St. Kitts and Nevis Makes Significant Investment in Cayon High School Renovation
Cayon High School Reopens Following Renovation
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has invested over one million dollars towards the renovation of the Cayon High School, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and teachers when the new academic year begins on Monday, September 02.
Final Touches Being Applied
On Wednesday, August 28, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, led Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew on a follow-up walkthrough of the school facility, where final preparatory works are taking place. These include the installation of several doors and windows and painting along certain blocks.
Overview of the Scope of Work
Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley said, "We would have had quite a lot of construction taking place here. In fact, we would have invested over one million dollars in this school thus far and this is just the beginning of the work that we intend to do at the Cayon High School and other schools, as renovation has been part of our priority."
Remaining On Target
Despite a minor setback due to Tropical Storm Ernesto, the Education Minister noted that they remain on target to complete the necessary work to facilitate the reopening of the school on September 02. The school was closed earlier in the year to address a number of health and infrastructural concerns that arose after years of neglect.
School Environment Found to be Safe
Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hanley assured that "Everything should be in place for the opening of school." He thanked those at the Maintenance Unit at the Ministry of Education for their hard work and all of the various contractors who are working together to ensure the project is done.
Prime Minister’s Commendation
Prime Minister Dr. Drew commended the Honourable Dr. Geoffrey Hanley and his team at the Ministry of Education for their diligent work in restoring the Cayon High School to a safe and comfortable setting for both students and teachers.
Conclusion
The investment made in the Cayon High School over the past year and a half is a significant one, with a total of over one million dollars invested. This is a testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring that schools receive the necessary resources to provide a high-quality education.
FAQs
- What is the scope of the work done at the Cayon High School?
- The scope of the work includes the installation of several doors and windows, painting, and other final preparatory works to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and teachers.
- How much has been invested in the renovation of the Cayon High School?
- Over one million dollars has been invested in the renovation of the Cayon High School.
- What was the reason for the school’s closure earlier in the year?
- The school was closed to address a number of health and infrastructural concerns that arose after years of neglect.
- Will additional upgrades be carried out on the secondary school?
- Yes, Prime Minister Drew assured that additional upgrades will be carried out on the secondary school.
- Has the school’s environment been retested?
- Yes, the school’s environment was recently retested and those tests came back negative, indicating that the school is safe to welcome back students and teachers alike.
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