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Glasgow Times
21 hours ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Construction begins on Chryston High School expansion
Construction has officially begun on a major extension at Chryston High School in North Lanarkshire, following a turf-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 18. Chryston High School serves the Northern Corridor, including pupils from Auchinloch, Chryston, Gartcosh, Moodiesburn, and Stepps primary schools. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Council rejects plans for huge 1000-home development with pub and park The extension is set to provide new classrooms, sports facilities, outdoor learning areas, and an early years centre. Councillor Michael McBride, convener of education, children and families, said: "This is a significant investment in our young people and the wider community. "The expanded school will meet the needs of a growing population and offer excellent new facilities for pupils and residents. "We're committed to creating top-quality spaces for our communities now and in the future." The expansion is part of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme and is designed to support population growth driven by new housing developments in the area. The project will also create new indoor and outdoor sports facilities for community use. (Image: Supplied) Jenny Gilruth, cabinet secretary for education and skills, said: "It was a pleasure to join pupils, staff and contractors to mark the start of work on the new Chryston High School expansion. "It will add to the high-quality learning spaces available for pupils, teachers, and staff, and provide important facilities for the wider community. "Through the £2 billion learning estate investment programme, the Scottish Government is driving improvements in schools across Scotland, with the number of schools in good or satisfactory condition increasing from 62.7 per cent in 2007 to 91.7 per cent in 2024." Snowdrop Nursery will also relocate to the new campus, with the hope of strengthening ties between early years and secondary education. Read more: Free coffee morning to be held at Glasgow church as part of barista training program (Image: Supplied) BAM Construction is leading the construction in partnership with Hub South West. The design team includes BDP Architects, Blyth & Blyth, and Hulley & Kirkwood. Jim Ward, regional director at BAM Construction, said: "This project is the result of a strong partnership between Hub South West and North Lanarkshire Council. "We're proud to be building a modern, inclusive learning space that will help young people thrive." Gregg Orrock, headteacher of Chryston High School, said: "This is an exciting time for our school and community. "The new extension will bring great new learning and social spaces. "We're also looking forward to working with BAM on a Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction Skills, giving our pupils real insight into careers in the industry."
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Scots education secretary attends turf-cutting ceremony marking start of work on Chryston High School extension
Jenny Gilruth was on hand to hear how the project will increase the school's capacity by 500 pupils to meet the needs of new housing developments in the area. Scotland's education secretary hailed the impending "important facilities" as she attended a turf-cutting ceremony marking the start of building work on the extension of Chryston High School. Jenny Gilruth was on hand to hear how the project will increase the school's capacity by 500 pupils to meet the needs of new housing developments in the area. It will include new classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, sports facilities, and an early years centre. Councillor Michael McBride, convener of education, children and families, cut the first turf on the new site. He said: "This is a significant investment in our young people and the wider community. "The expanded school will meet the needs of a growing population and offer excellent new facilities for pupils and residents. "We're committed to creating top-quality spaces for our communities now and in the future." The Scottish Government is funding the project through its Learning Estate Investment Programme. The development will include new indoor and outdoor community sports facilities that will be available for public use. Ms Gilruth, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, said: "It was a pleasure to join pupils, staff and contractors to mark the start of work on the new Chryston High School expansion. "It will add to the high quality learning spaces available for pupils, teachers and staff, and provide important facilities for the wider community. "Through the £2 billion learning estate investment programme, the Scottish Government is driving improvements in schools across Scotland, with the number of schools in good or satisfactory condition increasing from 62.7 per cent in 2007 to 91.7 per cent in 2024." Snowdrop Nursery will also move into the new campus, helping to build stronger links between the nursery and the school. Gregg Orrock, head teacher of Chryston High School, added: "This is an exciting time for our school and community. "The new extension will bring great new learning and social spaces. "We're also looking forward to working with BAM on a Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction Skills, giving our pupils real insight into careers in the industry." The construction is being led by BAM Construction, working with Hub South West, and the design team includes BDP Architects, Blyth & Blyth (civil and structural engineers) and Hulley & Kirkwood (mechanical and electrical engineers). Chryston High School serves the Northern Corridor, with pupils coming from Auchinloch, Chryston, Gartcosh, Moodiesburn and Stepps primary schools. The turf-cutting event was attended by local councillors, Scottish Government representatives, Gregg Orrock and pupils. Jim Ward, regional director at BAM Construction, said: "This project is the result of a strong partnership between Hub South West and North Lanarkshire Council. "We're proud to be building a modern, inclusive learning space that will help young people thrive." Shaun Sands, programme director at Hub South West, added: "This extension will improve the already excellent facilities at Chryston High. "It's a great example of working together to meet local needs with smart, sustainable solutions." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
