Looking back: When teens made dresses out of recycled newspaper

We have delved into the Post’s archives to pick out some stories from more than ten years ago.

Here are some photographs from our edition published on July 8, 2009.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

1.  High schoolers strut their stuff wearing recycled newspapers

Pupils at Clydebank High (Image: Archives) Six designs were made by pupils at Clydebank High as part of an Eco-Schools group scheme featured at the school's fashion show. Here three pupils are pictured wearing recycled newspapers as dresses and a coat. 

2. School transformed for a performance of the King and I

King and I's performance at St Stephen's Primary (Image: Archives) Pupils at St Stephen's Primary in Dalmuir transformed their school into an exotic palace for the musical production. Kids from primary five to seven made up the cast, with pupils Christopher Kane and Brianna Jolly taking the main spots as the King and Anna Owen respectively.

3. Football daft great-great-grandmother celebrated 100th birthday

Mary Christie with Betty McCluskey and Anne Gray (Image: Archive) Mary Christie celebrated her major milestone with her family who flew all the way from Australia. She was joined at Temple Elderly Community Centre by relatives from four generations. 

4. Pupils put their best foot forward for a week of healthy activity

Our Holy Redeemer Primary School (Image: Newsquest) Children at Our Holy Redeemer Primary in Whitecrook took part in a five-day healthy eating and exercise initiative. Here they are photographed taking part in a workout class.

5. Nursery staff said goodbye to their class with a graduation ceremony

Nursery Graduation at Children's Hour Nursery (Image: Archives) Staff at Children's Hour Nursery said a fond farewell to their kids as they prepared to move on to primary school. The ceremony had the kids sang songs in Spanish as they were joined by family and friends.

6. Pupils at Drumchapel High celebrate their academic achievements

Dalmuir High School Pupils (Image: Archives) The annual awards ceremony gave out the 'Pupil of the Year' award to several deserving kids as well as hosting a visitor from Glasgow City Council.