Portlethen Academy was in the spotlight at our meeting today of the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee. Head teacher Neil Morrison was telling councillors about the progress over the last year.

The head teachers from Mackie and Mearns academies were also there to tell us about the attainments and achievements of pupils.

Neil told us that he was very pleased with the results and found them very encouraging. The trend is upwards, which he said that was the result of a lot of work over a period of time. Confidence is growing among pupils, who he described as motivated young people. However it is work in progress.