P7 pupil Ruben (11), P1 pupil Ellie (5), Anne (8) from P4, and Lewis (10) from P6 joined Councillor Ellen Scott, the cabinet member for education, and head teacher Sheryl Wallace to hear more from the project team about the plans taking shape.

Designed with sustainability and modern teaching approaches at its core, the extension will provide flexible new learning spaces to support Bilston’s growing school roll.

With construction scheduled to last 26 weeks and fast‑tracked to ensure the classrooms are complete for the start of the 2026/27 school year, Cllr Scott joked the contractor might yet need to take up the pupils’ offer to pitch in if deadlines get tight.

She added: “Bilston is a growing area of Midlothian, and this extension will give our children the opportunity to learn, thrive and engage in a safe, inclusive and well‑organised space, which will be enjoyed well into the future.”

Stuart Parker, managing director at Morgan Sindall Construction Scotland, said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Midlothian Council on this important project for Bilston Primary School. Our focus will be on delivering high‑quality facilities with minimal disruption to pupils and staff, whilst also engaging proactively with the local community to deliver meaningful added benefits throughout the project.”

The extension is a key part of the council’s commitment to creating high‑quality learning environments that support growing communities.