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By Pfc. Michael Schuch
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Public Affairs Office
COMBAT OUTPOST CASCHE SOUTH, Iraq – A kindergarten and primary school opened in the She Shon area during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Aug. 21, 2008.
Soldiers from the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion helped local contractors renovate two schools in She Shon to ensure the children of the area have the opportunity to receive a formal education.
"We are very thankful this project is now complete," said Fatema Rhady, the headmistress of the kindergarten. "I hope that this will show Iraqi contractors that here, just like in America, they shouldn't be scared of anything by helping us. We are all just trying to help the children."
Participants cut the kindergarten's ribbon first, marking the school's opening and ability to begin classes in September. Children in the area received cookies, a special treat in celebration of the momentous day.
The school repairs took six weeks to complete. A local Iraqi contractor hired skilled citizens from surrounding towns to perform the work. This helped create jobs and increase the flow of money for the small urban village.
The school received new doors, windows, paint and remodeled bathrooms. The school boasts the only playground in the area, in addition to the numerous classrooms.
The children are put through two classes: a starter class, which introduces them to the educational system in slow, smooth steps, and a preparatory class, which ensures children are ready to move on to the grade school that follows.
Following the Kindergarten's opening, Soldiers from 415th CA Bn. made the local primary school their next stop.
The Maka al Mukarama Primary School, run by headmaster Mahamed Muhmod Hussein, received fresh paint, new doors and windows, remodeled bathrooms and minor structural repairs.
This two-story school boasts nearly two dozen classrooms and offices, a large courtyard and a court with soccer nets and basketball hoops.
The two remodeled and operational schools provide a significant advantage to the children of She Shon, further demonstrating the commitment of the Iraqi people, Iraqi security forces and coalition forces to improve the health and welfare of the Iraqi children.
| Date Taken: | 08.25.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 08.28.2008 03:08 |
| Story ID: | 22947 |
| Location: | IQ |
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