10 sets of twins join Twinverclyde
TWIN count hits double figures for fourth consecutive year in ‘Twinverclyde’.
A total of 10 sets of ‘similar siblings’ are due to begin P1 on Friday 16 August 2024 in Inverclyde.
The area has become known as ‘Twinverclyde’ for its high rate of twins.
It is the fourth consecutive year that the twin count has hit double figures.
There has also been double figures in 10 of the last 12 years.
Six pairs from the class of 2024 gathered at St Patrick’s Primary in Greenock.
Provost Drew McKenzie said: “You know it’s back to school time when we start to see this year’s inductees to our ‘twinverclyde’ hall of fame.
“It has become an annual tradition to get our new P1 twins together and it is great fun for them and their family and friends and they all look so resplendent in their uniforms.
“For most, it’s a dress rehearsal for Friday when it’s back to the classroom for staff and pupils here in Inverclyde.
“After a summer of preparing to either start school for the first time, move into high school, or continuing with primary or secondary education, it’s an exciting time for everyone and I wish all our education staff, pupils and their families all the very best in the next academic year.”
Most of the class of 2024 gathered at St Patrick’s Primary in Greenock where two sets of this year’s twins will start primary one.
Kilmacolm and King’s Oak primaries will also welcome two pairs of similar siblings for the start of the new term.
The class of 2024 will take the Inverclyde twin count to 157 sets since 2013, which is an average of 13 sets each year.
Staff will head to the classroom tomorrow, Wednesday 14 August 2024, for two in-service days before pupils start the new term on Friday 16 August 2024.
Number of sets of twins starting in P1 since 2013
2013 12
2014 15
2015 19 (record)
2016 15
2017 13
2018 4
2019 16
2020 9
2021 15
2022 12
2023 17
2024 10
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