New £42-million pound Lossie High opens for pupils
The new 3-story school can welcome up to 800 pupils
Pupils have moved in to their new £42 million pound high school at Lossiemouth with lessons starting today for all.
Following pandemic-related delays, staff and pupils have taken up residence in the new 3-storey school, which can accommodate up to 800 pupils, after 42 years in their old building.
The campus incorporates community facilities, a swimming pool, library, games hall and 3G sports pitch in an area the size of Trafalgar Square. Hub North Scotland developed and delivered the project with construction undertaken by Balfour Beatty.
Lossiemouth High Head Teacher, Janice Simpson, said: “As we return fully from lockdown we feel very privileged to be starting the new term in such a beautiful new building. We’ve been given a wonderful environment in which to move forward in our learning and are delighted to be able to welcome pupils back to school and support them as we all settle into our new surroundings.”
The next phase of construction will see the demolition of the existing school and community building and completion of new parking, the 3G sports pitch and landscaping. The new community facilities are due to open to user groups on April 26th in-line with Scottish Government Covid-19 restrictions lifting.