Official ground-breaking held at Stewarton Academy
An official ground-breaking has taken place at Stewarton Academy to mark the start of work on the school’s new £11.8m extension, which will be completed by the end of next year.
School captains Charlotte B, Charlotte G and Jamie L, and young people from S4 who are taking part in a foundation apprenticeship in construction were on hand to welcome guests from the Council to their school and perform the ground-breaking with Councillor Douglas Reid, Leader of the Council, Councillor Elaine Cowan, Councillor Graham Barton, Councillor Barry Douglas, local member Councillor Ellen Freel, Head Teacher John Stuart and Principal Teacher David Dodds.
The extension will significantly increase the overall footprint of the school through the creation of new teaching spaces, a large assembly/ games hall and new PE changing facilities. When the extension is completed, improvement works will be carried out within the existing building.
Councillor Elaine Cowan, Cabinet Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, Education and Skills and Culture said: “I am delighted that work is now underway on the extension at Stewarton Academy and that the Council continues to invest in creating quality, modern spaces for our young people to learn.”
Head Teacher John Stuart said: “This is an exciting time for the school as the new extension starts to take shape. The extension will create a modern and fit for purpose environment for all learners.
"I was delighted to welcome guests from the Council for the official ground-breaking ceremony.”