Welcome to our Virtual Learning Hub
Welcome to our Virtual Learning Hub
We want you to 'Be the Best' at developing your skills, interests, gifts and talents
We want you to 'Be the Best' at developing your skills, interests, gifts and talents
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Hello October!
Hello October!
Hello October! Hello Learners!
October is a time for steady growth and new challenges. We’ll strengthen our character by showing responsibility and respect and build citizenship by contributing to our classrooms, schools and communities. Through collaboration and communication, we’ll learn with and from one another. With creativity and critical thinking, we’ll explore ideas, solve problems and take on challenges with confidence!
Scotland's Climate Action Week
Scotland's Climate Action Week
Scotland’s Climate Action Week
Scotland’s Climate Action Week
29 September – 5 October 2025
Join schools, families, and communities all across West Dunbartonshire and Scotland in celebrating and protecting our planet! This week is all about taking action, sharing ideas, and caring for nature together. From planting seeds to saving energy, every small action helps build a brighter, greener future. Together, we can show that local efforts make a global difference!
What is Scotland’s Climate Action Week?
What is Scotland’s Climate Action Week?
Scotland’s Climate Action Week is a special time when people from every corner of our country—from classrooms to community groups—come together to celebrate progress and inspire even bolder climate action.
This annual event is part of the wider Scotland’s Climate Week, which raises awareness and encourages climate-friendly actions across all areas of society.
Why This Matters
It’s Local. Scotland is leading in renewable energy and climate innovation.
It’s Empowering . Sharing stories and taking part helps everyone feel capable of change.
It Builds Confidence. Even small actions like switching off lights or recycling help create greener communities.
Live Lessons 2025/2026
Live Lessons 2025/2026
This year’s live lesson programme includes:
P4–S2 Lesson 11:00–11:40, Tuesday 23/09
Early Years to P3 Story Time in English: 11:00–11:30, Wednesday 24/09
All Ages Assembly : 11:00–11:30, Tuesday 30/09
Exciting competitions! Great prizes to be won!
Check out the full Climate Action Week 2025 timetable and register your school for inspiring live lessons. This is your chance to take part in Scotland’s biggest schools’ climate learning event.
Visit the Live Lessons page on Keep Scotland Beautiful to explore upcoming sessions and rewatch past climate-themed live lessons.
Discover more about Scotland’s Climate Week on the Net Zero Nation website. Find activities, toolkits, and community stories that will help your school or group get involved and show how small local actions can add up to big global change.
Outdoor & Woodland Learning West Dunbartonshire
Outdoor & Woodland Learning West Dunbartonshire
Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland is dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland’s outdoor environments for learning. Their aims are:
Outdoor & Woodland Learning Scotland is dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland’s outdoor environments for learning. Their aims are:
Increasing first hand learning experiences.
Supporting Learning for Sustainability
Improving health and well being through outdoor learning
Increasing skills, knowledge and understanding of outdoor environments
Click on the button to explore latest opportunities on their website!
Explore West Dunbartonshire’s Nature Resources
Explore West Dunbartonshire’s Nature Resources
Discover local green spaces and outdoor learning opportunities with this digital resource from the West Dunbartonshire Countryside Ranger Service. Packed with ideas, activity links, and information for both young people and adults, it’s designed to help you connect with nature right on your doorstep. Click on the button below to access.
Campus @ WDC
Campus @ WDC
Campus @ WDC is West Dunbartonshire's Virtual Learning Environment. Children and teachers can access resources and lessons to use either in school or at home. Our virtual campus provides video lessons and learning resources to complement existing teaching.
Campus @ WDC is West Dunbartonshire's Virtual Learning Environment. Children and teachers can access resources and lessons to use either in school or at home. Our virtual campus provides video lessons and learning resources to complement existing teaching.
There are exciting mini-projects for all ages, across a wide range of subjects & much more for you to peruse & be inspired by.
There are exciting mini-projects for all ages, across a wide range of subjects & much more for you to peruse & be inspired by.
Click on the WDC Campus button to head over to the Campus@WDC virtual campus!
Click on the WDC Campus button to head over to the Campus@WDC virtual campus!
WDC Competencies and The Meta-skills
WDC Competencies and The Meta-skills
The WDC Competencies for Learning
The WDC Competencies for Learning
The WDC Competencies for Learning focus on the essential skills that students need to thrive in today's world. We call them the 6 C's: creativity, communication, collaboration, citizenship, critical thinking skills, and character. By developing these competencies, students will be able to think creatively, express themselves effectively, work well with others, be responsible citizens, think critically, and possess strong character.
The WDC Competencies for Learning focus on the essential skills that students need to thrive in today's world. We call them the 6 C's: creativity, communication, collaboration, citizenship, critical thinking skills, and character. By developing these competencies, students will be able to think creatively, express themselves effectively, work well with others, be responsible citizens, think critically, and possess strong character.
Empower your learners with our new competencies website. This platform is designed to help educators foster essential skills in their learners, from critical thinking and problem-solving to collaboration and communication. With a wealth of resources, guides and exemplars, the website will support you every step of the way as you guide your learners on their learning journey.
Empower your learners with our new competencies website. This platform is designed to help educators foster essential skills in their learners, from critical thinking and problem-solving to collaboration and communication. With a wealth of resources, guides and exemplars, the website will support you every step of the way as you guide your learners on their learning journey.
The Meta -skills
The Meta -skills
As learners move into upper primary, they begin to explore Meta- skills, which build on and align with the 6 C’s. Both frameworks highlight the essential skills and qualities young people need for learning, life, and work.
The three groups of MetaSkills are:
🧑🎓 Self-management – skills like focusing, adapting, taking initiative, and showing integrity.
🤝 Social intelligence – skills like communicating, collaborating, showing empathy, and leading.
💡 Innovation – skills like creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and sense-making.
Together, the 6 C’s and MetaSkills reinforce one another helping learners to think, create, connect, and adapt. The more they are practiced, the stronger they become.
1+2 Languages Outdoor Learning & Games Resources
1+2 Languages Outdoor Learning & Games Resources
1+2 Languages e-books for outdoor learning and games in French and Spanish! Dive into a world of interactive content, including videos and resources, designed to ignite creativity and engagement in language learning.
e-Sgoil’s Virtual Learning Spaces
e-Sgoil’s Virtual Learning Spaces
Explore e-Sgoil’s Virtual Learning Spaces
Explore e-Sgoil’s Virtual Learning Spaces
e‑Sgoil offers a range of interactive and fun virtual learning spaces for learners at all stages:
Early Years & Primary: Playful, engaging spaces like Dug’s Discovery Den for Early Level (ELC & P1), and Primary Learning Spaces for First Level (P2–P4) and Second Level (P5–P7). These spaces feature hands-on, interdisciplinary activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
Senior Phase & Study Support: Structured resources for National 4–Advanced Higher courses, plus wellness and study support tools.
Here are quick-access buttons to the different learning areas:
🔘 Early Level/P1
🔘 BGE Primary Learning Spaces – P2–P4 & P5–P7
🔘 Senior Phase Learning Spaces
I am a Digital Explorer
I am a Digital Explorer
Explore Digital Technologies Together
Explore Digital Technologies Together
Our 'I am a digITal explorer' resource helps families to have lots of fun learning about the digital world. You can find out about the work of real-life IT professionals and try some activities as a family. Find out more
Our 'I am a digITal explorer' resource helps families to have lots of fun learning about the digital world. You can find out about the work of real-life IT professionals and try some activities as a family. Find out more
1+2 Languages Website
1+2 Languages Website
This site features suite of advice, frameworks and resources to support working within the recommendations of the 1+2 Languages Policy.
This site features suite of advice, frameworks and resources to support working within the recommendations of the 1+2 Languages Policy.
- Key modern languages documents
- Support materials and learning and teaching resources
- Professional learning opportunities in modern languages
- Local, West Partnership and national modern languages news and Twitter updates
WDC Greenspace Website
WDC Greenspace Website
Take a look at the brilliant Greenspace website. It’s a space to learn more about the WDC Greenspace team and how we can support people to enjoy all our natural spaces, either within your school grounds or further afield in one of the parks or woodland areas. It highlights the different areas available for visits and the types of support available and also links to some really good resources for outdoor learning from a variety of external providers.
Optimistic October
Optimistic October
Small actions add up to big changes
Small actions add up to big changes
It can be hard to stay hopeful with all the challenges in our lives. We have a built-in 'negativity bias', but we can also train our brains to look for what's good. This challenge will help you develop realistic optimism by creating a habit of taking small positive actions every day.
Home Learning Books
Home Learning Books
Have you taken a look at our WDC Home Learning Books? They are available monthly and full of challenges that encourage learners to watch, read, do, play & create as they learn! Click on the link below to explore:
Have you taken a look at our WDC Home Learning Books? They are available monthly and full of challenges that encourage learners to watch, read, do, play & create as they learn! Click on the link below to explore:
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