EDUCATION

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

A new memorial garden and space for wellbeing and reflection is being planned to tie in with the opening of the new school building at Nairn Academy.

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

Inspectors have told an Inverness primary school's daycare service to make improvements after it rated it 'weak' in a number of areas.

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Former Inverness primary school teacher Christina ‘Tina’ MacLeod has passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness.

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

A Nairn primary school pupil has turned a good gag into a ticket for Holyrood after being named a finalist in a national joke-telling competition.

Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

An award-winning children’s author thrilled pupils from four Inverness primary schools with a special visit.

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

A child day care facility on the Black Isle has received a slightly mixed response from inspectors following their latest visit.

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

Alli Vass, manager of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport’s Powerhouse talks about skills opportunities.

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

A Nairn primary school is moving in the right direction in making necessary improvements, according to a standards watchdog.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

A Nairn councillor shared her disappointment in the current system used to allocate additional support learning (ASL) resources in the Highlands.

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

A Nairn teenager is urging Highland Council to reinstate support staff at his school, as he found himself struggling after losing one-to-one support.

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

Nursing students and staff in Inverness welcomed a special guest last week, as Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Anne Armstrong visited UHI House.

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.

Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

An Inverness secondary school will remain closed today (Wednesday) because of a water supply failure.

EDUCATION

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

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