AITAPE JUNIOR HIGH GRADUATED 94 PIONEER GRADE 10 STUDENTS

By BENBERT WASA

DESPITE challenges faced by Aitape Junior High School in West Sepik, the school made it through to graduating it’s pioneer grade 10 students yesterday in Aitape.

A total of 94 students graduated today ahead of their final examinations next week.

Speaking to the students today, the Junior High School Site Leader Mr Luke Satol congratulated the graduating students for reaching this important stage of their education.

Mr Satol said the students have worked hard , faced challenges, learned valuable lessons and remained committed to completing their grade 10 journey.

Mr Satol sincerely acknowledged dedicated teachers and ancillary staff of both Aitape Primary and Aitape Junior High Schools for their commitments, patience and tireless services and also the parents and guardians for their sacrifices, encouragements and unwavering support for a successful graduation today.

He added that as 94 pioneer students of Aitape Junior High School, their achievement today will forever be part of the history and legacy of Aitape Junior High School.

Mr Satol also thanked the schools’ Board of Governors, education authorities, community leaders, sponsors and all individuals for their continued support to Aitape Junior High School and the graduation today.

Guest of Honor and Caretaker District Administrator for Aitape Lumi District Mr Mathias Kemboi also thanked parents, guardians and community members for their unwavering support towards the school and it’s administration saying “there will be no Aitape Junior High School if it weren’t for their continuos support towards the school”‘.

Mr Kemboi also challenged the students to have a purpose in life as disciplined pioneers as they leave Aitape Junior High School.

He strongly encouraged respect and discipline in the students adding respect and discipline build good personal characters of individuals and also gives life purpose.

Acting Head Mistress of Aitape Primary School, Mrs Philomena Naison also express the same sentiments towards teachers and ancillary staff of both Aitape Primary School and Aitape Junior High School.

She also advised the graduating students to study and prepare well for their national examinations next week.

Also present at the graduation today was the school principal of St Ignatius Secondary school Mr Rolland Raintangken, Aitape Town Mayor Ian Smith Welisai, Aitape TVET Manager Mr Willie Aiyok, Urban Commissioners, Mr Brian Amon and Mr Jerry Nimoten and community leaders Mr Benedict Moskem and Mr Rex Koina and the dux award sponsor Nyanam PNG Civil Engineering Limited representative Mr Jeremiah Sirias and other award sponsors.