#1 Facility Overhaul - Thiru Primary

Thiru Pry School is a public primary school located in Marmanet Ward, Laikipia County in Kenya. It was established in 1978. The school is an integrated and mixed type of institution that has an enrollment of about 700 children between the ages of 6-15 years old.

As a rural primary school serving many pupils from a big community surrounding it, the schools facilities have been stretched beyond limit and it was in this spirit that this school qualified to be a beneficiary of the TTFalls Foundation Inc. to help improve its current condition.

NEEDS ASSESMENT:

TFALLS FOUNDATION INC. conducted a thorough needs assessment at Thiru Primary School and identified the following as the most urgent and critical issues that need to be addressed.

Old and dilapidated classrooms that have not been repaired for many years.
Congested classrooms thereby lack of conducive environment for students.
Poor sanitation due to lack of proper bathrooms and no water for washing hands.
Old and dilapidated administration block which was an eyesore and not conducive for learning.
Most of the pupils come from very humble backgrounds and some parents cannot afford uniforms.
The school also lacks source of clean and wholesome water for drinking and washing.

After the completion of the needs assessment analysis, TFalls Foundation Inc. embarked on projects to help address some of the needs of the school. The projects were launched December 13, 2019.

The foundation has completed infrastructure overhaul and commissioned the facilities to the school for use. The following sub projects were undertaken in this school.

Helped finish two classrooms that had been started a while ago. Two classrooms were furnished with new desks and chairs.
Constructed a restroom block that contained washrooms for both boys and girls. The restroom was equipped with modern urinals, sinks, ceramic bowls, shower, tile floors and running water for use in the facilities.
A new well was dug and equipped with a submersible pump for extraction of water for drinking and washing.
Constructed an additional four new classrooms and also helped furnish them.
Constructed a new administration block.
Constructed and furnished two kindergarten classrooms.

Project Completion Report

Introduction Thiru Primary School is a public primary school located in Marmanet Ward, Laikipia County, Kenya. Established in 1978, the school serves approximately 700 students aged 6 to 15 years. As a rural institution, Thiru Primary School has faced significant challenges due to overstretched facilities, necessitating urgent intervention.

Project Justification Thiru Primary School was selected as a beneficiary of the TFalls Foundation Inc. due to critical infrastructure deficiencies that hindered effective learning and a conducive school environment. A thorough needs assessment identified the following pressing issues:

Old and dilapidated classrooms requiring urgent repairs.
Overcrowded classrooms, creating an unconducive learning environment.
Poor sanitation due to inadequate washrooms and lack of handwashing facilities.
A deteriorating administration block that was unsafe and unsuitable for school operations.
Many pupils lacked proper school uniforms due to financial constraints.
The absence of a reliable source of clean drinking and washing water.

Project Implementation Following the needs assessment, TFalls Foundation Inc. launched infrastructure improvement projects on December 13, 2019. The project aimed at addressing the most urgent needs to enhance learning conditions and overall school operations. The work was completed in December 2022, and the upgraded facilities were officially commissioned for use.

Completed Sub-Projects To improve the school's infrastructure and learning conditions, the following developments were undertaken:

a) Classroom Renovation and Construction:

Completion and furnishing of two previously unfinished classrooms with new desks and chairs.
Construction of four additional new classrooms, fully equipped with necessary learning materials.
Construction and furnishing of two kindergarten classrooms to cater to early learners.

b) Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities:

Construction of a modern restroom block for both boys and girls.
The restroom facilities included washrooms with ceramic bowls, modern urinals, sinks, tiled floors, and shower areas.
Running water was installed to promote hygiene and sanitation.

c) Water Supply System:

A new well was dug to provide a reliable source of clean drinking and washing water.
A submersible pump was installed for efficient water extraction and distribution.

d) Administration Block:

A new administration block was constructed to provide a proper working environment for the school’s management and staff.

Project Impact The completion of these projects has significantly improved the learning and working environment at Thiru Primary School. Key benefits include:

Reduced classroom congestion, creating a more conducive atmosphere for learning.
Improved sanitation and hygiene, reducing health risks among students.
Access to clean water, improving overall school hygiene and hydration.
Enhanced administrative operations due to a modern and functional office block.
Better learning conditions for kindergarten pupils with dedicated classrooms.

Conclusion The infrastructure overhaul at Thiru Primary School, facilitated by TFalls Foundation Inc., has greatly transformed the school’s learning environment. The improvements will have a lasting impact on students' academic performance, health, and overall well-being. The foundation remains committed to supporting education and enhancing the quality of learning environments in rural schools.

Acknowledgment

TFalls Foundation Inc. expresses gratitude to all stakeholders, including school administrators, local authorities, and the community, for their cooperation and support in the successful execution of this project.