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Water safety lessons for all pupils ahead of school holidays

WDC life buoy at Balloch Park
Pupils will be given water safety lessons to raise awareness of the dangers of swimming in open water.

Published : 22 June 2023

More pupils moving on to positive destinations

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More pupils in West Dunbartonshire are moving on to positive destinations after finishing at school, new figures have shown.

Published : 22 June 2023

New debt management policy to support debt recovery in schools

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A new debt management policy to support the recovery of money owed to West Dunbartonshire schools is being introduced.

Published : 21 June 2023

Very Good quality care at Early Learning and Childcare Centres

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Children attending Early Learning & Childcare centres in West Dunbartonshire are receiving good quality care and learning.

Published : 21 June 2023

More opportunities for pupils studying STEM subjects

Children gathered learning science
Young people studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) subjects will have more opportunities after the Council secured support from local and national businesses.

Published : 21 June 2023

All West Dunbartonshire pupils learning additional language

Picture of world map- West Dunbartonshire Pupils learn additional language
All schools are extending the offer of learning an additional language as part of the Council’s commitment to communicating in a global and multi-cultural world.

Published : 21 June 2023

West Dunbartonshire Pupils take part in Creative Wellbeing Project

Girl eating watermelon for WD schools wellbeing project
Pupils at three West Dunbartonshire schools have taken part in a range of fun and engaging lessons focusing on health and wellbeing. 

Published : 21 June 2023

Council launches ‘SHINE’ programme of free activities over the holidays

SHINE logo - School holidays involve nurture and engage
West Dunbartonshire Council has launched a fun packed programme of free and engaging activities after investing £100,000 in summer activities for the next four years.  

Published : 21 June 2023

Community Cycling Event success with hundreds of visitors

Children and Councillors at Lomond Shores bike event on bikes
Thousands of kids and adults enjoyed a fun-filled day of cycling this weekend at the Council’s Community Cycling Event.

Published : 19 June 2023

Game, Set, Match! Renovated Tennis Courts open to the public

Councillors, Members of WDL and tennis association with children from Whitecrook Primary school cut red ribbon on tennis courts in Whitecrook
Whitecrook Park Tennis Courts have re-opened to the public after a £60K refurbishment project.

Published : 15 June 2023

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