Message from Catriona: Summer Construction Project Work to Begin in April

Dear Faculty and Staff,

Welcome to the last quarter of the school year! I hope that you had a restful and relaxing week and are ready for the challenges and rewards that the last quarter will inevitably bring. It has been a very positive school year to date, and l hope that we can encourage and support each other and our SSIS community to a strong finish.

One challenge this quarter will be the preparation for several summer construction projects. The Sino Pacific Construction Consultancy Co. Ltd (SPCC) has been contracted to complete the work. On April 11, there will be a commencement ceremony, after which, preparation for summer construction will begin.

Details of the Preparation and the Construction

The construction plan for summer 2019 includes three separate building areas. The ES will receive 6 new classrooms and a common space located above the Auditorium. The MS will receive 3 new classrooms and a common space above the cafeteria. The HS will receive 2 new large classrooms above the HS gym (one of which will be a music room). These additions are expected to be ready for use in August 2019.

Scaffolding, new access points for construction vehicles and crew, and new parking areas for construction vehicles will be visible during construction.  Access and parking for students, parents, and staff will be clearly marked. There will be extra security guards on campus during construction to provide direction and to ensure safety during times of high traffic flow.

SPCC will have an onsite construction area that contains a manager’s office, portable toilets, holding materials, and additional security guards. SPCC will also abide by the school policy to not allow smoking on campus. Construction workers will leave the campus to smoke. SPCC and SSIS Administration are committed to not allowing noise and construction work to interfere with programs during the school day.

Thank you for your understanding of any inconvenience during this construction period. If you have any question, concern or recommendation during the construction projects, please do not hesitate to inform WaiMun, Chris Beanes, or me. We will try to make the process as smooth as possible and we appreciate your cooperation.

Have a wonderful week!
Catriona