Education secretary hails importance of new facilities

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.

- IAN BUNTING

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.”