New Orkney school officially opened by Deputy First Minister John Swinney

Orkney’s newest school was officially opened yesterday by Deputy First Minister John Swinney.

The Scottish Government supported the construction of Evie primary school with a grant of £1.36 million from the Scotland’s Schools for the Future programme.

Orkney Islands Council contributed £1.74 million towards the project. Many of the 38 primary pupils and 16 nursery children watched as Mr Swinney unveiled a plaque marking the official opening, along with parents, staff and people from the community.

Mr Swinney said: “Working in partnership with Orkney Islands Council and Scottish Futures Trust, the Scottish Government has provided more than £1.4million to new school serving Evie help ensure the community and Rendall had been an has access to dynamic, high aspiration for the council tech facilities which will and the community for make a real difference to many years. educational outcomes. “We are grateful for the

“It was a pleasure to be assistance we received from asked to officially open the Scottish Government Evie Community School, in getting the project off which is a fantastic state the ground. From the warm of the art facility parents, welcome offered to the learners and staff can all deputy first minister it is all be proud of.” too apparent how pleased

Council convener thechildrenandstaffare Harvey Johnston said: “A with their new school.”