September 4, 2026
by Miss Irvine
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The new block of Wider Achievement for Term 1 and 2 started this afternoon. Staff are offering a variety of activities, and pupils were invited to choose the top four. While a handful of pupils did not get their first … Continue reading
September 4, 2026
by Miss Irvine
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We are delighted to announce our new Primary Team Captains for the year! Primary 7 pupils threw themselves into the election process with incredible energy. Alongside writing and delivering inspiring speeches to the classes, they also designed posters to showcase … Continue reading
June 26, 2026
by Miss Irvine
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Well done to the Polytunnel and Primary Gardening group for achieving Level 1 in the RHS School Garden Awards. We had to submit evidence to prove that we have begun gardening, that it is accessible to all pupils and know … Continue reading
June 13, 2025
by Miss Irvine
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Sports Day took place on Monday this week, overall the weather was fine and didn’t disrupt any of the events despite a heavy shower at dinnertime. The nursery held their mini sports day in the morning just before the P1-4 … Continue reading
June 24, 2024
by Miss Irvine
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Last week P1/2 held the final class assembly of the year all about Summer holidays. They told us some of the exciting things they’re hoping to get up and showed off their maths skills by asking pupils their summer plans, … Continue reading
November 29, 2023
by Mrs Kerr
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S1 have started their new topic on Electrical Energy. They explored static electricity by rubbing rods of differing materials using a cloth and seeing what happens when the bring them close to each other. They also learned how static electricity … Continue reading
November 1, 2023
by Mrs Kerr
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Whalsay S2/3 Netballers competed in a Shetland Schools S3 competition on Tuesday, 31st October, which was organised by Active Schools. 11 players took part: Megan Sandison (C), Ella Irvine, Leanna Sparrow, Ruby Thomson, Alice Irvine, Ashleigh Anderson, Carrie Lipthorpe, Effie … Continue reading
October 26, 2023
by Mrs Kerr
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S2 Pupils in Whalsay school have been celebrating the important and amazing world of the biosciences during Biology Week 2023. Three questions were posed and various science techniques were used to help them understand the answers. Why do leave … Continue reading
October 3, 2023
by Mrs Kerr
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Earlier on in the term, S2 went out on the first of their John Muir Days! This time it was Coasteering. They had a great day – despite the weather looking like it might not play nicely! Here are some … Continue reading
September 14, 2023
by Mrs Kerr
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During their library periods, some secondary 2 pupils have been going down to do some paired and shared reading with primary pupils. This has been a great opportunity for pupils to develop their skills in reading and they have all … Continue reading
