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Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

Ullapool eco-champions have been awarded funding to continue their marine conservation and education work.

‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

A glowing inspection for a Ross-shire nursery has been welcomed by Highland Council.

‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

Sarah Atkin has worked at both St Clement’s and Dingwall Primary and believes co-location on a new site is a golden opportunity.

Black Isle mum’s poignant return to Inverness UHI campus

A Black Isle mum who used to work with UHI Inverness made a poignant return to the campus to receive a charity donation in memory of her son.

Black Isle pupils go eggs-tra mile in show of support for Ukrainian counterparts

North Kessock Primary school held a fundraiser to gather Easter Eggs and stationery for the charity Highlands for Ukraine to spread the love.

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Community councillors in Edderton say they feel “railroaded” after learning that staff and parents were told the school would close in July.

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

The business leaders of the future have been recognised at the Highland and Moray regional finals of the Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme.

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

Three Invergordon Academy pupils have secured £3000 for a local charity, who say the donation “means the world” to them.

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

Inspectors have praised improvements in pupil attainment at a Wester Ross school and nursery.

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

A Dingwall school have shared a “huge thank you” to Ross County Football Club, after they kindly hosted an Easter party for the pupils.

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

Dingwall school pupils were treated to a visit to a local farm, to learn all about what life is like on a farm.

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Completion dates are all before 2030 as the local authority issues ‘earliest operational dates’.

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

An underwater excavation at an Easter Ross loch aims to fill gaps in a “critically important part of Scotland’s settlement history”.

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

An opportunity to end the decades-long wait for a new-build special school in Dingwall could arrive with a £50m investment.

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Two young musicians are hoping to inspire the Highlands’ future musical maestros.

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

The Groat challenged it over its internal communications compared to what emerged publicly.

EDUCATION

Ullapool Sea Savers say funding boost will ‘make a huge difference’

‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

‘Very good’ surprise inspection at nursery is hailed by council

‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

‘It’s time to grasp this opportunity for Dingwall’

Black Isle mum’s poignant return to Inverness UHI campus

Black Isle mum’s poignant return to Inverness UHI campus

Black Isle pupils go eggs-tra mile in show of support for Ukrainian counterparts

Black Isle pupils go eggs-tra mile in show of support for Ukrainian counterparts

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

‘Mothballing’ of Edderton primary school is ‘death delayed’ for school, says community council chair in letter to councillors and MSPs

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

Plaudits for the entrepreneurs of the future

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

Invergordon Academy’s ‘amazing’ pupils secure £3000 for local charity

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

‘Confident and polite children’ and attainment improvements praised by school inspectors

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

Ross County praised for kindness after hosting party for school pupils

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

St Clement’s school pupils treated to local farm visit

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Highland Council to decide £148m plan for Charleston, Fortrose, Beauly, and Inverness High rebuilds

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

Easter Ross loch set to host underwater excavation to unveil mysteries of medieval island dwelling

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

Could Dingwall Primary and St Clement’s share site with multimillion-pound new build?

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Young musicians passing on skills to next generation

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

Highland Council denies being ‘deceptive’ over the closure of Avonlea children’s home

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