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10 November 2021
Papdale Primary School and Nursery update – 10 November
Papdale Primary School has seen a rise of 4 COVID-19 cases meaning that as of today, Wednesday, there have been 51 cases among pupils in total. There are eight positive COVID cases among staff and 4…
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10 November 2021
Evie and Firth Primary Schools welcome “home grown” Head Teacher
A born and bred Orcadian – with a breadth of teaching experience across Orkney – has been appointed Head Teacher of Evie and Firth Primary Schools.
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10 November 2021
Road works update - and reminder of impact on public bus services
An update on current and soon-to-commence road resurfacing works as at 10 November, including impacts on public bus services:
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9 November 2021
Unique year for Orkney Ferries scrutinised by Councillors
The last financial year was a unique one for Orkney Ferries, councillors at today's (9 November) Development and Infrastructure Committee (D&I) heard.
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9 November 2021
Four Papdale classes closed for the remainder of this week
Four Papdale Primary School classes – P3M, P6E, P7E and P7M - will remain closed for the rest of this week mainly due to COVID-19-related staffing issues and a continuous small rise in pupil cases…
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8 November 2021
Closure of two classes extended at Papdale – 8 November update
Due to the ongoing reduction in staffing at Papdale Primary School due to COVID-19, classes P7E and P7M will now be closed up to and including Wednesday.
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8 November 2021
Behind the Headlines – Papdale Primary School COVID situation
We are aware of parental and public concern within the community in regards to the ongoing COVID situation at Papdale Primary School and some unfortunate speculation circulating on social media. We…
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8 November 2021
Islands Approve First three Growth Deal Business Cases
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland Islands Councils have taken a significant step forward in joint working on the Islands Growth Deal, which aims to draw down £100m in UK and Scottish…
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8 November 2021
OIC wins community involvement accolade at UK wide awards
Orkney Islands Council was announced winner of the Community Involvement category at the 25th anniversary LGC Awards 2021.
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7 November 2021
Papdale Primary and Nursery COVID-19 update – 7 November 2021
Due to significantly reduced staffing levels and a stretched teaching supply list as a result of COVID-19, there will be a full closure of Papdale Nursery and a partial closure of Papdale Primary…
