November 28, 2024
by Mrs Constable
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S3 Physics took their learning outdoors today to perform an investigation in measuring the speed of sound. Pupils measured a set distance using a trundle wheel up the old sports day racetrack! Working together in pairs they took turns in … Continue reading
November 27, 2024
by Mr Healy
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Lots of great physical activity happening at Whalsay School today with football club at lunch time and badminton after school club. Big thanks to Eoin from Active Schools for facilitating both of these sessions. Mixed netball will also be taking … Continue reading
November 22, 2024
by Miss Holzheimer
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Mrs Hamilton: My book recommendation would be The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. The book is narrated by death and tells us the story of Liesel a girl growing up in Nazi Germany during World War 2. Liesel is sent … Continue reading
November 15, 2024
by Miss Holzheimer
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Next week is Book Week Scotland (18 – 24 November). It is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country. We have decided to join in on the fun and host a Secondary reading challenge. … Continue reading
November 8, 2024
by Mrs Constable
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For the first time since 2009, the Shetland Science Fair returned to the Clickimin Leisure Centre! S3 and S2 pupils from all Shetland schools were invited to participate in a mixture of different activities to capture the interest of learners, … Continue reading
November 1, 2024
by Mr Healy
Comments Off on Shetland dialect in English – S1
In English we have been learning about Shetland dialect. The Picts and the Vikings were the first people that lived in Shetland. Some Viking words still exist in Shetland dialect today. Then Shetland became part of Scotland in 1469 and … Continue reading
