(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula
The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) yesterday announced the completion of construction of 13 new schools and two kindergartens for the academic year 2017/2018.
The Authority noted that it has constructed 73 schools and 37 kindergartens inside and outside Doha since 2013.
'As many as 12 schools and two nurseries have been handed over to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education for the school year 2017/2018 while one is in the process of being delivered, Ashghal said.
The total value of the new educational buildings was QR878,000,000, and each school comprises 25 classrooms to accommodate 650 students while each kindergarten includes 12 classrooms to cater to 240 pupils.
The list of schools is as follows: Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys, Umm Al Saneem; Juwairiya Bin Al Harith Pimary School for Girls, Umm Al Saneem; Ahmad bin Mohamed Al Thani for Boys, Umm Al Saneem; Al Kharsaah School For Girls, Al Barg; Al Kharsaah School For Boys, Al Barg; Al Kaaban School for Girls, Al Kaaban; Sawda Bint Zamaa Prep School for Girls, Al Wakra; Al Hidaya Special Needs School, Al Thumama; Muaither Prep School for Girls, Muaither; Fatima Bint Al Walid Prep School for Girls, Al Mearad; Al Taawun Primary School for Girls, Al Mearad; Al Huda Primary School for Girls, Al Mearad; Rawda bint Jassim Secondary School for Girls, Al Mearad; Al Buraq Kindergarten, Rawdat Rashid and Swiss School Kindergarten, Al Rayyan.
The new educational facilities have been handed over on schedule fulfilling all the required specifications prior to the new academic year, in light of Ashghal's keen contribution to this vital sector and as a top priority set by the country in the National Vision 2030.
The entrance of a newly constructed school building
The construction of the educational facilities follows the standard design model for schools, comprising various facilities including science, language and IT laboratories, as well as sports and arts halls, multipurpose halls, gyms, libraries and classrooms in addition to outdoor spaces with shaded parking spaces, playgrounds and service buildings.
Likewise, the nurseries have 12 classrooms to accommodate 240 children, shaded playing and activity areas, music, language and computer rooms, in addition to a library, classrooms and external spaces, comprising shaded parking spaces, green areas and service buildings.
Being awarded the 3-star Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification in design and construction by the Gulf Organization for Research and Development, Ashghal complies with the green building specifications in a way that would help reduce energy at a rate of 25 percent, achieve lower water consumption, improve indoor environment, and reflect local architecture and heritage.
GSAS supports the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030 to promote sustainability standards in the urban environment in the country.
The design of schools and kindergartens is in line with the Qatari code for people with special needs, providing ramps at entrances and exits with special specifications for bathrooms and other areas. It also complies with safety requirements adopted by Global Fire and Security Systems and Qatari Civil Defence.
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