A new £4 million primary school has been opened in Renfrewshire.

The new St Fergus Primary School was developed as part of the council's £52 million schools investment programme.

Features of the single-storey building include a mix of flexible teaching spaces, independent learning areas and opportunities for outdoor learning formal and informal teaching spaces along with opportunities for outdoor learning.

In addition, a bespoke library space has been developed along with recessed seating and a playground performance space with canopy, picnic benches, eco growing area, climbing wall, wobble board, spiral climbing net and an all-weather sports pitch.

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Speaking during a visit to the school, Cllr Jim Paterson said: "It was great to visit the pupils and teachers from St Fergus Primary School and see how much they are enjoying their new school.

"The new school will help support the future of our children and young people by providing the best possible environment for them to learn and keep them engaged."

The school was also presented with a Secure by Design (SBD) Awards by Chief Inspector Martin Gallagher, KA (Paisley) area commander and Constable Craig Geddes, Architectural Liaison Officer from Police Scotland during the visit.

SBD is a national police initiative that aims to reduce the opportunity for crime in the built environment, ensuring the school has met approved security standards that have been developed to address criminal acts such as anti-social behaviour, vandalism and break-ins.

(LM)