Modernising the way a number of subjects are being taught has been identified as a priority for Perth and Kinross secondary schools.
The council’s lifelong learning committee heard that this will be imperative for delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence.
Among the subjects which will need to update teaching methods are home economics, craft, design and technology and physical education.
The committee heard that there will be a planned investment of £79 million in Perth and Kinross Schools up to 2021. This will include significant upgrades at Perth Grammar School and installing an all-weather pitch at Perth Academy.
Committee members also heard of plans to proceed with a major upgrade to Alyth Primary School and they were told that projects at Kinnoull Primary School in Perth, and Glenlyon Primary School, have been completed, with the gym hall at Kinnoull being replaced, along with two modular classrooms.
The upgrading work means that pupils at Glenlyon Primary now have the benefit of general purpose spaces and a separate school office.
Committee convener Bob Band said: “I am pleased to advise that Perth and Kinross Council is making every effort to ensure that all of our teaching areas are modern and fit for purpose.
“These works will enable both primary and secondary school pupils from across Perth and Kinross to benefit from having a high-quality teaching environment, in which they can not only advance their learning but reach their full potential.”
The committee also heard that work will begin on site within the next few weeks for the new primary schools in Crieff and Oakbank, Perth.
Councillor Barbara Vaughan highlighted delays of up to eight weeks experienced at Invergowrie Primary School due to utility disconnections.
Councillor Harry Anderson told the committee he was “very alarmed” at this.
“This is a poor show that the utility companies don’t know what is under the ground,” he said.
The committee agreed that this will need to be looked at by senior council officers.