Month: January 2026

Lower Primary Viking Longhouse Exhibition

We’ve had a lovely end to our week welcoming visitors to the Lower Primary Viking Longhouse Exhibition.
The class have been working hard on their models all week and have created some super pieces.
The Lower Primary were thrilled with all the lovely comments they received and went home very happy.
MYJHS Values - Aspirational, Nurturing, Supportive

UNCRC 
Article 31 - Every child the right to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.
Article 30 - Every child  have the specific right to learn about and use the language and customs of their  culture.

Primary Football League Jan 2026

Emalee, Robert and Ethan travelled to Westside Leisure Centre to take part in the Shetland North Primary Football League, hosted by Active Schools.

The day began with friendly matches against Tingwall and Aith, with players from Aith and Mid Yell kindly helping to make up numbers so 5-a-side games could be played. Yell opened with a strong 2–0 win over Tingwall, showing excellent teamwork and finishing. The second friendly against Aith was closely contested and ended in a 0–0 draw, with strong goalkeeping on both sides.

League matches followed, starting with a tough game against Tingwall. Emalee and Ethan defended well throughout, while Robert created chances with skilful dribbling. Despite their efforts, the match finished 1–0. The final game ended in a 4–0 loss to Aith, but the team showed great determination and leadership until the final whistle.

Well done to Robert, Ethan and Emalee, and thanks to Mr Lawson for providing transport.

MYJHS Values - Inclusive, Developing
UNCRC Article 3 - Decisions made must prioritise the best interest of the child
UNCRC Article 31 - Every child has the right to take part in a wide range of activities, including sports.

S3 Biology Class Visits Salmon Hatchery 

On Wednesday 14 January 2026, our S3 Biology pupils had the opportunity to visit the Cooke Aquaculture Quoys Hatchery in Unst, allowing them to see their classroom learning applied in a real-world work setting.

The class has been studying selective breeding, as well as how varying pH levels in water can affect aquatic life.

Cooke

Aquaculture staff members demonstrated how a photometer is used for pH testing, and pupils were given an insight into how exceptional Scottish salmon are grown from egg to plate.

A big thank you to DYW Shetland for organising and Cooke Aquaculture for supporting the trip.

MYJHS Values – Learning, Developing

UNCRC Articles 28 and 29 work together to ensure that education is relevant, offering career-related learning and vocational opportunities to prepare for the future. 

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School Open Friday 9 Jan 2026

Updated ‼️❄️

We are delighted that the school will be open today (Friday 9th January). Some roads around Yell are pretty slushy and slippery so please be very careful.

‼️The North bus will not be going into North A Voe and will pick up on the main road at the North Junction. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

‼️ Due to unforeseen circumstances the South School bus is running 15 to 20 minutes behind schedule. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.