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A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair sits at a desk, smiling. A vase of flowers and a framed photo are on the cabinet behind her.

Big cheers to ‘big Val’

Anderson High School S3 pupils have been learning about journalism in recent weeks and have interviewed retiring headteacher Valerie Nicolson ahead of the summer holidays. The piece below is by Ellie Leslie and Caitlin Anderson, with photography from Joe Walterson

30 June 2023

Two people standing in front of a bulletin board. The person on the left holds a certificate with the person on the right. The person on the right wears a t-shirt with a bear print.

College success for care skills students – while UHI seeks ‘Northern’ views

30 June 2023

A modern, single-story building with a metal roof and solar panel, features large windows, an entrance with red-framed doors, and a stone wall bordering a paved walkway.

Happyhansel school given ‘good’ and ‘satisfactory’ inspection ratings

Education Scotland has also published a letter recognising progress at Sandwick Junior High School

27 June 2023

A group of children and an adult pose with certificates in front of a banner about road safety. Stained glass windows are in the background.

Schoolchildren receive road safety certificates

26 June 2023

A group of people pose on stage holding awards at the Aquaculture Awards 2023 with a celebratory backdrop displaying the event name.

UHI Shetland staff member named Unsung Hero at Aquaculture Awards

16 June 2023

Winter graduation for college students as industrial action delays ceremony

14 June 2023

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Exterior of a primary school building with colorful murals and a sign reading "Tingwall Primary School" on a pink wall. The building has a gray roof and multiple windows with green, red, and yellow frames.

Tingwall primary school ranked ‘satisfactory’ by inspectors

6 June 2023

Entrance sign for Sandwick Junior High School, featuring a blue and yellow color scheme. The school building is visible in the background.

Delight for Sandwick school parent council at inspection progress

23 May 2023

More than 400 free breakfasts a day being given out in Shetland secondary schools

22 May 2023

Aerial view of a school complex with multiple buildings surrounded by green fields, residential houses in the distance, and a body of water beyond. "Drop Off Only" is marked on the road near the entrance.

Inspectors say Sandwick school has made good progress

11 May 2023

Single-story building with a gray roof and a glass-enclosed entrance. A yellow fence and small trees line the front, next to a road labeled "Drop Off Only.

Sandwick school closed following burst pipe

5 May 2023

Shetland College UHI.

College lecturers take industrial action in escalating pay dispute

Further education sector dealt a blow as government withdraws extra funding

3 May 2023

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Anderson High School recognised for LGBT work

25 April 2023

The swimming pool at the West Mainland Leisure Centre in Aith. Photo: SRT

Council consults on future of swimming tuition

21 April 2023

Exterior view of the University of the Highlands and Islands Shetland College entrance with surrounding buildings and signage.

Project manager sought for £3m UHI campus redevelopment

20 March 2023

Strike action called off as teachers vote in favour of accepting new pay offer

10 March 2023

A group of people stand outside holding signs that read “PAY ATTENTION” and “OFFICIAL PICKET” with a banner that says "eis Shetland Local Association." They are protesting in front of a building.

School strikes suspended as union recommends members accept new pay offer

4 March 2023

A group of people stand outside holding signs that read “PAY ATTENTION” and “OFFICIAL PICKET” with a banner that says "eis Shetland Local Association." They are protesting in front of a building.

Teachers take picket line to town hall as strike continues

1 March 2023

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A man with a badge stands smiling outdoors, with a hilly landscape and buildings in the background.

Calder appointed new Anderson head teacher

28 February 2023

More school strikes planned for March

28 February 2023

More pupils to be eligible for free school meals after councillors approve criteria change

The school clothing grant is also set to increase by 50 per cent

23 February 2023

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Strike action to affect schools next week

All secondary departments and most primaries will be closed

21 February 2023

Free school breakfast trial to extend and expand

16 February 2023

Principles put in place for process of mothballing schools

Committee chairman Davie Sandison said ‘we should be guided by the communities’ point of view at all times’

7 February 2023

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Sandness Primary School.

Praise for progress at Sandness Primary School

7 February 2023

Another strike day for school teachers

6 February 2023

Most schools to be affected by industrial action next Monday

30 January 2023

A woman sitting at a desk with a laptop in front of her.

College experiencing ‘significant’ reduction in full-time further education enrolments

High employment levels and cost of living pressures are two reasons thought to be behind the drop

20 January 2023

SIC wanted to make ‘early decision’ on school closures

17 January 2023

Teachers take ‘sacrifice’ to strike again – but no resolution yet to pay dispute

Secondary teachers formed a picket line in Lerwick this morning as union members made their voices heard

11 January 2023

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Secondaries next to shut as strike continues

11 January 2023

Cunningsburgh Primary School.

Most primary schools closed due to strike

All secondary departments will be shut on Wednesday too

10 January 2023

Three headteacher jobs up for grabs – including at the Anderson

9 January 2023

Bus concern for free breakfast trial but pilot scheme ‘can only be a good thing’

9 January 2023

Strike action to impact Shetland schools

5 January 2023

Skeld school to remain shut on Monday

16 December 2022

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Schools to remain closed on Wednesday

13 December 2022

Schools to close on Tuesday due to weather

UHI Shetland’s Lerwick and Scalloway campuses will also be closed

12 December 2022

Disappointment as free school meal report delayed until February

12 December 2022

Schools open on Wednesday despite teaching strike

5 December 2022

Labour branch sorry to see school meals motion defeated

29 November 2022

Schools closed as teachers strike in dispute over pay

24 November 2022

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Trust fund for ex-Brae pupils to close after nearly 30 years

18 November 2022

Most schools to close next Thursday due to strike action

17 November 2022

Future early years funding brought into spotlight in council chamber

16 November 2022

Douglas Henshall as detective Jimmy Perez. Photo: BBC

Perez peacoat auction secures £2,700 for Glasgow school

13 November 2022

A juggernaut or a tanker? Councillors discuss improvements at Sandwick JHS in preparation of inspectors’ visit next year

8 November 2022

More parents to benefit from free school meals and higher clothing grants

8 November 2022

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