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Council Cancer Challenge raises over £16k – three times their target!
Staff at the Council are delighted that their Cancer Challenge has raised over £16,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Thanks to the generosity of people in Orkney and away, the total is £16,206.25 - more than three times the original target of £5,000.
15 August 2022
Business and community reps sought
Orkney Islands Council is looking for three new members from the business, community and third sectors to act as representatives on its sub-committee known as the Orkney College Management Council.
15 August 2022
New courses available to book from Wednesday 17 August
Try something new in 2022
From next Wednesday our Autumn courses will be available to book online or by calling 01856 873535.
There is a varied programme with some new additions as well as some old favourites.12 August 2022
Summer Holiday Programme Feedback Sought
Feedback from parents and carers of children who attended the Council’s 2022 Summer Holiday Programme is being sought.
The Scottish Government has invested funding in all local authorities for the targeted provision of summer holiday childcare, activities and food for low income families to help with the cost of living.
12 August 2022
Nominations open for GTCS Saroj Lal Award 2022
Nominations are being sought for educators who go the extra mile in their endeavour to embrace equality and diversity for the second annual GTCS Saroj Lal Award.
Orkney teacher Theo Ogbhemhe, from Kirkwall Grammar School, was named as the first-ever recipient of the annual award in 2021 in recognition of his outstanding work in challenging discrimination and promoting equality, making society a better place for everyone.
12 August 2022
