{"id":29157,"date":"2026-04-01T12:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=29157"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:55:20","slug":"298-8m-modern-primary-school-to-transform-learning-conditions-in-st-cuthberts-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/298-8m-modern-primary-school-to-transform-learning-conditions-in-st-cuthberts-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"$298.8M modern primary school to transform learning conditions in St. Cuthbert\u2019s Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A new $298.8 million primary school to be constructed in St Cuthbert\u2019s Mission (Pakuri) will provide a modern solution to years of overcrowding and poor ventilation at the community\u2019s existing educational facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For years, students and teachers have struggled in an environment where limited space and excessive heat disrupted the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As student numbers began to exceed the building\u2019s capacity, community leaders moved decisively to secure a long-term solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Tuesday, the Department of Public Information (DPI)<\/strong><\/em> spoke with Toshao Alvoro Simon, who acknowledged that \u201cOvercrowding and ventilation were major concerns. The heat inside the building made learning difficult, and it was clear we needed a new school.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Toshao Alvoro Simon- St. Cuthbert\u2019s Mission\/Pakuri (Region #4)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The initiative, which became popular in 2025, was discussed at various levels, including national forums and meetings with government officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following sustained advocacy and consultations involving the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), educators, and residents, a suitable plot of land was identified and subsequently approved by the Ministry of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toshao Simon emphasised the collaborative effort behind the development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis project is the result of continuous engagement with the government. It shows that our voices are being heard and that there is a strong partnership to address the needs of our community,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new facility is set to significantly enhance the learning environment, with designs incorporating improved ventilation, expanded classroom space, and a dedicated science laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The land space will also feature areas for recreational activities, alongside provisions for future growth, including the construction of a kitchen to support the national school feeding programme.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The site earmarked for the new St. Cuthbert\u2019s Mission Primary School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Construction activity has already commenced, with materials arriving on site and a job fair held to allow villagers to participate in the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The school is expected to be completed by April next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once finished, it will accommodate up to 200 students, nearly doubling the current capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighting the broader significance of the project, the Toshao noted, \u201cEducation is fundamental. This school is not just a building; it is an investment in our children and the future of our village.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The education sector was allocated $24.3 billion in Budget 2026 to support infrastructure expansion, improved learning resources, teacher training, and enhanced access to quality education across Guyana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PRESS RELEASE)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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