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Young Shetland Writer Winner

September 23, 2025

Huge Congratulations to Leah! Congratulations to Leah for winning this year’s Young Shetland Writer competition in the 10-12 year old category for her piece called The Arctic. Leah attended the prize giving ceremony at the Shetland Library on Friday night where she read her work. Have a listen to her… Read more

S3 Art Trip with Artist Helen Acklam

September 11, 2025

Today our S3 Art class along with pupils from BHJS took part in an art workshop with artist Helen Acklam. Pupils had a guided tour of her exhibition in Da Gadderie, in the Shetland Museum. Helen then led them through a mixed media workshop where pupils made their own sketchbook… Read more

Family Learning Sessions – MYJHS – 2025

September 10, 2025

Come along as a family to make some food, do fun activity and play a game, all in the name of science! Session Dates Tues 23 September 2025 Tues 30 September 2025 Tuesday 7 October 2025 See poster for more details. MYJHS Vision – Learning – Supportive – Developing UNCRC… Read more

Aspirational Learners – Yell Show 2025

September 9, 2025

Congratulations to all our pupils who took part in the Yell Show this weekend! You clearly showed that you are aspiring, creative, and hard-working members of our community. Your entries highlighted just how fantastic you all are. A diverse range of prizes was won across the baking, flowers, arts and… Read more

School Improvement Plan 2025 26

August 29, 2025

  We’ve already been able to make some key improvements around our school environment: S1 Social Area now has new smart  seating. Lower Primary Classroom has plants and various items to make it feel more homely. Upper Primary Classroom has comfortable seating area. Thank you for your donations, we couldn’t… Read more

John Swinney, First Minister visits MYJHS

August 29, 2025

On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, John Swinney visited our school to meet with our nursery department and speak with community members about the impact of participating in the Early Adopter Community. The project, which has been running for around five years, has provided access to childcare within our nursery department… Read more

MYJHS Parent Council AGM 2025

August 29, 2025

  The Parent Council AGM is being held on Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 1800 hours.   It would be brilliant to see a great turnout at the AGM. We look forward to seeing you here in the school. Read more

Welcome School Year 2025/26

August 29, 2025

Welcome to the New School Year 2025/26 Here is a copy of our school calendar for 2025/26. It will be available throughout the year under School Information – Documents. We look forward to a successful year for everyone! Read more

P6/7 School Trip June 2025

June 17, 2025

We’re excited to share that our P6/7 pupils have just set off on their much-anticipated week long trip to Loch Insh! Everyone was in great form this afternoon as they boarded the bus, ready for a week of outdoor adventure, teamwork, and fun. More photos and news on their return!… Read more