Hello September! Hello Learners!
This month is about more than lessons it’s about who we are and how we grow together. In September, we’ll show character through kindness and resilience, and strengthen our citizenship by contributing to our schools and communities. We’ll build collaboration and communication as we learn with and from one another. And we’ll stretch our creativity and critical thinking to explore new ideas and solve problems with confidence.
Most of all, let’s keep learning, sharing and supporting one another
Celebrate the joy of languages on 26 September
The European Day of Languages encourages everyone—from young learners to lifelong language-lovers—to embrace the linguistic and cultural tapestry of Europe. Created by the Council of Europe and European Commission in 2001, EDL celebrates diversity, inclusivity and the fun of discovering new languages
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
New 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 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