Teachers praised for being country’s backbone

SCHOOLS throughout the country celebrated Teachers’ Day on Friday.
It was a time to recall and acknowledge how teachers played their part to take the country forward through education.
Teachers are the nation’s backbone. Without them, the nation will not prosper and progress.
It is a teacher who pays the price to raise a human resource for the good of the country and its people.
For one primary school in Western Highlands, teachers’ day celebrations turned out to be different.
Litehaus International, an organisation from Australia, donated 12 laptops with school books and other learning materials to Kumdi Primary School in Mul –Baiyer.
Founder of Litehaus International Jack Growden and his secretary Lauren Tenardi flew into Mt Hagen from Australia on Thursday.
They were accompanied to the school by Litehaus International Western Highlands agent and Kopi tribe councillor Peter Raim to the school on Friday and delivered the laptops. Kumdi primary becomes the third school in the province to receive the support from Litehaus International.
The others were Kuta in Mt Hagen and Lumusa in Mul – Baiyer.
Menwhile, 36 teachers from Kainantu Primary School in Eastern Highlands travelled down to Lae last week as part of the Teachers’ Day celebrations.
They visited New Guinea Table Birds production site, Rainforest Habitat and the Crocodile Farm.
Organising committee representative Darusila Taki said the two-day event was to appreciate the choice they have made to become what they were today as educators.
“Nothing is more satisfying than to know that we, at one point in time, had at least educate a child in a way he or she should achieve his or her dream,” she said.
“We are forever thankful to educate, mentor and raise a child in our own field of expertise so they become better in all walks of life.
“Giving ourselves an unforgettable treat and experience was what we desired for this year.”
Taki said this was the first of its kind. The teachers had been raising funds since April and raised K9000 which paid for transport accommodation, food and a formal dinner at Hotel Morobe.