By Tupuola Terry Tavita

The new Mataaevave College extension was opened this morning by Acting Prime Minister Fonotoe Pierre Lauofo.

Funded through a cooperation between JICA and the Mataevave school council, the college covers six villages from Lalomalava to Fogapoa.

Associate Minister of Women, Community and Social Development Gatoloaifaana Amataga Alesana Gidlow cuts the ribbon officially opening new classroom extension at Mataaevave College yesterday morning.

“The opening of this school expansion for Mataaevave is in line with government’s education policy of upgrading district schools to be on par with those in Apia,�? said Fonotoe.

At a cost of $280,000, the expansion comprises four classrooms, a computer lab and a room for woodwork.

JICA contributed $150,000 towards the project and the balance funded by the village.

The acting prime minister took the opportunity to encourage the school to put more emphasis on science education.

“It has been noted in recent years that very few students take up Maths and pursue the sciences. Even harder now is trying to find science teachers to teach in our schools. Thus there is a growing vacuum for science-based fields.�?

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