Headlines for June 2008

• Stitching Time at Coldstream Museum - Monday, Jun 30 2008
  The needlework talents of local people will be on display at Coldstream Museum from now until 24 August 2008.
• Non Roman Catholic to lead two RC primary schools in the Borders - Friday, Jun 27 2008
  In what is believed to be a first in Scotland, a non Roman Catholic teacher has been appointed to lead two RC primary schools in the Borders.
• The future is bright in the Borders - Thursday, Jun 26 2008
  Major steps have been taken in providing a bright future for the Borders, councillors heard at a meeting of Scottish Borders Council today (Thursday).
• HMIe report – Glendinning Terrace Primary School - Tuesday, Jun 24 2008
  Glendinning Terrace Primary School and nursery class were inspected in March 2008 as part of a national sample of primary and nursery education.
• Galashiels MUGA officially opened - Tuesday, Jun 24 2008
  The new multi-use games area (MUGA) in Victoria Park, Galashiels, is now up and running. It is one of a number of projects by Scottish Borders Council to improve facilities for older children and to encourage sport and exercise in the fresh air.
• Council moves to support local businesses - Tuesday, Jun 24 2008
  Scottish Borders Council has launched an initiative to help new and existing businesses that wish to locate to or expand in the Scottish Borders.
• Scottish Borders celebrates Homecoming Scotland 2009 - Wednesday, Jun 18 2008
  The Homecoming Scotland 2009 programme, a major national and international tourism initiative run by the Scottish Government, will include three Scottish Borders events.
• Follow up HMIE Inspection at Kingsland Primary School in Peebles - Monday, Jun 16 2008
  Following an inspection by HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) in June 2006, inspectors recently re-visited Kingsland Primary School Peebles to look at the progress made by the school since then in addressing the recommendations.
• Funding Success for Textiles Towerhouse - Saturday, Jun 14 2008
  Scottish Borders Council has been awarded funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) for the Textiles Towerhouse project at Drumlanrig’s Tower in Hawick.
• Borders Councillors get a youthful view of local life - Friday, Jun 13 2008
  Scottish Borders MSYPs (Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament) Iona Stevenson and Liam Beattie have had the chance to give their view of life in the Borders to SBC Councillors.
• New exhibition at Old Gala House - Friday, Jun 13 2008
  Visitors soaking up the unique and historic atmosphere of Old Gala House are in for a real treat when a new exhibition by Borders-based artist Moy Mackay opens on Saturday 21 June.
• Launch of Scottish Borders Child Protection Campaign 2008 - Friday, Jun 13 2008
  Raising awareness of child protection issues directly with school children is the focus of a new Child Protection Campaign across the Scottish Borders.
• Veterans’ Day in the Scottish Borders 2008 - Thursday, Jun 12 2008
  Popular Hawick singers Alan Brydon of Scocha and teenager Graeme Tinlin, champion Highland dancer Tracey Graham from Galashiels and Selkirk Silver Band will all be helping to mark 2008 Veterans’ Day on Friday 27 June in the Borders.
• HMIe report – Knowepark Primary School - Tuesday, Jun 10 2008
  Knowepark Primary School and nursery class were inspected in March 2008 as part of a national sample of primary and nursery education.
• First Parental Involvement Policy for the Borders approved by Education Executive - Wednesday, Jun 4 2008
  Following extensive development and wide consultation, Scottish Borders Council’s Education Executive has approved the authority’s Parental Involvement Policy.
• New Policies approved by Education Executive - Wednesday, Jun 4 2008
  Scottish Borders Council’s Education Executive today approved three new policies and an updated strategy that all illustrate the Council’s absolute commitment to keeping pupils safe and improving the experiences of all children at school.
• Managing our Workforce: teachers’ voluntary severance/early retirement scheme - Wednesday, Jun 4 2008
  Members of Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee have unanimously approved a policy that would enable eligible teaching staff to take early retirement / voluntary severance.
• Work begins for new Kingsland school site - Tuesday, Jun 3 2008
  Initial work has begun on the new Kingsland Primary School in Peebles.
• Looking for grants? LEADER fund first deadline is approaching - Tuesday, Jun 3 2008
  The first deadline for grant applications to the new Scottish Borders LEADER programme is Friday 18 July.
• 2008 Management Review of the School Estate approved by Education Executive - Tuesday, Jun 3 2008
  Scottish Borders Council’s Education Executive today approved the outcome and recommendations of the 2008 Management Review of the school estate. The Executive also called on the Scottish Government to clarify how they intend to provide funding for much needed future capital projects.