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27 September 2021
Willow Tree Nursery gets the thumbs up from families
Children and staff are settling in well at the new Council-run Willow Tree Nursery, with families sharing their positive experiences.
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20 September 2021
Orkney to pilot self-driving vehicles
Orkney is to play an important role in a pilot project exploring the use of autonomous - or self-driving - vehicles (AVs).
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16 September 2021
An open letter to parents/carers from Scotland’s National Clinical Director Jason Leitch
We are now well into the new academic year, and I have been delighted to see reports of children and pupils returning filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the year ahead. I hope that is reflective…
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15 September 2021
COVID-19 – an open letter from Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing, James Wylie, to parents/carers of all children and young people in Orkney’s schools
Dear parents and carers,
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13 September 2021
Full School Counselling Service in Orkney moves a step closer
The establishment of a full School Counselling Service in Orkney got the backing of Councillors this week.
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9 September 2021
Joint NHS Orkney/OIC statement - West Mainland Cluster Covid Update
As of Thursday lunchtime (9 September) there were 13 positive PCR test results and a further 6 positive lateral flow results that are awaiting PCR tests from the West Mainland cluster.
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8 September 2021
“Inspiring” Orkney teacher named the first ever Saroj Lal Award winner
An “inspiring” Orkney teacher who works tirelessly to make society a better place for everyone has been named as the first ever recipient of the Saroj Lal Award in recognition of his outstanding work…
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8 September 2021
West Mainland COVID-19 situation
NHS Orkney Public Health and Orkney Islands Council are working closely to contain a COVID cluster in the West Mainland that involves several school children.
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6 September 2021
Extension works take shape at St Andrews School
The extension and refurbishment works at St Andrews Primary School continues to move forward with a transformed art room and sections of the new PE hall lifted into place.
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3 September 2021
COVID-19 guidance reminder for staff and pupils back in the classroom
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Scotland, the Council is reminding school staff and pupils of measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe while back in the…
