SAVANNA-LA-MAR, Westmoreland — The Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Academy, which has been serving children with special needs in Westmoreland since opening its doors just under a decade ago, is now on a rapid growth trajectory.

The institution — which began as an infant school in 2017 with just 30 students — officially opened its just-constructed primary school block last Thursday, With 257 students on roll, plans are already in gear to begin the construction of a high school in September.

The expansion comes at a crucial time as 34 current students are set to transition to grade seven for the upcoming academic year.