Bilston Primary School Extension Receives Thumbs Up from Pupils
New classrooms and play equipment at Bilston Primary School are welcomed by pupils and councillors.
By Kirsty Lennox
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Pupils at Bilston Primary School have given the thumbs up to the school's new four-classroom extension, which officially opened on Tuesday 20 October.
Youngsters Theo, Brian, Gianna, and Zara shared their overwhelmingly positive verdict on the new facilities, expressing particular excitement about the newly installed play equipment. The extension is a welcome addition to the school, enhancing learning and play opportunities.
The completion of the new extension was celebrated by the pupils alongside Midlothian Council's Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Ellen Scott, Principal Teacher Laura Rossi, and representatives from Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland, including Site Manager Allan Macmillan and Project Director Callum White.
The development, delivered by the Midlothian Council Learning Estate Project Team in conjunction with contractor Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland, expands the school's capacity with modern, flexible learning spaces and a light-filled atrium. Designed with sustainability in mind, the facilities aim to meet the needs of Bilston's growing school roll for current and future generations.
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"It has been fantastic to see pupils and staff settling into these bright, modern new classrooms and hearing first-hand what they think of the extension. Theo, Brian, Gianna and Zara were full of enthusiasm about their new learning environment and, like many pupils, were particularly keen to tell us about the new play equipment. Bilston is a growing area of Midlothian and this investment provides children with the safe, modern and inspiring spaces they need to learn, thrive and achieve. I would like to thank the school community, contractor Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland and everyone involved in delivering this excellent new facility."
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"We are happy to deliver the new extension at Bilston Primary School through the SCAPE Scotland framework. It’s great to see pupils and staff already enjoying their new classrooms, and we’d like to thank all our project partners for their support throughout."
This project represents a significant milestone for the Bilston community and is part of Midlothian Council's ongoing commitment to investing in modern educational facilities across the county.
Based on information from the official source: Midlothian Council (12/11/2026)
