Kilcreggan Primary pupils mark 50 years since school building opened

Former Argyll and Bute Provost Billy Petrie opened the building in May 1971 and it has undergone significant changes in the years since, including a major refurbishment in 2019.

The main building now consists of four good-sized classrooms and a new early learning and childcare centre (ELCC) which is able to accommodate 40 children each day, plus lots of space for outdoor learning.

Kilcreggan Primary pupils celebrate 50 years since the current school building opened

The playrooms now offer more opportunities for children to explore early literacy and numeracy and benefits from an adjoining outdoor learning space.

Although Covid restrictions prevented a community event being held to celebrate the anniversary, children at the school were tasked with researching its history during the remote learning period from January to March, with a focus on finding out about life at Kilcreggan Primary over the past half a century.

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Head teacher Frances Bretman said: “Their research included interviewing staff and former pupils to learn about how education has changed over the years.

“They have reflected on their time at Kilcreggan Primary, drawing on their experiences and memories.

Children produced a special book to mark the occasion

“They produced a book which is a compilation of learning from pupils in Primary 1 through to Primary 7 during session 2020-2021, and we added in some photographs of the school past and present.

“We also had a celebration outdoor lunch. Pupils had to remain in their class bubbles during but it was lovely to all be able to be outside having lunch together.

“Mrs Jamieson, our catering manager, put on a fabulous spread and the pupils decorated their tables with bunting, paper chains, place mats and banners.”