The summer holidays end for children in South Lanarkshire as they return to school on August 13. While some reunite with friends, others face significant transitions, such as starting Primary 1 or moving to secondary school. Best wishes are extended to pupils and staff for a successful 2026/27 school year.
The summer holidays are almost over and it’s nearly time for thousands of children and young people across South Lanarkshire to head back to schools and nurseries! Maybe you’re wondering where the summer disappeared to, but the new 2026/27 school year gets underway this week. South Lanarkshire Council has confirmed the dates for the new […]
The results are in – and pupils across South Lanarkshire have set records in a number of areas during this year’s exams. More pupils than ever before sat Nat 5s and Highers this year – 62,478 and 22,904 presentations respectively. More than half (51.79%) of S4 learners achieved five or more National 5 qualifications, an […]
As schools go back in a couple of weeks, here’s a great reminder of this years school and nursery holidays for South Lanarkshire. The full list of holiday dates for 2026/27 term as follows: August 2026 September 2026 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026 and January 2027 February 2027 March 2027 April 2027 Friday 2 […]
It’s nearly August, which means parents and guardians may be starting to think about new school uniforms for youngsters. As Schools go back in just over a fortnight, now’s a great time to be planning ahead and getting ready for new term. Here’s some good deals at local outlets: Sainsbury’s (Tu Clothing) Asda (George) Tesco […]
Summer holidays have commenced for South Lanarkshire Schools, lasting until mid-August. Key dates for the remainder of 2026 and early 2027 include teacher return on August 11, pupil return on August 13, and various holiday breaks throughout the year, ending with the summer break on June 25, 2027.
Absolutely LOVED this! The Scotland World Cup party is already in full swing at Calderside Academy, Blantyre where staff and pupils have come together to create a fantastic video celebrating our national team’s return to football’s biggest stage! With smiles, excitement and plenty of Scottish spirit on display, the video has certainly got everybody in […]
St John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton received an excellent inspection report, praised for its leadership, learning environment, and support for wellbeing and academic achievement. Education Scotland highlighted the school’s collaborative approach, innovative mental health initiatives, and strong parental engagement, marking it as a model for other institutions.