Roatan Childrens Fund

Jose Santos Guardiola Public School in Punta Gorda

There are 530 children in grades 1-9 with 22 teachers. The school was built in 1957 and serves the community of Oakridge & Punta Gorda. The children are mostly of Garifuna culture.



Jose Santos Guardiola Public School in Punta Gorda



The classrooms need a lot of work



Much of the school furniture is built by hand



The school books are very well used and in need of replacement



The new Library was donated by friends from the USA & built by Punta Gorda Parents



The children are entertaining visitors from the USA