The Education Minister has officially opened a new extension at a Llangefni primary school.

Uned Graig Fach, the early years unit at Ysgol y Graig, is designed to meet net zero carbon standards - ensuring it does not use more energy than it generates - while expanding the school's capacity to 480 pupils.

Around £7 million of Welsh Government funding has been spent on the new facility, which has also secured a national award.

Headteacher Meinir Roberts said: "We are delighted to officially open the Graig Fach Unit and welcome our pupils into this exceptional new environment."

"The building offers bright, flexible and stimulating spaces that will enhance teaching and learning every day. It will make a real difference to our pupils' experiences and support them to achieve their best."

The new unit, designed to support energy efficiency and long-term sustainability, includes enhanced insulation and low air permeability, along with 100% low energy lighting and photovolatic panels generating renewable electricity.

Education Minister, Anna Brychan, who officially opened the extension on Friday, said: "The new early years unit demonstrates our commitment to expanding and strengthening Welsh-medium education while ensuring sufficient school and childcare places for local families."

"Over £7m has been invested of Welsh Government money, through our Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, to help fund this fantastic new building which will support improved learner experiences and our wider sustainability ambitions."

Last year, Uned Graig Fach was named Project of the Year by CLAW (the Consortium of Local Authorities in Wales)

Anglesey Council says the new unit enables Ysgol y Graig to meet growing demand for primary education in the Llangefni area and marks a major investment in sustainable infrastructure.

Cllr Dafydd Roberts, who holds the education portfolio, said: "This investment reflects our ambition to create the very best educational environments where our children, teachers and head-teachers can thrive, raise standards and reach their full potential."

"Graig Bach provides inspirational, modern facilities that will support learning for generations to come."

Cllr Ieuan Williams, who holds the climate change portfolio, added: "Graig Bach demonstrates how we can deliver high-quality public buildings while responding directly to the climate emergency."

"Its net zero carbon design shows our commitment to reducing emissions and creating sustainable communities. This building is not only an investment in education, but in the future of our environment."