New Queensferry Community High to be built by 2020
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More than 700 pupils in Edinburgh are set to get a new high school following a multi-million pound boost for a new campus.
Scottish government ministers have confirmed Queensferry Community High will be rebuilt by 2020 as part of its Schools For The Future programme.
It is one of 19 schools across Scotland to receive cash for new buildings.
School leaders said the money would transform the learning environment on offer.
Head teacher John Wood said: "The school's staff, pupils, parents and partners are excited by the new build and the contribution we can make to its design.
"It will give us opportunities to make sure that the facilities are appropriate for the most up-to-date thinking around learning and the courses that we can offer our young people.
"Of course we will also need to challenge ourselves to look ahead to the future generations of young people who will follow and how they too may benefit from this exciting new phase of Queensferry Community High School."
'Fantastic news'
Paul Godzik, Edinburgh city council's convener of education, children and families, said: "This is fantastic news for Queensferry Community High School and their local community.
"This funding will allow us to replace the existing school and provide first class facilities that can be used both by the school community during the day and the wider local community outside school hours."
Gemma Boggs, schools programme director at Scottish Futures Trust (SFT), said: "Today's announcement builds on the huge progress SFT has made managing the Schools for the Future programme.
"We are working with all local authorities to achieve the very best value for the investment in their new schools which will be of benefit to thousands of pupils across Scotland, whilst also supporting many local SMEs when construction starts."
Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Education, said: "Today's announcement is fantastic news for Edinburgh.
"The new Queensferry Community High School will be a fantastic, modern building that pupils, teachers and the whole community will enjoy for generations to come."