Renovation of the catering unit, gyms and a block of primary classes at the Kazan school No. 16

The Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin visited the Tatar-English gymnasium No.16 on Dubravnaya Street, where the renovation was carried out in summer. By the beginning of the school year, the canteen was renovated, which allowed to increase the capacity by 80 additional seats, gyms and primary school classrooms were renovated as well. “It is very important that individual approach was implemented at the gymnasium during the renovation and interior design. Designers work together with teaching staff and high school students. Thanks to this, each school has its own unique features”, - the head of the city noted.

In the four-storey school building with an area of more than 10 thousand sq.m, built in 1997, work began in June with the repair of the catering unit. Electrical work was carried out in the dining room, ceilings and flooring were updated, walls were repaired, ventilation was replaced, and most importantly, the canteen was expanded, thanks to which the capacity increased from 120 to 204 seats. This made it possible to improve the quality of catering for students.

The Mayor visited the canteen and talked with the students. Schoolchildren in a conversation with I.Metshin noted that the canteen has changed significantly after the renovation: now the canteen is bright and cozy.

After the catering unit, the head of the city visited the gyms, which were also renovated this year. New lighting elements were installed and the floors were painted in the small sports hall. Electrical work was carried out in the main gym, window blocks, floors were replaced, and walls were painted. I.Metshin appreciated the quality of the work carried out. “Children will love to play sports in such a gym, it will promote a healthy lifestyle”, - he noted.

In addition to the catering unit and gyms, the entrance group was renovated, as well as the block of primary classes. Ramps were installed at the entrance, and the walls were decorated with composite panels. Ceilings, walls and window blocks have been replaced in the lobby, recreation areas have been designed there. As a result, a spacious lobby has been created, where schoolchildren like to spend their time after lessons. During a charity fair, primary school students sell their crafts and handmade goods, collected money were directed to animal shelter.

During the renovation, doors and windows were replaced, walls and flooring were updated in the primary school block, which is located on the ground floor.

“Kazan is actively renovating educational institutions – both schools and kindergartens. This year we have renovated 43 canteens and 19 gyms, - the Mayor stressed. – This is a big deal, atmosphere created in educational institutions is very important for schoolchildren. We must provide high-quality education and at the same time create comfortable learning conditions for children. Therefore, we will continue renovation and construction of schools and kindergartens for children”.