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Yoga at the Academy

YOGA may soon be used to tackle teacher and pupil stress in Stranraer Academy.

The quirky plan hopes to ease stress in school, with factors such as more frequent examinations named as a contributing factor.

Under-the-weather teachers will also be invited to take part in the classes.

Rector Jimmy Higgins said:

"We are thinking of both pupil and staff health."