June 15, 2025
by Mr Healy
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S3 pupils at Whalsay School have continued to take part in the national Youth Philanthropy Initiative this year. YPI is the largest independent programme delivered in Scottish education and provides young people with the opportunity to research and explore social … Continue reading
June 5, 2025
by Miss Holzheimer
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Tomorrow, Friday 6th June, we’ll be offering our first plants grown in the polytunnel for a peerie donation to our gardening fund. We’ll be in the polytunnel between 1 – 2:15 pm and would be delighted if you came for … Continue reading
May 30, 2025
by Miss Irvine
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The final topic covered in HE for S2/the new S3 was fishing and agriculture. In class they learned the different species around Shetland and about the seafood sector as well as looking at wool and the Shetland dairy for agriculture. … Continue reading
February 28, 2025
by Mr Healy
Comments Off on Celebrating Wider Achievement
A quick selection of photos from a tour of the different Wider Achievement groups this afternoon. What did I see? Firstly, happy and engaged pupils. That’s always number 1! Enjoyment and taking pride in your work is always so important … Continue reading
January 28, 2025
by Mrs Constable
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S1 and S2 were visited recently by Emma Chittick from Skills Development Scotland, who delivered a Drones Workshop to engage pupils in STEM subjects by applying them to the world of work. S2 pupils commented that “we learned teamwork/communication skills … Continue reading
January 10, 2025
by Miss Holzheimer
Comments Off on Crochet in Wider Achievement
In the last 2 terms in Wider Achievement, we learnt how to crochet. Some of us already knew some basics, others had to start completely from scratch. At the beginning, we all made the same kind of bunny. They all … Continue reading
January 6, 2025
by Mr Healy
Comments Off on National Sumdog success
Delighted to share the outcome of our recent participation in Sumdog challenges; a national initiative where pupils answer questions to consolidate and further develop their knowledge in Mathematics. Of the 2,944 nationwide that took part, Our S1 class finished 63rd … Continue reading
December 19, 2024
by Miss Holzheimer
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On Monday night, the Secondary pupils celebrated their annual Christmas Party. The party, organised by S4, was a great success. This year’s theme was “Hollywood” and the pupils looked glamourous indeed. Here are some photos of the classes in their … Continue reading
November 27, 2024
by Mr Healy
Comments Off on Sporting activities – Active Life
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
Comments Off on Book Week Scotland – Book recommendations by some of the teachers
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
