Schools of Ambition

Snapshots from around the country

Photo of a group of high school student doing breakdancing

Celebrating change video snapshot

Students from the East of Scotland's Schools of Ambition describe projects they undertook that helped them change individually and as a school.

Photograph of a music keyboard with a pair of headphones sat ontop

Dunbar Grammar School snapshot

The students and staff at Dunbar Grammar used their enterprise, creative and leadership skills to set up seven companies focusing on a range of interests.  The students encouraged the whole school to play a part in the companies.

Photos of a colourful selection of healthy fruit and vegetables

St Machar Academy snapshot

Healthy eating, exercise and self-esteem are on the agenda for this S1 project.  A number of departments got involved, including science, maths, PE, English and home economics.

Photo of girls dancing in high school gym hall

Renfrew High School snapshots

Renfrew High School worked with the charitable organisation right2dance to make dance an available part of the curriculum for all S1 and S2 pupils, helping to improve creativity, confidence and self-esteem.