Minimal Damage In Kuwaiti Schools After Consecutive Rainfalls

In the aftermath of continuous rainfalls since last Wednesday, sources from the Ministry of Education's engineering department reported minimal damage in schools. The issues primarily involved isolated electrical short circuits and sporadic leaks in certain facilities, with a partial collapse of a girls' schoolyard canopy in the Hawalli Educational Zone. However, reports indicate that the incidents are limited in scope and have not disrupted ongoing studies, thanks to the prompt response of the engineering affairs departments.

It's crucial to note that the fallen canopy parts posed no threat to students or staff, occurring before school activities began, and there were no reported injuries. Most schools took proactive measures to brace for the rainy season, including surface cleaning, ensuring proper drainage, and preventing manhole blockages. As long as the main drainage networks adjacent to schools function effectively, the situation in schools remains safe, eliminating the need for class disruptions or a switch to electronic learning.

Potential obstacles to learning were highlighted by sources, mentioning the formation of large water pools at school entrances and flag yards. However, they assured that any such pools could be swiftly removed within a day or two through coordination with the Ministry of Public Works, utilizing suction tanks. Encouragingly, no such pools were reported during the recent rainfalls in Kuwait's public and private schools, confirming that the academic situation is normal, and schools are fully prepared to welcome students.

As for damages in new schools, sources indicated minimal issues, primarily related to coordination between school administrations and the General Corporation for Housing Welfare. The latter remains committed to fulfilling its contractual obligations, as its schools are still under warranty.

In a separate development, Mutlaq Al-Mutairi, Acting Director of the Department of Educational Activities and Superintendent of Educational Technologies and Libraries at the Ministry of Education, announced the establishment of the Student Council for the Educational Capital District. This council, formed after elections organized by the Social and Psychological Service Directive, aims to foster dialogue, acceptance of diverse opinions, and student participation in decision-making. The elected student leaders, including Daniel Al-Kandari as President, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari as Vice-President, Abdul-Wahab Al-Rashidi as Secretary, and Khaled Al-Daihani as Assistant Secretary, were chosen from 48 students across 16 schools in the district."

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