ST. MARY`S ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, BELIZE

CITY

St. Mary`s – the story

• Ages 3 to 15• Infant 1 to Standard 6• 14 teachers• 210 children• Over 50% PSE pass rate• School founded in 1922• Children are mainly from poor homes• Location – 1 minute from Tourist Village, Belize

City

St Mary`s is a lively community

We do a lot of great work

But our school is in bad shape

Parts of the structure are crumbling

• Water has penetrated the cement

• In places the rebar is visible

• Some patching has been done but this has not solved the problems

• The internal stairs are potentially dangerous

Gutters and downpipes are inadequate

• Downpipes run directly into the courtyard, there are no under-floor drains to carry the water away

• Gutters are collapsing and no longer function, allowing water to penetrate the building

The toilet block is wholly inadequate

Drinking water in the courtyard

• This courtyard tap is the only source of drinking water for the children

• The surrounding area floods as there is no drain

• The whole area is subject to mould and damp and is clearly unsatisfactory

Paintwork is shabby and peeling

OUR CHILDREN DESERVE BETTER

What we would like to do• Repair all concrete to

ensure it is safe• Repair gutters, add

new downpipes, put in under-floor drains

• Tile courtyard with non slip tiles

• Sandblast all outside paintwork and repaint

• Install drinking water fountains

• Renovate toilet block• Repair leaks in roof• Renovate classrooms

including repair of ceilings

• Repair window louvers and bars

• Surface staircases with non-slip finish

• Replace worn out furniture

Can you help?