HENDERSON (Honiara, SI): 23 January 2010 -- About 140
parents and youth were present for the Parent-youth-teachers
interaction held at Don Bosco on 22nd January, 2011.
The topic dealt with by School Board chairman, Collin
Ruquebatu was: ‘Helping children achieve- amidst
challenges’.
He highlighted some elements of student success and the
challenges students face in society today, outlining tips
that will assist parents and teachers guide their sons,
daughters and students.
Earlier, the school's Rector, Fr. Ambrose
Pereira sdb, welcomed the gathering and encouraged the
students to get their hands dirty, but have a clean heart
and mind. He stressed on qualities most needed in
industry today, “Hard work, honesty, dedication, commitment
and punctuality are most needed in the country today”, he
said. He appreciated the efforts of the Principal and
the teachers to prepare the school for the new Academic Year
2011. He also announced that scholarships will be
awarded at the end of the year for those who have been
excellent in their performance, attitude and behavior.
Ms Camari Bainivalu, principal outlined
the need for all the students to be clearly focused while
they are at the Institute. “The school will do its
best to ensure that education takes place. The parents
and guardians should ensure that the child has the necessary
ambient conducive to education”, she said.
Don Bosco Technical Institute runs 5 full
time courses and several short courses. All courses
are open to both boys and girls who are technically inclined
and are ready to make a change. _________________
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