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Queen Rania inspects renovation work in two Madrasati Phase II Schools in Jerash |
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[04/11/2009 18:37] |
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Jerash Nov.
4 (Petra) -- Less than a year ago, two schools in the Governorate of Jerash were suffering from serious infrastructure problems: broken windows, crumbling walls, peeling paintwork, unpaved terrain, inadequate sanitary facilities, poor lighting.
For years, teachers and students at both the Jerash Elementary School for Girls and the Asma Bin Yazeed Elementary School were distracted by their schools’ deplorable conditions.
Queen Rania’s visit to both schools five months ago spurred the construction process conducted by the Madrasati initiative.
When Her Majesty, on Wednesday, inspected the completed renovation work, the reality on the ground appeared to be a very different one.
During this second visit to the Jerash Elementary School for Girls, Her Majesty witnessed the noticeable changes which fundamentally improved the overall atmosphere in the school: new toilets, a fun and safe playground, a well-equipped kitchen, painted and fixed infrastructure, and new desks for the children.
A modernized school gate and a protective wall running along the entire perimeter of the school, now ensure children are safe and protected.
Touring the building, Queen Rania also visited individual classrooms.
Her Majesty saw the walls had been transformed from grey to lavender and listened to Tamara Qardal, a Sixth Grade girl who described how her school had improved.
Accompanied by Madrasati Director Danah Dajani and CEO of Eastern Holdings Majed Saedi, Her Majesty expressed appreciation for the efforts exerted by the Madrasati team and their partners.
Touring the renovated school, Queen Rania was also briefed by Majed Saedi on the maintenance work and educational games spearheaded by Eastern Holdings, sponsor of the school.
In the meeting, Saedi highlighted the company’s assistance in providing water coolers, playground facilities such as slides and swings as well as health insurance for both students and teachers.
Eastern Holdings will also provide monthly educational activities for the children that will include storytelling and puppet shows as well as field trips resembling the visit to the Aviation Training Centre the company organized last October.
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