It was a historical day on Thursday for the RAMSI officers as they say farewell to Solomon Islands and depart back to their varies countries. One of the countries that played a significant role in the RAMSI is our fellow Pacific country, New Zealand.
The Deputy Prime Minister and also Minister of Police, Mrs. Paula Bennett was the one who represented New Zealand and attended the farewell ceremony of RAMSI in Honiara. Her trip to the islands was even made special when she visited Florence Young Christian School on her way to the airport. The Florence Young Christian School students were out in very satisfying numbers to attend the program despite the school already been on one week holiday. The heavy rain was very unpredictable but just as the program started, the weather decides to cooperate with the whole event.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Police was warmly welcomed by the Mao dancers from North Malaita opening the short program to a high start. The arrival of the Minister Mrs. Paula Bennett was very colorful as both primary and secondary students were watching closely as the minister set foot onto the green grass. The school’s principal, George Saemane, welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Police warmly and explained how thankful the school board, parents committee and the school itself to host her. “Florence Young Christian School has a significant historical connection with New Zealand through the founder of the school Ms. Florence Young and today we’re very happy to host someone important from New Zealand. I thank you, Deputy Prime Minister and minister of police for your continuous support to education in our country Solomon Islands”. Said Mr. Saemane.
The students all witnessed the help NZ gave to Solomon Islands and knew exactly what their principal was stating. The teachers also knew how influential New Zealand has been in helping Solomon Islands build its education. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Police gave a speech to remember for many of the Florence Young Christian School students and staff. “I am absolutely blessed to come and see your lovely place, Solomon Islands. I really love children here and when there is such opportunity as this to visit such country like yours, I accept. I also respect all the efforts being placed into today’s program’. Said Mrs. Bennett. The Deputy Minister also expressed how thankful and grateful their people to the time they spent in Solomon Islands. “We have been blessed to help Solomon Islands and we’ll be leaving with a good heart knowing that Solomon Islands is in safe hands”, The Minister comfortably expressed.
The short program concluded with some special items from the Mao dancers and the Maori haka dancers who were the highlights of the program after performing some incredible New Zealand songs. The other part of the program was the traditional introduction to food. This was probably the most exciting moment of the program as students dressed traditionally and brought out tradition foods for the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Police to observe. The whole program concluded after a very good lunch hosted by the school.
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