A new $2.7 million classroom block was officially unveiled at Grand Cayman’s largest primary school last month.
The development, which adds eight new classrooms to the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay, completes the final phase of an extensive island-wide upgrade of school buildings.
New classroom blocks have also been built at George Town Primary, Bodden Town Primary and Savannah Primary, as well as a new hall at East End Primary.
The construction of Clifton Hunter High School in Frank Sound in Grand Cayman and two new classrooms at the Layman Scott High School in Cayman Brac were also part of the multimillion dollar upgrade of school buildings throughout the Cayman Islands.
The new block at Sir John A. Cumber includes eight classrooms, each with its own storeroom and bathroom. The classrooms also feature state-of-the-art interactive whiteboards.
A walkway connecting the new block to the main school building has also been built and mobile classrooms, used during the construction project, have been removed.
Principal Joseph Wallace said the building, which is being used for Years 2 and 3 students, was badly needed.
Education Minister Rolston Anglin thanked staff at the school for their patience and commitment to getting the new building up and running.
“This building cost $2.7 million to complete, but is invaluable in terms of the better learning environment it has created due to the much needed added space and technological improvements with the interactive whiteboards and by allowing reception classes to now be accommodated at the school,” Mr. Anglin said.
The building also features an alarm system and intercom and has a wheelchair elevator for students with special needs. It has been built to withstand a category 3 hurricane.
The official opening ceremony was held on February 27 with all four legislators from West Bay in attendance. The school’s achievement in being authorised to teach the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme was also lauded during the event.
“I am very proud of all the staff and students who worked extremely hard to achieve this prestigious authorisation and thank them for everything they do,” Mr. Wallace said. “Even in the ceremony we showcased what being an International Baccalaureate school means with our students saying prayer in both English and Spanish and through the musical talent of our students.
“That is essentially what it is all about, being a holistic person well versed, not only in academia, but in other subject areas such as sports and the arts,” he added.
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