Doors officially opened on extension of Ullapool Primary to include a nursery

The doors were officially opened today on a £1m extension to Ullapool Primary School and creation of a new nursery.

Highland Council’s Area Care and Learning Manager (West), Norma Young, attended an official opening day at the school today and was joined by the contractors Morgan Sindall.

The nursery extension includes two new classrooms, one for English medium with a capacity of 15 and the other for Gaelic medium with a capacity of 30.

There is also a new reception area, a work area for staff and a new staff room. It also features a brand new ASN (Additional Support Needs) room.

Three new, secure outdoor play areas have also been created, which provide a secure outdoor space for the children, with free flow from the classrooms to these areas. There are play parks for each classroom and a shared play park.

There is also a canopy outside to provide cover in inclement weather and a new outdoor lighting so that children can enjoy fresh air even at dusk.

The construction commenced in April 2019 and was completed in October 2019, a duration of 26 weeks.

Chairman of the Highland Council Education Committee, Cllr John Finlayson, said: “I am delighted at the opening of this fantastic facility that will support the whole school community in so many different ways.

“I am sure everyone in Ullapool and the surrounding area will also be happy to see the completion of this exciting project and everyone involved should be congratulated on reaching the completion stage.”

Ian MacDonald, special works manager at Morgan Sindall Construction, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the official opening of the new extension with the Highland Council, teaching staff and pupils. The project is a great example of our ability to deliver additional teaching capacity, efficiently and sustainably.”