STAFF and pupils from Our Lady & St Patrick's High School are celebrating after being awarded one of the best Her Majesty Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) reports in Scotland.

The outstanding report follows the inspection of the school in January when the school was awarded "excellent", the highest possible assessment, in three evaluations and "very good" the second highest grade, in the other two �Inspectors were so impressed by the school, they have identified areas of "innovative practice" they would like to learn more about and share with other schools locally and nationally.� Inspectors praised the outstanding leadership of the Headteacher, Charles Rooney, whose leadership is highly valued by staff, parents and partners.

Mr Rooney said: "We are obviously very pleased with the report.� It clearly captures the values that are at the heart of the school. The inspection formally recognises the hard work, commitment and professionalism of staff in encouraging young people to achieve their potential.� Working in close partnership with parents and learners, we are committed to building on our strengths.� I would like to take this opportunity to thank parents and everyone associated with the school for their continued support; support�which is central to our success.

"We believe that the report, not only, reflects well on staff, our students and parents, but also on West Dunbartonshire as a whole." Speaking on behalf of the students, Megan Christie, head girl, said: "As students we are supported by our teachers who offer us every encouragement.� We are also actively involved in developing aspects of school life.� We are always reminded that it is our school and that we should use our talents to the full in making the school even better."