For forty- four (44) years since 1982, the Laloki Secondary School (LASEC) in the Central province has been running without a proper school hall for the students to use for various purposes.

From school graduations to National Book week and Teachers’ Day celebrations, combined assembly or combined school worship programs, all formal school events were often done under the shades of the trees next to the administration building.

Every secondary school must have a school hall and sadly Laloki Secondary is starting off another academic year without one.

LASEC Principal Mrs. Carol Tsinabi who was teaching at LASEC for over 20 years, stated that Laloki Secondary over the years has missed out on so many financial assistance, donations or even subsidies.

“Sorgeri National High School and Iarowari Technical High school have so much improved infrastructures as well as other academic and physical improvement on their school is visible; however, the same can not be said for Laloki Secondary school,” said the principal.

“We are right on the side of the road before going up to Sorgeri but sadly we have been invisible for the last 40 plus years.”

“But I have a dream, this will be my 3rd year as Principle, and I want to make sure we build a school hall here before I retire.”

“These kids deserve to seat comfortably during rain season and dry season during major school events and not seated everywhere, any where on the dirt, under tree shades.”

Mrs. Tsinabi further added that students need a proper hall for examinations and graduation ceremonies and the Central Provincial Education Division needs to look into this and address this important matter as soon as possible.

“We are happy to receive donations or support from our Provincial office, education division or any organization or donors who are willing to build LASEC’s hall.”