February 3, 2005

Mehriban Aliyeva visits boarding school 7 for mentally retarded children located in Surakhani settlement

President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva visited boarding school 7 for mentally retarded children located in Surakhani settlement. President of Foundation inspected the school`s classrooms, dining room and kitchen, as well as viewed an exhibition of the children`s handicrafts, showed interest in quality of food.


Director Gabilya Baghirova advised that 67 teachers are working at the school to teach 326 students. According to her, priority is given to lessons of work, and after the students finish 9th grade, they are sent to the vocational school No 1 which is located in Ahmadli district of Baku. The Director complained about the work of heating system in the school. Mrs. Mehriban Aliyeva promised the problem would be solved.

 

President of Foundation was presented souvenir from her visit to school.