BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
SAINT Peter Urban Training Centre in Gizo, Western Province has celebrated yet another milestone with the successful graduation of its 18th cohort since the institution was established.
Speaking during the ceremony yesterday, School Principal, Sister Regina Varghese said the event marked another proud moment for the institution as it continues to nurture and empower young people through skills training.
She said a total of 29 students graduated this year from various fields of study, including Electrical, Mechanics, Life Skills and Carpentry.
Sister Varghese said all graduating students have successfully completed their courses and are now equipped with essential skills to join the workforce.
Varghese also highlighted that 65 additional students have completed their trades courses and are now preparing to embark on six months of practical attachments with companies and industries across the country.
She described St Peter Urban Training Centre as a community of dedicated educators committed to the holistic formation of young people, guided by the preventive system of Don Bosco — transforming them into “good Christians and citizens of Solomon Islands.”
“We provide our students with a good educational environment in which young people are formed to be qualified and competent workers, professionals who embody the ideals of justice and love — prosperity with integrity and technology with soul,” Varghese said.
She added that the school embraces and respects all cultures represented within its student body, promoting understanding and appreciation of their diverse heritage and values.
“At our school, we set standards and goals for ourselves and strive to achieve them, whether in academics, technical studies, co-curricular activities, discipline, or leadership,” Varghese said.
She reiterated that academic and technical excellence remain the core focus of the centre, and the institution will continue strengthening its curriculum to meet the highest standards.
Varghese said the school upholds the belief that every student matters every day, and that all students are capable of achieving strong academic and technical outcomes, supported by positive behaviour and discipline.
“We instructors make sure that each student understands the lesson and the instructions given — and at times, we adopt one-on-one teaching methods until they are competent and excellent, and we are satisfied with their learning,” she added.
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