![]() Dr. Celestine Aho has always aspired to lead scientific research that translates into practical results for PNG. It was that ambition that led her into an early career as a scientific officer in Goroka – and prompted her to continue to develop her skills. ''I came to a point, before going for [further] studies, where I knew I wanted to do more than just laboratory work. ''I realised I wasn’t in a position to lead research and to be able to do that I needed to get a PhD and be equipped with the skills required to be an independent researcher and compete for research grants and lead research in PNG,’ Dr. Aho said. ![]() Electrical Engineer graduate Emmanuel Amos broke off from the graduation procession to hug his mother Margaret Amos and present her his degree. Emmanuel from Pangia, Southern Highlands, completed grade 12 at the Hagen Park Secondary School in Mt Hagen in 2012. He was accepted to do a bachelor in electrical engineering in 2013 at the University of Technology. According to Margaret, Emmanuel, however, fell ill in the second year which saw him discontinue school and missing out on the scholarship. “It took him seven years to complete all his courses and secure this degree,” Margaret said. ![]() NEW Zealand High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Philip Taula says the classroom does not exist in a vacuum because learning happens in many ways and in many places. Taula was speaking at the fourth graduation of St Peter Chanel Catholic College of secondary teacher education last Friday in Kokopo, East New Britain. Taula encouraged the 64 students who attained bachelor of education degrees that they had overcome many obstacles and had achieved something. ![]() Managing director of Tropicana Ltd Dame Sandra Lau told the 114 graduates of Sonoma Adventist College that they had overcome the difficulties faced this year. She told the graduates at the Sonoma campus in Kokopo, East New Britain, that the certificates and degrees were proof of their hard work and sacrifices. “As of today, you will be starting a new chapter in life which you will be joining the real world to seek employment to earn a living,” Dame Lau said. ![]() As an Infection Control Coordinator at the ANGAU Memorial Hospital in Lae, Betty Mundua is playing a leading role in promoting good health and hygiene practices as part of the provincial response to COVID-19. A clinical nurse by profession and an Australia Awards alumna, Betty is responsible for the training of health care workers in line with infection control measures, conducting infection control audits and surveillance and the hospital’s waste management and hygiene. Betty has delivered training for the hospital staff with a focus on the World Health Organization’s My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene principles – key to preventing COVID-19 transmission. ![]() The slash in subsidies received by schools has been a case of concern for Mr Steven Taharin, the Head teacher of the Vunakanau Primary School in the Gazelle District of the East New Britain Province. He said after becoming accustomed to the Tuition Fee Free Education system there has been a slow response in fee payments from parents. Approaching the completion of the first academic year since coming into effect, parents are still trying to adapt to the new Government Tuition Fee Subsidy (GTFS) Policy. ![]() IT was a proud moment for a young woman from one of East New Britain’s remotest areas to be awarded the top mathematics student last Friday. Irene Kulap, 21, from Lan village in Lassul-Baining of Gazelle, was among a group of 64 students who graduated with a bachelor of education, specialising in secondary teaching at the St Peter Chanel Catholic College in Kokopo. Kulap said she achieved a goal in graduating with a degree in teaching and being awarded the best student in mathematics was a bonus. She said Baining was a remote area in the province and did not get much recognition but she was proud of representing her people. Kulap’s parents have always been supportive of their daughter’s education. ![]() At the beginning of this month, a team from the Education department was in Palmalmal in Pomio District to set up the Education network ( EdNet ) with provision of internet services. Pomio is now the 4th district in the country that is now connected to this Education network. Local MP, Hon. Elias Kapavore thanked the Education secretary, Dr Uke Kombra and the hardworking and committed team for doing a great job. Education services such as the Alesco Payroll System, Education Management Information System, Email Services, Teachers Payslips and other software applications on the EdNet are now accessible at the District Level. ![]() Over 1000 students from the Hagen Central district in Western Highlands Province conducted rallies, performed dramas, sung songs and read poems to observe the World Toilet Day last week. One of the notable schools that conducted a rally, Koge Namba Primary School with over 700 students led by the Deputy Head Teacher Mrs Edna Felix rallied around its community in awareness of building proper toilets and practising proper hygiene measures. The students marched to the community and returned to the school and concluded with performances of songs, dramas, and reading of poems. ![]() THE Papua New Guinea education curriculum should introduce on-the-job training for graduates undertaking diploma courses at recognised institutions in the country, an official says. Former Port Moresby Business College deputy principal (academic) Rommel Valleja said a proposal was presented for the department to include an on-the-job programme for students to complement what they were taught in colleges and tertiary institutions. He said as academics, they did not only serve to provide knowledge for students but to assist them find a job after school. |
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