Handover Ceremony for the Project for Reconstruction of School Library at Xavier High School in Chuuk State, FSM
2018/10/11
On September 25, 2018, a handover ceremony was held at Xavier High School for the Project for Reconstruction of School Library at Xavier high school in Chuuk State which provided Xavier High School with US$80,491 under Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects.
This project reconstructed the school library that was heavily damaged by typhoon Maysak in 2015. Now, the new library will increase confidence among students and teachers. It will also allow them to have a safe space where they will do research, study, use computers and work on group projects.
In his address, His Excellency Ryoichi Horie, the Ambassador of Japan hoped that the newly renovated library will contribute better atmosphere for study. He also added that he was glad to be back in Xavier High School to hear more songs prepared by the students. The Ambassador and Madam shared a lovely song too to the Xavier High School Students. Mr. Martin K. Carl, Principal of Xavier High School expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous assistance. He also expressed that the library will use to educate students through research, cooperative learning, and group study and seminar meetings for students officers. Mrs. Eleanor S. Mori, Board Member of Xavier High School stated that she was honored to be invited to join the special ceremony and conveyed her deepest gratitude to the Ambassador and the people of Japan. Mr. Shota Shigeta, SBA President and Ms. Winneta Irons, Girls Representative expressed their sincere appreciation to the Japan Government.
The ceremony was witnessed by the board member, teachers, staff and students of Xavier High School and an Embassy staff.
This project reconstructed the school library that was heavily damaged by typhoon Maysak in 2015. Now, the new library will increase confidence among students and teachers. It will also allow them to have a safe space where they will do research, study, use computers and work on group projects.
In his address, His Excellency Ryoichi Horie, the Ambassador of Japan hoped that the newly renovated library will contribute better atmosphere for study. He also added that he was glad to be back in Xavier High School to hear more songs prepared by the students. The Ambassador and Madam shared a lovely song too to the Xavier High School Students. Mr. Martin K. Carl, Principal of Xavier High School expressed his sincere gratitude for the generous assistance. He also expressed that the library will use to educate students through research, cooperative learning, and group study and seminar meetings for students officers. Mrs. Eleanor S. Mori, Board Member of Xavier High School stated that she was honored to be invited to join the special ceremony and conveyed her deepest gratitude to the Ambassador and the people of Japan. Mr. Shota Shigeta, SBA President and Ms. Winneta Irons, Girls Representative expressed their sincere appreciation to the Japan Government.
The ceremony was witnessed by the board member, teachers, staff and students of Xavier High School and an Embassy staff.
