Schools are given £2m summer improvement

Projects to keep high standards

West Lothian schools are undergoing a £ 2 million upgrade this summer.

The bell ringing for the end of term for West Lothian’s 30,000 pupils, also marked the start of an ambitious programme of works to ensure West Lothian school estate remains one of the best in the country.

The works are spread over schools around West Lothian, and range from minor works to larger scale projects.

These include £255,000 invested in re-roofing work at St Kentigern’s Academy in Blackburn, £180,000 for new science labs at Linlithgow Academy and £ 100,000 each for new ceilings at Howden St Andrew’s Primary in Livingston and accessibility improvements at St Columba’s Primary in Bathgate.

Executive councillor for education David Dodds said: “West Lothian has one of the best school estates in the country and it’s vital we continue to invest to maintain and improve this. The summer holidays are an ideal time for work to take place without disrupting pupils, and we have another wide-ranging programme of work this year.

“The council is committed to providing our children with the best possible environment for learning due the benefits it can bring.

“Attainment in West Lothian has risen significantly in the last few years, and this investment will help support our young people to achieve their full potential.”