Prior to the creation of the West End Ward, there were three primary schools in my former Tay Bridges Ward - Park Place, St Joseph's and Blackness. Over the years, you get to know the schools well - and realise how lucky the West End is to have such excellent primary schools, with dedicated staff. Their assistance with community events - such as the West End Christmas Week - is invaluable.
With the creation of the new ward last May, another primary school was "added" to the ward area - in the shape of Ancrum Road Primary School. The Head Teacher invited me to visit yesterday and I had a thoroughly enjoyable morning seeing round the school and meeting the staff. I'd like to thank the two Primary 7 pupils who gave me the guided tour - they are a credit to the school, and you cannot help but be left with the impression that Ancrum Road is a superb, warm, achieving school community and a credit to the Education Department.
One feature of Ancrum Road PS is its Victorian classroom (see below) - an educational tool used not just in Dundee but with visits from neighbour authorities' schools too.
The school has an excellent website (click on headline to view) and, in the best of traditions, a blog too!
The school's Summer Fete and and Fun Day is on 31st May and I have no doubt will be well supported by the local community.