Two more re-fitted Moray primaries unveil their new look schools
Elgin's Seafield and Lossie's St Gerardine primaries add to works already completed at Applegrove in Forres and Millbank in Buckie.
Last updated 15th Sep 2017
Two more Moray primary schools have been officially re-opened by pupils following their respective refurbishments.
The ribbon was cut at St Gerardine Primary School in Lossiemouth, after two years of works at a cost of £4.7 million, funded by Scottish Futures Trust and Moray Council.
Improvements include a new modular extension to add two classrooms, demolition of the hutted accommodation for the Ladybird Developmental Nursery, installation of new boilers, doors and windows, as well as full rewiring and replumbing.
Convener of Moray Council, Cllr James Allan, said he was “deeply honoured” as local ward member to play a part in the school’s celebration.
“This investment has allowed a transformational change to happen and the end result has provided current and future generations with a modern school building fit for the 21st century"
“And I must say a very special welcome to the Ladybird group who are now in the heart of the St Gerardine community – a community which now has a school for the future.”
Primary 7s at Seafield Primary School in Elgin treated invited guests to a play, showcasing the history of Seafield through the years.
It followed the ribbon cutting marking the completion of the £6.4 million building project, which also saw a complete overhaul of the electric and plumbing systems, improved insulation and a mixture of new and upgraded roofing.
New modular accommodation has also been added, creating a 40-place nursery and two large classrooms for primary one pupils, with the previous nursery converted into three large classrooms for the upper stages of the school.
Moray Council’s Head of Schools and Curriculum Development, Vivienne Cross, said the reopening of St Gerardine and Seafield primaries is an important milestone for Moray.
“The scale of these four school projects – including the recently-opened Applegrove and Millbank primaries - was massive, and the improvements reach far beyond the immediate learning environment. Our childrens’ communities have benefited, and will continue to do so, as a result of this investment"