Education

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.

Highland Council has issued a statement to say it 'remains committed' to supporting mentoring in schools, including the support through MCR Pathways.

The 22nd annual Caithness International Science Festival is set to bring entertainment and education for the whole family at venues across the region.

Castletown Primary School celebrated World Book Day and shared pictures from the special event last week.

The headteacher of Miller Academy in Thurso said the primary school was 'a most interesting and colourful place' on March 7 for World Book Day.

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads primary schools teamed up to celebrate World Book Day with 'tons of excitement' reported at the event.

A hospitality apprentice in the far north has had his confidence boosted by the commitment shown to him within the industry in the region.

To honour World Book Day, we asked our readers to send in photographs of the costumes their children and relatives wore for the special event.

Temporary repairs have been carried out on Thurso High School's damaged gym hall roof and further work is being planned, Highland Council has said.

A new art exhibition giving an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Thurso has opened at the North Coast Visitor Centre.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.

The University of the Highlands and Islands and partners have made the commitment during LGBT+ History Month to support inclusive social spaces

Tesco stepped in to help local school pupils keen to boost their reading range recently.

Bad weather prevented Bower Primary School marking Burns Day on January 25 – but nothing was going to stop them celebrating completely.

A £100,000 investment has been made to help tackle skills shortages and boost investment across the far north.

Pupils have been evacuated from Thurso High School today because of damage to a gym roof.