PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND AUSTRALIA PARTNER TO STRENGTHEN SECONDARY EDUCATION
The Australian Government’s Papua New Guinea Secondary Education Program (PNG SEP) has officially commenced, aimed at strengthening secondary education across Papua New Guinea.
The three-year Australian Government investment will focus on improving teaching and learning, building school leadership, creating safer and more inclusive learning environments, and fostering stronger education partnerships between Papua New Guinea and Australia.
Deputy Principal of Kerevat National School of Excellence, Ms Pauline Suvi, said the program would provide practical support to schools in strengthening teaching and learning.
“PNG SEP brings educators and partners together to improve classroom practice, strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics teaching, and deliver better learning resources for students,” she said.
“This support will help schools provide quality lessons and improve learning outcomes for young Papua New Guineans.”
Consultations conducted during visits to participating schools highlighted that while each school faces unique opportunities and challenges, there is a shared commitment to improving classroom practices, expanding access to quality learning resources, strengthening leadership, and creating safer and more inclusive learning environments.
Chairman of the Governing Council at Sogeri National School of Excellence, Mr Gogobe Rueben Mairi, said PNG SEP would support stronger school leadership and inclusive learning environments.
“Australia has been a longstanding partner in supporting education in Papua New Guinea,” he said.
“PNG SEP will help school leaders, teachers, and students work together to strengthen school improvement, address practical infrastructure needs, and create better conditions for learning.”
Implementation of the program is already underway, with English textbook distribution and school-based professional learning commencing across participating schools.
