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Primary pupils across West Dunbartonshire celebrate Gold School Sport Awards

Gold Sports Award Group Pic 1
Pupils at six West Dunbartonshire Schools have been awarded a sportscotland Gold School Sport Award for their commitment to sport and physical education.

Published : 16 September 2026

Gavinburn early years worker scoops top award

Gavinburn ELCC Gaelic
An Early Learning and Childcare Officer has been recognised for her commitment to embedding the Gaelic language within Gavinburn Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC).

Published : 15 September 2026

Gavinburn Primary School awarded UNICEF Rights Respecting School

Gavinburn Primary School pupils and staff celebrating their UNICEF Rights Respecting School Silver Award
Pupils at Gavinburn Primary School are celebrating after receiving the silver award for being a Rights Respecting School. 

Published : 11 September 2026

West Dunbartonshire HSCP appoints new Chief Officer

Caroline Sinclair - HSCP new Chief Officer
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to announce the appointment of Caroline Sinclair as its new Chief Officer. 

Published : 19 August 2026

West Dunbartonshire pupils celebrate exam success on results day

Pupils from all West Dunbartonshire schools with headteachers and Michelle McGinty and Gillian Hamilton
Pupils across West Dunbartonshire are celebrating today as they receive their exam results and prepare for the next stage of their education, training and careers.

Published : 04 August 2026

Celebrations as Scottish Pipe Band Champions announced at Levengrove Park

Provost Karen Murray Conaghan presents winners trophy to Inveraray and District Pipe Band
Thousands of spectators enjoyed a showcase of traditional music in Dumbarton this weekend as the Scottish Pipe Band Championships rolled into town.

Published : 25 July 2026

Senior pupils encouraged to apply for £120 monthly EMA payment

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
Senior pupils in West Dunbartonshire are encouraged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for the new academic year.

Published : 22 July 2026

Balloch Ash Tree nominated as Tree of the Year

Balloch Ash Tree nominated for Tree of the Year 2026 - Credit: Audrey Baird
Balloch Park's much-loved Ash tree has been nominated for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year 2026 competition.

Published : 22 July 2026

Claim your school clothing grant now

West Dunbartonshire Council logo
Parents and carers who could receive financial support to buy school uniforms should apply now to ensure they receive their money in time for the start of the new term.

Published : 10 July 2026

Riverside School Celebrates Triple Award Achievement

Councillor McGinty and Millar with pupils and staff from Riverside School
Pupils at Riverside School are celebrating after scooping three national awards.

Published : 03 July 2026

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