Modular Classrooms Temporary Solution

As plans to rebuild schools get underway, a number of modular classrooms have been ordered as a short-term solution, and are scheduled to arrive by January. Two have already arrived and will be allocated as a priority to George Town and East End Primary Schools.

This is part of Phase 2 of the Ministry of Education’s recovery process that involves an intensive $18 million rebuilding programme.

George Town Primary School’s assembly hall opened on Tuesday, 30 November, and two Year 6 classes are now operating there. All remaining students are still based at the Elmslie Learning Centre. In total, there are plans to install three modular classrooms on the school site and, following repair work, it is anticipated that ten additional classrooms will be available from the beginning of January.

There are currently over 80 students at the East End Primary School learning centre but due to damage, classroom space continues to be an issue. Repairs to the school have been scheduled and will commence soon, including re-roofing, repairs to the media room and four of the classrooms.

Limited space at Savannah School has resulted in doubling up of classes. However, the school is now operational in the rear classroom blocks and four modular classrooms have been allocated as a priority, with two arriving by January.

One modular classroom has been allocated to Bodden Town School, which is operational but repairs are needed to Year 1 & 2 classrooms and the rear classroom block.

John Gray High School (JGHS) will receive 10 modular classrooms as 90% of its buildings were damaged. Years 11 & 12 students have returned to the school site but due to limited space, Year 10 students have been relocated to the Agape Church. With the installation of modular classrooms it is anticipated that those students will be able to return to the school site by 1 February.

As a priority, one modular classroom will be allocated to George Hicks High School (GHHS). The school received extensive damage throughout the site, but currently has 16 operational rooms, accommodating one year group per day. Phase 2 of remediation work has begun and it is anticipated that 29 classrooms will be open by the beginning of January, allowing half the school to be present at one time.