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Museum (Marseum Project) October Trip
October 10, 2025On Thursday 9th October, S2 visited Shetland Museum Archives as the closing event of the Marseum Project, which they participated in earlier in 2025. After a guided tour of the Museum’s exhibition spaces (by Exhibitions Officer, Karen Clubb), their first job was to view the exhibition of their work on… Read more
S1 Pupils Complete CPR Training
October 10, 2025During Wider Achievement times this term, our S1 pupils completed CPR training using the British Heart Foundation learning resources, including the Resusci Annie manikins. CPR is a life skill that can save lives. They practiced chest compressions, rescue breaths, and using an AED. Pupils discovered how quick action can make… Read more
Breakfast Club and Snack
September 30, 2025Our pupils enjoy a variety of free fruit and vegetables every day for snack at breaktime. This initiative is kindly funded by our Parent Council and is enjoyed by both primary and secondary pupils. We have also been harvesting our polytunnel and enjoying these treats at snack too! We also… Read more
Developing Play Spaces
September 30, 2025Primary staff have been working hard to ensure all our pupils have access to well resourced play spaces. We have purchased blocks and an art trolley to support the development of play. The children are delighted with the spaces they have on offer and access these areas regularly. When children… Read more
Article 29 Time
September 30, 2025Our Primary Department are now underway with the committees they have chosen to represent this year. Our groups meet every second Wednesday during a session we call ‘Article 29 Time’ (the right to an education that develops personalities, respect for others’ rights and the environment). Eco-Schools – This group have… Read more
Young Shetland Writer Winner
September 23, 2025Huge 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, 2025Today 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, 2025Come 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, 2025Congratulations 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
