A new kind of teacher training is taking place at Waritzian Primary School in Markham District, Morobe Province. For the first time, teachers and staff are learning how to plan and prepare for school development by using simple tools and teamwork. The training is part of the 2025 school-based in-service program. Vanessa, one of the facilitators, said it’s about more than just skills. “We want the school to look smart and ready. That’s why we are building a grandstand and decorating the stage,” she said. The training uses everyday items like laplaps, staples, rubber bands, pins, and flowers. Teachers are using them to make the school look good and prepare for events. Teacher in Charge, Noami Waenesai, said, “This training helps our teachers think differently. We can improve the school even without big funding.” Vanessa added that it was her first time helping with a school-based training at Waritzian. “I’m working with Teacher Mary. It’s exciting to be part of something new and useful,” she said. The school sees this training as the start of a better learning space for students and staff. It also brings teachers closer as they work together. Staff hope other schools in the Markham area will start their own trainings like this. It’s a chance to grow ideas and share skills that can improve schools using what’s already around them.