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Save the date….save the date! Stromness Academy “celebration evening”
A “celebration evening” is being planned for all senior phase pupils at Stromness Academy this year, not just those who are leaving.
Tuesday 31 May is the official leaving date for any pupils moving on from school, and this year, they will once again be able to formally mark the occasion.
20 April 2022
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KGS Leavers’ March resumes
Everyone at Kirkwall Grammar School is delighted that they can resume the traditional leavers’ march to St Magnus Cathedral this year.
Following an assembly on Friday (22 April), all S4, S5 and S6 leavers will be piped from the school at 10.25am as they head down through the Willows to the Cathedral for phot
20 April 2022
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Covid rules to ease as schools return – with masks a ‘personal choice’
With schools in the county set to return tomorrow (Tuesday) after the Easter break, the Council's Education Service is highlighting important changes to Covid restrictions to staff, parents and pupils.
18 April 2022
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Know your school crossing signals – children’s lives depend on it
With the better weather and more children likely to be walking to school, Orkney Islands Council is reminding all drivers to make sure they know and obey the signals given by school crossing patrol officers (SCPOs) at school crossings.
The reminder also comes following a recent spate of dangerous and inconsiderate driving and behaviour towards SCPOs.
15 April 2022
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Road works update
An update on the roadworks taking place in Orkney over the next week
15 April 2022
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Come along and chat with us about the Orkney Marine Plan
Our Marine Planning team will be visiting Stronsay, Hoy, Sanday and Westray over the next few weeks to discuss the development of the plan.
As well as the public sessions they will also be visiting school pupils to hear their views on our marine environment.
14 April 2022
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Learn something new in 2022
Looking to learn something new? The Council’s Spring programme of community learning classes starts in May
Courses on offer include Yoga, Yoga and Relaxation, Aromatherapy, Upholstery and Furniture Restoration, Appreciating Orkney’s Wildflowers and Habitats, Appreciating Orkney’s Birds and Environmental Writing for Wellbeing
14 April 2022
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From the Mart to an MBE – John receives medal after two-year wait
A very special investiture ceremony was held in St Magnus Cathedral on Tuesday when John Copland was officially made an MBE more than two years after he was named in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
COVID thwarted plans for John to attend firstly at Buckingham Palace in June, 2020 and then at Windsor Castle in November, 2021 for Royal recognition of his services to agriculture and the rural community in Scotland.
8 April 2022
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Ukraine Refugee Resettlement Schemes – Behind the Headlines
We have watched in disbelief as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to the loss of many innocent lives and millions of residents fleeing their homes and seeking safety elsewhere. Many wish to do something practical to help until the time comes for a return to their homeland.
One way to help is through the national resettlement schemes.
7 April 2022
