From a dream to reality as newest school opened in Titinge

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Nestled down a valley at Titinge, just outside of Honiara, is the newly established JARMA ARATOPUTI Academy, Guadalcanal’s newest school which was officially opened today.

Founded by a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, James Bosamata, the school serves the catchment area of Titinge with 93 students already enrolled for 2025. JARMA caters for pupils from Early Childhood Centre, PPY (Primary Precatory Year) and Grade 1.

Permanent Secretary of Education Dr. Franco Rodie and the Minister of Education for Guadalcanal Province John Botsi declared the school open in a colourful ceremony witnessed by the surrounding communities.

The founder, Bosamata, who is also the principal, said the opening of the school is a milestone achievement in education for Guadalcanal province and the Solomon Islands.

“The vision, dream, and our plan are to educate our present and future generations of young Solomon Islanders have come to a reality,” he said.

PS Roddie has hailed Bosamata stating that instead of building a nice house in his area he has instead built a school that would benefit many young people in the Solomon Islands, now and in the future.

He said only visionists, futurists and those who see far beyond the present will sense the struggle of the children, whose wings are clipped by the lack of access and opportunity. Dr Roddie said only such people, and James is one of them, would response with action to the silent cry of “our children wanting to learn, to grow and to dream like most of us when we were little kids”.

“Today, we are not just here to open the door of a new education institution, we are witnessing a defining moment in our education history in Guadalcanal Province and especially the community where this school is built on and our country, Solomon Islands,” he said.

GP Minister of Education Botsi described the new school as a significant achievement for Guadalcanal Province. He added: “It stands as a testament to expand education particularly to children in rural and remote communities.”

Botsi said it would contribute meaningfully to raising literacy, supporting early childhood development and creating pathways for a brighter future.