Dreketi Primary Finally Tent Free
Ala Tabania could not hold back tears as she recalled the struggles her three children faced while studying under make-shift tents for the past three years. "We live in Nabavatu relocation site, we already live in tents, and for those three years, my children were also learning in tents," she said, her voice quivering with emotion.
Thursday 22 February 2024 | 14:00
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald (left, in bula shirt) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad (right) with students at Dreketi Primary School, Macuata on February 20, 2024. Photo: DEPTFO News
Ala Tabania could not hold back tears as she recalled the struggles her three children faced while studying under make-shift tents for the past three years.
"We live in Nabavatu relocation site, we already live in tents, and for those three years, my children were also learning in tents," she said, her voice quivering with emotion.
"I thank the man above for his pro-vision."
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"I acknowledge the Australian Government for helping us have better classrooms for our children."
"It's truly a day of celebration."
Emotional parent, Ala Tabania at Dreketi Primary School. Photo: Jone Salusalu
Vuvale partnership
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, emphasised Australia’s commitment to strengthening education across the Pacific, citing the investment of more than $50 million in reconstructing schools and caregiving facilities.
“Improving the lives of these students who once studied under deplorable tents was our priority,” he said, reaffirming Australia’s dedication to its Vuvale partnership with Fiji.
The transformation of Dreketi Primary School represents not just infrastructural development but also a symbol of hope and progress for the community.
As the students step into their new classrooms, they leave behind the challenges of the past and embrace a future filled with opportunities for learning and growth.
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