school at a prize-giving ceremony held at the Scottish Executive headquarters in Edinburghlast week.
The competition, organised by the national agency Children in Scotland, attracted 450 entrants up to the age of 16 who had been invited to design a space for learning fit for the 21st century.
Their suggestions ranged from a school located at sea, classroom chairs that fold down into beds, onsite Jacuzzis and a mini rainforest located in the grounds of the school.
'Nice lavatories' featured top of the more practical wish list, along with a more imaginative agenda for recreational activities, including skateboard parks, go-kart tracks and swimming pools.
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