NCD Governor Parkop Supports Marianville School with k260,000 funding

NCD Governor Parkop Supports Marianville School with k260,000 funding

Marianville Secondary School has received a funding boost from National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop during celebrations to mark the school’s 60th anniversary in Port Moresby.

Governor Parkop committed K260,000 towards development projects at the school and praised Marianville for producing generations of educated women who continue to contribute to the country in various professions.
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The governor joined church leaders, teachers, alumni, parents and students at the Diamond Jubilee celebrations held on Saturday, where the school’s achievements over six decades were recognised.

Of the total support announced, K200,000 will go towards building a security boundary fence while K60,000 has been allocated for school development purposes.

Governor Parkop said Marianville had maintained its reputation as one of the country’s top-performing schools and commended the efforts of teachers and families in guiding students towards academic excellence.

He said many former students of Marianville are now serving as nurses, lawyers, judges, engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and community leaders throughout Papua New Guinea.

Governor Parkop reflected on the school’s beginnings before Independence and acknowledged the vision of the Catholic Church and the Sisters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in establishing an all-girls secondary school at a time when educational opportunities for girls were limited.

He also urged the school to focus on areas such as STEM education, digital literacy, mental health awareness and leadership development as Papua New Guinea moves towards its Vision 2050 goals.

“Marianville’s influence extends far beyond the classroom,” Governor Parkop said.

He thanked the school community, missionaries, principals, staff, parents and alumni for their contribution over the last 60 years.