More time needed for school repairs

On September 14, students were evacuated from the school due to an early morning fire at the compound. Newtown Boys RC also experienced difficulties in the beginning of this school term with electrical problems, which prompted staff to hold classes in the school’s courtyard.

Asked if students from Newtown Boys RC were back in their classrooms, the official said, “All students are back in their classrooms and the problem at that has been resolved.: The official indicated that the Ministry of Education’s priority is not to keep children out of the classroom, and is working along with the Education Facilities Company Limited (EFCL), and is monitoring the situation.