Work has started on a new joint faith primary schools' campus in East Renfrewshire.

The £18.2 million project, which will be located in Newton Mearns, is a replacement for the existing Jewish school, Calderwood Lodge, and an additional primary for the Catholic community.

The new campus has been designed on feedback from parents and representatives of both faith communities and will deliver facilities which reflect both faiths. It will also provide shared spaces for social interaction, revolving around a joint interactive zone at the centre of the building and other shared learning areas.


Paul Morron, Glasgow Jewish Representative Council, said: "The bringing together of new Jewish and Catholic primary schools on a single campus is a momentous initiative. It delivers a powerful message to the wider community that two different faiths can work in close cooperation.

"It's an exciting venture that East Renfrewshire can be rightly proud of. We look forward to working with our Catholic friends and East Renfrewshire Council to the benefit of our children and the wider community.

"We're also delighted to welcome a new Jewish school in the heart of the Glasgow Jewish community. It's a strong vote of confidence in the future of the community."

Mhairi Shaw, Director of Education, added: "The joint faith campus is an excellent example of our creative and sector leading approach to providing high quality education services and facilities shaped by the views of our residents and community partners."

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