Calum Petrie writes features about schools, education, and family matters. He has been a journalist with the Press & Journal since 2018. A father of three, Calum is very much in the children 'bubble', and with kids at secondary, primary and nursery, has all bases covered when it comes to the education system in Scotland. Email calum.petrie@pressandjournal.co.uk to get in touch
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December 4, 2023
Press & Journal/Evening Express Christmas Concert in Aberdeen: Don’t miss our 16-page picture special supplement
December 4, 2023
All 17 Aberdeenshire secondary schools face teacher ‘crisis’ with Peterhead and Fraserburgh worst hit
December 3, 2023
Hard-hitting Aberdeen Muay Thai fighters’ ‘unheard of’ medal haul
November 27, 2023
Hannah from Kintore lost her primary teacher mum to cancer. Now, she’s following in her footsteps with teaching degree
November 24, 2023
Graduating with distinction while winning rugby cup finals: All in a year’s work for Amber
November 24, 2023
Eight north-east schools now offering SQA-accredited make-up courses
November 23, 2023
Cults GP, runner, and father-of-four John finds time for THIRD degree
November 23, 2023
Inspirational Yasmin overcomes oppression and grief to graduate from Aberdeen University
November 23, 2023
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November 22, 2023
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