Words by Addison Noble & Grace McGrath S3 students Photos from Our Lady & St Patrick’s High School Our Lady and Saint Patrick’s High School in Dumbarton is one of many establishments working to make a difference in our environment and to our world. The many … [Read more...] about School Takes Eco Action
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Walk This Way
Words by Angela Clark Photos by Caroline Finn & Stephen Durand A six-year-old boy from Dalmuir walked the West Highland Way with his dad and raised over £2,000 for charity. St Eunan’s Primary pupil, Ollie Durand, and his dad Stephen wanted to walk the 96 miles from … [Read more...] about Walk This Way
Value in Volunteering – Positive Role Models Needed
Words by Angela Clark Photo by Caroline Finn A positive role model in a person’s life can lift them up, help them believe in themselves and support them to achieve things they may have never even dreamed about. This is especially the case for young people who may be … [Read more...] about Value in Volunteering – Positive Role Models Needed
Mentoring Matters
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Harvey Smart A Dumbarton man is using his troubled past to help young people make positive choices about their future. Matthew Murie is a volunteer with Y Sort It’s Intandem Mentoring scheme, which helps support young vulnerable people … [Read more...] about Mentoring Matters
Wouldn’t Change A Thing
Words by Angela Clark & Photos by Gail Russell Alexandria siblings Mikey and Missy Logan are challenging the stigma associated with Down syndrome as ambassadors for national charity Wouldn’t Change A Thing (WCAT). The pair were chosen to represent the charity for the … [Read more...] about Wouldn’t Change A Thing