How about a bright new school? St Columbkille’s Primary School is just that. Let’s explore its story.
St Columbkille’s Primary School sits in Rutherglen Glasgow. It is at the pinnacle of a constricted site. The design makes the most of natural light. Ventilation comes via clerestory and a roof balcony.
The building has differentiated materials along the facade. This helps express internal spaces outside. Atkins was the architect and structural engineer. Hardies served as quantity surveyor. Mowlem plc was the main contractor. Curtis Moore handled cladding.
South Lanarkshire Council is the client of St Columbkille’s Primary School. The school’s address is Clincarthill Road G73 2LG. You can call them on 0141 647 5932. The school roll is 318 pupils.
St Columbkille’s Primary School opening hours are 9 am to 3 pm. Lunchtime is 12.35 pm to 1.20 pm. Andy Gray is the Head Teacher.
St Columbkille’s Primary School is a denominational school. It serves several areas of Rutherglen. These include Burnhill Eastfield and parts of Kings Park.
Ten years ago the new St Columbkille’s Primary was officially opened. The opening of the £6 million school was a celebration. There was song and dance. P7 pupils made a tongue-in-cheek film. Pupils in P1 and P5 sang songs. There was also a role play. It was called I Dug A Dug.
Head Teacher Helen McShane spoke of resilience. She praised determination and hard work. She recalled the tremendous upheaval of the last 18 months.
She said the children made the choices. The children showed off the advantage of the stage. They used the new technology. It’s stunning to look at. It is stunning to work in a 21st-century school. Everyone should have a school like this. St Columbkille’s Primary School is a place of pride and learning.