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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…
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6 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School - Friday 5 November
The number of positive COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 27 (25 pupils and 2 staff) as of Friday 5 November.
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5 November 2021
Stromness P2s wish you all a happy bonfire night!
There's been some virtual fireworks at Stromness Primary this week.
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4 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School – Thursday 4 November
The number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 21 (19 children and 2 staff) as of early afternoon on Thursday 4 November.
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4 November 2021
Papdale Primary School update
NHS Orkney and the Council can confirm that the number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children attending Papdale Primary School has risen from five on Tuesday to 12 as of lunchtime on…
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3 November 2021
COVID-19 response – Papdale Primary School
NHS Orkney Public Health and Orkney Islands Council continue to work closely on the widespread community transmission of COVID-19 and, to date, no major clusters have been identified.
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29 October 2021
The Council reinforces NHS Orkney’s community appeal for vigilance in light of rising COVID cases
Orkney Islands Council is reinforcing NHS Orkney’s appeal for communities to be vigilant heading into the weekend given the rising COVID-19 transmission rate.
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28 October 2021
Campaign launched in Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles to help keep children safe from abuse
A campaign to help protect young children from sexual abuse is being launched today in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by NSPCC Scotland and the islands’ protection committees.
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27 October 2021
Orkney Matters – Your Place, Your Future
Calling all Orkney residents – do you want to be involved in shaping your community’s future?
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21 October 2021
“She’s summit special!” - Orkney Head Teacher conquers Ben Nevis and raises £3k for cancer charity
An Orkney Head Teacher, who gave herself a mountain to climb to raise cash for a cancer charity close to her heart, has successfully completed the challenge.