BY NED GAGAHE
Honiara City Council (HCC) has commended Mbokonavera Community High School (CHS) for its sacrifice and unity in delivering a new two-storey classroom building for the school.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HCC Education Provider, Ellison Mane, made the remarks yesterday during the official opening of the new facility in Central Honiara.
Mr Mane said the classroom block stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when a community takes ownership of education.
He congratulated the school board, parents, teachers and the wider Mbokonavera community for working together to make the project a reality.
Mbokonavera CHS, which has one of the highest enrolments in its primary sector under the Honiara City Council Education Provider, continues to experience steady growth.
Mane said while the growth is encouraging, it also presents challenges — particularly the transition of students from primary to secondary education.
“Too often, our children complete primary school only to face limited opportunities for secondary placement. This new classroom building directly responds to that challenge,” he said.
According to Mr Mane, the facility will help ease enrolment pressure, expand access to secondary education and ensure that more students from the community can continue their learning without disruption.
“In doing so, it supports national and city education goals of equity, access and retention,” he added.
He reminds students that the new building represents the sacrifice made by their parents and the trust placed in them by the community.
“I encourage you to respect this facility, use it wisely and commit yourself to learning. Education is the most powerful tool you have to shape your future and contribute meaningfully to our nation,” he said.
Mane urges teachers and school leadership to maintain high standards of professionalism and create a safe and supportive learning environment.
“The success of our school is not measured only by buildings, but by the outcomes of its students and values,” he said.
He said that development does not always begin with large external funding, but often through local initiative, shared sacrifice and strong leadership.
“Mbokonavera Community High School has shown what is possible, and this example can inspire other schools across the city,” Mane said.
He concluded by officially declaring the new classroom building open, describing it as a symbol of unity, resilience and commitment to education.
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