Aberdeen's two newest primary schools opened this week marking another milestone in the £120 million 3Rs (Reorganise, Renovate and Rebuild) Project.

The opening of Braehead and Mile End brings the total up to seven new city schools in less than a year.

Balgownie and Upper Westfield Primary schools came together to become the new nursery to P7 Braehead School for up to 279 pupils incorporating community facilities and an all-weather pitch.

Braehead Headteacher Laura Walker said: "This is such a fantastic well-designed, bright and airy building. It will be a pleasure to teach and learn in this lovely environment, we are all very proud to be part of Braehead School."

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The new Mile End replaces the former Beechwood and Mile End schools with a nursery to P7 school for up to 415 pupils with extended facilities for 70 pupils with additional support needs. There will also be a large community facility, an all-weather pitch and an office for the local city warden.

The2Rs public/private partnership scheme has already delivered two new primaries and two new secondary schools.

Significant community and sports facilities are a key part of each school-build project. All are being built to exacting levels of sustainability in their design, construction and operation. Outdoor spaces are designed to provide safe, stimulating places for learning, play and socialising.

3Rs Project Board Chairman Councillor Kevin Stewart said: "The sheer quality and design of these schools are breathtaking. It's so impressive to see that we now have seven of these wonderful new schools in the city which have all been opened in less than a year."

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