Education news
Expansions on way for three schools
Three secondary schools in South Lanarkshire are to be expanded.
Schools take part in Stop Food Waste Day
Today is Stop Food Waste Day and schools across South Lanarkshire are taking up the challenge.
New Education director for South Lanarkshire
A new member of the council’s senior management team will seek to build on South Lanarkshire’s excellent record on education.
Pupils’ voices heard as school wins award
A school in East Kilbride has scooped a prestigious national award.
Hard work leads to very good school report card
An inspection team has given Kirktonholme Primary School and Nursery Class a very good report.
National award for nursery
A nursery in Hamilton has scooped a prestigious national award.
Tinto Primary School highly praised by inspectors
Children attending Tinto Primary School and Nursery Class are ‘highly motivated’ and feel ‘safe, valued and cared for.
Free meals entitlement extended in primary schools
An additional 1700 primary six and seven pupils in South Lanarkshire are now eligible for free school meals.
Inspection report reads well for primary school
Gilmourton Primary School has been praised in an Education Scotland report following a visit by a team of HMIe inspectors.
Local Primary School choir brings joy to Blantyre LIFE
Residents and staff at Blantyre LIFE have been treated to a heart-warming performance from pupils of nearby St Joseph’s Primary.
Moving tributes by pupils for Holocaust Memorial Day
Pupils from across South Lanarkshire have come together to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day at Carluke High School.
School’s reading podcast scoops top prize
A Hamilton school has won a prestigious national award for their innovative podcasts.
Young people showcase business skills
Pupils from across South Lanarkshire have showcased their innovation and entrepreneurship at a special event.
Official opening for new primary school
A brand new £19.3 million primary school in East Kilbride was officially opened today.
Helping young people achieve their goals
More young people than ever across South Lanarkshire are finding positive destinations when they leave school.
Inspections highlight work of schools across South Lanarkshire
Schools across South Lanarkshire have been identified as having best practice which should be shared nationally.
Pupils delighted with Community wish list boost
A Parent Council has secured £700 of sensory equipment through the council’s Community wish list.
Library project helps pupils put pen to podcast
Two secondary school pupils recently had the opportunity to try their hand as literary podcasters.
Report highlights pride pupils take in school
The warm and nurturing environment makes pupils proud to be at St John the Baptist Primary School.
Golden opportunity for pupils to work for eagles
Pupils at Leadhills Primary School have not only learned about Golden Eagles, but they also were filmed doing it.
Pupils helping with It’s Your Place campaign
Senior pupils from Uddingston Grammar School have been picking litter thoughtlessly discarded in their local area.
Report says pupil wellbeing at centre of school life
The wellbeing of children sits at the centre of the work at Canberra Primary School and Nursery Class says Education Scotland.
Arts grant helps school enrich experiences for pupils
A Rutherglen school has received a grant of almost £100,000 to enhance pupil experiences within expressive arts.
Annual event showcases young musical talent
The winners of the annual Battle of the Bands have been crowned.
Local literary hero to be celebrated in Hamilton
A South Lanarkshire ‘literary hero’ will be celebrated this month in Hamilton just a stone’s throw from where he went to school.
Proposed changes to school transport
Parents of secondary pupils are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the distance to qualify for free transport.
Hairdresser Holly takes curling to an Olympic level
A trainee hairdresser from Hamilton is taking her curling skills to new levels...a Youth Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Pupils tuck into traditional Christmas lunch
Christmas lunch went down a treat at a Rutherglen Primary School recently.
South Lanarkshire pupils are top of the class
South Lanarkshire pupils are outperforming the national average for literacy and numeracy at almost every key level.
Pupils delight as Go Fresh characters visit school
A Rutherglen primary school welcomed a couple of very special visitors recently.
Artwork from local young people on show at Rutherglen park
Public art pieces currently on display at Cuningar Loop have been designed by senior pupils from Stonelaw High School.
Pink and blue ribbons in memory of babies gone too soon
South Lanarkshire Council will play its part in turning the area blue and pink for Baby Loss Awareness Week 2023.
Summer holiday programme available for low-income families
Hundreds of children from low-income families are being invited to take part in the council’s summer holiday programme this year.
If you go down to the woods today you're in for some Hallowe'en fun
South Lanarkshire’s parks will provide the backdrop for some spooky goings-on this Hallowe’en weekend.
New school for pupils with complex additional support needs
A new social, emotional and behavioural needs secondary school for young people is to be built in South Lanarkshire.
Inside the school hubs supporting key workers
Across South Lanarkshire 26 hub schools and nurseries remain open on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Pupils help council to pick up eco award
South Lanarkshire Council has been named ‘Earth Hour Outreach Champion’ by the World Wide Fund for nature (WWF).
Biggar is a Fairtrade Town
Biggar has become the fifth South Lanarkshire town to be awarded Fairtrade status.
Straight As for Edward following tumour battle
As his exam results dropped through the letterbox this week, Edward Asken opened them nervously like thousands of other pupils.
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