There are occasions where a teacher resigns from the Teaching Service and at a later date seeks
re-admission. A teacher seeking re-admission to the Teaching Service will have been identified by the Provincial Division of Education to take up a teaching position. The Provincial Education Board must provide the person with an Application for Employment and Registration as a Teacher. There are sections of this form that apply only to teachers seeking re-admission. The completed form together with any other supporting documents is forwarded to the Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission for consideration. The person seeking re-admission to the teaching service must undertake a medical examination by an authorised medical practitioner. A person cannot be re-admitted to the Teaching Service and be paid without the approval of the Teaching Service Commission.
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THE Eastern Highlands division of education does not do accurate calculation of leave fares for teachers flying out.
Payments are done unfairly by not considering the number of family a teacher has and other important factors to justify leave payments. A young officer gets the same amount as the teacher who has served more years with many children. This is unfair and I am calling upon the leave fair committee to look into it before the year ends. Andrew Apakali Goroka SOLVE teachers’ issues first before solving PNGTA’s in house matters.
We are not happy with the sentiments expressed by PNGTA’s branch president in WHP regarding electing a new executive while the teachers’ long awaiting issues are ripe and now in the attention of the Media, the parliament, education department, and the TSC. The teachers are now eagerly watching closely at the type of feedback that will come from the concerned authorities. What kind of interest would you like to serve for the teachers? We are in full support of the current PNGTA’s move to fight for our interest and let us all stand together to support and fight until we win. When the teachers’ issues are already in the government’s attention, we see your public outcry over election of new PNGTA executive as a disturbance and only creating inconvenience. Skiwai Tokarara Grade 10 National Exams
30 September - 10 October DATE SUBJECT Tuesday, 30th September Mathematics Wednesday, 01st October Business Studies Thursday, 02nd October Agriculture Friday, 03rd October Social Science ____________________________________________________________ Monday, 06th October Science Tuesday, 07th October Arts Wednesday, 08th October Design & Technology Thursday, 09th October Personal Development Friday, 10th October English Grade 12 National Exams 13th- 17th October Grade 8 National Exams 20th - 24th October I WOULD like to support the “Concerned Parent” of NCD who mentioned the lack of discipline of some teachers at the Gerehu primary school.
The quality of some of these teachers needs to be addressed. I do not know if homework is given, even if any of these teachers should be teachers at all. Teachers are absent for days on end, one wonders how they can even appraise the students and even expect them to score well in the exams when they are hardly around to teach. I believe there is a lack of pride in these teachers that abscond and maybe there are some root causes that have not been addressed by the TSC and the education department that result in teachers not performing to their duty. And another thing, all schools should have libraries. Reading is essential for our children as from reading they can then know how to speak and write good English. Lack of finance should not be an excuse. There are donor agencies around the world where school administrations should take the initiative and write to them for support in this area. Rockz Gerehu THE Measurement Service Unit (MSU) in Waigani is to be blamed for the spreading of Grade Ten and Twelve’s answer sheets and question booklets.
It is becoming a norm in PNG to have almost 50% of students in secondary schools who enter tertiary institutions, especially universities, through cheating. Where do the answer sheets come from and who is the agent involved? This question has been asked by so many hardworking parents, students and other concerned citizens over the years. Yet, there is no answer. It is obvious because many students who enter universities through cheating end up flunking their courses in the first semester. This is clear evidence of cheating. If they had been able to go through their Grade 12 examinations with their God-given ability, first-year university courses would be no exception. The MSU and the education department have to seriously look into this matter for it concerns the lives of PNG’s future intellectuals. Corrupt people with corrupt deeds, who make fast money by conspiring with others and sharing answer sheets and booklets, deserve termination from their jobs. We are a so-called Christian nation, but if we continuously entertain injustice and corruption in our education system, we will never develop. Poverty will forever be our fate despite the economic boom our country is experiencing through many mining, oil and petroleum projects. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world”. Therefore, if we want PNG to change, we must have a very good education system. Andrew Kina Jiwaka Following the announcement last Wednesday that the Bank of South Pacific and the Government of Papua New Guinea have formally signed an agreement to make First Home Ownership Scheme Loans (FHOS) available. BSP have now announced the eligibility criteria and application forms for people to apply for a loan.
Criteria and how to apply Eligibility Criteria for a First Home Ownership Scheme Loan Be a citizen of Papua New Guinea Provide proof and evidence of a 10% contribution to the equity of the home purchased (for example in the form of a deposit) Be employed and earning a regular income Not have previously owned a home Intend to live in the home (home must be owner-occupied) Documents that must be provided in support of the application Banks statements Statement regarding current or prior debts owed to banks or other lenders for the preceding 3 months 3 months of prior bank statements if accounts are not held with BSP 3 months of prior payslips Evidence of current employment or a copy of your employment contract How to apply for a First Home Ownership Scheme Loan Complete the BSP Loan Application Form or visit the FHOS page of the BSP Website Submit copies of the Title Deed confirming ownership of the land or the lease if State owned Statutory declaration confirming this is your first home and you will live in the home Please note: Further eligibility criteria and loan conditions will apply, please seek clarification by visiting the BSP website or a BSP branch. Commercial terms of the loan Maximum loan amount of K400,000 4% fixed rate of interest Up to 40 year loan term No bank charges of fees Nil penalties for early repayment of the loan Certain restrictions on the resale or refinancing of the loan How does the FHOS compare to a standard loan? The following is a comparison of the commercial terms of a First Home Ownership Scheme Loan versus a typical home loan from one of the major commercial banks in PNG such as BSP or ANZ: 4% fixed interest VS current interest rates of approx 8.45% – 9% 40 years for repayment VS typical repayment terms of a maximum of 30 years No bank fees VS a variety of fees and charges levied on the typical home loan No penalty for early repayment VS charges or ‘break costs’ associated with a standard home loan On the basis of the above, the First Home Ownership Scheme Loan provides a large incentive for people searching for their first home to buy in PNG. However, people considering First Home Ownership Scheme Loans should also bear in mind some of the important terms and conditions attached to the loan. For example, the restrictions on the sale of the property or refinancing of the loan is designed, amongst other things, to keep the house in the family for enjoyment by future generations. In addition, it is expected that this restriction will also prevent people speculating on property price rises and selling homes at a profit. In addition, the requirement that the home be owner occupied will restrict borrowers from renting the property and this must be borne in mind in case a purchaser anticipates future career moves or other lifestyle changes that might require them to move home. Finally, borrowers should be aware that the First Home Ownership Scheme Loans are still a commercial arrangement between the borrower and BSP, and are not a form of grant, tax break or other concession by the Government. As such, borrowers will still be expected meet their loan obligations. Applications should be completed at least 3 weeks before applicant intends leaving Papua New
Guinea. Where To Apply: Applications for PNG Travel Documents should be lodged with the PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority head office, Moale Haus, Waigani. Applicants outside Port Moresby should send postal applications to: PNG Passports Branch PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority P.O. Box 1790 Boroko NCD Alternatively, provincial applicants can submit their application to the Collector of Customs at the various PNG ports. Note: A separate application must be completed by each person. Fee: The fee for a Passport is K100. This must be paid at your nearest cash office and a receipt there of must be attached to your application. Please note that additional fees apply for fast processing, or re-issue of lost, stolen or damaged passports. The full list of applicable fees may be found here. Collection Of Passport: Agents may not collect Passports on behalf of clients. Your Passport will be forwarded by registered post unless you elect to collect it personally. Change Of Name: If you have changed your name, provide details of all previous names used. Previous Travel Documents: You must attach your previous travel document unless it has been lost, stolen or destroyed. Evidence Of Citizenship: Your application should be accompanied by evidence of your citizenship. Attachment ‘A’ on page 4 of the "Application for a PNG Passport" should be completed in this respect. Your birth certificate or Citizenship Certificate, and in the case of married women, your marriage certificate, should be submitted. Certificate Regarding Applicant: The certificate on page 3 of the "Application for a PNG Passport" in respect of every application must be completed. The following persons are authorised to furnish this certificate Lawyers, Medical Practitioners, Magistrates, Ministers of Religion, Commissioner of Oaths, Commissioned Officers of the Defence Force and Police Force. The person completing the certificates must have known the applicant for at least three years. It is essential that the person who signed the Certificate Regarding Applicant on page 3 should also endorsed the back of one photograph as follows: ‘I certify this to be a genuine photograph of (name in full)’, and sign. Consent Of Parents: Applicants under 17 years of age must furnish the consent of their parents or legal guardians on Page 2 of the "Application for a PNG Passport" form. Photographs: With your application you should submit two recent photographs. These should be head and shoulders only, taken ‘Full Face’ without hat or tinted glasses and with a light coloured background. All photographs should be within the dimensions of 35 mm x 45 mm. It is essential that the person who signed the Certificate Regarding Applicant on page 3 should also endorse at the back of one photograph as follows: ‘I certify this to be a genuine photograph of (name in full)’, and sign. Declaration: The Declaration on page 3 of the "Application for a PNG Passport" form must be signed by the applicant, or in the case of a child unable to sign, by the lodging parent or legal guardian. Signature:
Filling in the form: The form is fillable within Adobe Reader - you can type the details directly into the form and then print it out. To ensure best results, make sure you have the current version of Adobe Reader, available at http://get.adobe.com/reader/ If you do not wish to fill the form in online, please ensure the form is printed and completed with a typewriter or with neat, legible writing using black ink. PNG government is embarking on achieving its long-term vision by the year
2050 and everyone including government departments, non-government organisations, churches and individuals are working towards achieving it. The core department in the government that will make PNG achieve its vision successfully is the education department and the country needs quality teachers who can educate the young generation and the public in achieving those set visions. However, plenty of teachers are entering colleges with false Grade 12 certificates and they are currently teaching. Some of them are already head teachers while others are senior officers and base level teachers. As they are failures, their way of administration and instruction, reading, writing and speaking is very poor. This is reflected in the students’ poor performance, but many have overlooked this and blamed the OBE. Directly or indirectly, they are failing our country. The majority of these teachers are dominating primary and elementary schools. Can the Teaching Service Commission and the education department seriously look into this issue, identify those teachers serving the department with false documents and punish them accordingly? Concerned parent Okapa, EHP Universities
1. University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) 2. University of Technology (UOT) 3. University of Goroka (UOG) 4. University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE) 5. Divine Word University (DWU) 6. Pacific Adventist University (PAU) NURSING COLLEGES 7. Lae School of Nursing (amalgamated to UOT) 8. Lutheran School of Nursing (affiliated to DWU) 9. St Mary’s School of Nursing 10. Mendi Mary’s School of Nursing 11. Highlands Regional School of Nursing 12. Nazarene School of Nursing 13. St Barnabas School of Nursing TEACHERS’ COLLEGES 14. Kabaleo Teacher’s College 15. Madang Teacher’s College 16. Dauli Teacher’s College 17. Holy Trinity Teacher’s College 18. St Benedict’s Teacher’s College 19. Balob Teacher’s College 20. Gaulim Teacher’s College 21. PNG Education Institute TECHNICAL COLLEGES 22. Port Moresby Technical College 23. Madang Technical College 24. Mt Hagen Technical College 25. Goroka Technical College 26. National Polytechnical Institute 27. Don Bosco Technological Institute (affiliated to DWU)BUSINESS COLLEGES 28. Port Moresby Business College 29. Kokopo Business College 30. OTHERS1Bulolo Forestry College (amalgamated to OUT) If you require further information, do contact the following officers at the Office of Higher Education: Miss Wilma Paka Miss Patricia Morea Phone (+675) 301 2091 (+675) 301 2053 |
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