It could be recalled that, last February, the same class of 1998 provided stationary and other materials to the school for use to conduct trial and mock exams for its Grade 12 students as well as for 2nd and 3rd term exams for grade 10s and 11s.
Momodu Baba Jallow, principal of the school thanked the donors for the laudable gesture and revealed that the school management came up with a vision for the school where they developed a long term plan for the institution. He added that they also carved out strategies to attain objectives which include having enough furniture.
Jallow said that since 2021, they have achieved developments such as the refurbishing and equipping of their computer lab with 62 brand new computers, two giant multi-purpose photocopiers, overhead projectors and air conditioners. He revealed that the computers are networked and are currently used by teachers and students.
He pointed out that furniture has been one of their priorities which warranted them to outsource funds and repair 212 desks and tables. He said the desks and tables will ease congestion in classrooms.
He added that due to the increasing student population coupled with the rise in the number of candidates presented by the school for the WASSCE every year, they saw the urgent need to secure more furniture to ensure that the grade 10s and 11s are able to attend classes without interruption during the exams.
Sadibou Kamaso, chairperson of 1998 Gambia Senior Secondary School Alumni urged beneficiaries to properly use the furniture to ensure it benefits current and future students of the school. He added that the donation was fully funded by members of the class of 1998.
He said that after the formation of the association, they visited the school to assess its needs and see where they could contribute.
