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The most visceral evidence of this systemic silencing is found carved into the very masonry of the building. Embedded above one of the structure’s prominent archways sits its original historical foundation stone.
Historically, this limestone plaque proudly bore a beautifully carved Arabic inscription that read:
"المدرسة التي أقيمت بفضل الإسهام"
"من أبناء الطيرة الإسلامية"
"على نفقة عثمان الصباغ"
"١٣٦١ هـ" (أو ما يقارب عام 1942م للتوسعة الكبيرة)
"This school was established through the contributions of the sons of Islamic al-Tira, at the personal expense of Uthman al-Sabagh, 1361 AH (1942)."
This inscription provided irrefutable material proof that the grand arched expansion of the campus was not an inherited relic or a British gift, but a grassroots civic project funded by the wealth and vision of al-Tira's own community leaders—specifically the prominent philanthropist Uthman al-Sabagh--to ensure their children could pursue higher elementary education locally.
Instead of removing the stone and risking structural damage to the facade, authorities chose a more insidious method: they meticulously chiseled and scraped away the Arabic lettering. Today, the foundation stone remains in place but stands as a smooth, hollowed-out rectangular void. It is a physical scar designed to prevent modern students and passersby from reading the true pedigree of the building, turning an eloquent historical ledger into a mute block of stone.