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Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

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

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

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

Good report for Carrbridge Primary School from education inspectors

But some improvements are still needed, say Education Scotland team

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

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.

Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

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

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

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

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

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

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

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

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

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

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

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

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

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

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

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.

Headteacher shares secret of the ‘stellar’ success of Grantown school

‘We all worked our socks off for league rise’

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

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

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

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

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

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

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

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

EDUCATION

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Good report for Carrbridge Primary School from education inspectors

Good report for Carrbridge Primary School from education inspectors

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

Plans lodged for temporary classroom at Strathspey primary school now at full capacity

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

Highland Council stats reveal ‘violent incidents’ in schools rose 150 per cent last session

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

WATCH: Inverness High School ‘delighted’ about award win for well-deserving pupils

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

WATCH: ‘My mantra is to be who you needed when you were younger’ - says Culloden Academy teacher after winning ‘special’ award

Headteacher shares secret of the ‘stellar’ success of Grantown school

Headteacher shares secret of the ‘stellar’ success of Grantown school

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council raises council tax by 7% as it passes £818m budget unchanged

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council Conservatives plot budget changes to reduce council tax hike from 7% down to 3%

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

Highland Council’s £818m budget challenged with 13 opposition amendments ahead of crunch meeting

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

Plans to expand Highland Council-owned bus service with £6m after D&E Coaches buyout

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