voices has welcomed Sandra Brown to the newly created post of chief officer.

PICTURES: Thrumster primary pupils dig deep at tree-planting session

Thrumster Primary School pupils got out in the sunshine to take part in a tree-planting session following a tie-up with Yarrows Heritage Trust.

EDUCATION

Jamie Stone urges Scottish Government to 'get a grip' on literacy and numeracy

Rangers deliver online mammal project to Caithness schools

Rangers deliver online mammal project to Caithness schools

Wick youth partnership up for Scottish award – 'Youth workers in Wick have supported so many young people through this difficult period'

Wick youth partnership up for Scottish award – 'Youth workers in Wick have supported so many young people through this difficult period'

PICTURES: Thrumster pupils' healthy trips to school 'a win-win for all'

PICTURES: Thrumster pupils' healthy trips to school 'a win-win for all'

Castletown pupils take prizes in British Science Week poster competition

Castletown pupils take prizes in British Science Week poster competition

PICTURES: Fun and games for Canisbay and Castletown pupils on residential trip

PICTURES: Fun and games for Canisbay and Castletown pupils on residential trip

All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

UHI's world-leading research

UHI's world-leading research

Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

Space sector learning can give young people skills for the future

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

Initial consultation finds support for proposed college merger

Initial consultation finds support for proposed college merger

Keep the Heid and Read this Wednesday

Keep the Heid and Read this Wednesday

Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

Wind damage at Wick campus due to weaker panels being fitted – design team should have known about strong winds, says community council

Last year's damage to Wick school's gym will be fixed in summer, says council

Last year's damage to Wick school's gym will be fixed in summer, says council

Missed opportunities for children 'to reach full potential' at Pennyland Primary Nursery, say care inspectors

Missed opportunities for children 'to reach full potential' at Pennyland Primary Nursery, say care inspectors

Inspiring Young Voices welcomes new chief

Inspiring Young Voices welcomes new chief

PICTURES: Thrumster primary pupils dig deep at tree-planting session

PICTURES: Thrumster primary pupils dig deep at tree-planting session

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