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Priest reckons kids’ prayers saved Renton school

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

RENTON priest Peter McKelvie reckons divine intervention has saved St Martin’s Primary from closure.

Renton school celebrates 110th anniversary year

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A SCHOOL which began with donations from parishioners 110 years ago is celebrating its anniversary.

Pupils help rear rare Loch Lomond fish

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SCHOOLCHILDREN from around Loch Lomond are helping to safeguard the powan’s future.

Inspectors praise Bonhill Primary

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

BONHILL Primary School has won praise from inspectors just months after appointing a new headteacher.

Helensburgh pupils share Auschwitz experience

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TWO pupils from Hermitage Academy recently delivered a history lesson that should never be forgotten.

Vale of Leven Academy pupils are Australia-bound

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A GROUP of Vale of Leven Academy pupils are preparing for the school trip of a lifetime.

Dumbarton pupils boosted by donation of new eco flag

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS at a Dumbarton school are celebrating just days after a mean thief stole their eco flag.

Holocaust survivor visits Hermitage Academy

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

HERMITAGE Academy students will be visited by a Holocaust survivor.

Renton school to shut despite last-ditch protest

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

COLD-hearted council chiefs are charging ahead with plans to close St Martin’s Primary in Renton – and claim it should have been shut years ago.

Our Lady and St Patrick’s High youngsters are finalists in Celtic Connections competition

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PUPILS at a Dumbarton school are one step closer to performing at one of the biggest traditional music festivals in the world.

Labour praises schools’ literacy programme

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

WEST Dunbartonshire is a “shining example” of how to tackle illiteracy.

Balloch schoolgirl continues to aim for top

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A BALLOCH singer just missed out on a chance to win a dream record contract after losing at the finals of the Open Mic 2009 competition on Sunday.

Dumbarton Academy pupils hoping for national success

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BUDDING entrepreneurs at Dumbarton Academy are hoping for national success after manufacturing their own board game.

Crosslet nursery toddlers say thank you to dog walkers

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

CROSSLET Nursery youngsters have made thank-you notes for dog walkers who are picking up after their pooches.

Vale of Leven Academy pupils hold class reunion

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SCHOOL pals were reunited after more than 30 years last week – then immediately began planning a huge joint 50th birthday party.

Dumbarton nursery earns Green Flag award

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A DUMBARTON nursery school has earned the highest possible recognition for its eco efforts.

Alexandria lollipop lady retiring after 25 years

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A LOLLIPOP lady is about to lay down her stick for the last time after helping generations of schoolchildren cross an Alexandria road safely.

St Martin's Primary's future on the agenda

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PARENTS of St Martin’s Primary pupils have the chance to fight for the school’s future next week.

West Dunbartonshire schools to merge

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A SERIES of primary school mergers have been proposed by West Dunbartonshire Council’s education bosses.

Dumbarton nursery accused of being ‘anti-dog’

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A NURSERY in Dumbarton has received complaints after asking dog owners to clean up after their pets.