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FIDA Public Art Competition 2026

Posted on 1 June 2026
DOWNLOAD COMPETITION INFORMATION To celebrate the new Futures Institute at Dollar Academy, we’re inviting the young people of Dollar (age 10 to 18 years) to design an exciting piece of public art that could be displayed on the Dollar Academy campus. This is your chance to think like an artist, designer, or creative problem-solver. Your…
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View Our Latest Newsletter

Posted on 11 May 2026
Watch our latest timelapse of the Futures Institute build, and hear what teachers are saying about the International Sustainability Diploma in April’s FIDA update. Click here to view
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Posted on 14 April 2026
Here’s a brief round-up of FIDA activity during March. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact us at any time. View the newsletter here. 
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View our February Newsletter

Posted on 2 March 2026
It’s been an exciting start to the year at FIDA, with our pupils making excellent progress on the International Sustainability Diploma and the building continuing to take shape. Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s been happening over the last couple of months. As always, we welcome any questions or feedback. Please feel free to contact…
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View Our November Newsletter

Posted on 7 January 2026
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…
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View Our October Newsletter

Posted on 7 October 2025
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…
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View Our September Newsletter

Posted on 4 September 2025
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…
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View our May Newsletter 

Posted on 4 June 2025
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…
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View our March Newsletter

Posted on 7 April 2025
View our March FIDA Newsletter here! March has seen exciting progress at the Futures Institute at Dollar Academy (FIDA), with the International Sustainability Diploma pilot nearing its conclusion. Pupils across the country have been engaging with the final unit – Entrepreneurship: Ideas into Action – developed in partnership with the University of Stirling. The sessions…
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View our February FIDA Newsletter

Posted on 7 March 2025
Our latest FIDA Newsletter is now available! Click here to read. 
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