New $292K Classrooms for Namuka District School

A new dawn of hope awaits students of Namuka District School in Macuata with the hand-over of their three new classrooms from the Japan government.

The $292, 808 Japanese government-funded project aims to enhance education in Namuka with the new facilities replacing the aging and deteriorating school buildings.

Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Michii Rokuichiro visited the school and community at Namuka yesterday to hand-over the Grants of Grassroots Programme (GGP) of 3×1 classroom blocks.

Mr Rokuichiro said education remained a powerful tool today and to create a conducive learning environment for students at Namuka, the assistance set the platform for societal improvement.

He told the students that it was their responsibility to look after the new buildings.

“This classroom can be used to motivate you (students) to make the most of your academic journey,” he said.

Head of school Tevita Masiwini said the new school block would enable conducive learning environment for their students.

Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu, while receiving the hand-over, thanked the Japanese government for its educational support.

Mr Misiwini said students feeling of being left behind in infrastructure advancement compared to their urban counterparts were now over.

“Being provided new chairs and tables to study will encourage my students to stay motivated in their studies,” he said.

The decline in school roll in the past few years could be reduced with the new classroom blocks constructed, he said.

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