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Pupils got involved with a range of projects aimed at developing skills and giving something back to the community

SQA exams get under way today for tens of thousands of young people across Scotland who will sit National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.

The saving to Perth and Kinross Council of from eight days of school closures in February and March triggered by teachers striking should go towards study hubs to help those sitting SQA exams advises Perthshire North MSP John Swinney in a response he made to concerned parents.

Teaching Union the EIS is locked in a bitter pay dispute with the Government.

Eight days without lessons because teachers are striking in North Perthshire leaves parents of senior students with grave concerns over how this will effect exam grades.

If a student's grade has changed, they will receive their new certificate by post later this month.

STAFF at Scotland’s exams body have accepted a improved wage offer, union chiefs revealed.

There was celebrations all round for Larkhall Academy pupils.

Unite the Union confirmed the first of a number of strike days will begin today after talks with the Scottish Qualifications Authority did not lead to any breakthroughs.