Kiunga Secondary School in the North Fly District of Western Province will resume its boarding program in 2026 after nearly nine years of operating solely as a day school.
Boarding was suspended in 2017 due to the deteriorating state of the school’s dormitories, forcing students—many from remote communities—to travel daily for classes.
However, two newly constructed dormitories will now accommodate students from rural areas when the 2026 academic year begins.
Students, parents, staff, and Kiunga residents gathered on November 25, 2025, to witness the official opening of the new facilities.
The event featured a vibrant singsing performance by Awin Tribe students.
The new dormitories, one for male and one for female students, each consist of 24 rooms—12 on the ground floor and 12 upstairs, including single rooms.
Each room will house two students and is equipped with study tables, chairs, wardrobes, lights, fans, and power outlets.
The buildings also include ablution blocks and laundry rooms, and will accommodate a total of about 106 students.
School Principal Jebol Iowa thanked all partners involved in the construction and renovation works, including the mess hall upgrade.
“Two dormitories are now ready. PNGSDP, through arrangements with NFDDA and FRPG, have worked together to build these facilities. Students can now have more study time in a conducive learning environment.”
The Sustainable Development Program (SDP) funded the dormitory project, covering all building material costs, while the Fly River Provincial Government contributed K1 million to support student accommodation needs.
Western Provincial Administrator Robert Alphones Kaiyun acknowledged the collaborative effort, noting the long-term value of investing in education.
“Thank you all for your support. Let’s continue to work together to produce more human capital for our province. Only education will bring change, and our investment in these resources will not be wasted.”
Parents and students have been urged to take good care of the new facilities to ensure that future generations can also benefit from improved boarding services at Kiunga Secondary School.
