Minister Inspects Monkey Mountain School Construction

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PRESS RELEASE | Minister of Education Inspects Construction Site for Monkey Mountain Secondary School in Region 8

December 8, 2024 – As part of the government’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to secondary education in hinterland regions, Minister of Education, Honourable Priya Manickchand, visited the construction site of the Monkey Mountain Secondary School on December 6. This transformative project aims to bring quality secondary education closer to the children of Monkey Mountain and surrounding communities.

The secondary school, once completed, will feature modern facilities, including classrooms, science and computer laboratories, a library, and dormitories to accommodate students from nearby villages.

The school’s design incorporates modern standards while addressing the unique needs of the hinterland region, ensuring it is sustainable and conducive to learning.

During the site inspection, Minister Manickchand emphasized the critical role this institution will play in the development of the region.

"This secondary school is going to cater for children of Monkey Mountain, from Tusseneng and from Taruka. Those children currently have to go to Paramakatoi to get a secondary education. Paramakatoi's dorms and its school's overcrowded and it really is bursting at the seams so this school is not only going to give these children an education at home, but it's also going to give relief to that school," she explained.

The construction of the school, a nine month project, is part of the Ministry of Education’s broader vision to ensure universal access to secondary education in Guyana. The facility is expected to cater to hundreds of students, offering a curriculum on par with schools on the coast, thus bridging the gap between hinterland and urban educational opportunities.

Community members expressed their appreciation for the project, noting the significant impact it will have on their lives and the future of their children.

The school will also provide employment opportunities for local residents during the construction phase and in the long term as teaching and administrative staff are hired.

This initiative underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to improving educational infrastructure and equity, ensuring that every child, regardless of location, has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.