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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

Bonhill Primary is given green light after £3m saving

THE rebuild of Bonhill Primary will finally begin next month after council bosses secured a £3 million saving on the project.Read

New site for Vale of Leven Academy war memorial

A PRECIOUS war memorial which survived a fire that ripped through a secondary school is about to take pride of place in the new building.Read

Ceilidh and visit will mark move to new Vale of Leven Academy

TWO events are being held to mark the move of staff and pupils to the new Vale of Leven Academy.Read

Haldane Primary pupils recycle for charity

PUPILS at Haldane Primary School answered a call to help charity.Read

Dumbarton accordion star triumphs again

DUMBARTON accordionist Andrew Mortimer has once again triumphed at the UK championships.Read

Dumbarton MP John McFall grilled by school pupils

THE effect of the credit crunch on young people was on the agenda when four Dumbarton school pupils met their local MP.Read

Vale of Leven Academy teacher releases quirky tips book

A QUIRKY book for new teachers based on classroom experiences at Vale of Leven Academy is helping improve education in war-torn countries.Read

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