SCHOOLKIDS have made their own little bit of history by burying a time capsule to capture a snapshot of life in 2017.

Pupils from Bishopton Primary were invited along to Taylor Wimpey’s nearby Dargavel Village development for the special ceremony.

The time capsule was filled with a host of items that create a picture of modern life in Bishopton, including letters to the children’s future selves, a selection of coins and descriptions of favourite things to do.

Also included was the current school menu, a small whiteboard, a calculator and a pen and pencil with a note attached which asks the finder ‘do you still use these?’

The capsule has been buried within the first phase of new homes at the Dargavel development, with instructions to remain unopened until 50 years from now, in 2067.

Ruth Burnett, class teacher at Bishopton Primary, said: “This has been a fun project for the whole school to be involved in and it’s an opportunity for the children to make a little bit of local history in their own town.

“A small group of children joined the site manager at Dargavel Village to see the time capsule being buried and it was a great end to an interesting project for the children.

“In school, we’ve been learning about the local history of Bishopton and comparing what we see now to photographs of many years ago.

“This project has been a great way for the children to think about the regular items they use in their everyday life and whether children in the future will still use them in 50 years’ time.

“Knowing they’ve played a part in this significant development in Dargavel Village is very exciting.”

Audrey Ross, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, added: “A time capsule is a fun way of communicating from the present day to the future.

“Our project with Bishopton Primary School is a great way for us to capture some memories of what it’s like to be a child growing up in Bishopton now.

“The time capsule and a commemorative plaque now form part of our Dargavel Village development and I’m sure these will make an interesting discovery for someone in 2067.”