St John Vianney School on Fabers Road, Belize City, has issued a public plea after revealing that the school has suffered repeated acts of vandalism and burglaries.
The school also said that its security guard has worked for over a year without pay, and
In a statement shared on social media, the school stated, “A Message to Our Community… Today we are heartbroken. We have had a security guard working at our school for over a year, faithfully showing up every day, without receiving a single cent.”
Despite numerous appeals for help, the school says it has received no support.
Adding to the distress, the school says it has been hit multiple times by vandals. Photos shared by the institution show a broken door lock, shattered windows, damaged wooden panels and splintered boards scattered on the ground.
“The damage is not just physical; it’s emotional. It’s spiritual. It’s a wound to a place that has given so much,” the administrators said.
The school added, “We ask: Where is our community?This is not just about one person or one building. It’s about honoring commitment, respecting service, and protecting a place that belongs to all of us.”
They are now calling on anyone who has been impacted by the school to come forward in support and help safeguard the school. “We ask you to stand with us now. Let your voice be heard. Help us protect and uplift what we’ve built together.”