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Rosneath Primary School is setting a leading example when it comes to creating links with the local community.   Head teacher Emma McDiarmid and Gregor Morrison, who is currently Acting Head at the school, have been working hard to build a strong community spirit, and engage parents and carers in their children’s learning.  

At the start of our fostering campaign we heard from one of our foster families about what life is like looking after a child in care. This week we’re finding out what it’s like working on the other side - the ones who support foster carers and young people.  

Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s commitment to identify a permanent solution that will bring an end to disruption on the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, in addition to the current mitigation measures. Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson, made the commitment at the A83 Taskforce meeting in Inveraray today (Thursday, November 15).

Schools across Argyll and Bute have been awarded a prestigious national award from sportscotland, the national agency for sport, for this academic year. The sportscotland School Sport Award is given for innovation and achievement in delivering school sport and nine schools in Argyll and Bute have passed with flying colours.

The Leader of Argyll and Bute Council has welcomed a campaign by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), for fair funding for local government. Councillor Aileen Morton, said: “People across Argyll and Bute will be only too aware of the impact years of funding cuts are having on their council services. Schools, road maintenance, bin collections, social care, building standards - these and more essential, every-day services depend on council funding.

The official handing over of Dunoon’s newly refurbished primary school took place today (Thursday). Extensive work has been carried out to the school as part of a £10.5 million investment by Argyll and Bute Council to transform it into a school fit for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining its listed building status. Pupils can now look forward to moving into the refurbished west wing of the building on Wednesday 14 November.

Dunoon Primary School has received a positive and encouraging follow-up report from HMI inspectors following a return visit to the school.  

Argyll and Bute Council’s annual Early Years Conference is being held in Dunoon this week.   The event will provide an opportunity for education professionals to come together to discuss examples of best practice and explore ideas.  

A site with a stunning view, next to Oban Airport, is available for development. The Council is making a final call for offers from partners with the vision to help assist in developing this new strategic site to its full potential. The closing date for offers is 12 noon on 23 November 2018. The 3.5ha site, earmarked for business and industry, is six miles north of Oban and sits adjacent to the airport and the A828.

A group of education professionals from a school in Norway made a second visit to Oban High School this week as part of an international exchange programme which looks at ways of sharing best practice and explores opportunities for young people aged 16 years and over. The Norwegian Head Teachers: Wenche Rudshaug Kavali and Olav Wennemo were welcomed to the school by Head Teacher Peter Bain; Argyll and Bute Council’s Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly; Depute Policy Lead, Councillor Kieron Green; and Executive Director of Community Services, Douglas Hendry.