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President Ali Commissions Yarrowkabra Secondary, Boosting Local Education

Today, His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali, officially commissioned Yarrowkabra Secondary School, marking a significant milestone for local education.

Published by Randy Daniels

Today, His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali, officially commissioned Yarrowkabra Secondary School, marking a significant milestone for local education.

With the opening of this new facility, 550 students from seven previously closed primary tops—Hauraruni, Laluni, Long Creek, Kuru Kururu, Dora, Low Wood, and Susannah's Rust—along with students from Supply, Covent Garden, and Providence Primary Tops, are now provided with the opportunity to attend secondary school.

The school, staffed by 65 teachers including 29 newly recruited educators, features 31 trained teachers, 14 teachers in training, and 20 to be registered for training.

Yarrowkabra Secondary also includes modern amenities such as 3 science labs, 8 smart grade 7 classes, a library, and TVET labs, accommodating a total of 1,019 students across 35 classes.

Today, His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali, officially commissioned Yarrowkabra Secondary School, marking a significant milestone for local education.

With the opening of this new facility, 550 students from seven previously closed primary tops—Hauraruni, Laluni, Long Creek, Kuru Kururu, Dora, Low Wood, and Susannah's Rust—along with students from Supply, Covent Garden, and Providence Primary Tops, are now provided with the opportunity to attend secondary school.

The school, staffed by 65 teachers including 29 newly recruited educators, features 31 trained teachers, 14 teachers in training, and 20 to be registered for training.

Yarrowkabra Secondary also includes modern amenities such as 3 science labs, 8 smart grade 7 classes, a library, and TVET labs, accommodating a total of 1,019 students across 35 classes.

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