Hostel Entitlement at Portree High School

The Highland Council has voted 34 – 31 to confirm a decision by the Education Culture and Sport Committee to remove hostel entitlement at Portree High School from pupils from Kyleakin, Drumfearn, Isle Ornsay, Camus Cross, Teangue, Sasaig and Ferrindonald.

All students with a hostel place in August 2006 will retain their entitlement to remain at the hostel in Portree for the full duration of their education.

Education Culture and Sport Committee Chairman Councillor Andy Anderson moved a motion proposing the change in entitlement because road improvements had reduced travel times to Portree and a number of parents in the area already opted for their children to use school transport to Portree High rather than stay in the hostel.

Councillor Bill Fulton was supported by Councillors Hamish Fraser and John Laing in moving an amendment for pupils from these areas to continue having the option of staying in the hostel accommodation.

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