BY BEN BILUA
GIZO
TIROKURI Primary School at Kinamara is in urgent need of new classrooms after two of its buildings were destroyed by the recent Tropical Cyclone Maila, leaving students at risk of missing out on their education.
School Head Teacher Alekera Boaz told Island Sun that one classroom was partially damaged while another was completely destroyed by strong winds during the cyclone.
“One classroom was partly destroyed, but it was unsafe for both teachers and students, so our school decided to pull down the building.
“Another classroom was totally destroyed by the cyclone, only the foundation is left,” he said.
Boaz said Kinamara community has stepped in and is working tirelessly to construct at least one temporary classroom to keep lessons going.
He said the school is now desperate for support to rebuild two proper classrooms to accommodate its students.
“We are trying our best as a community, but we really need assistance to rebuild so our children can continue their education without disruption,” Boaz said.
He said that the school is also facing serious challenges with water supply and sanitation.
Boaz said access to clean water has been an ongoing issue for teaching staff, while sanitation facilities remain inadequate.
“We also lack sanitation. Only the teachers have sanitation. This is urgent as it is also a health concern for our school,” he said.
He said Tirokuri Primary School continues to grow, and additional support is critical to ensure the school is properly equipped for future generations.
The situation underscores the broader impact of natural disasters on rural education in the Western Province, as communities struggle to recover and rebuild essential services.
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