The Thomas Peters Municipal School on Percival Street which was in a dilapidated condition has now been refurbished by ‘Make It Happen In Sierra Leone’ and officially handed it over to the school authorities. The ceremony which took place at the newly renovated school attracted dignitaries from the Ministry of Education Science and Technology, school management, parents, guest from the Freetown City Council and the media.
In gracing the ceremony the Head Teacher of the school Mr. Aron Boyle in his statement said that this is the doing of the lord and it is marvellous in their eyes. He also said that the school has long been waiting for this day when there will be a new structure for the school. He also said that what they were seeing like a dream has become a reality and they are very much grateful to this organization for what they have done for them.
Statements were made by the School Management Committee (SMC) Chairman Linda George-Stone in which she said that they will never forget their wonderful friend and they will make very good use of this facility. Another Teacher also made a statement.
The Chief Executive of ‘Make It Happen Sierra Leone’ Mr. Michael Collin, in his handing over speech said that they first visited the school in December 2010, where they were moved by what they saw, as the school was in a very bad condition. He also said that the school administration will now take responsibility for the school together with the Freetown City Council. After his statement he then handed over the keys of the building to the deputy Minister of Education Science and Technology who then handed over the keys to the Acting Mayor of Freetown who then handed over the keys to the Head Teacher.
In his address the Deputy Minister of Education Science and Technology Alhaji Gasimu Jah said that when he saw the building he was happy, he also said that one of the areas affected by the war was education and the Government is not relenting. He disclosed that they have also put several reforms and strategy in place for the school curriculum and also for the welfare of teachers. He therefore advised the teachers to show commitment and devotion to their duty. In that light he declared the school open.
The program ended with a vote of thanks by a class 6 pupil and the cutting of the tape to formally open the school building.
By Nancy Koroma
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