Aberdeeenshire Council Liberal Democrat Group welcomed the opening of the new Alford Community Campus. Some of the group who attended today were delighted to meet up with former chair of Education Richard Stroud as he joined in the official event at the campus. As a local councillor Richard had special pride seeing this amazing £37m project come to fruition. Cllr Isobel Davidson former chair of education and now opposition education spokesperson said: ‘This is a real community campus, primary and secondary schools and community access all on one site – a true school built for the future’.
Cllr Iris Walker added: ‘As a former pupil of Alford Academy I am thrilled to see this project come forward thanks to the Aberdeenshire Alliance. A great number of my constituents’ children are zoned for Alford Academy and it will make such a difference to the pupils’ learning experience as well as the staff’s teaching environment’. Guests were treated to a wonderful performance by the school choir and a VIP guest appearance by global singing superstar and former Alford pupil Emeli Sande. A fabulous day for those of us who were able to attend and thanks to all staff and pupils who made it so memorable.