The Tribune

CLASSES at CW Sawyer Primary School have been suspended today and Friday, according to the Ministry of Education.

This came after parents protested at the school yesterday due to reported mould and other infrastructure issues.

On Tuesday, Progressive Liberal Party leader Philip Davis raised the alarm regarding mould infestation and a rumoured sinkhole at the school and called on Education Minister Jeff Lloyd to resolve the matter.

Mr Davis also claimed teachers have fallen ill and are threatening demonstrations if the situation is not urgently addressed. Education Director Marcellus Taylor confirmed the school does have a mould issue which is currently being dealt with, however he said he was unaware of a sinkhole.

Mr Taylor said on Tuesday: “I don’t know about the sinkhole, but we have some mould problem at the CW Sawyer school. Our person with responsibility for the physical plant, Mr (Donovan) Turnquest…has been dealing with this matter, trying to address it. Not just today but he’s been working (on) it for a couple of weeks.

“I’m not aware of any classrooms (being affected),” he continued. “I’m only aware of administrative offices at the school that has mould. There may be some instances in the classrooms but I’m not aware of it.”

When asked about reports that teachers are threatening to demonstrate, Mr Taylor replied: “I heard that some teachers (are) threatening to sit out, but I can’t speak to it.”

Teachers have been asked to report to the ministry’s Learning Resources Section during normal school hours.