Australia presents library boxes to secondary schools in Port Moresby
Australia is proud to partner with Papua New Guinea to support quality education and advance literacy across the country.
STUDENTS at St Charles Lwanga Secondary School and Port Moresby National School of Excellence have received additional reading and learning materials through the distribution of library boxes supported by Australia.
Delivered through the PNG-Australia Partnership, the library boxes provide books and learning resources to support literacy development, classroom learning and independent study, helping students strengthen the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
The distribution coincides with the 31st National Literacy Week and reinforces this year's theme, "Reading Today, Leading Tomorrow," highlighting the important role reading plays in empowering young people to become future leaders, innovators and active citizens.
Through the PNG-Australia Partnership, Australia is working with the National Department of Education, schools and education partners to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Under the PNG Secondary Education Program, this includes support for teacher professional development, school leadership, learning resources, and more inclusive and effective classrooms.
St Charles Lwanga Secondary School principal, Br Johnson Chacko, said access to quality reading materials was essential for student learning and personal development.
“These library books will give our students more opportunities to read, explore new ideas and strengthen their learning both in and outside the classroom. By encouraging a culture of reading today, we are helping our students build the skills and confidence to become the leaders of tomorrow. We are grateful to Australia, through the PNG-Australia Partnership, for this valuable support to our school, teachers and students,” Br Johnson said.
Port Moresby National School of Excellence deputy principal academic, Ricky Gure, welcomed the support and noted its significance during National Literacy Week.
“The timing of this support is particularly meaningful as we celebrate National Literacy Week. Access to books encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading, which is foundational to academic success, informed decision-making and future leadership,” Mr Gure said.
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