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Dallas Primary School using FIFA World Cup 2026 to make pupils global citizens
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (440+ words) A rural school marked the opening of FIFA World Cup 2026 with a colour-fest of football. On the opening day of the tournament on Thursday, Dallas Primary pupils and staff dressed in the colours of their chosen countries, made national flags…...
Rescue volunteers present water safety talk at primary school
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (198+ words) On Monday, May 25, volunteers Andy Wardley and Chris Button visited to talk to pupils and staff about the role of MIRO, the rescue boat, the kit volunteers wear, other equipment used and, most importantly, about keeping safe when near, on…...
Elgin nursery clears hurdles after watchdog demanded action
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (426+ words) A Moray childcare provider has successfully addressed a series of concerns raised by inspectors earlier this year, according to a follow-up report published by the Care Inspectorate. The Magic Roundabout Childcare Centre was subject to a follow-up inspection on April…...
Elgin schoolchildren forced to dodge dog poo on playground field as plea for responsibility is made
1+ week, 2+ day ago (316+ words) Pupils at an Elgin primary school are calling on dog owners to act responsibly after repeated incidents of dog fouling. Children from West End Primary School have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issue, describing the problem as…...
Memorable" magic show sets kids on right track towards road safety
1+ week, 4+ day ago (217+ words) A touch of magic did the trick when it came to getting the road safety message over to a group of Moray primary school kids. Thanks to cash from road firm Amey's community fund, youngsters from Keith Primary and St…...
Moray youth worker up for national award for transforming young people's lives
1+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) A Moray youth worker will attend a prestigious award ceremony in Glasgow on Wednesday after being nominated for her outstanding work to help young people. Alison Smith works across Milne's High School and the wider community to support youngsters who…...
Teachers urge colleagues to make Moray move as council battles recruitment issues
2+ week, 2+ day ago (551+ words) Teachers in Moray have revealed the reasons they love working in the region in a bid to improve staff recruitment. The council has previously admitted long-standing "challenges" recruiting much-needed teaching staff - and now teachers themselves are encouraging others to make…...
Burghead travels back to Victorian times for school's 150th anniversary
4+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) The Victorian era returned to the Moray coast last weekend to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Burghead Primary School. Bonnets, flat caps, waistcoats, and shawls were on display as pupils and parents dressed in period costumes to honour the school's 19th Century…...
Aberlour Primary Nursery praised by inspectors
1+ mon, 21+ hour ago (172+ words) Aberlour Primary Nursery has received high praise following an inspection. The nursery, located within the grounds of the village school, was evaluated using three quality indicators, all of which were rated as "very good, reflecting a high level of performance....
Moray businesswoman hails winning employer award as a "privilege
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (345+ words) An Elgin businesswoman has been unveiled as Employer of the Month for May. Kym Murphy, who owns the Mortgage Advice Bureau in the town, has been named as DYW (Developing the Young Workforce) Moray's Employer of the Month in recognition…...