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The Significance of School Maintenance And Repair in Creating a Healthy Educational Environment

May 11, 2009

It is true that a school has a lot of problems to take into account just like if the number of teachers, classrooms, and computers is adequate. Therefore, school repair and maintenance may not be considered as a major priority, and its significance is overlooked.

It is believed that the school is our second home. There are even days when spend more time being in school than at home. So it is very important to keep it in good shape as much as possible. Who would want to stay in a classroom with a roof that leaks and with walls that have chipped paint? How uncomfortable it would be if after hours of football practice you find out that the shower does not work properly?

It is indeed an accepted fact that the school is one important institution in our society as it is where we are formed to be responsible citizens. One of the things that should be done to create a school a site conducive for learning is to go through a regular school repair and maintenance. It would not be a pain if the government met with school authorities and discussed the proper budget for this matter. In any case, it is a long-term investment. It is from schools where the budding leaders will be from. It is from these learning institutions where budding doctors, teachers, lawyers, journalists, and so on will be from. Basically, the future of the country and the world largely rely on these schools.

There are actually companies that offer services for the maintenance as well as repair of buildings and structures such as schools, and they can help prevent this so-called “sick-building syndrome”. What happens is that the performance of people who are staying or working in a place that is suffering from poor indoor quality, improper heating and ventilation and other structural deficiencies, are negatively affected. Health problems can take place, and worse, these people may lose their motivation and enthusiasm. We do not want the students to lose interest in learning just because of these physical deficiencies, do we?

Moreover, there are other buildings in addition to schools that get affected by the passing of time as well as the forces of nature, and these include churches. Church repair and restoration must also be given importance. A church is not just a structure, but it is a holy and religious place. A church is as an important institution in the society as the school. But one issue in renovating and rebuilding a church is that it may be a house for some of the most important pieces of art. No matter what the concerns are, nevertheless, immediate attention must be given to the preservation of buildings where people come together for important activities, just like the schools and churches.

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