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Jamestown nursery nurse retires after 35 years

JAMESTOWN Nursery said farewell to long serving Liz Cochrane recently when she retired after 35 years.Read

Tennis: Dumbarton youngster trains with Jamie Murray

TENNIS star Adam Wilson was one of 40 lucky youngsters to train with Jamie Murray yesterday (Monday).Read

Our Lady and St Patrick's High pupils go to Mary Poppins show

PUPILS from a Dumbarton school visited Edinburgh Playhouse recently for a unique glimpse of the sell-out show Mary Poppins.Read

Dumbarton Academy pupils' book is on sale

A BOOK written by pupils at Dumbarton Academy has gone on sale.Read

No cash for new Dumbarton Academy plan

PLANS for a new Dumbarton Academy were snubbed this week by the Scottish Government when it refused to commit resources to building a new school.Read

Billy Stark visits Dumbarton Academy

SCOTLAND under-21 football boss Billy Stark recently showed his support for Dumbarton Academy pupils during the school’s Fit 4 Life project.Read

Aitkenbar Primary kids meet top author

CHILDREN from Aitkenbar Primary in Dumbarton met one of their favourite writers recently.Read

Kids visit Balloch to decorate trees with recycled products

YOUNGSTERS in West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh went back to their roots in Balloch recently.Read

Jamestown Primary ready for big celebration

JAMESTOWN Primary staff, pupils and parents are gearing up for a huge celebration.Read

Levenvale Primary pupils have their cycle cross finale

WHEELY great fun – that’s what boys and girls at Levenvale Primary in Alexandria were having at their cycle cross finale last week.Read

Credit crunch could be good news for Bonhill Primary

THE crisis in the building industry could be good news for Bonhill Primary School.Read

Dumbarton nursery given top marks by inspectors

THERE were stars all round at a Dumbarton nursery school this week when it got a glowing report from government inspectors.Read

Big-hearted Alexandria pupils boost links with Sri Lanka

PUPILS and staff at an Alexandria school pulled out all the stops for their friends in Sri Lanka.Read

Dumbarton schoolgirls hoping for Britain's Got Talent success

FOUR talented Dumbarton schoolgirls are hoping to sing their way into the hearts of judges on a top television show.Read

Dumbarton school pupils win award for anti-bullying stance

A GROUP of Dumbarton school pupils have won a top award for their stance on bullying.Read

Jamestown Primary celebrates 145 years

JAMESTOWN Primary will celebrate its 145th anniversary with a special open evening and wants to get the whole community involved.Read

Dumbarton schools football festival is a success

THRILLS and skills – that’s what P7 pupils from 14 West Dunbartonshire schools were treated to at last week’s football festival.Read

David Florence and Dumbarton Academy canoeists

Olympic star visits Dumbarton Academy kayaking graduates

OLYMPIC silver medallist David Florence got his oar in with a group of Dumbarton school pupils recently.Read

Young Dumbarton authors promote their home town

AN elephant called Brucie is encouraging youngsters not to forget the benefits of living in West Dunbartonshire.Read

Dumbarton Academy kids take part in smoke free scheme

AN innovative anti- smoking scheme was launched last week at a Dumbarton school.Read

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