Looking back: Clydebank tots first day at primary school

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 August 26, 2009.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

1. Clydebank tots first day at school

Top left, Gillian and Carly, 5, top right, Donna and Christopher, 6, bottom left Margaret and Susanne, bottom right, John and Krystal (Image: Archive) Clydebank children were pictured going to primary school for the first time. Looking smart in their new uniforms the Post asked families if they remembered their first day at school. One parent replied: “I don’t think I can remember starting school myself but I know I was happy and excited to be there."

2. Twins being their first day at a Clydebank school

Twins enjoyed their first day at school in their brand-new uniforms (Image: Archive) Declan and Demi Cassidy, aged four at the time, started Our Holy Redeemer Primary School. Proud dad Gerard said the pair have always followed each other, and school is no exception. He said: “Nine times out of ten they do the same thing.” But mum Rosalind said the kids are less similar than they appear. She said: “They’re close, but they’ve got their own wee characters and wee natures.”

3. West Dunbartonshire residents declared citizens of the United Kingdom

West Dunbartonshire citizens were formally declared citizens of the UK (Image: Archive) A proud group of people were formally declared citizens of the UK at a special ceremony. At the event 10 people swore allegiance to the Queen before the Provost at the time, Denis Agnew, presented them with their certificate and a silver quaich as a sign of friendship from West Dunbartonshire Council.

4. Demolition began on St Columba's which was replaced by St Peter the Apostle 

Picture of the demolition of the school (Image: Archive) St Columba's High School was turned to rubble. The Drumry school was razed just as pupils prepared to go to their classes at the new St Peter the Apostle superschool.

5. Families enjoyed the annual Netherton Fun Day

Netherton annual Fun Day (Image: Archive) Opened by MSP Bill Butler, children of all ages enjoyed puppet shows, stalls and performances from dance and rap artists. 

6. Rugby camp kept kids busy during the school holidays

Coaches and kids from Clydebank rugby camp (Image: Archive) Clydebank rugby camp showed they knew the score from the coaches. Their session was aimed at keeping kids busy during the holidays and letting them try out a fun and energetic sport.