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27/06/2018

Morrison Construction Hands Over Keys To New Foxbar School Campus

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Morrison Construction has officially completed work on the £8.5 million shared school campus in Foxbar.

The new shared campus between St Paul's Primary School and Foxlea Early Learning and Childcare Centre was handed over to Renfrewshire Council this week.

It was designed by Renfrewshire Council's Property Services team following two years of engagement with the school communities and provides learning environments fit for modern and flexible teaching.

St Paul's will house 212 pupils, while an integrated communication unit has space for a further 24 at the shared campus.

The Early Learning and Childcare Centre has capacity for 80 pre-five children while an adult learning and literacy centre can house up to 10 students.

The £8.5 million facility will open to pupils and children in August.

Staff were invited to tour the campus in preparation for the new school year.

Morrison Construction's Managing Director for Central Scotland, Eddie Robertson, said: ''What better way to celebrate handing over the keys to this fantastic school than to welcome teachers with a tour of the high-quality education facilities we have delivered.

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"We are proud of the lasting benefit this project will provide the community, which positively impacted on the local economy by supporting 14 work placements, five apprenticeships completions and creating seven new jobs during construction.''

Head teacher of St Paul's, Louise Maher said: "It's fantastic to come on a tour with staff and see the finished building ahead of welcoming children and pupils back in August.

"We are especially excited about seeing all our ideas become a reality as well as looking forward to the next chapter of school life in our wonderful new space. We can't wait to move in."

The campus features outdoor learning spaces, including a canopied area designed for use by smaller groups of pupils to carry out a range of activities such as science experiments.

There is also an all-weather sports surface and a forest area.

The playground has graphics and games painted into the ground surface and as well as a gym, a centrally located studio provides space for dance and movement classes.

Renfrewshire Council's Education Convener, Councillor Jim Paterson, said: "We are investing in a number of new build schools that also invest in our children and teachers.

"We are committed to ensuring our children and young people have the best learning environments so they can achieve their full potential and St Paul's shared campus is a great demonstration of this.

"It's a campus fit for the 21st century, with classrooms which are internet ready and will accommodate the use of modern teaching aids."

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