School consultations and closure proposals

Current school consultations

Proposed Nursery Building at Deshar Primary School

We were approached in May 2018 with a proposal for a joint initiative to provide a new nursery building at Deshar Primary School in Boat of Garten, with the possibility of community fundraising.

We are now pleased to invite you to attend two drop-in sessions in Boat of Garten on Thursday 14 February:

• 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Primary School
• 5 pm to 7 pm at the Community Hall

Council officers will attend to explain the background and answer any questions. You will be invited to fill in a feedback form on the proposal, which can be anonymous.

A link to the form is available below and responses can be submitted by email to clestates@highland.gov.uk by 9 am on Friday 22 February.

Deshar Primary Feedback Form

 

Altnaharra Primary School

We have been seeking the views of local communities on the future of Altnaharra Primary School, which has been mothballed since February 2017.

We are proposing to discontinue the provision of education at Altnaharra Primary, and to divide the school’s catchment area between those of 3 neighbouring schools; Tongue Primary School, Farr Primary School and Lairg Primary School. 

The views of parents, school pupils, the local community and others were sought over a period extending from 27 August 2018 to 26 October 2018.  A public meeting was held on 10 October 2018 in Altnaharra Primary School.

Proposal Paper and Appendices

The public consultation period has now closed.  We are currently considering the responses received.

 

Proposal to replace Tain Royal Academy, Craighill Primary, Knockbreck Primary and St. Duthus with a new 3-18 campus 

We have been seeking the views of local communities on a proposal to replace the following schools, Tain Royal Academy, Craighill Primary School, Knockbreck Primary School and St. Duthus Special School, with a new 3-18 campus on one of two possible sites, either the Tain Royal Academy site or the Craighill Primary site. The views of parents, the local community and others were sought over a period extending from 5 June 2018 to 4 September 2018. A public meeting was held on 18 June 2018 at Tain Royal Academy Community Campus.

 

Proposal Paper and Appendices

The public consultation period has now closed.  We are currently considering the responses received.

Gaelic Medium Catchment Area for Ullapool Primary School

We have been seeking the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Ullapool Primary School.   

The views of parents, school pupils, the local community and others were sought over a period extending from 29 October 2018 to 10 December 2018.  A public meeting was held at Ullapool Primary School on 12 November 2018. 

Proposal Paper and Appendices

The public consultation period has now closed.  We are now considering the responses received.

 

Gaelic Medium Catchment Area for Mallaig Primary School

We are seeking the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a Gaelic Medium catchment area for Mallaig Primary School.  

The views of parents, school pupils, the local community and others will be sought over a period extending from 4 February 2019 to 22 March 2019. A public meeting will be held, the detail of which is set out below:

Mallaig Primary School, 6.30pm on 20 February 2019

 

Proposal Paper and Appendices

Comments on the proposal should be submitted to Ian Jackson, Area Care and Learning Office, Camaghael Hostel, Fort William PH33 7NE or by email to Education.Consultations@highland.gov.uk  or on the online form below:

Comment on these proposals

Comments should arrive no later than Friday 22 March 2019.