Today is the first day of #16Days and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. To mark this day we are launching our #StillNotSafe child contact campaign. During #16 days and beyond we will be pushing for reform of the systems that deliver damaging

Today begins 16 days of action against gender-based violence. We’re flying the flag in solidarity with all those who have experienced GBV. Our Church street office & Titan Crane will be lit up in orange to mark the start.

Let’s start making a future free from violence against women & girls! help & info here: west-dunbarton.gov.uk/help-for-women/

1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner. The scale and prevalence of Violence Against Women and Girls means that tackling this issue is everyone’s business #16daysofactivism West Dunbartonshire Council

💫HIGH SCHOOL NETBALL💫 Thanks to DA PE Department VoLA PE & Dance and SPTAHS_PE for getting involved and coming along. Huge thanks to our volunteer umpires, Sophie, Sophie D, Keira Siobhan and Holly for scoring ☺️☺️ Well done to SPTA for winning 🪙🪙

We’ve published our new Scottish set text list for National 5 and Higher courses. 🙋We heard from over 2,500 learners, teachers and literary experts who helped shape the list. 📚 🏴 It’ll be used in the 2025-26 session – find out what’s included 👉 ow.ly/5Clm50Ugx6e

A huge thank you to our former pupil, Sam, who visited on Monday evening to share his inspiring journey and pathway to an apprenticeship with the BBC. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young people to learn from his experience. 💙💛

Well done to all our swimmers that competed in this evening’s Scottish Swimming schools trials at the Vale of Leven pool. You were a credit to Dumbarton Academy as always. #ambition

Lifelink support during the Christmas holidays.

Congratulations to our U16s football team who progressed to the quarter finals of the RS McColl cup with a victory against the Glasgow Gaelic school. A double from Barbour, as well as goals from C. MacDonald and an OG saw the side through. 👏🏻

In an incredible match, the U13s came back from 6-2 down away Hermitage Academy Football to win 8-6 (eight-six), yes you read the correct. The outstanding Marshall notched 4 with the remaining goals scored by Carmichael, Robertson, Filshie and an Own Goal. Glasgow Schools' FA classic match. 👏🏻👏🏻

Tonight our U14s exited the Glasgow Schools' FA Crookston cup with a home defeat to an impressive VoLA PE & Dance. Despite the beginning of Storm Darragh, both teams battled right through difficult conditions. Special mention to the Dumbarton Academy referee team of Paul, Callum and Kyle.👏🏻

Tonight the U13’s lost out at home in the Scottish Schools' Football Association in the first round of the plate competition. A double from Hunter wasn’t enough. Very nice background setting however Dumbarton Academy. Good luck to Glasgow Gaelic school in the next round.

To conclude the last day of the global campaign: 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we're highlighting some of the services which are available in West Dunbartonshire. You can self-refer or request further information: 0141 562 8800 [email protected]

Dumbarton Academy girls took part in the first ever Amy McDonald Cup at Toryglen. The team played 5 games with 2 wins & 3 defeats. Both Gall & Wane scored goals. Excellent effort from all players ensured a very enjoyable experience. The team then enjoyed a post match meal together.

Last Tuesday the Dumbarton Academy Girls U14s had an enjoyable day out at the Amy McDonald Cup which took place at Toryglen. The side had wins against Rosshall and Govan with losses against Glasgow Gaelic, Holyrood and Hermitage. Well done to everyone involved. 👏🏻👏🏻

We were delighted to welcome our young people & staff back to school today after our Festive break. #StrivingforExcellence #WeCARE #NewYear

The links below provide information for YP & parents/carers on immunisations offered by the schools immunisation team: human-papillomavirus-hpv-vaccine-consent-form-guidance-2024.pdf measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine-consent-form-guidance-2024.pdf

Further information regarding immunisatiosn provided via the school immunisation programme: diphtheria-tetanus-and-polio-dtap-and-meningococcal-acwy-menacwy-vaccine-consent-form-guidance-2024.pdf HPV - 30" Video | Public Health Scotland News

Tickets now on sale via ParentPay. Get your tickets fast for the immersive club experience. Featuring an eight piece jazz band and fantastic performers this truly is the hottest ticket to hit Dumbarton! Dumbarton Academy