Kaki secondary in Enga graduates 20 pioneer grade 12s
Kaki Secondary School has graduated its pioneer grade 12s and 2nd lot of grade tens.
Kaki as the replacement of the former Kopen Secondary school began its operations as a high school last year when the prior location and facility of the school became the now Kopen school of Excellence.
Despite having to start all over as a new school only last year the school was ranked 5th in the Grade 10 national examinations in the 2025 academic year putting a benchmark for the schooling years ahead.
A total of one hundred thirty-five students graduated, twenty of which are the school’s first pioneer grade twelves.
The ceremony was attended by the Minister for Education, Francis Kikin Siune, Education Secretary Dr. Uke Kombra, governor of Enga Province Sir Peter Ipatas along with delegates from the education department and provincial administration.
Minister Siune congratulated the pioneer grade 12s of Kaki secondary and said they are setting the standard for every grade 12 after them showing that quality education can happen in Amala just as in Port Moresby.
The Minister for education also paid tribute to Governor of Enga Sir Peter Ipatas for his contribution to education.“ Kaki Secondary is a model example of what happens when leadership puts people first.
“The Marape Rosso government and the education department are proud to work with provincial leaders like Sir Peter,” Minister Siune said.
Principle of Kaki Secondary Florence Kangun while congratulating the graduates said the school is new and faces challenges in the likes of staff housing, school facilities such as a laboratory, computer lab and even basic resource books for both teachers and students from the Standard Based Curriculum taught by the PNG Education System.
Secretary for Education, Dr. Uke Kombra resounding Ms. Kangun’s words said, “the quality of education depends on a few things; number one we must have quality infrastructure and that’s what Kaki lacks.” Adding also that a conducive environment for learning and imparting knowledge is a safe environment.
Dr. Kombra was impressed by the school's junior science club who demonstrated the law of pascal through a hydraulic robot.