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It’s been a steady month at FIDA, with our pupils making excellent progress on the International Sustainability Diploma and the building continuing to take shape. With the end of the first term just around the corner, here’s a quick snapshot of what’s been happening over the last few weeks. As always, we welcome any questions…

Alongside highlights from a recent and very positive article about FIDA in The Herald, this edition also shares the latest updates on the construction of our new Futures Institute - including an exciting behind-the-scenes video. You’ll also hear directly from the 2025/26 learner cohort taking part in the International Sustainability Diploma this academic year, as…

This edition brings you the latest news from across FIDA, including updates on the construction of the Futures Institute, insights from our evaluation of the International Sustainability Diploma pilot, progress on Year 2 of the Diploma, and our latest fundraising efforts. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact us…

May has been a milestone month for the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA), with visible progress on-site and expanding opportunities for learners across Scotland. Robertson Construction is now officially on campus, beginning preparatory work for the Futures Institute building - a major step forward in realising our new Futures Institute Building. Meanwhile, the International…

Our latest FIDA Newsletter is now available! Click here to read. 

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been an extraordinary year for FIDA and to thank all our supporters for being such an integral part of our journey. 2024 has been a year of growth and achievement. From the incredible generosity that has seen over…

The winner of a tartan design competition has had his work approved as the Wee County’s official tartan. The Design a Clackmannanshire Tartan competition was held in schools in the area in 2022, with Ronan Anderson chosen as the winner. The Dollar Academy pupil's design has now been approved as the district tartan by Clacks…

The Tartan for Clackmannanshire now officially on the Scottish Register of Tartans. The Tartan for Clackmannanshire, designed as part of a FIDA Challenge in 2023, was registered on the official Scottish Register of Tartans on 27 August 2024. Ronan Anderson, from Dollar Academy, designed the Tartan. The colours represent the nature and culture of the Wee…

We are pleased to share that FIDA's new International Sustainability Diploma was recognised by a motion in the Scottish Parliament, on 6 June. You can read the motion below:  That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA) has launched a new qualification; understands that the International Sustainability Diploma is…