Another school with an issue
Yes, another school,
One more added to the lot-
This is not cool.
From sick buildings
To contaminated atmosphere
Where breathing is hazardous
Because of impure air.
Another ministerial task
Searching for accommodation
For school staff and pupils
In a safe location.
From suspecting flooring
To mold on the walls,
From construction and incineration
With no fix in sight at all.
The constant MOE’s promise
Not to compromise health
Is becoming like a useless textbook
Still occupying a shelf.
The union is not happy
The parents are unhappy too,
John public is becoming frantic
And no doubt, so are you.
Another school under threat
And I have lost count
Not to mention other sick buildings-
An unusual amount.
There is a quality of life
That tens of millions can’t buy,
We are paying a price for progress
And many die.
The young and the old
And the very many in between,
Sick buildings and impure air-
What does it all mean?
We are not managing, I think,
As we ought to manage,
Proper maintenance is not optional
If we will control damage.
A closer look at schools
Public health and our buildings,
“A stitch in time saves nine”
No use in pretending.
Stewart Russell © January 18, 2024
