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Batten Down da Hatches 2025

December 3, 2025

This afternoon our pupils rolled up their sleeves for our annual “Batten Down the Hatches” session, working together to prepare and tidy our school grounds and play equipment for the winter months. Pupils worked in their house teams—Lumbister, Brekon, Reafirth, and Arisdale— using their skills:  leadership, initiative, communication and determination. … Read more

Batten Down da Hatches 2025

November 28, 2025

Please join us next Wednesday afternoon as we prepare the school for winter.  Read more

Christmas Shopping Night 2025

November 28, 2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Shopping Night! It was a wonderful evening, celebrating the hard work of our pupils, who created a wide range of handmade gifts, and enjoying stalls from talented members of our local community. Events like this help us to:… Read more

S4 Mock Interviews Project

November 28, 2025

On Wednesday 19 November 2025, Adam from Sandisons visited our S4 Lifeskills class to share advice, hints, and tips on interview skills ahead of the DYW Mock Interview Project. Last term, pupils refined their CVs and applied for a range of positions, including dental nurse, civil engineer, journalist, joiner, and… Read more

Children in Need 2025

November 17, 2025

Our school had a lovely day supporting Children in Need. The day was organised by our S2 pupils who ran a coffee morning, pin the patch on Pudsey, colouring in activities and the crossbar challenge. Pupils had the option to come to school in pyjamas and carry their things in… Read more

Pop Up Swap Shop at MYJHS

November 12, 2025

Join us on Wednesday the 19 November 2025 for a sportswear pop up swap shop. Read more

Remembrance Day 2025

November 12, 2025

Remembrance Day 2025 Our S1 pupils have been busy creating a beautiful window display for Remembrance Day. Working in groups, each took on a different poppy colour to research and design a display for – learning about the meaning behind each poppy and what they represent. Our S3 and S4… Read more

November Assembly Highlights

November 10, 2025

Our Novembers assembly shared key information and gave us a chance to celebrate success! Pupil Council  S4 Pupil Council reps shared a few facts about the council – they meet twice a term to discuss issues raised by pupils.  Remember, it’s important to share any ideas or concerns with your… Read more

Careers Week Event Nov 2025

November 10, 2025

DYW Shetland (Emma Spence) teamed up with Skills Development Scotland (Vaila Angus) for a Careers Event at Mid Yell Junior High School! Pupils had the chance to explore lots of exciting career and their pathways, learn more about what DYW and SDS can support with, and take part hands-on activities… Read more