Early Childhood Development

Heldsbach teacher training centre opens

Hundreds of locals turned up to participate in the historical event that paves the way for the Morobe Provincial Government’s 3-6-6 policy.

The Heldsbach campus at Finschhafen was filled with the sound of beating kundu drums and women’s singing. The landmark opening of the Heldsbach teacher training centre is not only a first for Morobe but for the nation as well.

Officiating at the event was Governor Ginson Saonu and Education Secretary, Dr Uke Kombra.

Dr Kombra highlighted that Heldsbach Teachers College was established in 1914; 107 years ago.

A country’s best investment

This was the highlight of Dr Uke Kombra, Secretary of the Department of Education, as he welcomed the gathering at the Early Childhood Development Symposium on October 8th at the Hilton Hotel, Hohola.

The speakers at the event were Dr Kombra, UNICEF Representative in PNG, David Mcloughlin, Early Childhood Development Adviser of UNICEF, Pablo Stansbery, Deputy Secretary for Education, Autonomous Bougainville Government, Mary Remi, and ECD Champion, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Hortence Kiroha.