Schools and early learning settings in Shetland will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday 14th December, with the continued wintry weather conditions.
With temperatures forecast to fall below freezing tonight again and uncertainty over school travel and power supplies across the islands, the decision has been taken for schools and early learning settings to stay closed tomorrow, for the safety of pupils and staff. Fair Isle Primary School will however remain open.
The Eric Gray Centre at Seafield will also close tomorrow.
We have just been informed that all schools in Shetland will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 13th December 2022, due to the weather conditions. Please keep an eye on emails/local press for any further updates for Wednesday onwards.
Industrial action affecting schools, Thursday 24 November 2022
Shetland Islands Council have been informed that members of two teaching unions, the Education Institute for Scotland (EIS) and the Association of Head Teachers and Deputes in Scotland (AHDS) have voted to undertake industrial action on Thursday 24 November.
The school will therefore be closed for children and young people on Thursday 24 November.
The early learning and childcare setting will be also be closed.
I will write to you again, if there are any further developments or changes to the position on the planned school closure day, ahead of Thursday 24 November.
Children in Need Day: 18th November: This will be an opportunity to have some fun- children are invited to wear something wacky and spotty- if they would like to. Any donations can be made online at Donate to BBC Children in Need . Pupil Council have decided that to add to the fun of the day they would like to see if the school together can fill an outline Pudsey head with bronze coins- those that weigh down purses or fall down the back of the sofa. Children are invited to collect together any spare 1p and 2p coins to bring in for this challenge on Friday 18th Nov. Whatever is collected will be donated to Children in Need
