MORE than 200 students graduated in a ceremony Su’u National Secondary School in Malaita conducted last weekend.
The graduation, one of the biggest ceremonies to have been conducted by the school in recent years, was held for students of forms 3,5, and 7.
It brought together hundreds of parents and guardians as far as Honiara to witness their children receiving prizes, awards and certificates.
Minister for Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (MID) and MP for East Kwai Stanley Sofu was the guest of honour.
School Principal Allen Kenikeremia said this year’s graduation celebration is a testament of God’s faithfulness.
And he encourages his students to continue to excel in everything they do.
“There may be challenges and difficulties ahead. I dare to ask you to defeat these challenges and make excellent your odyssey at every task,” Mr Kenikeremia said.
“In a week’s time the graduates will sit for their national examination and leave Su’u school, a place where they spent a number of years as their home,” he added.
The principal challenged and encouraged all students to live by the school motto “learn to live”.
Su’u National Secondary School is run by the South Seas Evangelical Church (SSEC) Education Authority.
But it accepts students of all denomination and across the country.
Mr Kenikeremia paid tribute to the parents for their support towards their children and the school.
“You gladly made sure your sons and daughters have the necessities for school.
“You help them, paid their school fees, ensure that the school does not stop but continue to run and furthermore, praying and guarding them as shields to protect them.
“You listened to every single complain of our students to assist toward their education and future.
“You gave them encouragement on how to work things out for ourselves.
“These are just a few millions of ways you have support them in their journey,” Mr Kenikeremia said
He also thanked his staff for their commitment towards teaching and educating the students.
Mr Kenikeremia also thanked landowners for their co-existence and for allowing their land for the school to use to educate the nation’s children.
By SOLOMON LOFANA
in Auki
