![]() A GROUP of linguists and educationists want the government to standardise the teaching and learning of the English language in early childhood education as it can help improve the preservation of local vernaculars. This was among the topics of discussion at the Papua New Guinea Linguistics Society annual zoom conference which included participants from the University of Papua New (UPNG), National Research Institute (NRI) and international linguist experts. ![]() SIX primary schools in the National Capital District have been selected to become junior high schools next year, says education services assistant secretary Sam Lora. “These schools are Kaugere Primary School, New Erima Primary School, Evadahana Primary School, Gerehu Primary School, Bavaroko Primary School and Boreboa Primary School. “These schools will enable children to continue their education from Grade Eight to Grade 10,” Lora said. ![]() Air Niugini has helped support Wallam, a remote primary school in Ambunti/Drekikir, district of East Sepik Province by airlifting donations by a group of individuals in Port Moresby on Friday 23rd Sept to help the school. The donation included laptop, school stationary, backpacks, reading books, uniform, reusable sanitary pads, solar lamps,TV and sporting gear. Acting PNG Prime Minister Rosso Launches School Infrastructure Projects, Thanks to Australia9/25/2022
![]() AUSTRALIA has always been a friend, and has helped in a lot of important nation-building projects in Papua New Guinea, says Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Housing and Urbanisation, John Rosso. He was the guest speaker during the opening of infrastructure projects at the Catholic-run, Mary Immaculate Girl’s Technical Secondary School in Dirima, Gumine District of Chimbu Province, last Tuesday (Sept. 20). “I acknowledged the work of the Australian Government, through the PNG Australia Partnership Initiative. This school is one of the outcomes of the partnership, through the Incentive Fund.” ![]() CLASSES at the University of Goroka have been suspended for two weeks following damages to the hall of residence on Sunday 11th September which has also destroyed structures at the University in Goroka. This follows a decision handed down by the top management team in consultation with the academic senate on Monday at the University of Goroka. About 1500 students were displaced with no proper accommodation as the 7 story dormitory known as one of the iconic buildings at the University was condemned for use by authorities last Sunday. Mendi Secondary School among 21 Schools Shut down for the year: Students to repeat in 20239/22/2022
![]() TWENTY-ONE schools, excluding elementary schools, in Southern Highlands affected by violence during the 2022 General Election have been closed and students will repeat next year, according to an official circular. Classes were suspended from Monday, the provincial education board circular said. The schools are Mendi Day and Nipa Secondary, Karinz High and Uma Junior High schools, Mendi Technical Vocational Education Training Centre and 16 primary schools in the Nipa-Kutubu and Mendi-Munihu electorates and within the Mendi township. ![]() Tuition fees for Gulf students attending the Bomana Sacred Heart Teachers College will be paid as assured by Kerema Open MP Thomas Opa earlier today. The first term MP visited the students and announced that under the Kerema Hope Foundation, all outstanding tuition fees for this year will be settled for all students from the Gulf Province. "We will also pay their tuition fees for next year 2023," Opa announced. The Pangu Pati stalwart said that these future primary school teachers will return to Gulf Province and teach the next generation of the children in both districts of Kerema and Kikori respectively. A RETIRED teacher has expressed concern on the lack of English being used especially in remote schools in Papua New Guinea.
Margret Baik, 69, who spent PNG’s 47th independence anniversary at Iwol Primary School in Salamaua local level government, observed teachers interacting with their students in Tok Pisin. “I did not hear any English spoken by students either and when I enquired, the teachers said the students could not comprehend English so Tok Pisin had to be the main language for interaction,” she said. ![]() The Education Department has released the 2022 Education Vacancy Gazette. Please see the link to accessing the 2022 Education Vacancy Gazette. All Teachers are encouraged to apply for vacant positions in schools in your provinces. We sincerely apologize to all for the delay in sending this document. We ask that all Provinces and National Institutions stick to the Activity Schedule and closely adhere to it. Highlands Region New Guinea Islands
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![]() Papua New Guinea Minister for Department of Higher Education Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) Don Polye said he wants to be seen as a team leader and not a boss. Minister Polye told the staff of DHERST that the 'boss' mentality in PNG needs to be broken in order for the country to move forward. |
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