This week the Primary had visits from Marine Conservation Society and RSPB.  P4-7 took part in as assembly learning about our sea environment and the problems it faces with climate change and marine litter.  P4/5 and P7 then took part … Continue reading →

Yesterday the Nursery and Primary Departments celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Daily Mile. The school received t-shirts for each of the pupils which looked very effective as they completed the run together. The Daily Mile is incorporated into the … Continue reading →

Whalsay School Early Learning & Childcare Duty of Candour Report 2021-22 All health and social care services in Scotland have a duty of candour. This is a legal requirement which means that when things go wrong and mistakes happen, the … Continue reading →

Shetland Islands Council is planning to ask all pupils in P5 to S6 to take part in a survey about their health and wellbeing. The findings will help Shetland Islands Council to understand the needs, strengths and possible concerns of … Continue reading →

Education Scotland carried out a visit to Whalsay School in November to report on progress since the last inspection in March 2020.  Today, they have published a letter to parents outlining their findings.  You can read a copy of the … Continue reading →

Pupils who receive Fiddle tuition should remember to bring their fiddles on Monday as Fiddle lessons will be back on again. Thank you

Well done to P2/3 who have recently completed a sponsored fun run to raise money for the Akamba African Aid Project. As a class,  they have run the total distance of a half marathon by running 100m lengths of Harbison … Continue reading →