Renovation works at the Leeds Primary and Infant School are progressing well following a fire which engulfed sections of the institution some six weeks ago.
On March 10, the St. Elizabeth-based school suffered up to $50 million in damage after the blaze destroyed the principal’s office, the staff room, a classroom and a library.
The school’s electricity supply had also been impacted.
The situation resulted in several clean-up activities at the school and prompted support, including from the Education Ministry.
Providing an update to IRIE FM News yesterday, Principal Christine Dawkins-Beadle said renovators are working diligently to get the school to full operating standards.
Mrs. Dawkins-Beadle said the institution has been employing the online and physical learning modalities, amidst the works.
She also noted that despite the challenges, Grade Six students were able to sit the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations on March 19 and 20.