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Easter Ross headteacher stands down from 'extremely challenging role'

Easter Ross headteacher stands down from 'extremely challenging role'

Easter Ross headteacher stands down from 'extremely challenging role'

18 December 2023

THE headteacher at an Easter Ross secondary school is standing down from the 'extremely challenging' role so he can give more time to his family.


Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

Highland Council votes to keep attainment in dire school buildings secret

14 December 2023

Scottish Government figures show Highland Council has the worst school estate and curriculum for excellence performance in Scotland.


PICTURES: Thoughts turn to NEXT year's school Christmas Fair after success of Ross-shire event

PICTURES: Thoughts turn to NEXT year's school Christmas Fair after success of Ross-shire event

PICTURES: Thoughts turn to NEXT year's school Christmas Fair after success of Ross-shire event

13 December 2023

Thoughts at Ross-shire's largest secondary school are already turning to next year's Christmas Fair after the success of last week's event.


Nature-loving youngsters flourish at Wester Ross environmental club

Nature-loving youngsters flourish at Wester Ross environmental club

Nature-loving youngsters flourish at Wester Ross environmental club

12 December 2023

A vibrant club for young nature lovers in Wester Ross allows the kids to flourish whilst learning about the environment in a fun-filled setting.


Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

Strike action set to hit UHI colleges in 2024

12 December 2023

Staff at UHI colleges are set to join colleagues across Scotland by taking fresh strike action in 2024.


'Significant cost challenges' spark fears over future of ageing Highland mobile library fleet

'Significant cost challenges' spark fears over future of ageing Highland mobile library fleet

'Significant cost challenges' spark fears over future of ageing Highland mobile library fleet

10 December 2023

Fears are growing that communities could lose their mobile libraries after High Life Highland warned of "significant financial challenges".


Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

Councillor launches a bold bid to improve Ross-shire’s crumbling school estate

07 December 2023

Helen Crawford will ask the local authority to declare a 'school estate emergency' to put the issue on First Minister Humza Yousaf's desk.


Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

Cash strapped council buys land for a new St Clement's without the cash to build it

07 December 2023

Highland Council previously ditched plans to fund a new school but said it would buy the St Clement's site.


How Inverness students are helping hungry families in Ross-shire

How Inverness students are helping hungry families in Ross-shire

How Inverness students are helping hungry families in Ross-shire

06 December 2023

Students have teamed up with a local charity again this winter to provide hundreds of meals for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.


'Incredible' Dingwall school staff and parents 'won't stop fighting' for their kids

'Incredible' Dingwall school staff and parents 'won't stop fighting' for their kids

'Incredible' Dingwall school staff and parents 'won't stop fighting' for their kids

06 December 2023

Pupils told of their happiness at the school despite its poor condition which, in turn, has fuelled a long campaign for purpose-built facilities.


Paid work placements in Highland are boosting confidence and self-esteem

Paid work placements in Highland are boosting confidence and self-esteem

Paid work placements in Highland are boosting confidence and self-esteem

04 December 2023

Nine placements have started since October.


'Wonderful to see the school full and buzzing with community spirit'

'Wonderful to see the school full and buzzing with community spirit'

'Wonderful to see the school full and buzzing with community spirit'

02 December 2023

A Ross-shire community turned out in force to support its secondary school start the countdown to Christmas.


Dingwall Academy Christmas fair call: 'Come hungry!'

Dingwall Academy Christmas fair call: 'Come hungry!'

Dingwall Academy Christmas fair call: 'Come hungry!'

01 December 2023

The remarkable contribution of unsung heroes who make life better in Ross-shire will share the spotlight at Dingwall Academy's Christmas fair.


'Negative rumours' circulating in Alness Academy community addressed by Highland Council education chief

'Negative rumours' circulating in Alness Academy community addressed by Highland Council education chief

'Negative rumours' circulating in Alness Academy community addressed by Highland Council education chief

30 November 2023

Nicky Grant said after a crunch meeting: 'I hope as parents and carers you will join us in supporting the school moving forward.'


Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

Climate change thrown into focus by Ross-shire pupils at Highland COP28 tie-in

28 November 2023

Pupils from Gairloch, Dingwall, Fortrose and Invergordon were amongst those taking part in the mock COP28.


Beach clean takes Easter Ross kids a step closer capital trip

Beach clean takes Easter Ross kids a step closer capital trip

Beach clean takes Easter Ross kids a step closer capital trip

28 November 2023

Easter Ross pupils who rolled up their sleeves to help tidy a storm-hit beach learned a valuable lesson.


Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

Threat of walkouts in Highland schools ends as Unison members accept pay deal

27 November 2023

School support staff across Scotland have ended a long-running pay dispute with council leaders after they voted to accept a new pay offer.


PICTURES: How 1000 ducks helped Ross-shire primary raise £1.5K

PICTURES: How 1000 ducks helped Ross-shire primary raise £1.5K

PICTURES: How 1000 ducks helped Ross-shire primary raise £1.5K

27 November 2023

Pupils at a Ross-shire primary school enjoyed a fun splash at the weekend on the River Conon.


Black Isle museum 'takeover' follows primary trailblazer

Black Isle museum 'takeover' follows primary trailblazer

Black Isle museum 'takeover' follows primary trailblazer

27 November 2023

Visitors to a world-renowned Black Isle Pictish and Celtic art museum were greeted by tattooed Easter Ross primary school pupils after a "takeover".


60 year olds spread birthday joy with gift to Muir of Ord nursery kids

60 year olds spread birthday joy with gift to Muir of Ord nursery kids

60 year olds spread birthday joy with gift to Muir of Ord nursery kids

25 November 2023

'We cannot always guarantee sunshine, but with these suits, we can guarantee daily outdoor adventures!'


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