Nelson Primary pupils sign steel frame at school extension

Pupils have left their mark on a new school extension by signing part of the steel structure during a construction milestone event.

The event took place at Nelson Primary School in Caerphilly, where each class visited the site and wrote their names on the steel frame.

The extension is part of a wider investment in education across the county, and the signing event was organised by contractor Andrew Scott Ltd.

Councillor Carol Andrews, cabinet member for education, communities and transformation said: "It’s so encouraging to see the works progress on this exciting new school development, which will bring pupils, staff and families together on one site and deliver a state-of-the-art learning environment in the heart of the community.

"This scheme is the latest in an impressive programme of investment across the whole county borough and reflects our shared commitment to provide the very best opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive.

"I look forward to seeing the works progress and the benefits that this exciting development will deliver for future generations."

Council leader Jamie Pritchard and Robert Hartshorn, executive director for education and social services, also attended the event.

They toured the site with the school’s build ambassadors and spoke with pupils about the changes taking place.

The extension is jointly funded by Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.