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Road works update - and reminder of impact on public bus services
An update on current and soon-to-commence road resurfacing works as at 10 November, including impacts on public bus services:
10 November 2021
Four Papdale classes closed for the remainder of this week
Four Papdale Primary School classes – P3M, P6E, P7E and P7M - will remain closed for the rest of this week mainly due to COVID-19-related staffing issues and a continuous small rise in pupil cases across these classes.
09 November 2021
Unique year for Orkney Ferries scrutinised by Councillors
The last financial year was a unique one for Orkney Ferries, councillors at today's (9 November) Development and Infrastructure Committee (D&I) heard.09 November 2021
Closure of two classes extended at Papdale – 8 November update
Due to the ongoing reduction in staffing at Papdale Primary School due to COVID-19, classes P7E and P7M will now be closed up to and including Wednesday.
08 November 2021
Behind the Headlines – Papdale Primary School COVID situation
We are aware of parental and public concern within the community in regards to the ongoing COVID situation at Papdale Primary School and some unfortunate speculation circulating on social media. We thought it may be helpful to provide some background and explain some of the reasoning behind why a school remains open and how and when a decision is made on whether to close in full or partially.
08 November 2021