Education bosses in Aberdeen have approved plans to rezone five city schools.
The education committee yesterday moved forward with proposals to change the boundaries for Fernielea, Hazlehead primary and academy and the new Countesswells secondary.
From August 1, a dual zone will be removed between Fernielea and Hazlehead primary with the area now only included in the latter school’s catchment area.
The second change, also commencing on August 1, has been introduced as a result of the new Den of Maidencraig development.
The zones for Fernielea, Kingswells, Hazlehead Academy and Countesswells will be shifted to include the housing scheme.
It follows a public consultation into the proposals where no members of the public responded.
However, Education Scotland has given its seal of approval to the move.
Speaking after the meeting, education convener Angela Taylor said: “These are important changes in line with this council’s vision to improve the learning opportunities and better outcomes for all our children.
“The Education Scotland report on the proposals was supportive of these important changes. They agreed that the changes will bring educational benefits as well as maintaining close links for the schools with their communities by having children attend the school geographically closest to where they live.”
Meanwhile, a group of school pupils were invited to speak to committee members.
The youngsters, from Bramble Brae, Manor Park, Riverbank and Tullos primaries, have been taking part in the Imagining Aberdeen initiative, where 300 pupils have worked with staff from the Children’s Parliament.
Five pupils from each school have taken forward the ideas of their peers and hope to create a film and multi-panelled mural.
The film reflects their vision for the city and they are now looking for support from the authority.
“Resources will be targeted in order that they are effectively aligned to the wants and needs of children and young people in the city,” Mrs Taylor added.
