Pupils at Chryston High School will have more opportunities to develop practical construction skills thanks to a new construction training shed delivered as part of the school’s extension project.
The new facility has been created through a partnership between Chryston High School, BAM Construction, North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland and members of BAM’s supply chain.
With 32 pupils already developing construction skills across S3 and S4, the new workspace will provide the school with greater capacity to build on its existing programmes.
Head Teacher Gregg Orrock said the school had developed an excellent working relationship with BAM Construction and welcomed the new facility.
He said: “As a school, we have invested in developing and delivering construction skills, including the Foundation Apprenticeship programme for pupils in S4. This year, across S3 and S4, we have 32 pupils learning and developing their construction skills and knowledge.
“This facility will allow us to increase our capacity and develop our courses further, so more young people learn the basic skills required to support them into careers in construction.”
The project is also being welcomed as a strong example of how construction projects can create benefits for local communities beyond the buildings themselves.
Councillor Michael McBride, Convener of Education added: “This wonderful new facility will help more pupils develop practical skills and will allow the school to expand its construction skills programme.
“It gives more young people the chance to gain practical experience in a range of construction activities, which could support future education, apprenticeships and careers in the industry.”
Paul Carle, Construction Director at BAM Construction Ltd, said: “This project demonstrates what can be achieved when businesses and their supply chain partners work together to create lasting social value.
“While we are proud to have delivered a high-quality construction training shed, the real success of this project lies in the opportunities it will create for young people.
“By providing pupils with a dedicated space to develop practical construction skills, we are investing in the next generation of talent and helping to inspire future careers in our industry.”
David MacDonald, CEO of hub South West Scotland, said the wider school extension represented an important investment in the future of pupils and the Chryston community.
He said: “Great educational environments have a role that extends well beyond the classroom; they help create the conditions in which young people can learn, develop and realise their potential.
“Through the collaborative efforts of North Lanarkshire Council, hub South West Scotland, BAM and the wider stakeholder group, this project has transformed that ambition into a high-quality, future-focused learning environment that will serve the community for many years to come.”