REGISTRATION for new primary school pupils in Helensburgh and Lomond takes place this week.

Children in the area who reach the age of five between March 1, 2022 and February 28, 2023 should be registered for primary school during the week beginning Monday, January 17.

This year’s P1 registration will take place online, via Argyll and Bute Council’s website, due to Covid-19 restrictions.

To register your child for this year’s intake, or for further information, including how to make a placing request and how to request early entry to primary school, visit argyll-bute.gov.uk/forms/school-registration.

If you are unable to access the online registration form, call your local school from Monday.

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