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PROPOSED EXTENSION FOR THE SCHOOL

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At present with the limitations of its present resources and with a six-day week, the School is very hard pressed to meet the present termly demand. As most classes are taught after school and after working hours, classroom space during these hours is at a premium. Classes are often taught in the kitchen. The School’s library is in a corridor. The School’s Bursar and Administrative Secretary share a very cramped office and storage space is much needed. There is nowhere for students to wait for classes or to do homework while they wait other than in a congested corridor or on benches outside. There is no staffroom other than a small kitchen. Many open classes that the School would like to offer cannot be held because all rooms are fully booked. When concerts are held in the School’s annexe, many parents have to stay outside because the performing ensembles often take up half of the small hall. The annexe itself is a deteriorating building which urgently needs to be replaced.
The proposed extensions to the School would serve to address these problems and meet the School’s building requirements for the next decade.

Phase 1 in the proposed extension to the school will link 2 present buildings with a central Administrative unit containing the library, office space for secretary, bursar and director offices with additional tutorial rooms. Freeing up administrative space in the main old building for classroom use and thereby facilitating growth and expansion of classes and course options at the school. Approximate size will be 3,500 sq ft. view drawings.

Phase 2 would replace the present decaying wooden Annexe with a new concert hall seating approximately 280 persons. This facility will be multipurpose in concept and would have the usual concert hall facilities including bar and refreshment area, changing rooms and other conveniences. The new concert hall will allow for further class room space underneath the proposed building. Approximate size will be 7,724 sq ft. view drawings.

As it stands the School has undertaken fundraising drives to meet the costs of construction including its annual JAZZ FESTIVAL RAFFLE which has provided funding for the architectural and engineering costs. More funds are needed.

Donations to the building project will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to make a donation please contact the Bursar Mrs. Neptune at email slsmbursar@yahoo.com or telephone no. 1-758-452-2473.