Ministry of Education Officially Opens Renovated Bathroom Facilities at Two St. Kitts Schools

St. Kitts, Friday, November 15, 2024

A team of officials from the Ministry of Education, led by the Minister of Education Hon Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, visited the Halliday-Smith Primary School and the Washington Archibald High School (WAHS) on Wednesday, November 13, to officially open the newly renovated bathroom facilities.

Minister’s Remarks

Delivering lighthearted remarks, Minister Hanley expressed gratitude and encouraged the students to use the facilities responsibly.

“I also encourage you, the students to take care of the bathroom facilities. Do not play with the handles on the toilet when you are flushing. Do not throw wet toilet papers in the roof or on the walls”, he advised the students of the Halliday-Smith Primary School. “At this time, I would like to thank the contractor Mr. Joey Dean and his team from the Pelican Construction and Development Company for the awesome job that they did. To you the students and teachers, I want to thank you for your patience.”

Washington Archibald High School Visit

Mirroring the remarks delivered at the Halliday-Smith Primary School, Minister Hanley shared “I am happy to be here at the Washington Archibald High School as a symbolic representation of our [Ministry of Education] commitment in ensuring that our students’ safety, health and wellbeing is a priority within the ministry. I am happy that we are here today to showcase the work of the contractor, Andy Cassius and Company, and to thank him and his team for ensuring that the Washington Archibald High School gets back one of their bathrooms. I am calling on you to assist us [the institution] in ensuring that the bathrooms are well-kept.”

Conclusion

The commission of these two newly renovated bathrooms for student use at the respective institutions echoes the Ministry of Education’s dedication to improving the teaching and learning environment.

FAQs

Q: What was the purpose of the visit?
A: The visit was to officially open the newly renovated bathroom facilities at the Halliday-Smith Primary School and the Washington Archibald High School.

Q: Who led the team of officials from the Ministry of Education?
A: The Minister of Education, Hon Dr. Geoffrey Hanley, led the team of officials.

Q: Who were the contractors responsible for the renovation work?
A: The contractors responsible for the renovation work were Mr. Joey Dean and his team from the Pelican Construction and Development Company, and Andy Cassius and Company.