Education

Sobering statistics shared by Highland Council show, not only school rolls declining, but fewer houses being built in Caithness.

The chairperson of a pressure group to effect changes to respite care in Caithness has condemned the council’s decision not to reinstate services.

Callum Prideaux has been awarded the Arthur Yates Memorial Shield at a presentation which took place at Thurso High School.

Within 15 years Caithness will have about the same number of pupils in secondary education as just one school in Inverness, according to new figures.

To conclude their project on the fated Titanic ship, P6 pupils at Pennyland Primary School in Thurso held a successful open afternoon event.

Halkirk Primary School pupils had to look high in the sky last week to see a VIP visitor – Britain's tallest man.

An investment plan that aims to raise £2 billion for major investments across the Highlands including a new Thurso High School has been approved.

Community councillors have heard there are tentative hopes that funding can be found to improve the all-weather sports pitch behind Wick High School.

A group of Wick pupils put their Lego skills to the test when they took part in the British finals of a global educational competition.

A team of pupils from Halkirk Primary School have earned a place in the final of a Scotland-wide competition through their knowledge of Europe.

Parents at a Thurso primary school have helped purchase a long-lasting container to store the pupils’ outdoor toys.

Two pupils from Thurso High School have qualified for the semi-final of a speechmaking challenge – having progressed by beating another Thurso team.

Thurso is in line for a new secondary school and three primaries as part of the newly released Highland Investment Plan worth in excess of £2bn.

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.

Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.

A space industry convention for young people should be funded by the UK government and held in the far north, Jamie Stone said.

New local advisory committees have been formed to help shape the direction of the merged UHI North, West and Hebrides college.

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.

A mobile art exhibit is set to return to the Highlands with its latest exhibition “A Bonnie Way: Unravelling the seduction of the countryside”.

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.