Students at Prospect Primary will ride in safety and style thanks to a brand-new school bus.
Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts and Minister of Education Alden McLaughlin boarded the bus during a recent tour of the school, according to a Government Information Services press release.
Principal Michael Walker pointed out aspects of the 60-seat Freightliner bus, which boasts a Mercedes Benz engine and many safety features, including seatbelts and two exit doors on either side.
Costing $80,000, the new bus arrived 9 June.
‘When the school year begins in September our new bus will provide regular transportation for students and will also transport our school’s athletic teams and carry students on field trips. Currently we contract three school buses to serve our needs – our new bus will replace one of those,’ Mr. Walker said.
As the school tour continued, the group was joined by MLA for George Town Lucille Seymour. The visitors saw most of the school including the cafeteria, library, information technology lab, administrative offices and all the classrooms where they met many of the school’s 350 Grade 1 to Grade 4 students.
The principal’s philosophy of good manners and respect was demonstrated each time the group entered a classroom as students and teachers stood to greet their guests, the release said.
Later, in the school’s Merit Store, Mr. Walker outlined the merit programme which is active in each classroom.
Teachers honour students with ‘credit’ points on a merit card each day that they display five principles: follow instructions, raise your hand, walk safely and quietly, use time wisely and respect others.
Children earn credit to be used for purchasing store products which range from inexpensive books and toys costing very few points to higher price’ items such as video-game stations.
Prospect Primary is also a designated hurricane shelter that housed 800 people during Hurricane Ivan. During the tour Principal Walker related stories of the shelter experience, emphasising that those who sheltered there respected the space as much as his own students do.
Concluding the official visit, Minister McLaughlin and Ms Seymour joined Principal Walker, teachers and administrative staff in discussing issues of concern to the school.
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