austraLasia #2897 "Change starts with you"!
by Fr. Ambrose Pereira sdb
HENDERSON (SI): 31 July 2011 -- “We are the product
of a system created by our forefathers, but the ‘human’
quality can bring change to the system”, said Ms Mele
O’Brian, from the Chamber of Commerce at her presentation at
Don Bosco Technical Institute, Henderson.
Over 300 parents, students and
teachers attended the Parent-Teacher-Student Interaction,
entitled ‘Ethics and Attitudes in Industry’. The
Extracurricular activity organised for the benefit of the
students was held on 30th July, at 9am at the Don Bosco
school hall, Henderson.
Presenter Ms. O’Brian, emphasised
the need for people to develop correct values, ethics and
principles in their lives, as she dwelt on ‘Identifying the
real needs of society’. “More important than skill and
qualification, is character and conscience, discernment and
discipline”, she stated. She thanked the parents who put in
a lot of effort and energy to educate their children.
She challenged the students to be determined to take up the
ownership of the country through the many personal choices
that affect their future. She concluded her very clear
presentation with the statement, “Change starts with you!”
Mr. William Barile, General
Manager, Solomon Islands Ports Authority and School Board
member challenged parents to bring up their children by
their example. While praising the competency of a
person, he stressed the need to be creative in each
ones profession.
Mr Bernard Rapasia, TVET
coordinator and Sr Sialei Puapuaga fma, were appreciative of
the presentation and encouraged the students to put them
into practice.
Ms Camari Bainivalu, principal,
then addressed the parents on the achievements of the past
semester and the programmes ahead. The parents then
had the opportunity to meet the class advisors to discuss
the progress of their children.
The students are now eagerly
preparing for a fund raising activity on 20th August at
which their will stage Lawrence Waddy’s, The Prodigal
Son. Parents, guardians, friends and well-wishers are
all welcome to support the Institute as it looks at new and
creative possibilities to harness the zeal and the talent of
the young. _________________
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