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15 November 2021
Bikeability Scotland Award for cyclist dubbed “The Flying Instructor”
The dedication and commitment of an Orkney cycling instructor in “flying the extra mile” to ensure primary pupils across Orkney have had the opportunity to benefit from on-road cycle training has…
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12 November 2021
COVID 19 update for Orkney schools - as at 12 November
Papdale Primary School is set to reopen in full and Papdale Nursery in part on Monday 15 November.
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12 November 2021
Papdale’s Business Manager is game for a laugh for Children in Need!
Animal, footballer or ballerina? The decision is yours!
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12 November 2021
KGS remembrance tribute to former staff and pupils killed during WW1
An incredibly poignant tribute to former staff and pupils of Kirkwall Grammar School who were killed during World War One is being shown once again throughout the corridors of the building.
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11 November 2021
Widespread community COVID-19 transmission impacting on schools in Orkney
The ongoing community-wide transmission of COVID-19 in Orkney is having an impact – as would be expected – on a number of schools across the county.
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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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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…