All schools closed in Orkney at 2.30pm today, 7th of January, due to adverse weather.
Scotland’s Young People Take Part in the St Andrew’s Day Debate
‘This house would ban anonymity online’ – a topical subject and excellently debated.
“Life Gets Better Together”: Scottish Schools to Include LGBTI Inclusive Education in the Curriculum
Scotland “will be the first country in the world to have LGBTI inclusive education embedded within the curriculum.”
Independent Review to Assess Primary 1 Testing
It is intended that the review will publish its findings by the end of May 2019
Catherine Wheels Turns on the Comedy
The younger pupils of St Andrews, Burray and the Hope schools enjoyed an afternoon of theatre from the Catherine Wheels touring company.
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.”
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.
Supporting Young Enterprising Scots
“Investing in entrepreneurial education will mean that Scotland will be fostering the next generations of Scottish entrepreneurs.”