The beneficiary said the donated item will help the school administration to safely keep school materials among others.
The presentation of the items which was held at the school premises, brought together government officials, school authorities, current and ex-students of the school among other dignitaries.
Speaking at the ceremony, Momodou Baba Jallow, the principal of the school spoke at length on the importance of the donated items to the school.
While commending the donors for their benevolent gesture, Jallow added: “At the GSSS, the school management came up with a vision geared towards transforming the school. We have developed a long-term plan for the institution and come out with strategies that are aligned to our objectives in improving the school.”
Highlighting on some of the achievement registered over the years, he said: “We have refurbished and equipped our computer lab with 62 brand new computers, two giant multi-purpose photocopiers, overhead projectors and air conditioners,” he claimed.
The GSSS principal added: “With the little interaction I have with the class of 1996, I am quite optimistic that they have good intentions for the school and their desire among others is to ensure that GSSS continues to be the leading senior school in the country.”
He recalled that GSSS Alumni of 1996 had last August donated to the school stationery materials among others geared towards ensuring that the school conducts its examination.
Sadibou Kamaso, the Chairperson of 1998 Gambia Senior Secondary School Alumni, urged the beneficiary to properly use the donated items with a view to ensuring that it benefits current and future students of the school.
The donated materials, he went on, is “fully funded by members of the class of 1996”, adding: “Following the formation of the association, we visited the school in order to assess its needs and see where we could contribute.”
For his part, Bakary Ceesay, the regional education director for region one, emphasised on the importance of giving back to schools, adding: “The government alone can’t do it, thus it’s important that we have other stakeholders and partners to support the government especially in improving the country’s education.”
Omar Janko, a member of the 1996 batch spoke on the importance of discipline, saying: “As students of the school, it’s quite significant that you respect your teachers and make your books as your best friend for your own well-being and for the betterment of the school and the country at large.”
