President Commissions North West Secondary School

State-of-the art North West Secondary School commissioned

Engaging: President Irfaan Ali engages some students at the commissioning of a new state-of-the art North West Secondary School in Mabaruma. (Ministry of Education photo)

President Irfaan Ali on Monday commissioned a new state-of-the art North West Secondary School in Mabaruma that will provide some 575 students with academic classes and vocational training.

The school, which cost approximately $346 million, occupies a total area of 10,200 square feet. It includes 23 classrooms, three laboratories (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and a modified technical drawing room for a computer science laboratory, washrooms including for children with special needs, a staff room, a secretary’s office, four canteens, a practical instruction department, a janitor’s room, a storage room, and two elevators.

One of the school’s classrooms (Ministry of Education photo)

A student tries out one of the school’s smart boards

Noting the importance of education and the government’s commitment to providing quality facilities for future generations, President Ali highlighted the investments made and said this would continue to ensure every child has access to quality education opportunities. He said that the government was committed to training and educating teachers in the hinterland communities, as well as investing in teachers’ personal welfare, competence, and value. He also pointed to the need for quality infrastructure to support teachers and students effectively.

Outlining the government’s vision for state-of-the-art practical instruction centres and technical institutions in hinterland communities, he emphasized the importance of providing world-class certifications for technical skills like welding and electrical work. He noted the importance of providing quality training and education to ensure competitiveness and value in the job market.