No delay in Curriculum for Excellence
The Scottish Government has now confirmed that there will be no delay in rolling out of the Curriculum for Excellence in Secondary schools this August. Education Secretary Michael Russell made the announcement yesterday. Planning for new qualifications were also confirmed though they are not due for over three years. Discussions will continue with teaching union EIS, who have been in favour of a delay.
Sainsbury's submit plans for Pitlochry
Supermarket firm Sainsbury's have submitted plans to the Local Authority for a store in Pitlochry. They say the development would boost the local economy by creating 150 jobs as well as construction work. There has been no vocal opposition to the plans and a public exhibition held in January received a positive response to the plans. A larger store is also being planned by the retail giants for Perth at Huntingtower.
Comrie litter pick for Spring Clean
A Litter Pick took place along Comrie's river and paths today as part of April's National Spring Clean. The riverside litter pick was originally scheduled for last November's Comrie Zero Waste Fortnight but it was postponed due to the bad weather. Comrie Development Trust, Comrie in Colour, Comrie Community Council and Comrie Primary School will all be taking part. Keep Scotland Beautiful have estimated that at least 60percent of rubbish dropped as litter could instead have been recycled.
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