The learning environment at Rondon School in Papua New Guinea has been revived, thanks to the new desks Somerset College donated.
Located in South East Queensland, Somerset College, a leading educational institution in Australia, has taken a significant step towards supporting global education by generously donating a shipment of school desks to Rondon School, located near Rondon Ridge Lodge, Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea. This heartwarming gesture aims to enhance the learning environment for the students at Rondon School, providing them with comfortable and conducive spaces for education.
The Rondon Ridge school is being run by the adjacent AOG church and it had no school desks until now. It has about 100 students and the students sat on the floor for their school lessons. These young students are neatly dressed in their yellow and blue uniforms and are keen to learn.
The initiative, spearheaded by Somerset College, reflects their commitment to making a positive impact beyond their borders. The school desks, a vital component of any classroom, were carefully selected to meet the specific needs of Rondon School and contribute to the overall improvement of educational facilities.
The desks were shipped to Papua New Guinea by the compassionate efforts of an individual, Ms Del Cole, from Someone who Cares, who deeply cares about the welfare of students at Rondon School. This act of kindness not only demonstrates the power of global collaboration but also highlights the importance of individuals taking action to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Representative from both Rondon Ridge and Trans Niugini Tours, who facilitated the PNG distribution, presented the school desks to the staff and students of Rondon School in a heartfelt ceremony. The event was marked by expressions of gratitude and excitement from both the donors and recipients, showcasing the shared belief in the transformative power of education.
"We are immensely grateful to Somerset College, for their generous donation of school desks. This act of kindness will have a lasting impact on the learning experience of our students at Rondon School. It is heartening to see individuals and institutions come together to support education globally," expressed the headmistress of Rondon School, Ms Lisa Sent.
Sincere thanks are extended to not only Somerset College but also to all other Australian schools who are coming together with registered Australian not-for-profit charity, Someone Who Cares, to improve the resources of education in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island nations and thus creating a positive impact and nurturing future leaders.
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