Links forged with Norway school

Pupils from Oban High School have been strengthening their international relations after welcoming young people from Scandinavia into their classroom.

Pupils from Mailand Upper Secondary School, Norway, were welcomed intotheschoolbystaff and councillors as part of an international exchange exploring ways of sharing best practice and showcase opportunities for young people aged 16 and over.

Norwegian head teachers Wenche Rudshaug Kavali and Olav Wennemo were also present during the visit, being endorsed by Oban High School head teacher Peter Bain; Argyll and Bute Council’s policy lead for education Councillor Yvonne McNeilly; depute policy lead Councillor Kieron Green; and executive director of community services Douglas Hendry.

“We’ve been extremely busy developing our partnership”

Mr Bain said: “They visited us last October and, following a highly successful and positive trip, a project plan was established between us which allows teachers in both countries to share examples of good practice linked to Developing the Young Workforce.

“We’ve been extremely busy developing our partnership further and are now working with the Scottish College of Educational Leadership as part of the Excellence in Headship programme: looking at Leading Systems