Education

GOLD: Glenview have completed their work to earn the top Rights Respecting Schools status.

Tullibody nursery first in Forth Valley to earn Rights Respecting gold

INSPIRATION: Graeme Armstrong touches on his own life experiences during his talks.

INSPIRATION: Graeme Armstrong touches on his own life experiences during his talks.

Award-winning author gives anti-violence talks in Clacks schools

CRACKDOWN: Police have issued fines to vehicles parked illegally outside Clackmannan PS.

CRACKDOWN: Police have issued fines to vehicles parked illegally outside Clackmannan PS.

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Vehicles continuing to park illegally outside Wee County schools

REPAIRS: Forth Valley College is undertaking repair work on a wall near the front of the building.

REPAIRS: Forth Valley College is undertaking repair work on a wall near the front of the building.

Traffic management measures on way as college begin repairs

Lornshill Academy is inviting pupils in third to sixth year to a career event on November 13 from 4pm to 6pm.

Lornshill Academy is inviting pupils in third to sixth year to a career event on November 13 from 4pm to 6pm.

Lornshill Academy to host careers event for pupils and parents

(l-r) Councillor Gerry McGarvey, Professor Simon MacKenzie, Head of the Institute of Aquaculture, Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Eileen Schofield, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary, David Cairns

(l-r) Councillor Gerry McGarvey, Professor Simon MacKenzie, Head of the Institute of Aquaculture, Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Eileen Schofield, Chief Operating Officer and University Secretary, David Cairns

Stirling University facility reaches next stage of construction

WINNERS: The three pupils from Alloa Academy were chosen by Ochil View.

WINNERS: The three pupils from Alloa Academy were chosen by Ochil View.

Alloa Academy pupils showcase artwork in housing offices

END OF AN ERA: Nuala McElroy has retired from her position as St Bernadette's RC PS.

END OF AN ERA: Nuala McElroy has retired from her position as St Bernadette's RC PS.

End of an era as St Bernadette's RC PS headteacher retires

HUNDREDS: Almost 400 instances of physical assault was directed towards school staff.

HUNDREDS: Almost 400 instances of physical assault was directed towards school staff.

Hundreds of physical assault instances towards staff in Clacks schools

VISIT: Princess Poppy visited the Dumyat Centre to teach the kids all about the environment and the importance of bees.

VISIT: Princess Poppy visited the Dumyat Centre to teach the kids all about the environment and the importance of bees.

Popular children's author Janey Louise Jones visits the Dumyat Centre

THE PROMISE: John Swinney passed through Clacks to learn of the council's commitment to care experienced young people.

THE PROMISE: John Swinney passed through Clacks to learn of the council's commitment to care experienced young people.

The first minister visits Clacks for Care Experienced Week

DEMAND: The courses have been brought in to address a shortage in healthcare staff.

DEMAND: The courses have been brought in to address a shortage in healthcare staff.

Two new courses being offered at University of Stirling

MOST PROMISING: Nicole Gray with her award during graduation.

MOST PROMISING: Nicole Gray with her award during graduation.

Alloa student named most promising at Forth Valley graduation

CEREMONY: Provost Donald Balsillie and Cllr Mark McLuckie with winners Robyn McKerracher and Lorna Abbott.

CEREMONY: Provost Donald Balsillie and Cllr Mark McLuckie with winners Robyn McKerracher and Lorna Abbott.

Gold medals galore for Clacks cross country kids

VISIBILITY: Miller Homes has made a donation of high-vis vests to Craigbank Primary School.

VISIBILITY: Miller Homes has made a donation of high-vis vests to Craigbank Primary School.

Sauchie schoolkids promote visibility on Clacks roads

ROYAL VISIT: Princess Anne visited Solsgirth Home Farm in Dollar.

ROYAL VISIT: Princess Anne visited Solsgirth Home Farm in Dollar.

Dollar farm plays host to a visit from the Royal Family

GOLD: Duncan Scott was named Swimmer of the Year for his performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

GOLD: Duncan Scott was named Swimmer of the Year for his performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Duncan Scott named Swimmer of the Year at awards show

INNOVATORS: The pupils met at a launch event at Forth Valley College.

INNOVATORS: The pupils met at a launch event at Forth Valley College.

Clacks pupils to take part in Young Pathfinders 2024

WARRIORS: Clara Cassidy, Melissa Nelson, Holly Kinninmonth and Eris Thom have launched their campaign to destigmatize periods.

WARRIORS: Clara Cassidy, Melissa Nelson, Holly Kinninmonth and Eris Thom have launched their campaign to destigmatize periods.

Period Warriors quartet breaking down stigmas surround periods

ECO-WARRIORS: The kids at Flying Start Nursery during the monthly litter pick.

ECO-WARRIORS: The kids at Flying Start Nursery during the monthly litter pick.

Sauchie nursery kids take part in monthly litter picks

AWARD: Tillicoultry PS has received a full STEM Nation Award

AWARD: Tillicoultry PS has received a full STEM Nation Award

Pupils benefit as Clacks settings earn STEM Nation Award

HONORARY PATRON: MSP Alexander Stewart has been bestowed the role by chair Alan Faulds

HONORARY PATRON: MSP Alexander Stewart has been bestowed the role by chair Alan Faulds

Road safety campaign names honorary patron

VISIT: Keanna MacInnes and Hayley Haining stopped by Alva Primary School.

VISIT: Keanna MacInnes and Hayley Haining stopped by Alva Primary School.

Gold medal for Alva Primary as world-class athletes visit

INSPECTION: Deerpark Primary was visited by Education Scotland earlier this year.

INSPECTION: Deerpark Primary was visited by Education Scotland earlier this year.

Headteacher hailed for progress at Deerpark Primary School

INVESTMENT: The five schools received rafts funding from Clackmannanshire Council.

INVESTMENT: The five schools received rafts funding from Clackmannanshire Council.

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Five Wee County schools needing investment to stop deterioration

FUNDRAISER: The Aiden Joyce Memorial Fund is responsible for raising money for heart screening events for young people.

FUNDRAISER: The Aiden Joyce Memorial Fund is responsible for raising money for heart screening events for young people.

Band night going ahead in memory of Aiden Joyce

NO STRIKES: While action short of strike continues, wider industrial action has been suspended to allow for negotiations

NO STRIKES: While action short of strike continues, wider industrial action has been suspended to allow for negotiations

College strikes remain suspended as talks continue on long-running pay dispute

HONOURS: David Clifford MBE received his medal in July.

HONOURS: David Clifford MBE received his medal in July.

David Clifford MBE reflects on receiving his award

OPEN: College chiefs said campuses will remain open during strikes

OPEN: College chiefs said campuses will remain open during strikes

UPDATE: College strikes suspended this week for negotiations

ZIG ZAGS: Markings are in place to keep areas free of vehicles at Sunnyside PS, officers highlighted as they issued fines to motorists

ZIG ZAGS: Markings are in place to keep areas free of vehicles at Sunnyside PS, officers highlighted as they issued fines to motorists

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Police take action over illegal parking as pupils return to school

CLOSED: St Mungo's Academy shut down to make way for a new road.

CLOSED: St Mungo's Academy shut down to make way for a new road.

School reunion planned to mark 40 years since St Mungo's Academy closed

STRIKES: Photos from the last days of industrial action outside Alloa's Forth Valley College campus.

STRIKES: Photos from the last days of industrial action outside Alloa's Forth Valley College campus.

Forth Valley College to face disruptions due to strike action

RESULT: Young people from the Wee County's three secondary schools with chief education officer Colin Bruce and education spokesperson Cllr Graham Lindsay

RESULT: Young people from the Wee County's three secondary schools with chief education officer Colin Bruce and education spokesperson Cllr Graham Lindsay

Clacks young people mark SQA results day

VACCINATE: Students are urged to check their vaccination status online.

VACCINATE: Students are urged to check their vaccination status online.

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Students urged to get vaccinated before university

RIGHTS: Glenview Nursery exercised their right to feel safe as they campaigned for road repair works,

RIGHTS: Glenview Nursery exercised their right to feel safe as they campaigned for road repair works,

Glenview Nursery pupils campaign to have road repainted

RESTORATION: The team was made up of OMRT, Forth Valley Orienteers and Edinburgh University staff.

RESTORATION: The team was made up of OMRT, Forth Valley Orienteers and Edinburgh University staff.

Ochils MRT members assist in Dumyat path restoration

SUPPORT: Helplines will be up and running as Clacks students receive their SQA results next Tuesday

SUPPORT: Helplines will be up and running as Clacks students receive their SQA results next Tuesday

Helplines to support learners on SQA results day

Innovative public transport solutions for the Wellbeing Hub could improve provision in the wider area, according to a transport assessment

Innovative public transport solutions for the Wellbeing Hub could improve provision in the wider area, according to a transport assessment

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'Innovative' solutions for Wellbeing Hub could improve public transport

TO THE BIG APPLE: A group of 24 pupils from Forefront Stage School, along with parents, are flying to New York City to perform at a Broadway theatre and more.

TO THE BIG APPLE: A group of 24 pupils from Forefront Stage School, along with parents, are flying to New York City to perform at a Broadway theatre and more.

Clacks dancers to perform at Broadway theatre during trip to New York City

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

Plans lodged for £77.5m Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School in Alloa

Forth Valley College

Forth Valley College

‘Find a future that works for you’ at FVC

The college offers a wider range of HNC/HND qualifications

The college offers a wider range of HNC/HND qualifications

A pathway to a degree at Forth Valley College – it’s not too late!

NOMINATED: Forth Valley College is on the shortlist. Image: Iain Smith

NOMINATED: Forth Valley College is on the shortlist. Image: Iain Smith

Forth Valley College earns nomination in sustainability awards

THE DREAM: Forefront Stage School put on stage another spectacular show in June

THE DREAM: Forefront Stage School put on stage another spectacular show in June

PICS: Forefront puts on stage The Dream at Alloa Town Hall

ELIGIBILITY: Parents in Clacks can now check if they can claim school clothing grants.

ELIGIBILITY: Parents in Clacks can now check if they can claim school clothing grants.

Parents reminded of school clothing grant eligibility

BIO-DIVERSITY: Redwell came second out of thousands of votes cast.

BIO-DIVERSITY: Redwell came second out of thousands of votes cast.

Redwell PS comes second in Pocket Garden online vote

HELPLINE: Thousands of pupils across Clacks are set to receive their exam results.

HELPLINE: Thousands of pupils across Clacks are set to receive their exam results.

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Exam results helpline available to school pupils across Clacks

BORROW BAGS: Park PS has launched an outdoor learning project to encourage families outdoors

BORROW BAGS: Park PS has launched an outdoor learning project to encourage families outdoors

Alloa school launches outdoor learning project

HONORARY APPOINTMENTS: Wendy Nimmo was one of three NHS Forth Valley staff to receive honorary appointments from the University of Stirling

HONORARY APPOINTMENTS: Wendy Nimmo was one of three NHS Forth Valley staff to receive honorary appointments from the University of Stirling

NHS Forth Valley staff receive honorary university appointments

APPOINTMENT: Principal Kenny MacInnes has welcomed incoming chair of the board Dr Abhishek Agarwal to Forth Valley College

APPOINTMENT: Principal Kenny MacInnes has welcomed incoming chair of the board Dr Abhishek Agarwal to Forth Valley College

Chair appointed to board at Forth Valley College

GRADUATION: Students from the Wee County were among those graduating from the University of Stirling

GRADUATION: Students from the Wee County were among those graduating from the University of Stirling

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Clacks students graduate from the University of Stirling

GRADUATES: The class of 2024 from Banchory ELC celebrated leaving nursery.

GRADUATES: The class of 2024 from Banchory ELC celebrated leaving nursery.

End of an era as Banchory ELC celebrate class of 2024

The outline business case was approved at Clackmannanshire Council

The outline business case was approved at Clackmannanshire Council

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'Massively ambitious' £77.5m plan for new school and leisure hub

SAFETY: Police officers have been carrying out patrols to address inconsiderate parking around Sunnyside PS. Image: Police Scotland

SAFETY: Police officers have been carrying out patrols to address inconsiderate parking around Sunnyside PS. Image: Police Scotland

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Police in Alloa respond to parking concerns at Sunnyside PS