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THE City of Edinburgh Council is seeking views on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in the city.
A school is being proposed to sit within the Granton Waterfront development in area in north Edinburgh, whilst the other is earmarked to be located within the Gilmerton Station Road housing development in south east Edinburgh.
Proposals for both schools include ideas to bring daily services together for everyone in the local area to use. This approach is designed to help create more social, inclusive and accessible communities that are connected by safe travel routes, the local authority said.
Education, children, and families convener, councillor Joan Griffiths, said, “These proposals represent exciting new possibilities for flexible, inclusive and diverse schools in the heart of our communities across the city.
“We’re committed to ensuring our children get the best possible start in life in Edinburgh. We also want this improved way of using our school buildings to help everyone across the city to live well locally in healthier, greener and thriving neighbourhoods. We hope that as many people as possible take the opportunity to share their views on the proposals via our website or by coming along to one of our meetings or drop-in events.”
Granton:
Public meeting:
Craigroyston Community High School on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Drop-in public information events:
Broughton High School on Wednesday 4 September 2024 5.00pm – 7.30pm
Granton Primary School on Monday 9 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Craigroyston Primary School on Tuesday 10 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00pm
Pirniehall Primary School on Thursday 19 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00 pm
Gilmerton:
Public meetings:
Gilmerton Primary School on Thursday 12 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Gracemount High School on Wednesday 18 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
