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10 October 2022
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s Stromness Academy
Stromness Academy is seeking a new Head Teacher to lead a “small school that delivers a lot!”
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10 October 2022
Parent shares what makes Stromness Academy special in hunt for new head
Stromnessians are fiercely proud of their town, history, community and school.
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10 October 2022
Teacher shares what makes Stromness Academy special in search for new head
There can surely be no higher endorsement than when an educator returns to his secondary school to take up a teaching appointment.
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26 August 2022
School closures possible as strike action planned
We are approaching another period of uncertainty with our schools and early years’ settings with national strike action planned for 6,7 and 8 September. This could potentially force closure of some,…
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10 August 2022
Scottish Government delay P6 and P7 universal free school meals
The Scottish Government are delaying universal free school meals provision for P6 and P7 pupils.
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9 August 2022
Exam results day for Orkney pupils
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 9 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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3 August 2022
Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
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18 July 2022
Families in Orkney encouraged to check free school meal entitlement
The school summer holidays are well underway and we want to remind families to check whether or not they may be entitled to free school meals and the associated benefits this could bring.
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29 June 2022
Stromness Academy students learn traditional drystone sheep dyke restoration methods
A group of students from Stromness Academy volunteered for a unique opportunity to help repair and rebuild damaged sections of a 13-mile drystone sheep dyke on North Ronaldsay recently.
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20 June 2022
Togetherall – a small conversation has the power to make a big difference
Senior students at Orkney’s two largest secondary schools have received awareness sessions on the availability of a free online mental health community called Togetherall.
