Eyemouth High School and Berwickshire High School, in the Scottish Borders, were officially opened on 12 and 19 June respectively.
A number of GRAHAM representatives attended the opening ceremonies for both schools.
The Council, staff and students alike were delighted with their new facilities, which not only act as a school during the day but also as a community hub outside school hours, as many of the top class facilities are available for community use.
The opening ceremonies were very much a celebration for the users of the new facilities, so guests were regaled with student pipers prior to the unveiling of the commemorative plaque as well as more music just after the unveiling ceremony. Activities carried on throughout the day and were rounded off by a ceilidh for students and their families in the evening.
Scottish Borders Council’s Three High Schools Public Private Partnership (PPP) project was procured under the Government’s Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and cost over £70m to design and build. GRAHAM has been involved in the project as main contractor and co-investor since 2004, with an ongoing interest in the project for the next 25 years. Earlston – the final of the Three High Schools will be handed over later this year.