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Colin Morrice is the janitor at Dyce Primary School. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Meet the Dyce school ‘janny’ keeping the show on the road come snow or sun

Don't ever mention long holidays to a school janitor...

By Calum Petrie

Hazlehead Academy will be replaced with a new £120 million campus.

Huge new Hazlehead Academy poised to be overcrowded within TWO YEARS of opening

There are concerns the new school might not be big enough...

By Alastair Gossip

Ashley Road School in Aberdeen is one of the few across the north and north-east to rank as one of the best primary schools in Scotland. Image: DC Thomson.

Best primary schools: How did your school score in our new 2024 rankings?

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Out of more than 400 schools, 10 scored a full 40 out of 40 points for the proportion of children meeting expected levels for reading, writing and numeracy.

By Kieran Beattie & James Wyllie

The Aberdeen teenager is left on the ground after a gang of pupils attacked and filmed her at school.

Violence for views: Social media trend sees bullies film vicious attack of girl, 13, at Aberdeen secondary school

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We speak to a mum and her daughter - the victim of a brutal attack shared online - and hear of an alarming "trend" in young people assaulted for social content.

By Lindsay Bruce & Calum Petrie 22

Diane Connolly-Philip has celebrated her graduation. Image: RGU

Inverness graduate gets First-Class honours after switching career at age 35 with a 6-month-old baby

Diane Connolly-Phillip graduates with a First-Class Graduate Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) in Construction and the Built Environment.

By Jacqueline Wake Young

Hazlehead School headteacher Barbara Jones. Image: Jim Reid/DC Thomson

Exclusive: ‘Paltry pay rise’ to blame for Aberdeen headteacher shortage as staff are ‘put off climbing ladder’

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The head at Hazlehead Primary admitted her staff have "no aspiration" to move on.

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First Class 2024

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First Class 2024: Primary 1 photos from Aberdeen schools

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First Class 2024: Primary 1 photos from Moray schools

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First Class 2024: Primary 1 photos from Aberdeenshire schools

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First Class 2024: Primary 1 photos from Highland and Island schools

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Spotlight on Bullying

Shocking videos emerge of violence at Mearns Academy
February 1, 2024
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Schools ‘turning a blind eye’ to bullying, says Aberdeen woman who worked 3 decades protecting kids
January 24, 2024
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Lochside Academy pupil staying at home after alleged ‘vile attack’
January 13, 2024

Schools

Full interview: Social media is changing our youth for the worse, says Speyside High School head

Stories from this year's graduates

Class of 2024 prom galleries

Hazlehead Academy leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Prom photos: Hazlehead Academy Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

Lathallan School leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Prom photos: Lathallan School Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

Fraserburgh Academy leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Angela Campbell Photography Ltd.

Prom photos: Fraserburgh Academy Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

Inverurie Academy leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Prom photos: Inverurie Academy Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

Kemnay Academy leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Prom photos: Kemnay Academy Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

Mackie Academy leavers' ball 2024: A night to remember, marking the end of an era and the beginning of countless new adventures. Let the celebration commence! Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Prom photos: Mackie Academy Class of 2024 leavers’ ball

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By Calum Petrie

School news

Robyn Rodgers holding the award

‘Northfield will be proud’: Inspirational pupil wins Oxford University competition

By Ena Saracevic

Elrick primary pupils at the glee finals

WATCH: Elrick school choir ‘makes history’ at national Glee competition

By Ena Saracevic

Speyside High School head teacher Patricia Goodbrand. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Full interview: Social media is changing our youth for the worse, says Speyside High School head

By Calum Petrie

Readers' Ombudsman

Readers’ Ombudsman: There is only one responsible way to deal with hoaxes like ‘cat pupils’ – debunk them
February 2, 2023
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Readers’ Ombudsman: Your chance to shape the journalism rule book
January 12, 2023
Readers’ Ombudsman: In journalism it is best to put your hands UP when you fall down
December 15, 2022

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