Kick-off for new sports pitch at Barrhead High

The synthetic 11-a-side pitch will provide a hub for sport and recreation and benefit both Barrhead High pupils and a range of local sports clubs in the community.

This new facility will be used by pupils across all year groups during PE lessons, as well as for extra-curricular activities.

The old Barrhead High was in use for almost half a century before being replaced by a new £30 million campus next to the old school last year. The site of the former school now also provides car parking and has relocated the stake park.

Andy Sinclair, headtacher at Barrhead High, said: “This new facility will enable us to continue to develop the sporting opportunities for the school, which in turn will have a positive effective on promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. The fantastic quality of these new pitches will allow our pupils to take part in more outdoor sport and leisure activities. Sport is not only a great form of exercise but also encourages our pupils to refine important skills, such as team work and leadership.”

Councillor Paul O’Kane, Convener for Education and Equalities at East Renfrewshire Council, added: “I am delighted that this brilliant new facility is now complete and ready for our young people to take advantage of. This first-class outdoor sports pitch and running track ensures East Renfrewshire continues to provide the best learning environments for our young people to benefit from.”