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Young nature fans! 🌳 Vote for Balloch Park’s 200-year-old ash in @WoodlandTrust’s 2026 Tree of the Year! #AgainstAllOdds 🌿 #TreeFact: At least 955 UK species use ash trees as habitat. Learn more and vote here! 👇 tinyurl.com/yyrntxfj
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🧮Maths Week Scotland runs from 19 - 27 September! This year is the 10th anniversary of #MWS26 and the theme is Maths Matters. We're running several webinars throughout the week. Find out more in this thread and sign up! (1/6)
Making Space @Whitecrookprimary - taking inspiration from leaves. Exploration with monochrome
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Today is #NationalFitnessDay. There are so many ways to keep active, so do it your way and find something you enjoy. Visit west-dunbarton.gov.uk/leisur… for info on local parks and for local groups and activities, visit wdcvs.com/ask-access/. Small changes, big difference! @WDCouncil
Making Space @ Whitecrook Primary this week was all about positive self talk (P6/7) and the beauty of trees (P4/5) lots of space for creative expression
Our Making Space Project in Whitecrook Primary was all about creative personalisation this week - P6/7 took time to decorate their sketchbooks with pattern, pictures and personality 🤩
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As our children and young people return to school after the holidays, this information might be useful. Sleep has so many benefits but it can be challenging to get enough sleep. Find out more: nhsggc.scot/top-tips-for-hea… @wdclibraries @WDCEducation @WDCouncil @Working4U_WDC @ysortit
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Help shape the future of Scotland’s curriculum!
We plan to share the draft Curriculum Framework this autumn and are looking for some early feedback from those who haven’t been involved in the co-design process! Register by 11th September to contribute: ow.ly/PwPg50ZgNCS
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Good luck to everyone expecting to receive their #QualsScotResults tomorrow! We hope you get the result you wanted. In this thread we have pulled together some useful information. (1/6)
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Water Safety Scotland are hosting an open day this Saturday 25th July at Loch Lomond Shores. Expect water activities, rescue demonstrations and lots of great advice to keep safe in the water. Visit watersafetyscotland.org.uk/a…. See you there #drowningprevention #watersafety @WDCouncil
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Heading down to the beach, loch, or river with your pals?
Look after yourself and your mates in the water to make sun-filled memories.
Learn about Cold water shock here:
tinyurl.com/bdfyd4fr
#DrowningPrevention
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Looking to integrate international experiences into your teaching next year?
The British Council makes it easy — with Partner Finder, inspiration, guidance and free resources. 🔗: ow.ly/8bTW50ZkKTy
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As part of our success, we are growing our programme and are looking for volunteers to support Bikeability in our primary schools. You don't need to be a pro - just comfortable on a bike.
Hours are flexible...as little as 1.5 hours! Get in touch for more info 😁
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Congratulations to those who were successful in applying for Maths Week Scotland round 1 grant funding! Round 2 will open on 15th August and close at 5pm on 30th August. Watch this space for more details!
#MWS2026
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#Community Summer Fun Days! ☀️🎉 FREE family fun at your local park this summer 🌳🎪🐴 With activities & entertainment for all ages 🥳
📌 Dalmuir Park – Sat 4 & Sun 19 July
📌 Balloch Park – Sun 5 July
📌 Levengrove Park – Sun 12 July
🕛 Time: 12-4PM More info below👇🏻 ⬇️
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We’re excited to be going all in for the #NationalYearOfReading2026 with the
@readingagency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2026!
Children can now sign up for Read to the Beat! at their local library or online and
enjoy fantastic books, activities, and rewards throughout the holidays.
Sign up for FREE at your library or online at:
bit.ly/4dyAdcT
#SummerReadingChallenge #ReadToTheBeat #NationalYearOfReading2026
#GoAllIn2026
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The Water Safety Code is a helpful three step tool to improve your own personal #WaterSafety.Want to know more?
Come along to our water safety open day on July 25:tinyurl.com/yfx5bzye
#DrowningPrevention
Whitecrook Primary 1, 2 and 3 had fun making their own album covers and dancing like the iconic Dumbarton born musician David Byrne (Talking Heads). Part of Birl with Byrne celebrations @WDCHeritage #creativelearning
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Our pupils stepped up as leaders at a @dianaaward training day-building confidence, tackling bullying, and championing kindness
From hands-on workshops to creative campaigns, they’re now leading projects to make our school safer, more inclusive, and welcoming for all!











































