The new £10m St Nicholas' Primary School in Bearsden has opened its doors to 450 pupils during its first week of term.
The school was built as part of East Dunbartonshire Council's Primary School Improvement Programme.
It is the new home for pupils from the former St Joseph's and St Andrew's Primaries.
Contractor Morgan Sindall delivered the school in July, ahead of schedule.
The development features one main 32,000 sq ft building, comprising 17 flexible and open classrooms, designed without doors to encourage collaboration. It also contains landscaped outdoor learning areas, play areas and a 3G synthetic pitch. There are also dedicated spaces for art, science and display throughout the school, while a 3,400 sq ft hall designed with a retractable screen allows it to be divided if necessary. A small roof terrace was also built for outdoor teaching.
Councillor Vaughan Moody said: "It was wonderful to see the young people enjoying their new school with its modern furnishings, flexible décor and hi-tech equipment. They have already worked together to choose the school name, the uniform and the badge so now they will have the opportunity to grow as one school community under one roof."
Headteacher Charlotte Grogan added: "It has been a very busy but exciting first week as we all find our way around the building and get settled into our new classrooms.
"We've had great fun exploring all the new facilities and the children have loved learning and playing with friends old and new. I am looking forward to the year ahead as we build on our great start and make the very best of this excellent new building."
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