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Nov 05, 2012 News
– Expected to conclude by September 2013
Reconstruction of the gutted One Mile Primary School with additional features is anticipated to conclude by September 2013.
The reconstruction is estimated at $100M. This project is being realized through self-help by Linden residents and contributions by organizations and individuals.
Murray Butters, Chairman of the Self-help Committee established to oversee the rebuilding of the learning institution is optimistic that the project could conclude before September but contributions from the public are needed.
The school was torched by arsonists in August, while residents in Linden were protesting the intended increase in electricity tariffs for the district.
Protesters had denied their involvement since education is a priority in the Region. As such, they vowed to rebuild the school through self-help and donations.
According to Butters, organizations and individuals locally and internationally have been contributing to the effort. Reconstruction started about three weeks ago with concrete works being executed on the foundation and ground floor.
Mr. Butters disclosed that the building will be a two-storey structure and larger than the original school. The structure will comprise new features including an Information Technology laboratory and staff room.
Butters related that during a visit to the Region, Education Minister Priya Manickchand was informed of some areas in which Government could help, but the Minister did not make any commitments. However, any contribution from Government even if it includes furnishing the classrooms would be appreciated, he added.
Meanwhile, One Mile students are attending classes at three schools and one community centre in the district. According to Region Ten Chairman, Sharma Solomon, placement of the students at other learning institutions has not interrupted teaching and learning. In fact, thanks to the Regional Education Department, the transition was smooth with the provision of furniture, textbooks and minor adjustments to infrastructure. For instance, at Wismar Hill Primary School where One Mile Primary’s Grades Four, Five and Six are located, the infrastructure was upgraded and additional water supply installed, Solomon said.
He is confident that students’ performances have not decreased with the relocation. He noted that following assessments conducted it was concluded that students are adequately equipped to sit the upcoming National Grade Six Assessment.
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