Watch: Pupil gifts trainers to caretaker to thank him for his friendliness
A pupil has gone viral after surprising his secondary school’s caretaker with a pair of basketball shoes to thank him for his positive approach to his work.
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Bid to raise awareness of maths learning disorder in children
Researchers have found that many children are suffering from an undiagnosed developmental condition which impacts on their ability to learn mathematics.
Sprinklers could have saved primary school damaged by fire, says brigade
Sprinklers could have saved a school building which was gutted by a huge blaze a day before pupils were due to return from their summer break, London Fire Brigade has said.
46% of children worry about return to school due to bullying
Almost half of children have worried about returning to class after school holidays because of bullying, according to a poll.
Children whose parents have cancer may perform worse in school – study
Youngsters whose parents are diagnosed with cancer may benefit from extra support from schools, it has been suggested after a new study linked parental cancer to poorer grades.
12 of the funniest A-level tweets to mark results day
Jokes about A-level results day on Twitter are now as much part of the annual tradition as pictures of jumping students, teenagers opening envelopes on live television and discussions on whether the exams are getting easier.
Dundee internet stars Ollie and Cameron enjoy big first day at school
Twins who became worldwide internet stars after featuring in a new carpool karaoke-style video enjoyed a major milestone on Tuesday.
Parents ‘to spend average £244.90 on readying children for new school year’
Parents will spend an average £244.90 on kitting out each child to return to school next month, a survey suggests.
Help on hand as Dundee pupils go from ‘big kids in P7 to little ones again in S1′
Secondary school isn’t just a step up to “big school” – it’s a rite of passage for kids as they grow into young adults.
Local maths teacher reprimanded for passing all students in test when nine had failed
A local maths teacher who failed to mark test papers before declaring them all as passes has been reprimanded by an education watchdog.
Facial recognition system to boost security in some US schools
A US school district is giving its surveillance system an upgrade with the introduction of facial recognition.
Seniors at Louisiana high school paint school parking spots into custom murals
School seniors at Brusly High in Louisiana have been getting creative by painting their parking spots into custom murals.
WANTED: Company to demolish former Dundee high school
A company is being sought to demolish a well-known former high school.
Primary school teacher takes Nintendo Labo into the classroom
Nintendo Labo, the cardboard accessories that work with the gaming firm’s Switch console, has made the jump to the classroom thanks to one primary school teacher.
School’s out forever! Last bells to ring at six Dundee campuses
School's out for summer this week – but for some of Dundee’s buildings, it really is out forever.
Council takes action after claims bad parking at Dundee school could ‘put pupils at risk’
Fears that it’s only a matter of time before a child is seriously injured outside a Dundee primary school have forced the city council to take action.
Fruit juices and smoothies could be banned from schools
Fruit juices and smoothies could be banned from school canteens across Scotland as part of efforts to tackle childhood obesity.
£225k given to Dundee council to help parents pay for school uniform
Dundee has been handed £225,000 in additional funding to help families in need pay for their children’s school clothing.
Ex-pupils and staff invited to Dundee school ahead of closure
Former pupils and staff of a Dundee primary school are being invited to have a look round the building and reminisce about its history before it closes its doors for the final time.
Pupils past and present to gather for Dundee academy’s 150th anniversary
Former and present pupils of Morgan Academy will gather for a special event celebrating the school’s 150th anniversary.