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2 December 2025
Young people celebrated at Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony
Young people from Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy and Sanday were recognised for their achievements at this year's Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony, held at St Magnus Cathedral on the…
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26 November 2025
Stenness pupils' love of reading earns silver recognition
Stenness Community School has been awarded the Reading Schools Silver accreditation by Scottish Book Trust, achieving the second tier of the national programme which supports schools to build a…
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2 October 2025
Appointment to Head of Education Role
A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council.
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17 September 2025
Preparing young people to recognise and handle risk is vital say ‘Safe Islander’ organisers
Orkney’s latest crop of secondary school pupils will be taking part in the annual Safe Islander event this week aimed at helping them recognise some common risks – at a time when their independence…
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13 August 2025
Exceptional School Closures – Orkney International Island Games 2025
Orkney Islands Council is reminding parents and carers of an important change to the school calendar for four local schools.
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5 August 2025
Pass rates up as Orkney students receive exam results
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 5 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
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1 August 2025
Calling all senior students and parents – exam support dates for your diaries!
With ‘exam results day’ fast approaching, support is on hand for senior students and parents to navigate what can be a nervy day for some.
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30 June 2025
Council to continue free school meal payments over the summer holidays
The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week.
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20 June 2025
Free help to launch your own childminding business
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are working in partnership with Orkney Islands Council to launch a free training and support programme aimed at encouraging folk to become new…
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18 June 2025
Parents and pupils asked for views on mobile phone use in schools and education settings
Parents, pupils, and staff working in the Council’s schools and nurseries will be asked for their views about mobile phone use in education settings during a wide-ranging consultation.
