Golden Grove Secondary gets elevator

Jun 24, 2018 News

The recently re-constructed Golden Grove Secondary School has been equipped with an elevator to, assist disabled students.
And according to Region Four Education Officer (REDO), Tiffany Favourite-Harvey, this is the second school in the country to be equipped with such a facility.

Taking the First Ride- HM Dolores Benjamin, REO Lucas and REDO Tiffany Favourite Harvey stands with glee and excitement as Contractor Ivor Allen in the back demonstrates how the elevator works.

Revealing that the elevator will be used by all, but caters primarily for those with disabilities, Favourite-Harvey said, “Disabilities should not be a reason for persons not being able to access and benefit from similar educational opportunities and, we at the region recognises this.
As such, this elevator will help those with physical disabilities to equal opportunities, as they would have the facilities that will enhance their learning.
The top education official added that the Bishops’ High, is the only other school with an elevator, adding that, she foresees more of such facilities becoming a reality with the construction of other schools.
“I can say that with our present REO is a firm believer of equal opportunities for everyone that this wouldn’t be the only school in Region Four that would have an elevator as more schools that are being constructed may be fitted with similar features.
The REDO stressed that the elevator is very simple to operate and all safety requirements and precautions have been put in place so as to ensure that those persons using it are safe every time. “The students and those using this elevator safety is our primary concern thus we ensured that the right systems were put in place,” she declared.
According to Favourite-Harvey, parents and guardians whose children have physical disabilities can be assured that their child will certainly benefit from the new facility, adding that, it is geared towards ensuring that all students have equal opportunities.
“Some parents in the past have expressed concerns over the facilities that their children with disability had to be using, however with this elevator and enhanced facilities I am confident that these parents would be happy to know that their children can learn in an equal environment,” she argued.
Head teacher of Golden Grove Secondary School, Ms. Dolores Benjamin, expressed similar sentiments of the REDO expressing that she is overjoyed to know that even to those with physical disabilities can learn at the institution without challenges as the construction of the school catered for them.
“We are happy as we are an all-inclusive school. We have catered for those with physical disabilities as we believe that education should be an equal opportunity and I trust that those students who have physical disabilities would seek to maximise the opportunities that this new elevator will provide,” she said.
The school was constructed at a cost of $170.2 million, with funding from central government. It was handed over on Friday. The elevator can take a maximum weight of 800lbs or an average of six persons at any given time.

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