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2 September 2021
Papdale Primary leads the way for national walk to school campaign
A national walk to school campaign was launched at Kirkwall’s Papdale Primary School today, Wednesday.
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1 September 2021
Papay School’s fishy artwork “shoal” looks good!
They weren’t fishing for compliments with their latest art project at Papa Westray’s Community School – but they “shoal” have netted them!
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30 August 2021
Young Person’s Guarantee Scheme – changing lives for the better
A Council-supported development programme has significantly changed the lives of a group of young people in Orkney – opening up employment and further education opportunities.
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30 August 2021
Online community support for young people launched in Orkney
The Council’s Educational Psychology Service has teamed up with Togetherall to set up a safe, anonymous online support service 24/7 for young people in Orkney.
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Stacy Johnston
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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19 August 2021
Sarah, 10, goes the extra 100 miles for children’s cancer charity!
Our superstar student, Sarah Seatter, walked 100 miles during the summer holidays to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Hazel Pinner
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Anna Jusinska
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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16 August 2021
New public bus contract gets underway – folk asked to check timetables ahead of travelling
With Orkney’s new public bus contract to start today Monday, 16 August, folk are being reminded to check the timetables ahead of travelling due to slight alterations.
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16 August 2021
Orkney youngsters pedal power through cycle training!
More than 140 Primary 7 pupils across Mainland and isles schools in Orkney have achieved level 2 on-road cycle training.
