Pupils have returned to a newly refurbished primary school following a £4 million improvement scheme.
Ravenswood Primary School in Cumbernauld, the only school in North Lanarkshire found to contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), was closed for a year to allow essential works to take place.
This full decant allowed for the complete replacement of the roof and a broader programme of modernisation.
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Pupils and staff were temporarily relocated to nearby St Mary’s Primary School during the 2025-26 academic year while the works were carried out.
The completed works include upgraded teaching and learning spaces, along with wider improvements to the school environment.
Rhona Hawthorn, headteacher at Ravenswood Primary, said: "We are delighted to be returning to our own school building after moving out at the summer break last year.
"The design team has created a new, modern teaching environment which has been welcomed by both staff and pupils.
"This is an exciting time for the Ravenswood school community as we also celebrate our 50th anniversary.
"Staff and pupils were really excited about returning home – it feels like we are in an entirely new school building."
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The refurbishment formed part of North Lanarkshire Council’s wider £30m investment programme aimed at improving school buildings, extending their lifespan and creating better learning environments.
Councillor Michael McBride, convener of education at North Lanarkshire Council, said: "It is fantastic to see the pupils and staff of Ravenswood Primary returning home following this significant improvement work.
"Ravenswood Primary is at the heart of its local community, and I am delighted that pupils and staff can now return to a modernised school as they celebrate their special anniversary year."
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