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Matilda Newport Junior High School Library Renovation Project

Having a fully functioning library and computer lab is one of many conditions for learning that can help to improve student learning outcomes. When we adopted the school, the existing school library at Matilda Newport Jr. High was in disrepair, with a leaky roof, broken windows, missing tiles, and outdated books. The school also did not have a computer lab. As part of the renovation project we did the following:

  • Installed sliding windows to keep the rain and dust out
  • Repaired the leaking roof
  • Retiled the floor
  • Added new chairs and bookshelves
  • Converted a storage room into a computer lab
  • Painted the walls and bookshelves

To complete this project, we intend to do the following:

  • Install proper lighting
  • Install an air conditioner
  • Install a power generator
  • Add at least 20 computers with downloaded academic content
  • Provide more up-to-date books and learning aids for the library

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Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

There is no electricity currently in the library. The only source of light is the natural light from outside. On a cloudy or rainy day, visibility is very poor for reading.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Old/ broken chairs and tables.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Dust from outside has settled on the walls, windows, books and bookshelves. There are not enough textbooks per student.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Mildew and mold on the walls and bookshelves.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

On rainy days, water leaks from the second level into the library causing damage to the floor.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

This portion of the library has to be moved to the other side of the room when it rains. Rain enters the room because there are no window panes on some of the windows. Dust, noise and smells from outside also enter the library.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Rusty and eroded windows

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Water leaks from the second level into the library.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Poor maintenance and dust from outside have damaged the windows. These windows will be replaced to prevent rain and dust from entering the library.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

This door opens up to an unused storage space where books that are no longer in use are kept. This storage space will be turned into a computer lab as part of the renovation

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

Due to lack of window panels, rain and dust from the outside enters the library.

Matilda Newport Library Renovation Project

One of the many challenges the library is facing is the lack of windows. During the rainy season, water enters the library forcing the students to use only half the library.

Phase One Renovation

(Creating a computer lab within the student library and preparing the roof)

Phase Two Renovation

(Replacing the windows with sliding windows, adding glass doors and burglar resistant bars/ doors )

Phase Three Renovation  

(Painting and replacing the floor tiles)

Phase Three Completion

Painting the entire library 

Replacing the tiles

Phase Four - Books and Computer Lab

Renovation Cost $20,000

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