Technology at the forefront for new Inverness primary
INVERNESS’S newest primary school is set to be one of the first in the Highlands to have an in-built wireless network to allow online learning at any time.
August.th Primary, which will open on 16LeysThe technology is included at the £7 million Milton of
Keys for the facility, which will cater for 190 primary pupils and 64 nursery youngsters, were handed over to Highland Council at lunchtime today.
provision allows pupils and staff to access online learning at any time.internetThe
has been eagerly awaiting," said head teacher Robert Quigley.Leys"I am absolutely thrilled to be getting the keys to this amazing building, which the whole of the community of Milton of
"Everyone has been watching the building grow over the past 12 months and the pupils, parents and staff cannot wait for 16th August.
"The school blog has been a terrific way to capture the excitement and from the comments left on this, I am absolutely convinced that this building will become a school where exciting and innovative learning takes place every day."
The school features 11 classrooms, a community room and wrap-around childcare.
provost Jimmy Gray.Inverness primary school," said Inshes"The new building will not only offers a modern learning and teaching environment, but will also relieve the pressure on
"It is a top quality facility which will meet the aspirations of the pupils, their families and the whole community."
Academy.Millburn pupils feeding into th, wiInshes and Dell of LeysThe catchment area includes Milton of
It is the fifth school Morrison Construction has built in the city in the last five years.
, the firm’s regional director.McLachlan"It is an outstanding facility and we are very proud of the quality of work we have produced," said Donald
The facility includes a multi-use games arena with an all-weather surface and floodlights, which will be available for the community outwith school hours.
Every classroom opens up on to its own outdoor decking area for pupils to grow plants, fruit or vegetables in planters.