Hela moves to raise quality of education

Hewate TVET center in the Tari Pori District graduated last year. The Hela Provincial Government will now construct workshops for TVET centers for quality outcomes (Image: Supplied)

The Hela Provincial Government is working to improve educational infrastructure across the province, with a focus on raising the overall quality of education.

Governor Philip Undialu said education remains a top priority for his administration, highlighting progress in establishing new institutions, including primary and secondary schools, as well as Technical Vocational Education and Training [TVET] centers.

During the recent opening of three staff houses for Pai Hope Institute in Tari Pori District, Governor Undialu highlighted the importance of creating a learning environment that supports academic excellence and practical skills.

He emphasized the need for essential facilities in all schools, such as well-equipped libraries, computer labs with e-library programs, science laboratories, and specialized workshops for TVET programs.

“During a recent consultative meeting with school principals and TVET center managers, I announced plans to construct 50 multipurpose four-in-one classrooms that will house computer labs and other critical learning spaces.

Hela Provincial Administrator Marago Dagoba (left) and Hela Governor Philip Undialu during a recent event in Tari. The provincial government has plans to construct 50 four-in-one classrooms to improve education quality in the province (NBC News)

"This infrastructure upgrade is aimed at fostering digital literacy and hands-on learning across various disciplines,” he stated.

Additionally, Governor Undialu said that standardising school uniforms in the schools would also be a focus area for them.

He further said his vision for the next four to five years is to transform Hela Province into a model of quality education, where students will access skilled teachers, and a curriculum that will prepare them for the future.