Vailoa Faleata Primary School

 

By Asenati T Semu

Children, teachers and parents of Vailoa Faleata Primary School came together last Thursday to celebrate the school’s Community Day.

The Government Schools Community Day is an initiative by the Ministry of Education Sports and Culture.

It started this year for all Government Primary and Secondary schools around the country.

MESC’s Principal Communication Officer, Ms Syrene Laumoli said the focus is more on bringing parents into the picture.

“This is a call for parents to participate and to witness the children’s performances and displays,�? said Ms Laumoli.

“Its a good opportunity for parents, teachers and students to interact.�?

This is the first time such a programme is done in Government schools.

“This is the start and we can develop the programme from here and hope to continue into the future,�? said Ms Laumoli.

Each school decides on how they mark this special day, said Ms Laumoli.

For Vailoa Primary School at Faleata, the children were divided into three houses, Red, Green and Blue.

They competed in cultural entertainment and speeches.

Children from Year One to Year Eight participated in traditional siva (mauluulu) and songs. A taupou and manaia from each house displayed traditional wear and performed a taualuga.

The event was blessed by Reverend Elder Faauuga Matautia with a short prayer.   School Principal, Afioga Maiava Lanuola Apelu welcomed everyone.

The Red House won the trophy for 2013.

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