The wooden security fence and gates in front of the school were desperately in need of replacing. So, thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters the masons have ordered the stone and have commenced the construction of a much stronger, more substantial and secure security wall with metal railings and gates.
It is physically hard, hot and dusty work but the guys will show great resilience, endeavour and skill to complete the task just like they have before in building other parts of the school. Our encouragement and thanks go out to them and to our sponsors who have made this possible.
This is only the first phase, once they have completed the wall and gates in the front of the school they will need to reinforce the security boundary around the sides and rear of the plot. However, the children will be safer when the security walls are finished.

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