54th PIF leaders spouses visit St Joseph’s School

54th PIF leaders spouses visit St Joseph’s School

BY LORETTA B MANELE

The spouses of 54th PIF Leaders paid a visit to St Joseph’s National Secondary School in Tenaru yesterday morning.
This visit marks the last day of their three-day programme which kicked off on Monday, September 8.

Spouses receive a traditional warriors welcome upon arrival at the school

Upon arrival at the school entrance, as students awaited nearby and in the school hall, the spouses while still in their bus were treated to a traditional warrior dance from students.
This was followed by welcome remarks from School Principal, Jeoffery Poena who expressed that they are happy to receive them at the school.

Spouses visit one of the classrooms.

He then took the spouses for a tour around the school where they went to the school hall, walked past classrooms before visiting a chapel, library, a historical monument and finally the school office.
Later on, after traditional dances, Madame Jocelyn Manele, wife of Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele shared a few remarks highlighting that students must continue to work hard in their academic journey.

(Left to right) School Principal Jeoffery Poena receives a token of appreciation from Madame Manele

On behalf of the spouses, she presented a token of appreciation to the school which was received by their school principal.