Dumbarton school news, primary & secondary schools

Home News School Reports

Dumbarton pupils praised after plane delay

A DUMBARTON school trip turned into a nightmare when the plane the party was meant to be returning on suffered a technical fault. Read

High praise for Hermitage Primary

SCHOOLS across Scotland could learn from the example of a Helensburgh primary. Read

West Dunbartonshire education gets top marks from inspectors

EDUCATION in West Dunbartonshire has been given a great report card from government inspectors. Read

New Vale of Leven Academy rooms don't have windows

STAFF at Vale of Leven’s new showpiece academy could soon be sick of their school. Read

West Dunbartonshire Council will discuss Dumbarton Academy's future

A SPECIAL meeting has been set for Thursday, August 6, to discuss West Dunbartonshire Council’s “top priority”. Read

Dumbarton Academy links up with Indian school

DUMBARTON Academy has forged a relationship with a school thousands of miles away in India. Read

Alexandria primary wishes three sets of twins success at high school

AN Alexandria primary said goodbye to THREE sets of twins last week, who are all preparing for high school. Read

Sir Jackie Stewart: Race ace encourages teenagers not to give up on their dreams

JACKIE Stewart encouraged two teenagers never to give up on their dreams. Read

Sir Jackie Stewart: Legend stops in at Dumbarton Academy

SIR Jackie Stewart took a trip down memory lane when he toured his old school last week – and pledged to return when the new Dumbarton Academy opens its doors. Read

Dumbarton's Sir Jackie Stewart goes back to school

RACING legend Sir Jackie Stewart went back to the classroom and learned about the latest techniques to help children read and write. Read

Helensburgh parents rage over 'underhand' moves by council

PARENTS of pupils at a Helensburgh school have branded council bosses “underhand” after moves were made to relocate a community education centre into the primary. Read

Exciting future lies ahead for Dumbarton Academy

ONE year on – and an exciting future lies ahead for Dumbarton Academy. Read

Knoxland primary school gets top marks from inspectors

STAFF and pupils at a Dumbarton school are celebrating a special end of term report. Read

Our Lady and St Patrick's pupils take a step back in time

EIGHTIES mania hit a Dumbarton school recently when staff and pupils stepped back in time for their end of term show. Read

Our Lady and St Patrick's High celebrates another successful year

PUPILS, staff and friends of a Dumbarton school gathered recently to celebrate another year of success. Read

Helensburgh school gets glowing report

A PRIMARY school in Helensburgh has been praised for producing “happy and confident children”. Read

Budding film-makers at Aitkenbar Primary on the red carpet

BUDDING film-makers at a Dumbarton primary got their chance to grace the red carpet recently when the school held an Oscars night. Read

Levenvale Primary kids get top marks in maths

PUPILS at Levenvale Primary are sum-thing else when it comes to maths. Read

Special memories for Aitkenbar Primary head

AITKENBAR Primary’s head teacher is set to take her final lesson this month – just as the school celebrates its 50th anniversary. Read

Vale of Leven Academy will open on time despite gas hitch

VALE of Leven’s new showpiece school will open on time – despite a hitch over the gas supply. Read

Quick Links

Contact Us

Get in Touch

If you need to contact a specific department, you can find their details here. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Get involved...