Work is progressing well on the expansion and redesign of Park Mains High School in Erskine, as part of Renfrewshire Council’s ongoing investment in modern, high-quality learning environments.
The redesign will provide additional teaching and learning space to support the school’s growing roll, while enhancing facilities for pupils and staff. Once complete, it will deliver modern, flexible classrooms and improved learning environments designed to meet the needs of current and future generations.
The project forms part of the council’s wider programme of investment across its learning estate, ensuring schools across Renfrewshire are fit for the future and aligned with the council’s commitment to providing high-quality education in modern, sustainable buildings.
Progress on site continues at pace, with construction well underway in partnership with Morrison Construction. The development remains on track and represents a significant step forward in supporting the long-term needs of the school community.
Early works have now been completed to prepare the site for the next stages of construction. This has included preparing land for the new school buildings, carrying out groundworks to support future construction, moving some existing services and utilities, and putting drainage measures in place to help manage rainwater across the site.
The site has also been fully set up to allow construction to take place safely and efficiently, including the installation of secure fencing, site office and welfare facilities for workers and measures to safely separate construction activity from the day-to-day running of the school.
Good progress has also been made on expanding the school car park and transport areas, helping improve access for pupils, staff and families once the project is complete.
All care has been taken to minimise disruption to learning and teaching, with work inside the existing school building carefully planned around school holiday periods wherever possible.
The project includes a new teaching building next to the existing west wing of the school and a new sports building adjacent to the existing sports block. The existing building internal layout is reconfigured to group related subjects together and improve integrated learning environments. Dining capacity is increased with additional internal spaces and new dining extension. External works include new paving, canopies to seating areas, planting and a sensory garden. Extra carparking and an expanded bus drop-off/pick up area.
Park Mains High School pupil, Hayden Rodgers, 15, said:
It’s exciting to see Park Mains having the opportunity to build our educational potential.
Alan Dick, Head Teacher, Park Mains High School, said:
“It is exciting to see the progress being made on the school expansion and what this will mean for our young people in the years ahead.
The new facilities will provide modern learning environments and additional opportunities for pupils, while helping us continue to meet the needs of our growing school community. We are working closely with partners to make sure the project progresses as smoothly as possible while minimising disruption to school life.
Councillor Emma Rodden, Convener, Renfrewshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Policy Board, said:
It’s very positive to see the progress being made at Park Mains High School. It was great to chat to the young people and hear about how the work will provide modern, flexible spaces that support high-quality learning and teaching, and ensure the school continues to meet the needs of its growing community.
This is part of our wider commitment to investing in education across Renfrewshire.
Janie O’Neill, Director of Children’s Services, Renfrewshire Council said:
Investing in modern, high-quality school buildings is about creating the best possible environments for young people to learn, grow and achieve.
The work taking place at Park Mains High School will help ensure pupils and staff benefit from facilities that are fit for the future, while supporting the needs of the wider community for many years to come.
The Council will continue to keep parents directly updated on progress.