The younger pupils of St Andrews, Burray and the Hope schools enjoyed an afternoon of theatre from the Catherine Wheels touring company.
Catherine Wheels Turns on the Comedy
Theatre in Schools Comes to Orkney
“This year we have two performances that touch on contemporary themes of friendship, migration and courage that children can really connect with.”
Islands of Opportunity: The Orkney Project
The Orkney Project has now established a transformational research hub in Stromness
P1 Assessments- A change in delivery could soften public concern
“My son has just completed the standard German assessment for 4 year olds.”
Libraries – the Vibrant Hub of the School but Being Cut Back in Local Communities
“School libraries have a vital part to play, throughout the learner journey from 3-18.”
Parkour Comes to Orkney’s Schools
Access Parkour a coaching company based in Edinburgh will be visiting schools all around Orkney to deliver teacher training from 3rd to 7th of September.
Schools in Orkney to Provide Free Sanitary Products
free sanitary products from the first day of the new school term (Tuesday 21 August).
Standardised Tests in Primary 1 – what’s the fuss?
The question needs to be asked: who are standardised tests in Primary 1 for?
Brexit Driving Slump in EU Teacher Numbers
“folk are asking ‘is it really worthwhile to come and teach in Scotland?”
Rising Costs of the School Day Limiting Pupil Access
“If we are serious about reducing the attainment gap, then we need to ensure that our schools do not have costs which impact on young people’s time at school including their opportunity to learn”
