Githage Secondary School began when the primary school donated some of its land so its graduates could finish their education. The three classrooms are now too few for the number of students.
Existing conditions
School entrance Existing latrines The school’s principal Kitchen & dining hall
Beginning construction
Construction began in the week of March 1. Parents, teachers, and community members all helped.
Gravel arrivesParents moving gravel Measuring foundation Trench with concrete
The foundation is done!
Rocks are placed Preparing to pour cement Cement is poured Foundation is laid
Walls are up
Shoveling cement for walls Early walls From inside From outside
Framing the roof
Finishing the walls Building trusses Roof framing is up From the inside
Roof is on
Coating the timbers Halfway there Almost finished Roof is on
Finishing the inside
Doors, windows, and porch are in Plaster on walls Installing electrical conduit Lights on!
Finishing the outside
Cleaning grout between stones Finishing end wall Affixing the facia Water tank installed
Finishing touches
Blackboard is in Finishing the floor Almost ready Commemorating plaque
Finished!
New classroom