A significant milestone has been celebrated on the development of the new Blairdardie Primary School, with pupils visiting the site to bury a time capsule and tour the new facility.

The three-storey school, built by BAM Construction, will feature new sports facilities for school and community use and an outdoor teaching space.

Representatives from BAM Construction and hub West Scotland joined the youngsters to mark the occasion.

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Alison Pears, Head Teacher, Blairdardie Primary School, said: "The children, school staff and BAM team thought very carefully about the contents of the capsule which also included the names of the team who designed and built our fabulous new school. Kris Moir presented pupils with a Blairdardie Flag which BAM had specially designed for our new flag pole. Pupils then enjoyed a tour of the new school which they were absolutely delighted about!"

Kris Moir, Project Manager, BAM Construction, added: "The time capsule was a great idea from the pupils and a fitting way to mark the imminent closure of their existing school which has been a landmark for many years.  However, the new fit-for-purpose school marks a new chapter for the community."

The Kearn Avenue school is scheduled for completion in spring 2019.

(CM/JG)