THE local Portuguese community remains hopeful for a favourable outcome concerning the status of the historic Canossian Convent located in Bandar Hilir, here. Save the Portuguese Community Action Committee (SPCAC) chairman Martin Theseira expressed confidence that the Melaka Chief Minister would give due consideration to the community’s efforts to preserve the site, currently operating as SK Sacred Heart Canossian Convent, situated in the heart of the historic city that has provided quality education to locals for nearly a century.
“We are optimistic that Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh will take into account the long-standing contribution of the school to educational excellence and heritage,” Theseira said during an interview on Monday (April 21).
