Significant flood damage at Bayview Academy in St. George’s last week means the school will not be ready to accept K-6 students when the school year begins after Labour Day.
The Department of Education says heavy rain resulted in flooding in the primary wing at the school when the roof drain separated.
The drain was repaired, but not before substantial damage was caused.
Contractors are on location to assess the situation and start the cleanup, but that work is not expected to be completed until later this fall.
School officials are looking at alternatives, and an update will be provided sometime this week.