Tag: Education
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Secondary School Changes Move Forward
A formal public consultation into West Midlothian’s secondary school estate will be launched later this year, after councillors green lighted the move in December. The future of ... -
Five Options to Combat Surging School Rolls
Last week, Midlothian Council held the first of two pre-consultation events analysing the options available to combat surging school rolls in the west of the county. Community ... -
Future of Schools to be Discussed
The local authority has announced that they will hold two public events this month to talk about the future of Penicuik’s secondary schools. It was announced late ... -
Penicuik High 1976 Reunion
Forty years ago, in 1976, over four hundred fresh faced first years started at Penicuik High School. Now, four decades on, a group of former students ... -
Double the Joy for Plusone Midlothian
A dedicated team of local volunteers are celebrating after a successful night at the Midlothian Volunteer Awards last week. Plus one Midlothian, a scheme operated by ... -
Local Author Launches Children’s Book Series
A Penicuik resident is hoping to get more children into reading with a new series of football based children’s books. Goalie for Scotland Writers F.C, and ... -
Secondary School Consultation Incoming
Midlothian Council agreed Tuesday to bring forward a new consultation on Penicuik’s dwindling secondary school provision. At a full cabinet meeting on Tuesday 15 December, councillors ... -
Primary Schools in for Planning
Midlothian Council have brought forward applications to replace two ageing primary schools in the A701 corridor. Paradykes and Roslin could soon house new educational establishments designed by ... -
School Roof Repairs Commence
Beeslack Community High School is about to get a new roof, following the council’s multi-thousand pound grant. Saturated ceiling tiles, water filled buckets and wet floors ... -
Beeslack “Committed to Improving” Litter Problem
Beeslack Community High School has been forced to issue a statement following criticism of its pupils’ behaviour. The littering habits of the local high school have been ...