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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… »
Thanks to Tiree – The Island, The People, The Experience
Once again I’d like to thank everyone on Tiree for helping make Inveralmond Community High School in Livingston’s annual trip another success. All of the youngsters had a great time and many have said they want to try and come back at some time with their parents. Particular thanks are due to Monica and Lesley… »
Tiree High School :: Staff Cut Update
It was an indication of the concern felt by all islanders, that despite the shortness of notice, over 130 people attended the hastily called public meeting to discuss the cuts to the number of teachers at Tiree High School and possible implications this might have. Head Teacher, Myra MacArthur explained that the cuts have had… »
BBC’s L.A.B coming to Tiree
Tirisdeachs will be given a unique chance to experiment with video technology during the Fèis Thiriodh, turning their creative ideas into reality thanks to BBC Scotland’s digital media workshop – the L.A.B (Learn at BBC Scotland). As part of the Feis’ 20th anniversary celebrations, BBC Scotland’s L.A.B travels to Tiree from Monday 12th to Thursday… »
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… »
Minister for Children & Early Years Visits Tiree High School
Mr Adam Ingram MSP, Minister for Children and Early Years, visited Tiree High School this week. Accompanying the minister were Cllr Isobel Strong, Argyll & Bute Council’s spokesperson for Education, Mr Robert Grant, Head of Service for Secondary Education in Argyll & Bute and Miss Alison Coull, Deputy Director, Qualifications, Assessment and Skills. The group… »
An Iodhlann – Sheaves From The Stack Yard
The 1872 Education Act took control of schools from the churches and set up new School Boards. On Tiree there were two Parish schools, in Heylipol and Kirkapol, and six others scattered around the island. In 1873, the headmaster of Heylipol School reported that the new Board was at loggerheads: “Very unfortunately for those who… »
