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 […]
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.
South Lanarkshire schools and nurseries will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday, May 25. Key upcoming holidays in 2026 include the additional local holiday on June 15, the summer break starting June 25, and the return of teachers on August 11, with pupils back on August 13.
All Primary and Secondary Schools in South Lanarkshire will be closed on Thursday, 7th May, for an in-service day. Students are scheduled to return on Friday, 8th May.
Jaxon Mansfield from St Joseph’s Primary School won Michael Shanks MP’s Short Story competition with his entry, ‘John the Irn Bru Hero.’ The event, held at Rutherglen Library on World Book Day, attracted over 300 submissions from 11 schools, showcasing the creativity and writing skills of P6 and P7 students.