Education

A group of Wick pupils put their Lego skills to the test when they took part in the British finals of a global educational competition.

A team of pupils from Halkirk Primary School have earned a place in the final of a Scotland-wide competition through their knowledge of Europe.

Parents at a Thurso primary school have helped purchase a long-lasting container to store the pupils’ outdoor toys.

Two pupils from Thurso High School have qualified for the semi-final of a speechmaking challenge – having progressed by beating another Thurso team.

Thurso is in line for a new secondary school and three primaries as part of the newly released Highland Investment Plan worth in excess of £2bn.

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.

Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.

A space industry convention for young people should be funded by the UK government and held in the far north, Jamie Stone said.

New local advisory committees have been formed to help shape the direction of the merged UHI North, West and Hebrides college.

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

Comparing secondaries in different parts of the country purely on the Higher results of their cleverest kids tells us nothing new, says our columnist.

Lyth Arts Centre announces the launch of Inspired by Books – a ‘new and exciting’ visual exhibition by local artist Katie Squires.

Maree Todd MSP has praised Caithness KLICs charity in Wick for its invaluable support to young carers in the community.

An audience of parents, grandparents and friends were treated to a primary school quiz competition in Thurso West Church on Wednesday, March 27.

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’