$2.6B Hosororo Secondary School opens

The new $2.6 billion Hosororo Secondary School in Region One (Barima-Waini) officially welcomed its first batch of students on Tuesday.
Education officials conducted a late-night site visit on Monday to the newly constructed school, confirming that the facility is fully prepared to welcome hundreds of students when classes commence on Tuesday morning.
The inspection was led by Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley and Regional Education Officer (REO) Anansha Peters, who assured parents and residents that all essential amenities are now in place for the opening.

Hosororo Secondary School is expected to accommodate students from several communities across the Mabaruma sub-district, beginning with pupils transitioning from Hosororo Primary School Top and Wongna. The opening of the institution brings an end to the long-standing shift system that had affected secondary education in the area.
During the visit, officials highlighted that the school is equipped with its own power generation system, providing uninterrupted electricity throughout the compound. Classrooms were fully illuminated and furnished, with whiteboards, desks, and seating already installed.
Each classroom is designed to accommodate between 15 and 25 students, offering a spacious and comfortable learning environment.  Peters spoke about plans to welcome the students.
According to the REO, approximately 570 students from Hosororo Primary School Top and 35 Grade Ten students from Wongna are expected to attend the school, bringing the total student population to over 500.
Officials confirmed that electricity is operational, water is being supplied from a newly drilled well, and the pumping system is feeding the washroom facilities.
“Parents who had concerns earlier today [Tuesday] can come and see for themselves,” Peters said. “The compound is fully lit, classrooms are furnished, water is flowing, and meals will be provided.”
Breakfast and lunch will be served daily to students under the school feeding programme.
Addressing ventilation concerns, the REO explained that the school’s elevated location and architectural design allow for natural airflow. However, she confirmed that electrical fans will be installed in each classroom.
In remarks during the visit, education officials described the opening of Hosororo Secondary School as a major milestone for Region One and a fulfilment of a commitment made by President Dr Irfaan Ali to expand access to secondary education in hinterland communities.
While teaching blocks will begin operations immediately, construction continues on other components of the complex, including dormitories and teachers’ quarters. Officials indicated that these facilities are nearing completion and will allow students from far-flung communities and resident teachers to be accommodated in the near future.
The new school will have a science centre and will feature physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories.  The TVET centre will have both industrial and home economics laboratories.
In addition, a student dormitory and visiting area will also be constructed to accommodate 200 students, while the teachers’ duplex living quarters will accommodate 20 teachers.
The contracts for the construction of the new school were awarded to International Imports & Supplies, Supreme Contracting & Supplies, and the VG Group Guyana.