Loose ceiling tiles, hole in the roofing and poor drainage are posing a hazard at the Princes Town West Secondary School.
During a heavy downpour at the school this morning, Guardian Media's team witnessed first-hand the effects of the poor infrastructure while there for the coverage of an event.
Torrents of water cascaded from holes in the roof of the walkways around the school’s auditorium. Students got wet and part of the area had to be cordoned off. Block N was impassable and water from the overflowing drains came into the Technical Vocational area.
However, the event continued despite this.
A source said equipment has been damaged in the past because of water damage.
"The drain to the back of Block N needs to be cleaned immediately. The water flows and comes into the storeroom. If it is bad we get water inside the technical drawing, plumbing, carpentry and masonry sections. We also had water flowing inside of Block A where there is the auto shop, machine shop and electrical shop," the source added.
The school has 866 pupils and 120 members of staff.
A school supervisor, who was in the school for a peace symposium, also saw the impact of the rains but declined comment.
Minister in the Ministry of Education Dr Lovell Francis visited the school last week. A senior official said the Educational Facilities Company Limited offered 18 sheets of galvanize for repairs but this was woefully inadequate. The T&T Guardian will bring further information on this issue later on.