Education

Gavin Murphy has been confirmed to take the role on a full-time basis

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.

But some improvements are still needed, say Education Scotland team

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.

Proposed location at Carrbridge Primary School is in area of poor-quality trees

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.

But the stats draw a blank on assaults of teachers or pupils and drugs or weapons.

The headteacher of Inverness High School was “delighted” to win the School of the Year award at Highland Heroes on behalf of pupils.

A Culloden Academy teacher said it was “terryfing and special” to be named Secondary Teacher of the year at last night’s Highland Heroes awards.

‘We all worked our socks off for league rise’

Opposition plans for education reforms, free primary school meals and lower hikes in council tax were rejected.

Details of what specifically was proposed were scant while the Greens ‘hail influence’ on securing £500k investment.

The Liberal Democrats want to place an emphasis on attainment in schools amid flagging results for north youngsters.

A further £8m will be invested in renewable energy projects that have been touted for years.

P7 pupils from across the region were asked to come up with names for local Stagecoach buses - and their efforts didn’t disappoint!

Town’s school is singled out for praise after soaring up league table