November 9, 2020
by Mr Spence
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We are really pleased that we were able to support the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal again this year. Here are the House Captains with the 81 boxes kindly donated by the Whalsay community, ready for collection by Whalsay Haulage this week. … Continue reading
December 8, 2019
by Mr Spence
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Secondary Pupil Council were keen to participate in the Reverse Advent Calendar activity being promoted for the Foodbank. You can see the items being requested each day on the poster below. During Advent teachers and pupils can drop these off … Continue reading
September 15, 2019
by Mr Spence
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Our P2/3 class have been collecting T-shirts and shorts to send to the Akamba Project in Kenya. On the 5th September Dr Buckle visited the class to tell pupils about the project and collect in their donations.
June 15, 2019
by Mr Spence
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During sports day on Tuesday, Miss Spence organised a Space Hopper Challenge to raise money for the Poppy Scotland appeal. On the day we raised a magnificent £135 for the charity. Thanks to all those who supported it.
April 26, 2019
by Mr Spence
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On Wednesday we held this year’s YPI Final. YPI stands for Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Two groups of pupils pitched for two local charities: Dogs Against Drugs and the Whalsay Heritage Centre. The Final was attended by representatives of the charities; Janet … Continue reading
March 22, 2019
by Mr Spence
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Pupils in the nursery and Primary came to school wearing something red last Friday for Red Nose Day and bought noses to raise £200.50. Well done to everybody for taking part!
February 19, 2019
by Mr Spence
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Some pupils from P6/7 with stamps ready to be delivered to the SANDS charity. Thank you for your continued support and remember we accept stamps at the Secondary and Primary offices all year round.
December 11, 2018
by Mr Spence
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Whalsay School collects stamps all year round for the charity SANDS and with the amount of cards being received at this time of year it’s a good time to remind everybody to gather them over the festive. Try to leave a … Continue reading
November 8, 2018
by Mr Spence
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Once again, we took part in the annual Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. Pictured below is the Primary Pupil Council with 86 shoeboxes which were kindly donated by families in the Whalsay community. A huge thank you to everyone who donated a shoebox … Continue reading
May 18, 2018
by Miss Irvine
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Local charity, Dogs Against Drugs came to visit Whalsay School yesterday. Michael Coutts and trained dogs, Thor and Axel, spent the whole day visiting classes from Primary 1 to Secondary 2 delivering workshops suitable to the age and stage of … Continue reading
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