Pupils pass on a lesson in Irvine Bay history

A group of first year pupils from Auchenharvie Academy have passed on knowledge gained from an innovative project to local primary school-children.

The group of four pupils delivered presentations on the history of the site of the new Stevenston Business Centre being developed by Irvine Bay Regeneration Company – from its days as a cinema to its more recent use as a bingo hall.

They then presented the results of a survey they carried out asking what type of businesses should be attracted to the new building. The pupils did the work for an Irvine Bay school project, and also took part in the company’s Annual Public Meeting

The group, with teacher Martin Holmes, presented first to a P5 and P6 class at Ardeer Primary, followed by a presentation to a P5/6 group at Glencairn Primary who will be carrying out an Irvine Bay Regeneration Company schools project next school year.

Irvine Bay Chief Executive Patrick Wiggins said: “We often say that regeneration is about more than just bricks and mortar, and our innovative and developing programme of work with local schools is testament to the holistic approach we are taking to regenerating the area.

“The visits will help the leadership, communications and teamwork of the first year pupils and hopefully inspire the primary pupils to get involved in following the development of the new business centre and how it will impact on their town.”