By RODRICK DESURI
AUKI
Australia has supported the Jordan School in East Kwaio, Malaita province with Starlink technology.
This has improved students’ and staff access to information related to their learning.
The Starlink system came with 450 solar panels for power. It was funded under AusAID with the aim to improve internet access for students and staff through research and obtaining updated information.
Jeffrey Kuki, Deputy Principal of Jordan School said the Starlink technology has really helped and supported the school.
He said it was installed at the school in September 2024.
“Since the start of the school in 2000, there has been no network connection, and the remoteness of the school is something that needs this kind of service that Starlink provides.
“It was just September last year that Starlink was installed and connected us with the world,” he said.
Kuki explained that accessing Starlink technology has helped the staff and students of the school in terms of information access, updates on social media, and communication with their family members elsewhere.
“Starlink does everything we want, just like other schools that have access to the internet and mobile connectivity,” he said.
Kuki stated that although Jordan School which enrolled 80 primary school students and 65 secondary school students is located very far and situated in the jungle in the highlands, the students and staff are enjoying the environment.
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