The specialized boarding school No.71 in Sirdarya Region for children with special educational needs and intellectual disabilities has started the new academic year in a newly reconstructed, modern building sponsored by AMMC.

The “First Bell” ceremony, marking the beginning of the academic year, was attended by officials from the regional department of the National Agency for Social Protection, the school’s teaching staff, students, and their parents.

During the event, participants were informed about the new facilities created for the children, the modern teaching methods to be used in the educational and training process, and the broad opportunities available to help the students adapt to social life.

For reference, this school for children with physical and intellectual developmental delays was originally built in 1965. As a result of the reconstruction, it has been completely modernized. The building’s specialized classrooms, assembly hall, gym, cafeteria, library, and restrooms were renovated. Windows, frames, hot and cold-water pipes, and lighting systems were replaced. The roof was partially renewed, and the façade was given a modern appearance. In addition, lighting systems, power supply, video surveillance, and fire safety systems were installed on the premises.

The boarding school is also equipped with dormitories, classrooms, technology rooms, a cafeteria, and a gym. Moreover, additional facilities such as a waiting room, laundry, storage, security checkpoint, boiler room, summer kitchen, outdoor restroom, and greenhouse have been built. For students’ comfort, mini-football, volleyball, and children’s playgrounds, as well as two pavilions, were constructed in the courtyard. The paths were fully asphalted, landscaped, and greened.

• At present, 269 students are studying at our school. Thanks to the initiatives of our President, all necessary conditions are being created in our country for children with special needs to receive education and develop in a healthy environment. The new building features comfortable, modern classrooms, well-equipped facilities, special educational programs, and psychological support services for each student. This is an important step toward our children’s future. The joy and satisfaction are visible on the faces of our teachers, students, and their parents as the new school year begins in this modern building. On behalf of our entire team, we express our gratitude to our President for providing such wonderful conditions - said school director Rustam Irgashev.
• This year, I enrolled my child in this school. After seeing the facilities and speaking with the teachers, I was truly pleased with the conditions created for the children. I believe that my child will not only receive education but also learn to adapt to social life with the help of experienced teachers. I’m especially happy that my child will learn a trade as well. On behalf of all parents, I want to thank our country’s leadership for their care and attention toward children with special educational needs - said parent Khayitgul Koshbokova.

A “Care” group has been established at the school to provide not only supervision but also psychological support, rehabilitation, social adaptation, and vocational training through special programs. The 13 technology classrooms introduced at the boarding school help boys and girls prepare for life by developing practical skills. Along with general education, students learn trades such as carpentry, metalworking, hairdressing, crafts, landscaping, and sewing — all of which help them find their place in society in the future.

In the near future, it is planned to establish a small production workshop and a mini-farming enterprise on the school premises.

AMMC Information Service