North Isles Showcase Final, held on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Mid Yell Junior High School.

S3 pupils from both Mid Yell and Baltasound Junior High Schools took part in the final, presenting in groups about a range of local charities. These included Samaritans, focusing on mental health; Dogs Against Drugs, focusing on drugs awareness and prevention; Alzheimer Scotland, focusing on dementia awareness and support; Space2Face, focusing on support and restorative justice; and the Compass Centre, focusing on sexual violence support.

Each group explained the important work their chosen charity does in the community and outlined why they felt it was deserving of the grant. The pupils presented their charities to a panel of judges from the school and the wider local community. They spoke with confidence, passion and care, showing a strong understanding of the needs of others and the positive impact these organisations have.

The winning group stood out by being that little bit more creative, engaging the audience with a quiz — complete with prizes!

Well done to the winning group (Aaliyah, Tilly & Dylan), who advocated for the Compass Centre and secured £3,000 to support the valuable work this charity does in our local community, supporting those affected by sexual violence.

A huge well done to all S3 pupils from both schools. A great deal of time, effort and teamwork went into researching, preparing and delivering your presentations.

 

We had a wonderful visit from staff at the National Library of Scotland on Wednesday 13 May, as part of their special centenary tour.

In the morning, they worked with Upper Primary pupils, followed by an afternoon session with S1 and S2.

Justin Davis gave a fascinating presentation about libraries and the wide variety of careers connected to them. He also shared the oldest moving picture held by the National Library of Scotland, featuring Queen Victoria at Balmoral, and inspired pupils to try some creative writing of their own.

Laura Quinney introduced pupils to a range of fascinating maps and showed them how to explore the National Library’s online map service.

It was a brilliant, inspiring visit, and we are absolutely delighted they made the journey north to spend time with us as part of this milestone celebration!

 

On Wednesday 13 May 2026, our secondary pupils had a great day competing alongside Baltasound JH School as the North Isles team in the Shetland Secondary Inter-Schools Football Competition.

The pupils showed excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day. After battling through the group stages, they earned their place in the 3rd/4th place play-off. The match was closely contested and went right to a tense penalty shoot-out, with the North Isles team finishing in 4th place.

This was a fantastic achievement and one the whole team should be very proud of.

Well done, team!

Our pupils had a wonderful experience aboard the Swan sailing boat in Lerwick, made even more special as it is the Swan’s 126th birthday this year.

The Primary class worked brilliantly together, learning how to haul the sails and getting a real taste of teamwork at sea.

The Secondary group took part in an exciting overnight sailing trip. They left Mid Yell Pier at 1 pm, sailed around Fetlar, and anchored overnight at Tresta, Fetlar. The next day, they returned safely to Mid Yell Pier at 1 pm.

It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn new nautical skills, build confidence, and enjoy time together on the water. There was lots of fun, teamwork, and adventure along the way.

A lovely experience for all, and a wonderful way to celebrate the Swan’s 126th birthday!

Our pupils had a wonderful experience aboard the Swan sailing boat in Lerwick, made even more special as it is the Swan’s 126th birthday this year.

The Primary class worked brilliantly together, learning how to haul the sails and getting a real taste of teamwork at sea.

The Secondary group took part in an exciting overnight sailing trip. They left Mid Yell Pier at 1 pm, sailed around Fetlar, and anchored overnight at Tresta, Fetlar. The next day, they returned safely to Mid Yell Pier at 1 pm.

It was a fantastic opportunity for everyone to learn new nautical skills, build confidence, and enjoy time together on the water. There was lots of fun, teamwork, and adventure along the way.

A lovely experience for all, and a wonderful way to celebrate the Swan’s 126th birthday!

 

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