$42k Extension Brings Smiles to Kids
The new facility aims to protect children from harsh weather conditions while enhancing their learning environment.
Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 04:05
Kindergarten students and teachers with Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, during the commissioning ceremony of the kindergarten extension at Nabua Primary School on April 25, 2025. Photo: Kaneta Naimatau
The new Nabua kindergarten extension at Nabua Primary School was commissioned last Friday by Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna.
The extension is a sheltered outdoor learning and play area for the school’s pre-school students, made possible through collaboration between Government and ZEG Investments.
“The Office of the Prime Minister believes that the newly constructed area will greatly benefit the children enrolled at the kindergarten, the parents, and the Nabua Primary School community as a whole,” Mr Tubuna said.
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“The outdoor learning and play-area is intended to also provide children with great sense of pride and willingness for the students to attend school regularly,” he said.
Mr Tubuna, in his address, told the students of school to take ownership of the government assistance project and encouraged them to make full use of it in their outdoor learning activities.
The new facility aims to protect children from harsh weather conditions while enhancing their learning environment.
Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna (front), on April 25, 2025. Photo: Kaneta Naimatau
Teacher Suliana Matai, expressed her gratitude for the project.
“This project keeps the kids from the heat, the sun and the heavy rainfall,” Ms Matai said.
“My heart is full knowing that, this will benefit generations to come.”
The project was initiated early 2023 by the parents, it required government assistance for completion.
Danielle Lihoreau, Group HR and admin manager at ZEG Investments, noted that this was one of their first collaborations with the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
“The construction was completed within the time frame and it was a learning process for us as well.
“We hope that we’ll have opportunity for more collaboration with the OPM,” Ms Lihoreau said.
The project commenced on March 23, 2025, and was completed within one month, with a total investment of $42,000.
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