Youngsters settle into Lanarkshire school as it moves to new premises

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Youngsters at a Lanarkshire school are settling into a new building which opened its doors for the first time this term.Pentland School has moved from its previous Townhead base to new premises at the St Ambrose and Buchanan high schools campus in Coatbridge.

The school has moved from its previous Tay Street home to its new building, constructed as part of a wider programme of investment in additional support needs facilities across North Lanarkshire.

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