More than 40 S3 pupils participated in the site naming competition, which tasked the youngsters to draw inspiration from Barrhead’s rich history and the development’s location as part of their research.

Cala Homes (West) received more than 60 worthy suggestions, but it was pupils Richard Albin, (13) and Andrew Jameson (14) who impressed the housebuilder with Aurs Meadows and were crowned competition winners.

Both pupils received a £150 retail voucher, with Cala Homes (West) also gifting a £1000 donation to the school to spend towards resources of their choice.

Cala Homes (West) secured planning consent to deliver Aurs Meadows in April 2024. The development will feature 346 homes, comprising a diverse mix of housing types including terraced, semi-detached and detached properties, and range from two-bedroom starter homes to five-bedroom villas suitable for larger families.

The plans also include provision for a neighbourhood retail facility which will serve the residents of the development as well as the wider local community.

As delivery of the development progresses, Cala will continue to support St Luke’s High School as part of its Community Pledge initiative, which is designed to deliver positive lasting impact in the communities it develops within.

Hannah Ireland, marketing manager at Cala Homes (West), said: “We were incredibly impressed at the suggested development names put forward by the pupils, which were both considered and creative. Andrew and Richard should be very proud of their winning suggestion, which will now become part of Barrhead’s history.

“We’re really looking forward to building on our relationship with the school as we bring Aurs Meadows out of the ground and deliver much-needed new homes for the local region.”

Alan Boyle, design & technology teacher at St Luke’s High school, said: “We are thrilled to be part of the process of naming the planned Cala site. The competition created a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to contribute to Barrhead history.

“Our winning students, Andrew and Richard, are immensely proud that their suggestion was chosen for the new estate. I believe the true significance of their contribution will sink in once they see the signage going up and witness the housing development progress.”

The site is well positioned for public transport links which are set to be enhanced by a new train station which will be situated off Balgraystone Road and create a new stop on the Neilston line.

Groundworks are due to commence in late summer 2024 with the first homes scheduled to be released for sale in spring 2025.