PUPILS at a Bishopton school have taken part in a series of fun and educational activities organised by a leading housebuilder.

Members of Taylor Wimpey West Scotland's Young Persons' Forum (YPF) recently paid a visit to Dargavel Primary as part of an ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities.

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The activities focused on the importance of building new homes and communities sustainably, with an introduction to housebuilding presentation and video, a group activity to build a bug hotel, a seed planting project and a sustainability matching task.

Every child also received a copy of Taylor Wimpey's Ecotastic Activity book packed full of fun challenges to complete and a biodegradable pen.

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Louise Chisholm, depute headteacher at Dargavel Primary, told The Gazette: "Having the opportunity to work directly with Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, which has a local development in Dargavel Village near our school, is always interesting for our children and our Primary 3 classes had lots of fun with Taylor Wimpey’s new school resources.  

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"The YPF team had some fun and engaging ways to teach the children how Taylor Wimpey builds its developments sustainably and we enjoyed the classroom activities."

Amy Morrison, finance assistant and member of the YPF at Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, said: "We really enjoyed going back to primary school and having the opportunity to inspire the young minds at Dargavel Primary School about our industry and the way we build our new homes sustainably with a series of fun workshops and challenges.

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"Our primary school engagement project is part of our commitment to futureproofing and attracting talent into the wide range of opportunities that our industry offers. 

"From the children’s enthusiastic response, we hope that one day in the future they will want to be part of creating great communities where people want to live."