Tuesday, February 24, students from Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) took a tour at the cruise pier project in Road Town, Tortola. 
Willis Potter was the leader of the students and the head of the technical department. He was also at the tour and said that decided to conduct a tour to give the students a real feel of the engineering site.
“The purpose of the tour is to expose the kids to a work site that introduces the field of engineering. This area has been looked down on negatively for years, as parents may not allow their children to go into the technical field, because it’s a grade three certificate and it’s a lower paying area. But, in actuality, this is where the money is,” Potter said.
Potter also said it would let the students understand better the subject they are taking as a part of their pursuing course at ESHS.
Student Amali Graham, an aspiring enginner shared his thoughts about the tour and said that it was an effective eye-opener.
“It is a positive experience for me coming here as I get to see all the work being done here. This will encourage me even more as I want to become an engineer,” Graham said.
One of the only 2 girls of the group was Khadijah Henry who said she was delighted and inspired because of the tour.
“It was interesting, I learn a lot about the set up, and how things are done,” said Henry.
The students were given a full gear of protection including safety hats. They were assisted to the every corner and aspects of the area, while the guide gives several notes and trivia regarding the place and the process.
It was noticeable that the students felt amazed and curious about the pier and how the work flows systematically.
Assistant Principal of Pastoral Affairs at ESHS, Donna Clyne, was also on the tour facilitated by project manager at the pier park Dion Stoutt.
Students From Elmore Stoutt High School Conducted A Tour At Road Town"s Pier
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