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Seagrapes project phase 1 feedback workshop, Pusiju community members were able to reflect on the recent completed phase of Australia Aid project that was implemented by WWF SI and the community.

The members gave feedback on 1. what's working 2. what's not working 3. what can be done differently or wayforward.

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Environmental Video clip awareness program at Pusiju.

CFs in action!

Western Province "Community Facilitators Network" Meeting was successfully held at Pusiju village, Valapata, South Vella la Vella Island.

A total of 26 participants from Kolombangara, Kohigo, Ranonga, Gizo and Vella Island came together to share their Community engagement updates inrelayin to their work with WWF Solomon Islands .

This was the first time to host a meeting outside of Gizo town. The CFs and hosting community learned alot from each other I.e interaction and listening to the amazing presentations made by the CFs.

" This is what we have be recommending for many years, to host this kind of event in the community" by Rindah of Nusatuva Community CF.

"This is a true definition of CF empowermemt" by Freda Kamikera of Koquvalata Community CF.

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Thumps up to the Administration & Leadership (Mr and Mrs Robson Apusae and teachers) and of Primary School for hosting a very special event for its students being for winning the Overall Speech Contest 2024 and Junior category in the recent event at Pusiju village.

This is the initiative we want to see scaling out in our rural schools.

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Match the following ways of handling difficult situations during stakeholder consultations.

(Avoiding, Collaboration, Compromise, Force, Accommodating)

1. Don't care = ?
2. Working together as equal = ?
3.Make concessions = ?
4. Competition = ?
5. Giving way = ?

Please put your answers in the comment below!

Tagio Solomon Star News for capturing our community story!

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Eleoteve Children welcome their Champion - who won the overall Environment Speech Contest at Pusiju ......Photo by Raylexma Lindjy

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Senior catergory - 2nd position was a tiered between Maravari and Lambu Lambu Primary School!

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Senior Catergory winners: 1st Eleoteve & Beiporo, 2nd Lambu Lambu and Maravari 3rd for Valapata.

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Winner of Junior catergory was Beiporo and Second position was tied by Kolokolo, Valapata and Sibila Primary School.

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2nd Prize for Deep Deep (Kolokolo Primary School), Junior category!

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Until next time, Go Tevelele Go (Eleoteve Primary School)! One of the overall winners of the Speech Contest, shared with Beiporo.

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In 2017, a team from USA researchers and Ecological Solutions - Solomon Islands - Ikuo Gumo Keanu Tigulu , David Boseto, Pioxy Bwoy and others.......conducted a baseline biodiversity survey in our forest conservation area at "Dirivola". One of the interesting findings that the team found was the confirmation of Vella la Vella white eye (Zosterops vella lavella) in vella la vella.

An endemic species that is only found in Vella, different from White eye Gizo and Kolombangara species.

It was so touching to see one of the students highlighted this species in her speech.

For most teachers, students and parents, this was the first time to know about the little history of this bird.

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Enemous morale support from "Parents, Church Leaders, Chiefs"!



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Winners of the "Environmental Speech Contest - 2024"......as highly recommended by teachers and parents,

"Let's make it an Annual event for our New generation"

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The pure joy you see from the children and their Teachers is priceless!

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NeWs! A historical Environmental Speech Contest held at Pusiju for Primary School students yesterday (20.8.2024). The program was supported by Pacific-Community-SPC LMMA Small grant program ( Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area and European Union in the Pacific through PEUMP) with an objective to raise awareness to the young generation on the importance of protecting the environment but also acknowledging that they provide goods and services to us in many ways i.e. livelihood.

Hats off to DAMI Pikisagraphy & FILM for always on standby mode when community calls for support (media coverage).

A special acknowledgement to Western Provincial Government - through Environment Division for always there to witness and get involved in community initiatives. Also, to the President of Western Province Tourism Association for gracing the event for our children.

To the hard-working School Committee of Valapata Primary School, Teachers, parents and participating students and teachers.

"Change starts with a single step" lets continue to embark on positive stories and initiative for the betterment of our present and future generation.

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Big fala Tagio to Ms Jullie of Environment Division, Western Provincial Government for always availing her time, commitment and utilizing the limited resources you have in your division to support the community initiative.

Photo: shows Ms Jullie, participating in the activity with kids, raising awareness to the children on the importance of caring for the nature.

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Update! The speech contest is set for 20th -21st August 2024, Venue at Pusiju village (Community Hall), Valapata.

The target area for now is from "Maravari (ward 8 to Karaka" - the committee hopes to extend its target in the next competition for the whole island.

Free entry, trophies, medals and token prizes will be given out to the winners (individual and overall winners of the two categories).

The head teacher of Valapata Primary School (Mr Ken Riqeo) and his staff will distribute the official invitation to the target schools (estimate of 10).

Each participating schools will bring their two best students (1 senior rep and 1 junior rep) and to be accompanied by a class teacher.
3 participants per school x 10 schools = 30 officials for the competition.

Noting that parents, students and general public are all invited to witness the historical event at Pusiju village.

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