Latest News
S3 Work Experience Skibhoul Unst
March 18, 2026I went to Skibhoul Bakery in Unst on 17 March. I had to put on the hairnet and hat and apron to stop my hair falling in the oatcakes and keep me clean. Then I had to wash my hands to get any germs off of me. My first job… Read more
Space Skills Academy March 2026
March 16, 2026Pupils from Lower Primary to S3 enjoyed an exciting and engaging visit from the Science Skills Academy during the week beginning 9 March 2026. Throughout the sessions, they took part in a variety of hands-on activities exploring robotics and maths, space, and STEM Sphero. The visit gave pupils the opportunity… Read more
World Book Day 2026
March 7, 2026On Thursday 5 March 2026 we had a great time celebrating World Book Day across the school. Pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters or came to school in pyjamas ready for a day of reading – the theme proposed by our S1 Library Literacy class. During the day… Read more
Creative Arts Career Education
March 7, 2026On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, Barum Smith from UHI Shetland visited our school to teach the S1/2 Wider Achievement class about Creative Arts careers and the process of making a movie. There is a wide range of careers within the industry, including roles such as directors, camera operators, editors, scriptwriters,… Read more
Bridge Building Competition 2026
March 7, 2026Over thirty S2 pupils from around the isles took part in a Bridge Building Construction Competition at UHI Shetland on Wednesday 4 March 2026, including our team: Cassie, Filip, Kristoffer and Rachel. The competition is run by UHI Shetland, the Shetland Construction Training Group and CITB. During the day, the… Read more
Cullivoe Up Helly Aa Visit 2026
March 7, 2026Our annual CUHA visit took place on Thursday 26 February 2026 to celebrate our Viking heritage and island identity – strengthening community bonds, preserving local history, and giving people of all ages a shared sense of pride and belonging. A big thank you to Cullivoe UHA Jarl Stephen Saunders and… Read more
S4 Transition Trip 2026
March 7, 2026On Tuesday 24 February 2026 our S4 pupils enjoyed a successful transition trip as they prepare to move to the Anderson High School later this year. They attended the Local Opportunities Event where over 90 exhibitors – including local employers and universities – shared information about the wide range of… Read more
School Assembly February 2026
February 23, 2026On Monday 23 February 2026 we held our first term 3 assembly during which we shared: Our School Values Our school values were created in 2020 by pupils, staff, parents and members of our community. They are important because they explain what we want our school to look and feel… Read more
Shetland Boccia Competition 2026
February 12, 2026On Tuesday 3 February 2026, Willa, Jake, Thorfinn, Steven and Andrew from our Secondary department represented our school at the Ability Shetland Secondary Boccia Competition in Brae High School. Boccia is a paralympic sport in which athletes throw, kick or use a ramp to propel a ball onto the court… Read more
