Education and learning News
Chaos hits right note with pupils
Published: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Pupils have been blown away by a project involving the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's Brass section.
Vote for best anti-knife crime film
Published: Thursday 10th May 2012
Everyone is being urged to vote for the best anti-knife crime campaign videos created by young people from across the country.
Duncanrig nets Scottish schools final
Published: Tuesday 24th April 2012
Duncanrig Secondary has been crowned Scottish School Netball Champions.
Volunteers recognised
Published: Friday 6th April 2012
Some of South Lanarkshire's volunteers have been recognised by South Lanarkshire Leisure & Culture.
Official opening of Douglas Primary
Published: Friday 16th March 2012
The school community and invited guests came together at Douglas Primary School for its official opening ceremony.
St Mary's Primary officially opens
Published: Monday 12th March 2012
Pupils, staff, councillors and clergy including Bishop Devine have celebrated the official opening of St Mary's Primary School.
Film premier of Children's Games
Published: Friday 9th March 2012
A film charting the events of the 2011 Lanarkshire International Children's Games has been shown for the first time.
Canberra primary opens for business
Published: Friday 9th March 2012
The new Canberra Primary School in East Kilbride has been given unanimous thumbs up by pupils and staff.
Talent on show at school opening
Published: Thursday 8th March 2012
Pupils at Udston Primary School have put on a spectacular show to mark the official opening ceremony of their new school.
Primary praise from pupils and staff
Published: Tuesday 6th March 2012
The new Woodhead Primary School has opened to great excitement from pupils and staff.
Athletes team up for sports hall finals
Published: Tuesday 28th February 2012
Pupils from across South Lanarkshire have taken part in this year's finals of the Primary School's Sportshall Athletics event.
Go-ahead for additional needs secondary
Published: Monday 27th February 2012
Building a £4million secondary school for pupils with additional support needs in Blantyre has been given the go-ahead.
Anti-knife crime campaign hits street
Published: Friday 10th February 2012
A hard-hitting knife crime campaign about the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife has been launched.
Young people asked to make hullabaloo
Published: Wednesday 8th February 2012
With the half–term break almost upon us 11-16 year-olds are being encouraged to make a Hullabaloo about it, literally!
Pupils step up to dance competition
Published: Wednesday 8th February 2012
More than 200 pupils from secondary schools across South Lanarkshire have taken part in the second annual dance competition.
Play talk read bus stopping near you
Published: Thursday 5th January 2012
The Play Talk Read campaign bus will be visiting South Lanarkshire next week.
Primary opens with festive cheer
Published: Wednesday 21st December 2011
Children from Rigside put on a fantastic Christmas Show and performance to celebrate the official opening of their new school.
Woodpark opening is a fairytale event
Published: Tuesday 20th December 2011
At the official opening of Woodpark Primary the pupils entertained everyone with their own wonderful 'Fairytale of Woodpark'.
St Anthony's officially opens
Published: Monday 19th December 2011
At the official opening of St Anthony's Primary guests were treated to a variety of entertainment from every class.
Bothwell Primary officially opens
Published: Thursday 15th December 2011
Bothwell Primary School has been officially opened at a special ceremony with entertainment provided by its pupils.
Nominate your education stars
Published: Tuesday 6th December 2011
Everyone is being asked to put forward the area's brightest education stars for the Scottish Education Awards 2012.
St Kenneth's officially opens
Published: Monday 28th November 2011
St Kenneth's has been officially opened with guests entertained by the school's 420 pupils and nursery children.
Olympic torch inspires ambassadors
Published: Wednesday 9th November 2011
South Lanarkshire’s Young Ambassadors for Sport have had a once in a lifetime chance of holding the London 2012 Olympic torch.
Drama shows pupils the dangers of fireworks
Published: Friday 4th November 2011
A hard-hitting drama about the dangers of fireworks has been touring secondary schools in the run-up to Bonfire Night.
Christine wins prestigious teaching Oscar
Published: Monday 31st October 2011
Christine Emmett from St Elizabeth's Primary School in Hamilton is UK Teacher of the Year.
Children's centre opens in Larkhall
Published: Friday 23rd September 2011
Larkhall Children's Centre has opened to the great excitement of the children, staff and parents alike.
Two more schools open in style
Published: Thursday 15th September 2011
The brand new Victoria Park and High Mill Primary Schools have opened to pupils following a £11.5million development programme.
Thumbs up all round for new school
Published: Tuesday 13th September 2011
The brand new £7.5million Newfield Primary School has been given a big thumbs-up from pupils and staff alike.
Huge safety event crucial for kids
Published: Wednesday 17th August 2011
More than 3000 children are lined up to take part in this year’s annual Crucial Crew event.
Schools contractors appointed
Published: Wednesday 27th July 2011
South Lanarkshire Council has appointed construction partners to continue the Primary School Modernisation Programme.
A lot to sea at childrens' workshops
Published: Thursday 14th July 2011
There's lots of fun activities for youngsters taking up the challenges of some great themed workshops exploring the oceans.
Walk to school week a great success
Published: Wednesday 29th June 2011
Walk to School Week was a resounding success again this year as schools across the area took part in the road safety campaign.
Stars of track and field
Published: Tuesday 28th June 2011
Athletes from 41 primary schools from across South Lanarkshire have taken part in the Track and Field Championships.
Speeding Ted comes To South Lanarkshire
Published: Monday 27th June 2011
Children in South Lanarkshire have been introduced to a new fictional character, Speeding Ted.
Winners at equal opportunities competition
Published: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Teams from Trinity High and Heathery Knowe Primary have won this year’s John Walker Equalities Competition.
School visit out of this world
Published: Monday 20th June 2011
It's not every day an astronaut drops in to school but pupils at Uddingston Grammar got that and more when NASA paid a visit.
Girls take on sporting challenge
Published: Thursday 16th June 2011
More than 250 girls have taken part in an exciting festival to encourage them to get more involved in sport.
Hat-trick at education awards
Published: Wednesday 15th June 2011
Three schools and teaching professionals have picked up prestigious awards at the Scottish Education Awards 2011.
Celebration of success for talented pupils
Published: Wednesday 15th June 2011
More than 300 pupils have showcased their talents at a ceremony to celebrate their success.
Doors officially open at St Mary's
Published: Tuesday 14th June 2011
St Mary's Primary School has been officially opened with much excitement from the pupils, staff and parents alike.
Pupils go to town at opening event
Published: Friday 10th June 2011
Every pupil really went to town to celebrate the opening of their new school.
Pupils 'historic' opening of primary school
Published: Tuesday 7th June 2011
The official opening of St Athanasius was marked by a tour of the primary school's history through poetry, music and song.
Child safety hits the stage
Published: Thursday 2nd June 2011
More than 1650 primary school children have taken part in this year's Artsnet Outreach 'Safe and Sound' programme.
£8.5m primary school officially opens
Published: Wednesday 1st June 2011
St Ninian's Primary School has officially opened as part of the council's multi-million primary schools modernisation programme.
Green light for primary rebuild
Published: Thursday 26th May 2011
A plan to rebuild Murray Primary School in East Kilbride has been approved.
Ditch a knife and save a life
Published: Wednesday 25th May 2011
An innovative approach to tackling the problem of knife culture has been launched in secondary schools across South Lanarkshire.
Schools determined to tackle sectarianism
Published: Friday 20th May 2011
Primary school pupils have staged a showcase event to celebrate their work in tackling sectarianism.
Primary school already a hit
Published: Thursday 12th May 2011
The brand new Dalserf Primary School is already a hit with pupils and staff alike.
Report highlights strengths at South Park
Published: Tuesday 26th April 2011
A report out today has identified the strengths and benefits for pupils attending South Park Primary and Nursery Class.
Three finalists up for education awards
Published: Tuesday 12th April 2011
Three schools from South Lanarkshire have reached the finals of the Scottish Education Awards 2011.
Local project energy fund backing
Published: Friday 8th April 2011
East Kilbride Cricket Club is to benefit from more than £7000 from the Whitelee Renewable Energy Fund.
Girls healthy lifestyles through activity club
Published: Tuesday 29th March 2011
More than 100 girls have taken up dance, gymnastics and badminton at their active schools activity club.
Cathkin Primary and Nursery praised
Published: Wednesday 16th March 2011
The key strengths of Cathkin Primary and Nursery Class and areas for improvement have been published following an inspection.
St Kenneth's second in indoor athletics
Published: Tuesday 15th March 2011
East Kilbride's St Kenneth's Primary has come second in the West of Scotland Sports Hall Athletics finals.
Artists impressions of Daer Reservoir
Published: Friday 11th March 2011
Images depicting the importance of the Daer Reservoir are now on display.
Biggar High officially opened
Published: Friday 4th March 2011
Biggar High has officially opened with traditional folk music adding to the atmosphere of the day.
Athletes on track for finals
Published: Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Two primary school teams have won a place in the West of Scotland Sportshall Athletics finals.
Auchinraith opens to pupils
Published: Tuesday 15th February 2011
Hundreds of balloons have been released to mark a new era for pupils and staff at Auchinraith Primary School.
Classroom investment for children's future
Published: Friday 11th February 2011
Education in South Lanarkshire has seen a staggering £1.2billion investment in recent years.
Schools unite for Holocaust memorial
Published: Friday 11th February 2011
Primary and secondary pupils have attended a special event to mark the atrocities of the Holocaust.
Conference looks at future of education
Published: Wednesday 9th February 2011
A high profile event aimed at teachers from all over the UK is coming to South Lanarkshire.
Talented pupils step up for dance event
Published: Tuesday 8th February 2011
More than 130 pupils have taken part in the first ever secondary schools dance competition.
Doors open at Douglas primary
Published: Tuesday 8th February 2011
Douglas Primary School has opened its doors after a £6.8million rebuild.
Fashion show has designs on sport
Published: Monday 7th February 2011
Pupils have staged a fashion show to link into Lanarkshire hosting this year's International Children's Games.
Toddlers step up for music and dance
Published: Thursday 3rd February 2011
Adults are being urged to bring their toddlers along to an exciting new music and dance course.
Live drawing masterclass comes to town
Published: Wednesday 2nd February 2011
A Life Drawing masterclass is on its way to Hamilton to help local artists boost the content of their portfolios.
Full steam ahead for primary schools
Published: Tuesday 1st February 2011
Every primary school will be rebuilt or refurbished as part of the council's £812million flagship programme.
Girls' development a positive success
Published: Monday 10th January 2011
Secondary school girls are set to benefit from an innovative approach to promoting healthy lifestyles.
Boogie beats for tiny feet
Published: Wednesday 5th January 2011
The latest Boogie Beats for Tiny Feet course is all set for another round of fun and interactive music and dance for toddlers.
Go ahead for four new schools
Published: Wednesday 15th December 2010
The multi-million pound Primary Schools Modernisation Programme continues as planning for four more schools gets the go-ahead.
Three pupils join national youth orchestra
Published: Thursday 2nd December 2010
Three talented young musicians have been chosen to play in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2010/11.
Children's safety programme applauded
Published: Monday 22nd November 2010
A unique home school safety programme has been applauded by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
State of emergency staged at school
Published: Monday 15th November 2010
An online state of emergency is being staged this week to challenge pupils to question why wars and conflicts take place around the world.
50th new primary school opened
Published: Monday 8th November 2010
The number of brand new primary schools in South Lanarkshire has now reached the landmark figure of 50.
Six primary schools open
Published: Thursday 9th September 2010
A sensational six brand new primary schools have opened their doors - further demonstrating the council's ongoing commitment to providing first class facilities for the area.
