IT’S the time of the year when all the good academic performance of students in schools nationwide are recognised.
Gizo Community High School (CHS) in the Western Provincial is no exception. The school successfully organised its speech and prize-giving ceremony last Thursday.
The ceremony saw parents, guardians, friends and supporters come out in numbers to join teachers and students for the occasion.
The colourful ceremony featured presentation of certificates, prizes and also academic reports for the continuing students.
It also included entertainment and feasting.
Some classes staged their own parties to mark the closing of this academic year that day.
The fine weather on Thursday also allowed everyone who attended the programme to enjoy their time.
The school administration took the opportunity to acknowledge the students for their commitment to attend classes throughout the 2023 academic year.
Parents and guardians were hailed for their support towards the school programme and commitment to their obligations such as payment of school fees and attending organised programmes.
Teachers were also acknowledged for their dedication and commitment to their teaching role, enabling students to complete their studies this year.
It was highlighted that this academic year was very challenging, as lessons for a full academic semester of four terms had to be slotted into three semesters to enable the early closure of schools due to the Pacific Games.
One of the students Trino Ta’ake said it was a colourful programme and everyone who turned up at the event enjoyed their time.
He said the continuing students are now on break and are looking forward for the 2024 academic year.
Students who failed to complete their 2023 school fees were denied their school report.
The 2024 academic year is expected to commence in the second week of January.
By MOFFAT MAMU
