The buildings of the National Park that had been used so far were not able to accommodate the growing numbers of pupils. Therefore a property was purchased after thorough inquiries and the construction of a new building in the traditional style was started in 1999 on the opposite side of the river further up the valley. The new place is well chosen - secure from avalanches and rockslides - with enough drinking water and firewood, and is again situated on the main trade route. In 1999, the first year of construction, the first part of the building was accomplished with enormous help from the surrounding villages, consisting of five sleeping rooms. The roof could be finished just before the beginning of the winter snow. New construction plans were sketched in January 2000 and promote the construction in instalments for the following five years, until the building can accommodate all grades. In 2001 18 rooms were finished at the new site in Sachog. They include five bedrooms for the children, five classrooms, teacher bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, office and library. Below the school are the sanitary installations with toilets and washing rooms. Building construction will continue in 2003 to accommodate the new classes and teachers.

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