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Marking the final part of construction of four new classrooms and three new toilets for Wat Mon Thyean Primary School, the purchase of 4 classroom doors, 3 toilet doors and twenty-eight new window shutters from a new contracting company was finalised on October 20th. A delay in the construction schedule occurred when it became clear that the quality of the shutters installed by the previous contracting company was not up to standard, particularly in relation to the materials used. Despite the community’s concern, the contractor was unprepared to replace the substandard doors and shutters. SCC advocated for the community and the contractor agreed to refund 70% of the cost and remove the substandard shutters. The community, including teachers and the members of the School Support Committee, were adamant that they would prefer the construction to take longer than to settle for poor quality. The new classrooms were due to be complete on October 13th but will take approximately five weeks longer than expected, as the new contractor completes the door and window woodwork. While the construction is completed, classes are being held in the old school building and the library. $2,691.50 has been refunded by the original contractor, covering the cost of the doors and shutters, ensuring that the project is still on budget. Until this school year, which began on October 1st, Wat Mon Primary School was incomplete only catering for students in grades 1 to 4. This year the school expanded, now welcoming students from kindergarten age to grade five. Once construction is complete, Wat Mon Thyean will be a full primary school allowing the existing year five students to move into grade six, the final year of primary school in Cambodia. Wat Mon Thyean has come a long way since its two wooden classrooms were constructed in 1997. As the number of grades offered by the school has increased, so to has the number of students. Last school year the school had approximately 135 students; this year 190 students, a 41% increase. It is hoped that the construction of the new facilities will help support the continued growth of the school and help provide a safe clean environment conducive to learning. 
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