Education

Two head teachers have been appointed into permanent posts

It will make it more affordable to return to university in 2021 following the decision to stagger the return over at least six weeks.

A HEART-warming fond farewell has been paid to a stalwart staff member at a school on her retirement.

KIND-HEARTED kids at a village primary school above Loch Ness have been bringing Christmas joy to care home residents.

The Level 4 restrictions changes the start of term for schools and pupils will automatically receive payment vouchers in early January.

A NEW literacy tool which will help support teaching in the classroom and at home has been launched in the Highlands.

Grants available to facilitate outdoor learning

PLANS are "already well under way" to make the Covid-enforced delayed return to school after Christmas was seamless as possible, the council has said.

Majority of pupils will be learning online from week beginning January 11

Pupils at an Inverness primary did themselves proud by organising a Christmas celebration for the whole school.

Parents will be told by letter.

No restrictions on what the money can be spent on.

But she says difficult though it was experience shows 'that the quicker you act, the more effective the intervention'

Jamie Stone also called on everyone to 'stay strong, but don’t be afraid to ask for help'

Maree Todd says she welcomes the move cancel exams and offer awards based on attainment and teacher judgement next year

Wellbeing packs containing goodies such as chocolates and a book will be delivered to students in Inverness during the festive period.

A NEW replacement school for Nairn Academy is a step closer after a funding bid by Highland Council was successful.

Staff at an Inverness nursery have asked for donations to food banks in place of gifts this Christmas.

Festive cheer with three new Gaelic songs in memory of Inverness Gaelic PS pupil Keir MacGruer and in aid of The ARCHIE Foundation.

'The idea has developed into something quite spectacular' says Muriel Cockburn