Out of 202 school leavers, 195 Orcadian students have gone on to positive destinations in the period 2020/2021.
96.5% of Orkney’s School Students Have Positive Destination on Leaving
Can you tell an exciting story in just 100 words ? #FlashFiction
The theme for 2022 is ‘an unusual party’ and entries will be judged by successful Aberdeen children’s author Alex McCall.
Young Persons Free Bus Travel: “unnecessarily complex and confusing”
If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel from 31 January
Orkney Wildlife Youth Forum Launched
The wildlife youth forum offers Orkney young folk the chance to have their say and be actively involved in wildlife conservation in Orkney
Orkney Judo at the Bounce Back Festival
On Sunday 21st November Orkney Judo took 6 juniors, 2 coaches and 4 parents to Judo Scotland’s Bounce Back Festival (North) in Invergordon
Under 18? Your Human Rights at Protests #COP26
“The right to protest is important as it gives people the opportunity to create change.” – Emma
Youth Arts Bursaries Scheme Funding Success for Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, has been awarded £30,000 as part of a new Youth Arts Bursaries scheme with funding from the Scottish Government through Creative Scotland.
Young Person’s Guarantee Employers Event: Find Out More
The Young Person’s Guarantee Marketplace takes place at the Albert Hotel, 11am-1pm on Friday 5 November, with employers welcome to drop past at a time that suits them
Recognise the courage of children & young people #ClimateStrike
“It is important that when children and young people take these peaceful and powerful actions, they are not silenced, discouraged or punished.” Bruce Adamson
12 – 15 Year Olds to be Offered Vaccine #Covid Update
Bruce Adamson, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland, has welcomed the advice to offer the Covid vaccine to children between the age of 12 and 15.
