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19 January 2024
Polytunnel vandalism leaves Hup pupils exposed to harm – and delays healthy eating project
The Hope Community School is seeking help to eliminate out-of-hours destructive behaviour in its grounds, after shards of broken glass were left in the playground and the school's polytunnel…
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16 January 2024
Weather disruption roundup - Tuesday 16 January 2024
A roundup of disruption to Council services due to bad weather today, Tuesday 16 January 2024
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10 January 2024
New courses launched at Learning Link
Are you ready to take your first step into a ‘New Year, New Thinking’ in 2024 and get practical support with household budgeting?
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31 October 2023
OIC allocated Scottish Government funding for potential additional support learning centre.
Orkney Islands Council has today (Monday 30th October) received notification that is has been successful in being allocated Scottish Government funding towards a potential new additional support for…
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30 October 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
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11 October 2023
Glaitness Primary champions anti racism with help from KGS Anti Racism Group
Glaitness Primary School is tackling racism on multiple fronts with help from the KGS Anti Racism group, whose recent work includes securing education resources for the Orkney community.
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6 October 2023
The Learning Link - Confidence with Maths
Confidence with Maths is a 10-week programme that is aimed at people aged 19+ who have anxiety around numbers and maths and want to overcome their fears by learning in a relaxed, supportive and…
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3 October 2023
Papdale Primary celebrates new sensory room
The Papdale Primary School family have celebrated the opening of their new sensory room.
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20 September 2023
School strikes impacts confirmed
Planned strikes by schools’ support staff will have a significant effect on Orkney’s schools and early learning facilities over three days next week if they go ahead.
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18 September 2023
KGS pupils launch anti racism resources for all
The KGS Anti Racism Group has taken another step in its campaign to tackle the scourge of racism, presenting their school library with anti racism resources for all ages.
