Rotuma High School recently opened a new Form 7 block at the school which was made possible through the small grant scheme provision for schools by the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Principal Education Officer for Human Resources Management at the Ministry of Education, Mr Apao Solomone officiated on behalf of government an emphasised the need for students to recognise government’s own commitment to making education accessible.
“I am particularly appreciative of the commitment and the unity exhibited by the seven districts of Rotuma in the construction of the Form 7 building. I am also thrilled to learn that the finishing touches of the form 7 building was done by the Carpentry and Joinery students of Rotuma High School,” he said.
The school’s Principal, Mr Perry Gabriel acknowledged the assistance from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Education for writing a new chapter for Rotuma High School. The school received a total of $18,000 through the small grant scheme to construct the new From 7 block.
The 21 pioneer form 7 students of Rotuma High School were delighted with their new classroom during its opening. They were reminded by the chief guest to work hard and to develop a positive attitude towards their studies.
Meanwhile schools in Rotuma recently had access to a careers exhibition for the first time which was attended by students from five schools from the island.
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