Students at Namuka District School in Macuata are now filled with hope following the inauguration of three new classrooms funded by the Japanese government. The project, valued at $292,808, aims to improve educational facilities in Namuka by replacing the old and crumbling school buildings.
During a visit to the school on Thursday, Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Michii Rokuichiro officially handed over the Grants of Grassroots Programme (GGP), which consists of three classroom blocks. Ambassador Rokuichiro emphasized the importance of education as a vital tool for societal advancement, stating that the new facilities would foster a better learning environment for the students. He reminded the students of their responsibility to maintain the new buildings and encouraged them to leverage these resources to enhance their academic pursuits.
Tevita Masiwini, the head of the school, noted that the new classroom block would provide a supportive environment for learning. Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu, the Minister for Health and Medical Services, expressed gratitude to the Japanese government for its commitment to educational development.
Masiwini added that the new infrastructure would address the feelings of inadequacy among students who felt left behind compared to their urban peers. The provision of new study furniture, including chairs and tables, is expected to boost student motivation and help reverse the decline in enrollment numbers that the school had experienced in recent years.