A modern extension to Laxdale Primary School in Lewis has been formally opened.
The project has provided two brand new pre-
A new canteen and dining area has also been built while external improvement works have been undertaken.
The project was designed and delivered by the Comhairle’s in-
Building work was carried out by O’Mac Construction.
An opening ceremony took place on Thursday.
Gaelic medium teacher, Margaret Joan Macleod, who has worked in the school for 28 years, said: “When I started in Laxdale School there was no library, there was no room for the nursery and Sgoil Àraich,”
Neither was there a proper gym and the cafeteria was a canteen in a hut.
She added: “We are very fortunate to be part of a local authority that listens to us and ensures that pupils are educated in the best of buildings with the best of facilities.
“It is because they care about our pupils that we have this wonderful extension to our school.”
Council leader, Roddie Mackay said: “The comhairle is working to improve all schools throughout the Western Isles, through an estate upgrade and also the expansion of early years, with all schools being taken out of category C and made into category B schools, and most schools being refurbished or planned to be over the next while.
“I am very pleased to see this extension completed to a high standard.”
Angus McCormack, education chairman, said: “The pupils and staff of the school will reap the benefits of this fantastic facility for many years and I am particularly pleased that the nursery class will begin in the school in the next term.
“The comhairle remains committed to providing our pupils with the best possible facilities in order to enhance and develop their learning opportunities.”
£1.9 million Laxdale school extension officially opened
22 March 2019
Pupils took part in the opening ceremony
A new canteen has been provided
The new nursery is modern and bright