Chryston Primary wins Gold School Sport Award from sportscotland

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Pupils and staff at Chryston Primary shone brightly as they were honoured by a top national organisation.sportscotland has awarded the school a Gold School Sport Award.The announcement reflects the school’s "exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality physical education and promoting active lifestyles among its pupils".The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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