WATCH: Pupils at South Lodge Primary School in Invergordon relive their Highland Heroes award-winning glory

PUPILS at an Easter Ross primary have been enjoying the moment they learned their school was top of the class in our Highland Heroes competition.

South Lodge Primary in Invergordon was named school of the year for its inclusivity and passionate team.

The Invergordon school lifted the Highland Heroes award due to its dedicated staff including head teacher David Hayes-MacLeod.

Mr Hayes-MacLeod has equipped it with benches and equipment for kids with mobility issues, and provided a safe space for children struggling with day to day activities.

An Education Scotland inspection in 2019 also praised the school’s efforts in going the extra mile for families.

Mr Hayes-MacLeod, who has been head teacher there since 2016, described the school as having a warmth about it, and it is clear that he is devoted to its success.

The school shared a clip of the award ceremony to the cheers of pupils at an assembly.

See this week's Ross-shire Journal for more coverage.

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