Education

AFTER his National 5 exams were cancelled, one Culloden Academy pupil used the time to research whether the lockdown would improve air quality.

A PRIMARY school continued to come together throughout the coronavirus lockdown with a weekly online assembly.

PARENTS and carers in the Highlands are being urged to use an online Parent Club for inspiration and support when aiming to keep kids entertained.

Changes at a trio of primary schools have been given the go-ahead by Highland Council officials.

The 40-year service of a woman who has performed a variety of roles in Highland education has been acknowledged on her retiral.

The pay scale was labelled 'obscene' by one councillor who accused Paul Senior of failing to respond to concerns raised by members.

Education Secretary John Swinney says no physical distancing will be required for primary or secondary pupils as long as infection rates remain low.

A NEW team of officers have taken the helm at the Highlands and Islands Students Association.

A nursery received a thumbs up from inspectors after moving from the local secondary school to a former bank in Nairn's High Street.

Gaelic should become part of everyday life to save it from dying out, the president of the Highlands and Islands Student Association (HISA) has said.

There was double delight for Stephen Duncan at the annual Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) Awards.

Highland Council has put plans to expand free childcare hours to 1140 per year "on hold temporarily".

Staff at an Inverness school toured the streets in a colourful cavalcade to stage end-of-school celebrations for their pupils.

LESSONS learned at home during the coronavirus crisis show that the use of digital tools is not simply a response to the pandemic.

Long-term proposals for the future education of children in a Highland town following a devastating primary school fire will go to consultation.

Months after a blaze ripped through a primary school Highland Council has earmarked less than half a million pounds to improve school safety.

Due to coronavirus restrictions P7 youngsters at Dalneigh Primary met in small groups to say goodbye at an appropriate social distance.

Highland Council has vowed to share the latest information on reopening schools with parents, pupils and teachers.

Parents and pupils will have to wait to hear what Highland Council will do about the return of education after problems forced a meeting offline.

HIGHLAND schools are planning for three scenarios for reopening which are likely to cost around £12 million.