YOUNGSTERS from Merrylee primary invited Glasgow's lord provost to tour their brand-new building.
Primary five pupils wrote individual letters to Bob Winter at the city chambers telling him all about their school.
Among its best features they listed the all-weather pitch and Merrylee's distinctive S shape.
Teacher Caroline Campbell told T
he Extra: "As part of a national test, the children were supposed to write to a local councillor to ask them along to their school show.
"But we thought this would be a little more interesting.
"The children are all so excited about the new school that they really enjoy showing it off.
"They were thrilled to get a response from the lord provost and have worked very hard planning to make sure he had an enjoyable visit".
Each youngster took time to compose their own thoughts on the new school before the letters were sent off in a bundle.
Hamish McFetridge wrote: "We know you are a busy man. If you could spare some time that would be great. I think you might be pretty surprised what you would see".
Classmate Connor Home added: "You will be shocked when you see the size of the football pitch – it is the same size as Hampden Park".
But pupil Deven Campbell sealed the deal when she promised Mr Winter: "We will give you a cup of tea and a biscuit — or even a piece of cake".
Meeting the children on Tuesday, Mr Winter joked: "I never turn down the offer of tea and a biscuit.
"When I read the letters, they were all so wonderful that I couldn't resist coming down to see the school myself".
After a tour of the facilities he visited the primary five classroom and chatted to the youngsters about his official role.
With school holidays very much in mind, when school breakls up tomorrow they also popped a few questions about what the lord provost does when he's off duty and heard that five children, and five grandchildren, work hard to keep Mr Winter busy.
