News - Education
Latest news
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7 September 2023
Industrial action update
Industrial action by unions is expected to impact on Orkney’s schools from 26 to 28 September.
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6 September 2023
Behind the Headlines – Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
What’s happening?
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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30 August 2023
Willow Tree staff nurturing “positive, kind and caring” relationships with children
A recent inspection report for Willow Tree Nursery has noted that staff work hard to ensure positive, kind and caring relationships with the children in their care.
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30 August 2023
Inspectors found Glaitness School bairns “polite, happy and eager to learn”
“Polite, happy and eager to learn” children attend at Glaitness School, according to Education Scotland Inspectors following a recent visit.
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29 August 2023
KGS searching for new Depute Head to join the team
Would you like to be part of the leadership team at Orkney’s largest secondary school – living and working in a community that cares with a lifestyle that is second to none?
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28 August 2023
Nominations open this week for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame - on your marks, get set, go!
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
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28 August 2023
“Happy” children at St Andrews Nursery “laugh, giggle and have fun”, say Inspectors
Motivated and enthusiastic staff supported by strong leadership, an excellent setting and a positive ethos around learning and play at St Andrews Nursery has led to “happy” children who “laugh,…
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25 August 2023
P1s begin new chapter
A new chapter began for many young children in Orkney this week as most primary schools welcomed Primary 1s into their classrooms.
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25 August 2023
Last chance for young people to stand for election onto Scottish Youth Parliament
Orkney Islands Council is urging young people not to miss their chance to stand up for what they believe in - by standing for election onto the Scottish Youth Parliament before the first day of…
