The Minister for Education, Filipe Bole, has praised Ratu Ravuama Memorial School in Mokani for its commitment to provide education for children in neighbouring communities and villages.
Mr Bole was responding to the fundraising efforts carried out by the school to fund a new school building. While the Commissioner Central’s office provided more than $60,000.00 to the school, the Minister said that the school’s decision to hold a fundraising drive should be commended for their positive attitude towards providing the necessary facilities for its students.
“I must thank the hard working school committee for this project and other projects like the construction of the school walkway protecting students from the hot sun and prevent them from getting wet when it rains and of course the upgrade of the students quarters,” Mr Bole said.
While the school raised funds for the new school building, the Commissioner’s office was approached for funding. Once an agreement was reached on funding between the two, Fiji’s military forces through its engineers division agreed to carry out construction work.
The school’s head teacherm Ms Menani Drugu said she was thankful to the efficient work by the RFMF Engineers.
“I am thankful to the RFMF Army engineers who did a marvellous job and took them only two months to complete the construction of the school building from July to September this year,” Ms Drugu said.
Ratu Ravuama Memorial School was established in 1980 and today has a school roll of 157 students from Mokani and nearby villages.
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