We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who so donated to our Reverse Advent Calendar in support of the Shetland Foodbank.

Organised by our Rights Respecting School Committee, this initiative encouraged our school community to think about others during the festive season by giving, rather than receiving. Each donation—no matter how big or small—will make a real difference to individuals and families in Shetland who need extra support.

Your support will help ensure that those facing difficult times feel supported and cared for.

Thank you for making a positive difference this festive season.

MYJHS Values – Supportive, Nurturing
UNCRC Article 24 – Right to healthy food Article 15 – Joining groups

A huge well done to our primary classes for their wonderful school show, The Stars Come out for Christmas, and to our S1 and S2 pupils for their excellent musical performances.

A video of the school show can be found here:  The Stars Come Out for Christmas!

Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the night a great success!

MYJHS Values Developing - Supporting
UNCRC Article 31 - All children have the right to take part in artistic activities.

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.  Despite the showers, everyone embraced the spirit of “there’s no wrong weather, only the wrong clothes” !

Across the school grounds, pupils tackled a wide range of important jobs:

• Stacking tyres, crates, and boxes neatly

• Removing toys, crates, and rubbish from the grass

• Sweeping stones off the playground

• Digging up the remaining tatties

• Digging over the yard and covering it with plastic

• Collecting rubbish

• A ball hunt through the ditches

• Tidying verges around the playground and paths

• Weeding the flowerpots at the front of the school

• Cleaning moss from the paths using brushes and water

Our S3 pupils also deserve special recognition for their leadership. They took responsibility for delegating tasks and supporting the younger members of their teams.

A huge well done to all pupils, staff and parent helpers involved. You did a wonderful job, worked brilliantly together, and helped make our school grounds safe, tidy, and ready for winter.

Great work, everyone!

MYJHS Values Inclusive - Developing
UNCRC 
Article #15 Right to join groups
Article #29 Right to education developing respect for the environment