Nursery and Primary pupils regularly get outside during the school day through activities such as the Daily Mile, play activities and outdoor break times. From staff observations, there are clear benefits to spending time outdoors in relation to pupils’ learning … Continue reading →

Whalsay School’s Primary 6 and 7 pupils were hard at work last Thursday afternoon at Skaw. They were helping the Shetland Bird Club to plant up a crop of plants aimed at attracting bumblebees and birds, a so-called ‘Bumblebird’ crop. … Continue reading →

The  Revellers On Saturday the 4th of April the Whalsay School fundraising group held an all-ages Revellers gig to raise money for the Symbister Hall renovations. Our group spent their Friday afternoons during term 3 Wider Achievement planning and organising … Continue reading →

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We are delighted to finally share we are now taking orders for a recipe book featuring recipes from our Canteen.  This includes recipes from the past 60 years of our school, including classics such as Battered Fish, Bacon & Egg … Continue reading →

Over the last few months there have been quite a few sightings of Bats in Whalsay.  Several of the pupils have seen (and heard them).  Ms Irvine saw two bats at Hamister and even managed to get a smudgy photo … Continue reading →

Back in May the S4 Biologists set one tattie while studying plant propagation.    We put it in a bucket and set it outside to grow.  We have checked on it through the year and observed the plant going through all … Continue reading →

A great opportunity for pupils and parents to work alongside each other; developing artistic talents! Poster for Afternoon Tea Drawn Together

A quick tour of many of our Wider Achievement groups on Friday showcased our school values in action: Belonging – Shetland has a proud tradition in showcasing the skills of knitting and crochet. Great conversations were had with the pupils … Continue reading →