EDUCATION

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Community councillors in Edderton say they feel “railroaded” after learning that staff and parents were told the school would close in July.

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

Three Invergordon Academy pupils have secured £3000 for a local charity, who say the donation “means the world” to them.

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

Inspectors have praised improvements in pupil attainment at a Wester Ross school and nursery.

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

A Dingwall school have shared a “huge thank you” to Ross County Football Club, after they kindly hosted an Easter party for the pupils.

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

Dingwall school pupils were treated to a visit to a local farm, to learn all about what life is like on a farm.

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Completion dates are all before 2030 as the local authority issues ‘earliest operational dates’.

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

An underwater excavation at an Easter Ross loch aims to fill gaps in a “critically important part of Scotland’s settlement history”.

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

An opportunity to end the decades-long wait for a new-build special school in Dingwall could arrive with a £50m investment.

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Two young musicians are hoping to inspire the Highlands’ future musical maestros.

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

Hundreds of pages of confidential emails help lift the lid on what went on behind closed doors at the local authority.

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

A North Kessock primary is trailblazing the way for Highland schools to incorporate a “dedicated learning garden”.

Trailblazing Easter Ross campus project secures £450K boost

Planning permission has been secured for the development, which ‘will also serve as a vital tourism hub along the North Coast 500 route’.

Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

The picture tells the story - but the community response to the problem is encouraging.

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

Showing the older generation how it’s done, enthusiastic school students were among donors who turned out to give blood recently.

Cromarty apprentice takes home top accolade at national awards ceremony

A Cromarty craftsperson apprentice has scooped the highest accolade at a national awards ceremony.

EDUCATION

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

AVONLEA CLOSURE: The exclusive inside story of Highland Council’s handling of the troubled children’s care home

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

North Kessock primary trailblazes to way for ‘dedicated learning gardens’ in schools

Trailblazing Easter Ross campus project secures £450K boost

Trailblazing Easter Ross campus project secures £450K boost

Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

Silver lining to litter horror story in Easter Ross

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

‘Proud’ teenagers show the way on blood donation

Cromarty apprentice takes home top accolade at national awards ceremony

Cromarty apprentice takes home top accolade at national awards ceremony

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