In 2010, Collège Mixte Le Bon Berger was a six-classroom, 12-grade school built just a few years prior that nevertheless needed to be entirely replaced. The Haiti team began design by conducting charrettes with the school owners and faculty. A new scheme emerged as a multi-phase solution begining with an eight-classroom, handicap-accessible school block. The design and construction would work with Haitian builders and artisans to pinpoint Montrouis identity and passion for learning.
Phase 1 was completed in early 2012, opening on February 29 for nearly 400 students to begin classes in a stunning example of Haitian architecture.
(Above) Collège Mixte Le Bon Berger, or Good Shepherd School, has since its
reopening brought national acclaim and 25% increased enrollment for the
community of Montrouis. Photo by Gerry ReillyUpdates - 2012
Video tour of Montrouis School by Artists for Haiti - August 31
Honors and Benefits, Already at the Age of Six (Months) - August 9
Haiti Schools: Down to Three (Walls) - March 13
Montrouis Opening Ceremony - March 7
I Love Foundations Quiz - February 13
Collège Mixte Le Bon Berger: COMPLETE - February 10
SMH Moments - January 25
Haiti Schools Update - January 10
Building Montrouis and Dignite - an interview with Gerry Reilly - January 9
2011
Montrouis School Toasts the Future - December 12
Haiti Schools Update - November 30
Haiti Schools Update - November 10
Haiti Schools Update - October 11
Haiti Schools Update - September 19
School Construction Update - August 19
Good Training, Good Builders, Great Schools - July 21
Groundbreaking at Montrouis - June 28
Stacey's Haiti Schools Update - June 23
Montrouis School Prepares for Construction! - May 31
2010
Judy's School - September 2