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The following dates are for Lomond Base specifically, please continue to check the whole school dates for your diary for further school events.

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JUNE:

Mon 1st - Annual ASN mass St Andrew's Catherdral 5:15pm.

2nd June - BSQUARED AND EVISENSE parents info session 10am

2nd June - Cuppa & Connect with the ND Team at 2pm

2nd 3rd & 4th June - P7 transition visits to Kilpatrick

Thur 4th - School show - parents of children who are participating will be notified.

Tue 9th, 10th and 11th - P7 Riverside transition days.

Thurs 11th - P5, 6 and 7 children day trip to Science Centre.

Fri 12th - Base 1 & 2 Visit to Meadow Centre £5 per person via ParentPay

Tue 16th - P7 Leavers Afternoon Tea with parents

Tue 16th - Llama's coming to visit the school 10am

Thurs 18th - P7 Leavers disco at 6pm, P5-7 children are invited also at 7pm.

Tues 23rd - Trip to Balloch Park

Wed 24th - Lomond Base P7 day trip to 'The Yard'.

Thurs 25th - P7 movie and popcorn morning.

Fri 26th - School closes at 1.15pm for Summer.

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you all back in August.

Pupil's to return to school on Monday 17th August.

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APRIL:

Friday 24th - Sharing the Learning Event at 2pm.

Wed 29th - ND team Cuppa and Connect drop in session.

MAY:

Fri 1st - Cross country at Balloch Park 9am-12 noon, parents of children who are participating will be notified.

Mon 11th - Primary 3 and 4 children trip to the Science Centre.

Wed 13th - Great Athletes School Event.

Thurs 14th - Parent Council meeting 6:30pm.

Friday 15th - Pyjama day fundraising event for Tullochan.

Wed 27th - Lomond Base parents consultations.

2pm - ND Cuppa Connect drop in.

Thurs 28th - Lomond Base Health and Well being Stay and Play (previously sports day) 1:45pm

JUNE:

Mon 1st - Annual ASN mass St Andrew's Catherdral 5:15pm.

2nd June - BSQUARED AND EVISENSE parents info session 10am

2nd June - Cuppa & Connect with the ND Team at 2pm

2nd 3rd & 4th June - P7 transition visits to Kilpatrick

Thur 4th - School show - parents of children who are participating will be notified.

Tue 9th, 10th and 11th - P7 Riverside transition days.

Thurs 11th - P5, 6 and 7 children day trip to Science Centre.

Fri 12th - Base 1 & 2 Visit to Meadow Centre £5 per person via ParentPay

Tue 16th - P7 Leavers Afternoon Tea with parents

Tue 16th - Llama's coming to visit the school 10am

Thurs 18th - P7 Leavers disco at 6pm, P5-7 children are invited also at 7pm.

Tues 23rd - Trip to Balloch Park

Wed 24th - Lomond Base P7 day trip to 'The Yard'.

Thurs 25th - P7 movie and popcorn morning.

Fri 26th - School closes at 1.15pm for Summer.

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer and we look forward to seeing you all back in August.

Pupil's to return to school on Monday 17th August.

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The Neurodevelopment Team from The Acorn Centre will be in school Tuesday 2nd June at 2pm, please join us if you can.

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This term, children have been looking at Scottish Literature and Poetry and having a 'braw' time learning new Scottish words.

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The Neurodevelopment Team will be hosting their next Cuppa & Connect in school on Wednesday 14th January at 2pm.

This event will be focusing on 'Sleep'.

All are welcome to come along to try and get some useful tips on Children's sleeping behaviours and to connect with other families who may be going through a similar situation.

If you are interested please come to the school office for 2pm on Wed 14th Jan.

Future Cuppa & Connect dates for your dairy:

* Wednesday 11th February 2-3pm

* Wednesday 18th March 2-3pm

Topics at these events are still to be confirmed.

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2pm Thursday 20th Nov in school.

The Neurodevelopment Team will be in to chat to parents about Coping with change.

All are welcome to come along and take part, we hope to see you there.

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10am Friday 28th Nov in school.

Our new parent networking and information session, formally known as Cuppa and Connect.

This session will be focusing on SCERTS - learning how we can work together to set goals and targets for your children.

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FREE MAKATON SESSIONS

Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June

Sign up via this link: https://forms.gle/3HVjQh9XNFnYNorL6

email wdforfamilies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or

Call - Diane TEL: 07580340759 or Jennifer TEL: 07785901644

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Mission to Save Christmas – Communication Challenge

This year’s whole-school Christmas project is called Mission to Save Christmas! Something’s gone wrong at the North Pole, and Santa needs our pupils’ help to get Christmas back on track.

Through fun, creative challenges, children will develop key communication skills-listening, talking, teamwork, and presenting-while learning about kindness, fairness, and cooperation. The theme links to Global Goal 16 (Peace and Justice) and Advent values of hope, love, joy, and peace.

Each stage will explore the story in age-appropriate ways, from helping Santa’s elves to leading the North Pole Crisis Committee! Class novels such as Little Owl and the Star and The Christmas Eve Tree will support learning about the true meaning of Christmas-spreading love, kindness, and peace in our world.

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Please see the links below to the ADHD Scotland social media pages.

Facebook

- ADHD SCOTLAND - (@adhdscotland_) • Instagram photos and videos

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The Neurodevelopment Team from The Acorn Centre will be in school Thursday 20th November 2pm for a Post Summer catchup, please join us if you can.

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You can chat to us about: speech development; language development; social interaction and communication skills; stammering; eating and drinking skills.

Contact the West Dunbartonshire Speech and Language Therapy Advice and Support Helpline

Helpline Hours

Tuesday 11am - 1pm Telephone 01389 828265

Thursday 11am – 1pm Telephone 0141 562 8862

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As a Faith community we continue to build our relationships in school, with our Parish and local community.

We meet together to join in prayer on Monday morning and Friday assembly. Our Faith Leaders group will be working together to plan and share our school faith focus.

We will be attending mass throughout the year, individual classes and together as a whole school. Dates will be updated on here.

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**Please keep checking as we will add dates for events throughout the year as the school year progresses**

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Mon 1st -

Annual Mass for ASN children at St Andrews Cathedral 5.15pm

2nd June - BSQUARED AND EVISENSE parents info session 10am

2nd June -

Cuppa & Connect with ND Team at 2pm in school.

2nd 3rd & 4th June -

P7 Transition visits to Kilpatrick High School

Thur 4th -

St Kessog's School Show -

The Wonderful, Wicked, Wizard of Oz.

Please arrive for the show starting at 1.15pm, entrance will be through the school office doors.

Tickets prices: Adult £4.00, Child £2.50, Ticket Bundle £6.00 (this includes a show programme)

Thur 4th -

Parent Council Meeting at 6.30pm.

Tues 9th -

Nursery Transition Visit (Day 5) 1 - 1.45pm.

Tues 9th, Wed 10th & Thurs 11th

10am-12 noon - P7 Riverside Transition Visits

Thurs 11th

-Lomond Base new P1 Stay and Play Visit 3.30pm

-P5-7 - Visit Glasgow Science Centre

Fri 12th

P1/2 and Base 1 & 2 school trip to Meadow Centre 10am

Tues 16th

P7 Lomond Base Parents, Afternoon Tea

Tues 16th

Llama's visiting the school at 10am

Thur 18th -

-P7 Leavers Meal 6pm

-P7 Leavers Disco 6pm - 8.30pm

-P7 Leavers Disco P5 - 7 pupils invited 7.00pm

Mon 22nd

P7 Leavers' Mass with Parents, 1.30pm St Kessog's Church

Tues 23rd

Whole School trip to Balloch Park

Wed 24th -

-P7 Leavers Assembly at 1.30pm with Parents

-Lomond Base P7 - School Trip

Thurs 25th

P7 Movie and Popcorn Morning

Fri 26th -

School closes at 1pm for the Summer Break

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer holiday and we look forward to seeing you all again in August.

Pupil's to return to school on Monday 17th August.

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Fri 1st -

Cross Country Relay at Balloch Country Park 9am - 12 noon.

Mon 4th -

School holiday

Tue 5th -

Nursery Parent drop in session 1 - 2.30pm.

Thur 7th -

In Service day - pupil holiday.

Sun 10th -

P4 Sacrament of Communion at St Kessog's Church 12 noon

Mon 11th -

Lomond Base new P1 parent Information Session 10am-11am

P3 and P4 pupils visit to Glasgow Science Centre

Tues 12th May

P4-7 Woodland Walk, Balloch Country Park

Wed 13th

Great Athletes School Event

Thur 14th -

Ascension of the Lord Mass at 9.30am.

Thur 14th -

Lomond Base new P1 Stay and Play 3.30pm

Fri 15th -

Pyjama Day Fundraiser for Tullochan. Children are invited to wear pyjama's to school today.

Mon 18th -

P7 Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Kessog's Church 7-8pm.

Tues 19th

P7 VOLA Transition Day

Wed 20th - P1-7 Mainstream school closed due to industrial action

WED 20th - P7 transition Visits to OLSP & VOLA Cancelled due to industrial action

Thu 21st

P7 OLSP Transition Day

Fri 22nd and Mon 25th

School holiday

Tue 26th -

Nursery Transition Visit (Day 4) 1 - 1.45pm.

Tues 26th, Wed 27th & Thurs 28th

Balfron Transition Days

Wed 27th

Lomond Base Parent Consultations

Thurs 28th

Lomond Base Health & Wellbeing Stay & Play with parents

(Previously sports day) 1:45pm.

Lomond Base P1 Stay and Play visit 3.30pm -4.30pm

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Wed 1st -

Mainstream Parent Consultation

Thurs 2nd

Autism Awareness Day - pupils wear something blue to school

Thur 2nd -

School closes at 2.30pm today for the Easter Break.

Fri 3rd -

School closed for Good Friday

Mon 6th -

School closed for Easter Monday.

Tues 7th to Fri 17th -

School closed for the Easter Holidays.

Mon 20th -

Pupil's return to school

P6 Water safety lessons start today

Fri 24th -

Parents invited into school for Sharing the Learning Event

Tue 28th -

Nursery Transition Visit (Day 3) 1 - 1.45pm.

Wed 29th -

Cuppa & Connect with ND Team at 2pm in school.

Thur 30th -

Mainstream Sports Day 1.30pm Muga Pitch with parents (weather permitting)

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Mon 2nd -

P1/2 & P7 going to Mass for Lent at St Kessog's Church 9am.

Wed 4th -

Childsmile Fluoride Varnish application to children's teeth. Primary 1 to 4 pupils.

Thur 5th -

World Book Day. Children are invited to bring in a favourite book. We will be doing activities in class around World Book Day. Please note that children are to come into school in their uniform.

Mon 9th to Tues 10th -

P7 residential trip to Inverclyde Sports Centre.

Parents are welcome to wave their child off from school at 9.30am.

Tues 10th -

Feast of St Kessog's Mass 9.30am in St Kessog's Church. Ice-cream for children afterwards.

Wed 11th -

People who help us - A guide dog will be visiting the P1/2 children today.

Thur 12th -

P5-7 Football Festival at VOLA 10am-12noon.

Thur 12th -

Kickboxing Taster Session 9am - 12noon.

Thur 12th -

Cancelled - Parent Council Meeting 6.30pm - new dates to be arranged. We will advertise these once they have been decided.

Mon 16th -

P4/5 attending Mass for Lent at St Kessog's Church 9am.

Tue 17th -

Dance Festival at OLSP 5.30 - 6.45pm.

(Participants are to arrive at 5.00pm)

Tickets are available to purchase from the school office and are £3 for adults, £1.50 for children.

Wed 18th -

Cuppa & Connect ND Team 2-3pm. Focus to be determined.

Mon 23rd -

P5/6 attending Mass for lent at St Kessog's Church 9am.

Mon 23rd -

Sacrament of Reconciliation 7pm in St Kessog's Church.

Tue 24th -

Afterschool Cross Country starts today 3 - 4pm.

Fri 27th -

P7 Spring Fayre 1.30 - 3pm.

Parents are invited to come along to P7's Spring Fayre to purchase home made crafts and baking.

Mon 30th -

The Book Fair will be coming to school this week.

Mon 30th -

P7 attending Mass for lent at St. Kessog's Church 9am.

Mon 31st -

Nursery Transition Visit (Day 2) 1.00 - 1.45pm.

Balfron Parent Information Session - online

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Thur 5th -

Parent Council meeting at 6.30pm held in school. All welcome to attend. - this was cancelled and another date to be arranged.

Wed 11th -

Cuppa & Connect ND Team 2-3pm. This sessions focus will be on Sleep - session 2.

Mon 16th -

School Holiday

Tue 17th -

School Holiday

Wed 18th -

In-service Day

Ash Wednesday

Thur 19th -

Pupils return to school

Mon 23rd -

P6 day trip to Inverclyde Outdoor Activity Centre 9am-3pm

Mon 23rd -

P1 & P7 Childsmile Dental Inspection at 9.30am

Mon 23rd at 3.15pm in school -

P7 parent information session for the residential trip to Inverclyde on 9th March.

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Wed 14th -

Cuppa & Connect ND Team 2-3pm

Tue 27th -

After school Dance Class starts for Primary 1-2 pupils for 6 weeks, 3-4pm.

Tue 27th -

Sacrament Parent meeting for all participating P3, P4 & P7 pupils, at Our Lady & St Marks Church 7-8pm.

Fri 30th -

Brew & a blether 10-11am - Parent group for children in our Base classes. This months focus will be on SCERTS. An opportunity to learn about how we can work together to set goals and targets for your children.

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Tues 2nd Dec - Panto in school, more information to follow. Fri 5th Dec - Balloch Campus Santa Dash. Parents invited to join their children, please check your email for class times, which will follow. Donations to CHAS. Mon 8th Dec : Parents invited to our Advent Prayer Service 1.15pm in school. Wed 10th Dec - Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day. Christmas Jumper Swap - Wednesday 10th December  We would like to organise a “jumper swap day” if you have a spare Christmas jumper at home that you no longer use, please donate to the school.  If we could have donations by 3rd December latest. Thurs 11th Dec - St Kessog's Nativity and Lomond Base Christmas Stay and Play. Parents invited 1.30pm. Tickets will be available from school office, more information to follow, Tea & Coffee afterwards. Wed 17th Dec : Christmas Parties, children can wear party clothes if they wish. Fri 19th Dec - Movie Morning & PJ Day. Fri 19th Dec - School closes 2.30pm and reopens Mon 5th January 2026

Fri 19th Dec - School closes 2.30pn for Christmas Break

Mon 22nd Dec - Fri 2nd Jan - School Holiday

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Mon 10th Nov - In Service Day - Pupil Holiday

17th Nov - Catholic Education Week

17th Nov - 21st Nov - Book Week Scotland

20th Nov P1 - P3 - Read, Write and Count with me - Parents session in school at 2pm - 3pm.

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Thurs 2nd Oct - P1-4 NHS Fluoride Varnishing

Fri 3rd Oct - P4-7 Cross Country Championships, Balloch Park

Tues 7th Oct - P2-P7 9.30am Mass, St Kessog's Church

Thurs 9th Oct - Mainstream Parent Consultations

Mon 13th - Fri 17th Oct - School Holiday

Tues 28th Oct - Parent Council Halloween Disco P1-7 6.30pm-8.30pm.

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Thurs 11th Sept - P1 Parent Information Session & Lunch 11am

Thurs 11th Sept - 12pm ParentPortal Registration. Assistance available to help you to sign up

Fri 12th Sept - NHS Flu Vaccinations P1- P7

Mon 22nd Sept - Parent Meeting for children taking Sacraments in P3, P4 & P7. St Kessog's Church 7pm

Wed 24th Sept - Lomond Base Parent Consultations

Fri 26th Sept - School Holiday

Mon 29th Sept - School Holiday

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Monday 25th Aug - School Photographs, individuals and classes

Thurs 28th Aug - 2pm Cuppa Connections, Post summer catch with The Acorn Neuro-Development Team.

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CBBC's Saturday Mash-Up! is a high-energy show packed with games, celebrity guests and slime! Calling all lively 9 - 12 yr olds to join our on-screen audience at BBC Scotland's Glasgow studios, 40 Pacific Quay, G51 1DA.

To register your child, please choose ONE of the dates below, click on the link and complete the form as best you can. We are casting for fun parts based on the answers given. These are our 3 of our last available shows of the series so please don’t delay. Please only apply for ONE show.

Saturday 15th November - Call Time 0745 - 1130am

https://forms.office.com/r/gPiNazdNew

Saturday 22nd November - Call Time 0745 - 1130am

https://forms.office.com/r/UnYc0TAxPc

Saturday 29th November - Call Time 0745 - 1130am

https://forms.office.com/r/GcP6Fw166Z

If you have any queries, please email mashupmob@bbc.com.

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Please see poster attached to advertise a Free Family Christmas Movie experience taking place in WD for Families Hubs 9th - 11th December .  This family event is completely free with food and snacks provided.  It is taking place as part of the WD for Families Hubs, in partnership with Dumbarton Cine Video Digital Club.  You can register for a place using the google form link or QR Code.  Please note places will be limited and all children must be supervised by parent/carer attending.

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WD for Families Festive Film Event 2025 (2)

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🎄✨ Alexandria Sparkles: Light Switch-On & Festive Market Set to Dazzle the Community ✨🎄

Alexandria, Scotland

Get ready to kick off the festive season in style as Alexandria’s Main Street transforms into a winter wonderland for the annual Christmas Market and Light Switch On taking place on Saturday 29th November 2025

This much-loved community celebration promises a magical evening filled with twinkling lights, local shopping, and festive cheer for all ages. The event will feature:

🎅 Christmas Market: Discover handcrafted gifts, delicious seasonal treats, and unique finds from local artisans and traders.

🎤 Live Performances: Enjoy music and entertainment from talented local performers throughout the evening.

🎁 Family Fun: activities and a visit from Santa himself!

🌟 Light Switch-On Ceremony: Join us at 4:30pm as the town centre is illuminated with dazzling Christmas lights, officially marking the start of the holiday season.

Alexandria BID in partnership with Vale Of Leven Trust, is proud to host this festive gathering that brings neighbours, families, and visitors together to celebrate the spirit of the season.

📍 Location: Alexandria Main Street

📅 Date: Saturday 29th November

🕔 Time: 12pm – 5pm,

🌟 Light Switch-On Ceremony: 4:30pm

All are welcome. Bundle up, bring your festive spirit, and join us for an unforgettable evening!

If you are interested in a stall, please contact support@alexandriaBID.co.uk for more information.

We also have our WDCVS funded Journey project exhibition on Tuesday 14th October from 5pm – 7pm on the 1st floor of Alexandria Library . The project is based on the history of The Vale, and our participants will be presenting their findings in their own creative way. This event is Free to attend. We hope to see you there.

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West Dunbartonshire Leisure are working in partnership with the Scottish FA, UEFA and Disney to offer a free football programme for girls 5 – 8yrs girls. The sessions that will be delivered will create an environment where imaginations run wild as an iconic Disney story is told through movement and play allowing the girls to step into the magical world of Disney. The sessions will be based on the Disney film Inside Out 2. Please see sessions details below;

Disney Playmakers Football Details

Venue: Alexandria Community Centre

Day: Thursday’s

Dates: 23rd Oct – 11th Dec

Time: 4 - 5pm

Age: 5 – 8yrs girls

Film: Inside Out 2

To book please visit https://wdl-sportsdevelopment.classforkids.io/ or for more information please email sportsdevelopment@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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Cuppa Connections - Understanding Autism

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Cuppa Connections - Understanding Autism

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Our next Cuppa Connections session is taking place this Thursday 23rd October. It will be held in school from 2pm. All are welcome to come along if this something you would be interested in.

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WD for Families

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Halloween Activities over the October Holidays

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Halloween Activities over the October Holidays

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Creepy crafts at Alexandria library  Oct 25

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WD for Families

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Look out for new dates! - Speech & Language Workshop

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Look out for new dates! - Speech & Language Workshop

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Please find attached information regarding a workshop due to take place in the WD for Families Dumbarton Hub, Concord Centre on Tuesday 28th October from 1pm-2.30pm. This workshop will be led by NHS Speech and Language Therapists offering support to parents and carers on how best to support their child’s communication development.  Parents & Carers can sign up via the QR code on the poster or via this link : Parent & Carers Workshop to Support Early Communication Strategies

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Did you know that West Dunbartonshire Libraries offer a variety of services for all ages, and that they’re all free (apart from printing & photocopying)? Did you know that we have a mobile library and home delivery service for those who can’t make it to our branches? Did you know we run free computer classes and drop-in sessions to help with all things digital? Did you know we run a range of groups and activities for children and young people? Did you know we don’t charge any fines for overdue books? Joining the library is so quick and easy and gives you access to so much. And did we mention the free part?!? Visit https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/ to find out more.

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Titan Judo Club's Disability specific sessions

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Titan Judo Club's Disability specific sessions

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Champion Dance and Cheer are an Allstar Dance Club in Clydebank

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Families can register their interest by:

Scanning the QR code on the attached flyer

Or contacting us directly at info@valeofleventrust.com / 01389 752 629

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In partnership with the Scottish FA and McDonald’s West Dunbartonshire Leisure are offering free football session (games based) at Argyle Park. Please see information attached and below details;

Venue: Argyle Park

Date: Monday’s (starts 15th Sept)

Time: 4.30 – 5.30pm

Age: 5 – 12years

Cost: Free

These sessions will be games focused. To book your child please visit https://wdl-sportsdevelopment.classforkids.io/

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Vale of Leven Football Club - Spaces Available

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Vale of Leven Football Club - Spaces Available

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Vale of Leven Football Club Flyer 29.08.25

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There are two Supporting Toileting Workshops happening in the WD for Families WellBeing Hubs if you could remind parents, that would be fab! (posters attached)

1. Bonhill Hub- Wednesdays – 3rd, 10th & 17th September 9.30-11.30

2. Dumbarton Hub – Wednesdays 29th  October, 5th & 12th November 9.30-11.00

Parents can prebook or register on their 1st session.

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Please click on the link below to access free Makaton resources via the Makaton website:

https://makaton.org/TMC/TMC/Free_resources_.aspx?hkey=195b178e-78f1-4757-94a2-326a83afd84f

Here are a sample of some of the songs we have been learning in school using Makaton signing:

https://www.youtube.com/@SingingHandsUK

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Come and join us here on the Singing Hands YouTube channel to learn more about how to sign with Makaton for users of all ages! We have everything from nursery rhymes, stories and games through to pop songs for older learners!

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Dates to follow

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Look out for new dates! - Free Makaton Sessions

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Look out for new dates! - Free Makaton Sessions

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4th, 11th, 18th & 25th September , 1pm - 2.30pm Bonhill Hub, Y Sort It Centre, Ladyton

Sign up via this link: https://forms.gle/ruiec3StHWCRwGo56 , email wdforfamilies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or Call Claire on : 07391 412 577

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Nut/Lentil Free Zone

Due to severe allergies Balloch Campus is a nut and lentil free zone.  Please be aware of this when you are preparing packed lunches and snacks for your child. No Nutella products please.

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Lomond Food Pantry is located next to the Lennox Hall, (opposite the school.) It is open Thursday's 1.00pm - 7.00pm and Friday 1.0pm - 4.oopm for the local community.

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We aim for all children to attend school 90% of the time to ensure they can maximise their progress in learning. An updated WDC Attendance Policy will be shared with you this term.

Please contact the school office as soon as possible if your child will be absent.

We also encourage good time keeping to ensure your child can participate in all experiences offered in class. 10 minutes of lost learning a day over a school year means almost 32 hours of lost learning!

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Dates for your diary          Aug 25 - June 26

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Dates for your diary          Aug 25 - June 26

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Please keep a regular check on dates for you diary, as some events can change or be added. Thank you.

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We aim to promote our school uniform and identity as St Kessog’s school community.

We ask that children wear their school uniform to school and not their sports clothes.

We want to encourage our children to develop their organisation and independence skills.

Gym Kit

P1, 2, 3 pupils

Children can wear their school polo shirt to school and bring black joggers/shorts to change into before their gym lesson. They are welcome to bring them in at the beginning of the week and leave them in school.

P4, 5, 6, and 7 pupils

PE Kit for children in upper stages is black shorts/joggers and a white T-shirt.

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Opens at 8:15am until 8:45am

Children should not be dropped off before 8:15am as there will be no supervision.

Cost: £2 per pupil, per day. Free for those entitled to free school meals.

A registration form has to be completed at the start of a new term. Please request one from the office.

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St Kessog's, in conjunction with the Vale of Leven Credit Union, run a "Super Savers Club" every Tuesday morning at 9am in school.

As part of our Skills for Life, this can encourage pupils to save and raise financial awareness. Children can save in the St Kessog’s Super Savers Club paying into their very own account (which will be a sub group of the Vale of Leven Credit Union).  Giving the children this opportunity encourages responsibility, financial health and wellbeing and a life skill that will assist them greatly in the future.  Children will be able to save as little or as much as they want.

If you would like to become a member, please request an application form from the school office. If you child is already a member of Credit Union, you just need to give their membership number when depositing money.

The Super Savers Club will be open every Tuesday morning from 9am – 9.30am.

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Get a definition of reading comprehension, exploring how children build their understanding of a text using a combination of background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures and inference.

Find more on reading comprehension on Oxford Owl: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/...

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With a library of activities and resources for every stage of the learning journey, curated by the team at Oxford University Press, we are here with inspiration to help your little ones learn, grow and flourish at home, in the classroom and beyond.

Just click on the sections in the menu to explore by subject, or use the options below to uncover content by age group.

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Oxford Owl for Home: help your child learn at home - Oxford Owl

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Oxford Owl is packed with expert advice, tips and activities to help parents support their child's education. Help your child with reading, phonics and maths.

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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This year at St. Kessog’s, our Visible Learning focus is on Feedback. We want children to clearly understand where they are in their learning, what their next steps are, and how to get there. By making learning more visible, we are helping pupils become confident, reflective learners who can take ownership of their progress.

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We are also continuing to develop children’s skills through the West Dunbartonshire Capacities, helping them to grow as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors.

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P3 will make their Sacrament of Reconciliation at St Kessog's church on Monday 23rd March at 7pm

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Scottie Dottie Learning is an afterschool club for P1-P5's. If you are interested contact them directly.

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P4 will make their Holy Communion on Sunday 10th May at 12.00 in St Kessog's Church.

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P7 will make their Confirmation along with St Ronan's, St Mary's, St Martins Primary school at Our Lady and St Mark's Church at 7pm on Monday 18th May.

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Thank you to our Parent Council for their support and for organising another fabulous Halloween party.

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Term 1: Novel Study - 'Small Sparks Big Changes'

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Term 1: Novel Study - 'Small Sparks Big Changes'

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Our focus this term is captured in the theme “Small Sparks, Big Changes.” We believe that even the smallest actions, whether it’s a kind word, a moment of curiosity, or a step forward in learning, can create powerful ripples of positive change. By encouraging children to develop their Character, show resilience, and take responsibility for their learning, we aim to nurture confident, compassionate learners who know their voice and actions matter. Together, these small sparks will build a culture of growth, ambition, and achievement for every child.

In the early years we will meet these ideas through friendship and difference, middle years tackle fairness and voice, upper years connect to advocacy and resilience

Novels:

Ben Lomond: Ruby’s Worry, The Day You Begin, Tad
Ben Nevis: The Boy Who Grew Dragons
Ben Arthur & Lui: When Stars Are Scattered
Ben Hope: A Kind of Spark

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WDL October Camps at Dumbarton Academy

• Football Camp (5 – 12yrs)

• Multisport Camp (5 – 12yrs)

• Balance Bike (2 – 5yrs)

Spaces are limited. To book or for more information please visit Class for Kids https://wdl-sportsdevelopment.classforkids.io/

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P1-7 will be attending Mass at St Kessog's Church to celebrate the feast of St Andrew

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Head Teacher: Mrs Lynn McColl

Principal Teacher: Miss Suzanne Caldwell

Principal Teacher: Mrs Pamela Wilson

P1/2 Ben Lomond: Mrs Laura Ann Gourlay & Miss Shannon Wilson

P3/4 Ben Nevis: Mrs Carole Burdon

P4/5 Ben Arthur: Miss Joanna Wade

P6/5 - Ben Lui: Mr Daniel Hayes

P7 - Ben Hope: Mrs Kathleen Redmond

Lomond Base 1: Miss Joanne Burke

Lomond Base 2: Miss Natalie Anderson

Lomond Base 3: Miss Nicola Brown

Lomond Base 4: Mrs Taryn Boshoff

Lomond Base 5: Miss Rosie McKee

Lomond Base 6: Mrs Brenda Bowes

Support for Learning/NCT: Mrs Lynne McCarthy

Pupil Family Support Worker:

Mrs Lorraine McCrorie

Learning Support Staff:

Mrs Melissa Lusk

Lomond Base Support Staff:

Miss Claire Dalrymple

Mrs Ranjit Hayre

Mrs Teresa Dunn

Miss Lisa Morrison

Miss Sarah Mulvenna

Mrs Kelsey Lynch

Mrs Clare Wilson

Mrs Magali Bourgeois

Mrs Heather Margach

Mrs Denise Kelly

Mrs Fiona Young

Clerical Staff:

Mrs Pauline McGuigan

Mrs Claire McCormick

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Get active at Levengrove Junior Parkrun every Sunday!!!

Did your child take part in the Fun Run and has been inspired to keep running?!

The Levengrove Junior Parkrun takes place in Levengrove Park, Dumbarton, every Sunday morning at 9.30am.

This launched in July 2022 and is a completely FREE 2k event providing children aged 4-14 years old with the opportunity to have fun and get active outdoors in their local community.

It is part of the global Parkrun organisation and is run by a group of local volunteers who ensure that every child is welcomed and encouraged whatever their ability.

It’s the perfect event for families to get fit together, extra training for children who are already runners or great for children who are keen to start running!

Adults simply register their child online beforehand to get a free personalised Parkrun ID barcode to bring with them to the event (on a phone or printed).

If you are interested in your child getting involved please visit www.parkrun.org.uk/levengrove-juniors/ for more information, to register and to get their parkrun barcode.

If you have any questions please email levengrovejuniors@parkrun.com

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West Dunbartonshire Libraries have a huge range of FREE activities taking place throughout the summer holidays. Unless marked as drop-in, activities should be booked in branch or by phone. Keep up to date with our summer programme at https://www.facebook.com/wdclibraries and https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/libraries-summer-activities