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RSPB Information – April 2011
April was dominated by high pressure with light SE winds, much sunshine and very little rain. The warm temperatures encouraged many migrant birds to arrive a little earlier than normal, whilst others such as Lapwings and Greylags also started breeding earlier. April is a very busy month for migration and Tiree is an important staging… »
Retired after 39 years – Good luck Jessie
Depute Head in charge of Primary and Pre 5, Jessie Gray, retired last week after 39 years as a teacher. Jessie started her teaching career on Tiree at Hillipol Primary School before moving to Dunoon. She returned to Tiree in 1990 to take up the position of Depute Head teacher. Now that Jessie has all… »
Concern over school cuts
Tiree High School Parent Council/ PTA has received the devastating news that Tiree High School must reduce the number of teachers it employs. The PTA held a public meeting At An Talla on Friday 14th May to discuss the possible implications for the school and the island. An Tirisdeach contacted Argyll & Bute Council to… »
Allaying the Closing Fears
Councillor Mary-Jean Devon Further to the article in this weeks Oban Times with regards to “Tiree named on school closure draft”, I am writing to allay the fears and concerns of the people of Tiree. Due to the difficult financial time every council in Scotland is facing various efficiency options . As far as Argyll… »
