Kerevat NSoE Unveils K3.8 Million Auditorium and Digital Education Projects in PNG

Kerevat NSoE Unveils K3.8 Million Auditorium and Digital Education Projects in PNG/Photo by PNG Education Department

Kerevat National School of Excellence has expanded its educational facilities with the commissioning of new classrooms, a K3.8 million auditorium and digital management infrastructure, as Papua New Guinea steps up efforts to modernise its education system.

Education Minister Francis Kikin Siune officially opened the facilities on Friday, September 25, 2026, in the presence of Education Secretary Dr Uke Kombra, East New Britain Governor Michael Marum, provincial leaders, school representatives, students and members of the local community.

The ceremony showcased five major developments aimed at improving the school's learning environment, strengthening administrative systems and advancing science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education.

Among the new facilities are two 12-in-1 classroom complexes incorporating 16 smart classrooms and a state-of-the-art multi-purpose auditorium, constructed at a cost of K3.8 million.

The other initiatives include a School Digital Management System, a comprehensive School Development Plan and Future Projects, and the establishment of the James Marape Legacy Campus.

Minister Siune praised the school's leadership and stakeholders for their efforts in delivering the projects and maximising available resources to improve educational outcomes.

The introduction of the digital management platform is expected to strengthen the handling of student information, school records and administrative functions, while supporting the integration of technology into everyday learning.

During the ceremony, the minister also unveiled a monument dedicated to the James Marape Legacy Campus, acknowledging the Prime Minister and the Marape-Rosso Government for advancing the National Schools of Excellence initiative and maintaining the STEM scholarship programme over the past four years.

Mr Marape was attending the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York and was therefore absent from the commissioning.

The event's theme, "Excelling through Digital Empowerment and Innovation," reflected the government's push to equip schools with modern facilities and digital tools to meet the changing demands of education.

Minister Siune used the occasion to announce the planned introduction of the PNG Education Transformation Vision 2075, a 50-year national strategy intended to guide education reforms and strengthen the skills and capabilities of future graduates.

The proposed framework will prioritise analytical thinking, knowledge development, problem-solving, technological innovation, entrepreneurship, personal discipline and ethical values.

It is designed to prepare students to address complex domestic and international challenges, develop practical solutions, establish businesses, generate employment and contribute to public service.

The Department of Education has also launched EduNex, a centralised Learning Management System intended to bring together digital teaching materials, curriculum resources, lesson plans, student assessments and academic records.

Kerevat is one of seven National Schools of Excellence selected to participate in the EduNex pilot programme, with the platform to operate alongside its new digital management system.

Minister Siune said the National Schools of Excellence were expected to function as centres of innovation and advanced learning, particularly in STEM and STEAM disciplines.

He reaffirmed the government's commitment to investing in school infrastructure, improving teacher training and expanding access to digital education throughout Papua New Guinea

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