Pupils at Lanarkshire primary host special event to celebrate school's refurbishment

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Local councillors joined pupils, parents and staff at Allanton Primary for a special event to celebrate the refurbishment of the school building.The school and nursery were forced to close in October 2021 to allow essential structural repairs to take place.This included external works on the building to address structural issues and IT upgrades as well as improvements to the general look and feel of the building.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Pupils were decanted to Dykehead Primary in Shotts while children at the nursery were relocated to Newmains Primary.After a few weeks back in their refurbished school, the children were able to put on a great display with music and readings in front of parents and dignitaries.Head teacher of Allanton Primary and Nursery, Sheena McFaite, said: “We’ve had so many positive comments from local people saying how great the school is looking and it was wonderful seeing the reaction of parents and pupils.Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the region“In many ways it feels like we’ve moved into a brand-new school building, albeit one which retains its great character.“In four years the building will celebrate its centenary year and we can all look forward to such a positive future as a focal