Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty the Queen

09 September 2022

Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

The Highland Council’s e-book of condolence is available at: www.highland.gov.uk/condolence

It has been announced by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty The Queen has died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon.
The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Bill Lobban expressed his deepest sympathies to The Royal Family, he said:
“On behalf of The Highland Council and communities of the Highlands, we join the nation in mourning for Her Majesty The Queen. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all members of The Royal Family and Household and honour Her Majesty The Queen’s long service and duty to the country.”
At Highland Council locations where flags are flown – all flags have been lowered to half-mast and a period of silence will be observed, in accordance with national protocol.

Books of condolence and gardens of remembrance are open at locations across the Highlands – details of which can found at: www.highland.gov.uk/condolence

Also, as a mark of respect, and in line with national guidance, the Council will only be carrying out essential business meetings of The Highland Council during the period of mourning and details of these will be published on the Council’s website at www.highland.gov.uk.

 

Christmas Craft Fayre – Advance Notice

The Craft Fayre is back in Kinlochbervie High School after an absence of 2 years. The event has been a huge success in the past helping to support Highland Hospice, KLB Christmas Lights Committee and High School Funds. We hope to have a variety of stalls, refreshments, raffle prizes, Santa’s Grotto and lots of fun.

Put Saturday 3rd December in your diary and we will see you there!

If you would like to book a table at the event or require further information please contact: diana.bain@highland.gov.uk

Key Dates – May-June 2022

Date Event Other
May 2022
 2 May May Day Bank Holiday; Study Leave begins
4 May S1 Reports to Parents
5 May Inset Day/Highland Council Elections – Games Hall in use all day
7 May Ross County Match Trip
12 May S1-S3 Reay Forest Estate Open Day
18 May  S1/S2 Parents Evening
24/25 May Hill to Grill – S1/S2
25 May Parent Council Meeting – IT Room
26 May Wear Yellow for Highland Hospice Fundraising Day
 30/31 May S1 Ridgway Trip
June 2022
1/2 June S2/S3 Ridgway Trip
3 June Jubilee Holiday
6 June P7 Transition Week; New Timetable
7 June Selected Pupils to Farr HS for Nicky Grant visit
8 June Sports Day
14 June Landmark Reward Trip
16 June Primary Sports Day
21 June P7-S2 Transition Trip to Inverness
29 June Prize Giving; Leavers’ Dinner; School Dance
30 June Holidays from 12 midday