While many students spent Labour Day relaxing at home, several youngsters turned up at Haile Selassie High to repaint classrooms and beautify the school grounds, with Principal Anniona Jones insisting that young people become motivated when adults listen to them, explain the vision, and make them feel involved.

Armed with paint brushes, rollers, and gardening tools, students joined teachers and corporate volunteers on Monday as sections of the school underwent a facelift through a Labour Day project supported by Petrojam Limited, Scotiabank, and Total Tools.

Jones said the transformation of the school was the result of several days of volunteer work and corporate support over the Labour Day period aimed at improving both the infrastructure and learning environment.